Traction Controll Completely Off?

gh0st3794 · 03-10-2010, 10:48 AM

I've tested VDC in the rain. With VDC on, I can get the vdc to activate when it detects wheelspin, and the slip light flashes. With VDC turned off however, I can spin the tires in the wet without vdc cutting power. Also the slip light doesn't flash with VDC off.

ChrisSlicks · 03-10-2010, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by gh0st3794

I've tested VDC in the rain. With VDC on, I can get the vdc to activate when it detects wheelspin, and the slip light flashes. With VDC turned off however, I can spin the tires in the wet without vdc cutting power. Also the slip light doesn't flash with VDC off.

Mine most definitely flashes when I spin the rear tires even with VDC off. One experiment I'm yet to do is to check if it makes a difference "when" you press the VDC button. E.g. pressing the button immediately after starting the car vs just pressing the button while driving.

elmz · 03-10-2010, 01:36 PM

When you turn off VDC, it is completely off. You still get the indicator light that you are losing traction, but traction control does not re-engage or cut off power.

shadow2k · 03-10-2010, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by elmz

When you turn off VDC, it is completely off. You still get the indicator light that you are losing traction, but traction control does not re-engage or cut off power.

This is correct, from first hand experience. The VDC is very invasive when it cuts power, so it is easy to tell that it is not interfering when it's off.

ChrisSlicks · 03-10-2010, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by shadow2k

This is correct, from first hand experience. The VDC is very invasive when it cuts power, so it is easy to tell that it is not interfering when it's off.

It's a different kind of intervention. And it doesn't intervene until you do something pretty crazy, and even then you may not notice.

Chriz · 03-10-2010, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by elmz

When you turn off VDC, it is completely off. You still get the indicator light that you are losing traction, but traction control does not re-engage or cut off power.

Im pretty sure this is correct.

03-10-2010, 10:48 AM	#1 (permalink)
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elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 18	When you turn off VDC, it is completely off. You still get the indicator light that you are losing traction, but traction control does not re-engage or cut off power.