downimpact Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Just browsing and came across this: Why is pulling the TRAC fuse beneficial over just turning it off with the switch on the center console? Just pushing the "Trac Off" button only partially disables the Trac system. It disables the Trac throttle body and TRAC function through the ABS System (on 93.5-96 only), but not the Trac system's ignition timing retard function. Unplugging the Trac fuse eliminates both functions, as well as the 155mph speed limiter, which works through the trac system. The fuse can be found in the main fuse box on the driver's side of the engine compartment. It must be noted that removing the fuse will cause the TRAC light to stay on, but you'll get used to it. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/9214 Is this true that Trac control is not completely disabled without pulling the fuse? Or should I not believe random internet postings, some of the other info on the page looked questionable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris2o2 Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Its true . RLTC , one of my best purchase's . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelfill Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I have seen this mentioned in the past, but I do seem to remember seeing something warning about pulling the TRAC fuse on Auto's. Something to do with how the ECU performs gear changes and the throttle butterfly valve I think. Might be worth some further research before anyone simply pulls the Trac Fuse on an Automatic. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downimpact Posted January 24, 2013 Author Share Posted January 24, 2013 So in a manual, used for track it would be a good idea to pull the fuse? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob_Mitchell Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Traction control is for girls anyway! and ABS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Traction control is for girls anyway! and ABS Agreed regarding the traction control but not the ABS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guigsy Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I recon that's bullcrap. Iv never had problems doing burnouts at the strip and I only ever pressed the trac button. That was a uk spec tho and the trac control is a little better/different in them apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dnk Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Turning the trac off using the button in my car lets you spin up the rears but you still have abs and the 155 mph speed limiter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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