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How to disable traction control

Old Feb 29, 2008 | 10:41 PM
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My 01 has traction control with a DBW throttle. I would like to disable the traction control all together. The button or switch on the dash resets to ON every time the truck starts up, so I would like to reverse that operation. I think SLP made something for the F-body that did this. Does anyone know how the traction control system operates and have any suggestions for defeating it?
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 08:30 AM
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There was a post a while back about it, I don't recall the solution but I'll bump this ttt!
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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I was told a long time ago that there's a procedure to disengage it. They said it was in the owner's manual, I think. I never did this to mine, but will try and find the post.
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 08:35 PM
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Thanks, I appreciate it. I'll look for my owners manual, I don't remember if I got one when I purchased the truck.
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 08:53 PM
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Procedure in owner's manual:

1. Park the vehicle with the ignition off and the transmission in PARK.

2. Turn the ignition to RUN; do not start the engine.

3. Apply the brake pedal, press the accelerator pedal to the floor and then press the TAS on/off button and hold it down for at least six seconds.

4. Release the TAS button and both pedals.

5. Turn off the ignition and wait a few seconds.

The next time you start the vehicle, the TAS will not automatically come on. You can restore the automatic feature by using the same procedure.
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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that is fugging way cool!
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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Thank you very much!
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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wow, i never knew you could do that
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Old Mar 1, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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i wish i had or could put it on my truck
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Old Mar 2, 2008 | 09:58 AM
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Interesting... never knew that.
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