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Old 08-16-2012, 11:20 PM
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my differential is making a noise, my car doesnt have traction control and i have a replacement rear end that does have traction control is their anything i can do to put it on my car with out the traction control or fix my differential?
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What is the noise? If it's whining under deceleration then the problem is likely a pinion bearing that has gone, but it can be anything really.
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yes it is a whining noise, what would i need to fix?
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The direct answer to your question is no, here's why:

A car without traction control has three channel ABS with the sensor in the diff.

A car with traction control has four channel ABS with sensors at both rear wheels.

The brake lines are different also.
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what differential can i switch it to? which one is compatible with my car and has no traction control?
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You need to find a three channel rear and swap it in. It'll have an electrical plug in the top of the housing.

You'll also need to match your ratio.



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