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Old 02-27-2004 | 09:00 PM
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I definately had the TCS off and was runnin with a buddy of mine and I saw the "low trac" light come on. I thought it wasn't sposed to do jack with it turned off? This ever happen to anyone else?
Old 02-27-2004 | 09:32 PM
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I definately had the TCS off and was runnin with a buddy of mine and I saw the "low trac" light come on. I thought it wasn't sposed to do jack with it turned off? This ever happen to anyone else?
I think the Low Trac light comes on whenever the tires break loose regardless of whether or not TCS is on.
Old 02-27-2004 | 09:34 PM
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not sure if mine comes on. whenever it has a reason to my eyes are on the road however during burnout i never notice it comin on.
Old 02-27-2004 | 10:21 PM
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My "low trac" light comes on sometimes even when TCS is off. Even though the light was on, though, tractin control definately was not engaging. Not sure what the reason for the light was
Old 02-27-2004 | 10:24 PM
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its normal....
tcs is not engaging light comes on any time your tires break loose
Old 02-28-2004 | 10:37 AM
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my tires REALLLY have to be loose before it comes on while I have the TCS off.
Old 02-28-2004 | 04:59 PM
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Thanx guys. Yeah I was over 80mph or so hittin 4th I think (shiftin hard) and saw it out the corner of my eye. Just wonderin. I won't worry about it.




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