New LS1 Owners - Newbie Tech Basic Technical Questions & Advice
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

traction control

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 12:13 AM
  #1  
antivenom696's Avatar
Thread Starter
Teching In
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 13
Likes: 0
From: San Carlos, CA
Default traction control

how do i turn off the traction control?
Reply
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 12:18 AM
  #2  
Intense's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 563
Likes: 0
From: Orange County, CA
Default

Hit the botton on the center console that says ASR... If its there. If not you cant turn it off. If you hit the botton a light will come on in your gauges that says ASR off
Reply
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 12:43 AM
  #3  
VIP1's Avatar
Copy & Paste Moderator
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
 
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 9,764
Likes: 208
From: Eastern MA
Default

If you have a Firebird, the switch is labeled "TCS" and is located next to the cigarette lighter.
Reply
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 08:08 AM
  #4  
six_string_wiz's Avatar
Launching!
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 207
Likes: 0
From: Chandler,AZ
Default

Originally Posted by GregD63
If there is no switch, you could unplug the sensor wire. I broke mine and that made the TCS quit working. I got it fixed, though. It can come in handy in the rain.
For sure its a blessing in the rain.I turned it off once and didnt realize it and almost crashed my car.My rear wheels got out from behind me and i spun 180' in the rain.Never made that mistake again.It works and i just cruise with it off until it rains.
Reply
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 08:48 AM
  #5  
NoSlowSS's Avatar
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 88
Likes: 0
Default

SLP sells a device you plug inline with the switch which reverses the normal operation. When you turn the car on, traction control would be off until you hit the button and turn it on. In stock condition, it will always be on unless you turn it off. That's fine until you decide to kick the rear end out in a turn and have suddenly get a rude reminder you didn't turn off traction control
Reply
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 04:24 PM
  #6  
SSmoked!'s Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 103
Likes: 0
From: EAST LA Fooo!!
Default

Originally Posted by Intense
Hit the botton on the center console that says ASR... If its there. If not you cant turn it off. If you hit the botton a light will come on in your gauges that says ASR off
Thats the first ive heard of this!! I thought that if you didnt have a traction control button YOU DIDNT HAVE TRACTION CONTROL!!!! because i dont have that button and i know for a fact that i dont have traction control!!
Reply
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 05:06 PM
  #7  
Phynix's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
From: Santa Ana
Default

look at the fuse box underneath your hood, if there no fuse you dont have it
Reply
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 05:44 PM
  #8  
ReFtheMC's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
15 Year Member
Liked
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,476
Likes: 1
From: San Fernando Valley, CA
Default

I Dont Have It, But Damm Its A Bitch Driving In The Rain. After Going 180 Twice, I Just Drive Really Really Slow Now.....
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 06:24 PM
  #9  
SSmoked!'s Avatar
On The Tree
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 103
Likes: 0
From: EAST LA Fooo!!
Default

Originally Posted by Phynix
look at the fuse box underneath your hood, if there no fuse you dont have it
the only fuse boxes i have under the hood are theese!!! Is this wat your talknig about? because it doesnt feel like i have traction control when i race!!
Attached Thumbnails traction control-cruise2-highlighted.jpg  
Reply
Old Apr 20, 2007 | 07:13 PM
  #10  
Revelation Z28's Avatar
TECH Veteran
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 4,770
Likes: 0
From: Rialto CA
Default

look on your passenger side strut tower. there should be 2 lines (cables) going to a black canister looking thing. if you have this then you have ASR/TCS. if not then you dont have it.

easiest way to see if you have it.

the fuse box cover should either say ASR or TCS on the diagram.
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2007 | 02:23 AM
  #11  
Phynix's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 256
Likes: 0
From: Santa Ana
Default

those are them, in one of those boxes is a fuse for traction control
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2007 | 02:32 AM
  #12  
fccs's Avatar
12 Second Club
15 Year Member
iTrader: (26)
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,373
Likes: 3
From: PA
Default

i give credit to this traction control though.. it really helps out on bad ground haha if u have it on you wont loose control of a 300hp rwd beast i mean gotta give it credit it works good..
Reply
Old Apr 21, 2007 | 10:01 AM
  #13  
NoSlowSS's Avatar
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 88
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by ReFtheMC
I Dont Have It, But Damm Its A Bitch Driving In The Rain. After Going 180 Twice, I Just Drive Really Really Slow Now.....
Wow... I have it and I still try to keep it under 100 when it's raining. Just messin' with ya man
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:28 PM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE