TD5 2003 Traction control light comes on engine stalls

Hi need some help. when on wet grass front wheels spin,TC light comes on engine stalls,

keep off wet grass

you need a few more revs but not too many that you cant get traction

Different style of driving needs to be learnt, keep the revs up around 1750+ and let the electronics do the rest, took me a while to get used to it but now extremely impressed at just how good mine is off road on all terrain tyres

Ditch the road tyres.

Will give it a try ,its fine in low,my old tdi would just blast though it,

new generals at2 turned up today:

jonwolf said:

Will give it a try ,its fine in low,my old tdi would just blast though it,

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You just gotta learn how to get the best out of it like I had to, very different style of driving needed!

BOOMER said:

You just gotta learn how to get the best out of it like I had to, very different style of driving needed!

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i bet them parking bays at tesco can be well tricky

You just gotta learn how to get the best out of it like I had to, very different style of driving needed!

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i bet them parking bays at tesco can be well tricky

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They can be......









......when I'm delivering in my artic

some basics from the book:
Driving Techniques
DRIVING ON SOFT SURFACES & DRY
SAND
The ideal technique for driving on soft surfaces
(dry sand for example) requires the vehicle to
be kept moving at all times - soft sand causes
excessive drag on the wheels resulting in a
rapid loss of motion once driving momentum is
lost. For this reason, gear changing
(particularly on manual gearbox vehicles)
should be avoided.
Select the highest suitable gear and REMAIN in
that gear until a firm surface is reached. It is
generally advisable to use LOW range gears, as
they will enable you to accelerate through
worsening conditions without the risk of being
unable to restart.
Stopping the vehicle on soft ground, in sand
or on an incline
If you do stop the vehicle, remember:
Starting on an incline or in soft ground or sand
may be difficult. Always park on a firm level
area, or with the vehicle facing downhill.
To avoid wheel spin, select second or third
gear, (‘D’ for automatic gearbox), and use the
MINIMUM throttle necessary to get the vehicle
moving.
If forward motion is lost, avoid excessive use of
the throttle - this will cause wheel spin and tend
to dig the vehicle into the sand. Clear sand from
around the tyres and ensure that the chassis
and axles are not bearing on the sand before
again attempting to move.
If the wheels have sunk, use an air bag lifting
device or high lift jack to raise the vehicle, and
then build up sand under the wheels so that the
vehicle is again on level ground. If a restart is
still not possible, place sand mats or ladders
beneath the wheels.
DRIVING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES
(ice, snow, mud, wet grass)
•Select the highest gear possible.
•Drive away using the MINIMUM throttle
possible.
•Drive slowly at all times, keeping braking to
a minimum and avoiding violent
movements of the steering wheel.
DRIVING ON ROUGH TRACKS
Although rough tracks can sometimes be
negotiated in normal drive, on very rough
tracks, engage LOW range to enable a steady,
low speed to be maintained without constant
use of the brake and clutch pedals.
CLIMBING STEEP SLOPES
ALWAYS follow the fall line of the slope -
travelling diagonally could encourage the
vehicle to slide broadside down the slope.
Steep climbs will usually require the LOW gear
range. If the surface is loose or slippery, use
sufficient speed in the highest practical gear to
take advantage of your vehicle's momentum.
However, too high a speed over a bumpy
surface may result in a wheel lifting, causing the
vehicle to lose traction. In this case try a slower
approach. Traction can also be improved by
easing off the accelerator just before loss of
forward motion.
If the vehicle is unable to complete a climb, do
not attempt to turn it around while on the slope.
Instead, adopt the following procedure to
reverse downhill to the foot of the slope.
1. Hold the vehicle stationary using both foot
and hand brakes.
2. Restart the engine if necessary.
3. Engage reverse gear LOW range (‘R’ for
automatic transmission).
4. Select hill descent control (HDC).
5. Release the handbrake. Then release the
foot brake and clutch (where applicable)
simultaneously, and allow the vehicle to
reverse down the slope using engine
braking and HDC to control the rate of
descent.
6. Unless it is necessary to stop the vehicle
to negotiate obstructions, DO NOT apply
the brake or clutch pedal during the
descent - even a light application may
cause the front wheels to lock, rendering
the steering ineffective.
7. If the vehicle begins to slide, accelerate
slightly to allow the tyres to regain grip.
When the vehicle is back on level ground or
where traction can be regained, a faster
approach will probably enable the hill to be
climbed. However, DO NOT take unnecessary
risks, if the hill is too difficult to climb, find an
alternative route.
WARNING
DO NOT attempt to reverse down a slope
without the engine running, or HDC and the
braking effect of the gearbox will be lost.
WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions may cause
the vehicle to roll over.
•Stop the vehicle at least a vehicle length
before the start of the slope and engage first
gear (‘1’, for automatic transmission) LOW
range and hill descent control.
•Unless it is necessary to stop the vehicle in
order to negotiate obstructions, DO NOT
touch the brake or clutch pedals during the
descent - the engine and HDC will limit the
speed, keeping the vehicle under perfect
control provided the front wheels are
rotating. If the vehicle begins to slide, the
limits of adhesion have been reached, and it
may be impossible to maintain the
minimum speed relative to the gear
selected. In this case, HDC may
automatically accelerate the vehicle
sufficient to maintain directional stability.
DO NOT use the accelerator or the brakes or
attempt to change gear. HDC will
automatically slow the vehicle down again
as soon as possible.
Once level ground is reached, select a
suitable gear for the next stage of your
journey.
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TRAVERSING A SLOPE
WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions may cause
the vehicle to roll over.
Before crossing a slope ALWAYS observe the
following precautions:
•Check that the ground is firm and not
slippery.
•Check that the wheels on the downhill side
of the vehicle are not likely to drop into
depressions in the ground and that the
‘uphill’ wheels will not run over rocks, tree
roots, or similar obstacles that could
suddenly increase the angle of tilt.
•Ensure that passenger weight is evenly
distributed, that all roof rack luggage is
removed and that all other luggage is
properly secured and stowed as low as
possible. Always remember; any sudden
movement of the load could cause the
vehicle to overturn.
•Rear seat passengers should sit on the
uphill side of the vehicle or, in extreme
conditions, should vacate the vehicle until
the sloping ground has been safely
negotiated.
NEGOTIATING A ‘V’ SHAPED GULLY
Observe extreme caution! Steering up either of
the gully walls could cause the side of the
vehicle to be trapped against the opposite gully
wall.
DRIVING IN EXISTING WHEEL TRACKS
As far as possible allow the vehicle to steer
itself along the bottom of the ruts. However,
always keep a light hold of the steering wheel to
prevent it from spinning free.
Particularly in wet conditions, if the steering
wheel is allowed to spin free, the vehicle may
appear to be driving straight ahead in the ruts,
but in actual fact (due to the lack of traction
caused by the wet ground) is unknowingly on
full right or left lock. Then, when level ground is
reached, or if a dry patch of ground is
encountered, the wheels will find traction and
cause the vehicle to suddenly veer to left or
right.
CROSSING A RIDGE
Approach at right angles so that both front
wheels cross the ridge together - an angled
approach could cause traction to be lost
through diagonally opposite wheels lifting from
the ground at the same time.
CROSSING A DITCH
Cross ditches at an angle so that three wheels
always maintain contact with the ground. If a
ditch is approached head on, both front wheels
will drop into the ditch together, possibly
resulting in the chassis and front bumper being
trapped on opposite sides of the ditch. On
vehicles equipped with self-levelling
suspension, and if the severity of terrain makes
this inevitable, manually operating the
self-levelling suspension to increase clearance
between the ground and the rear of the vehicle
may help.
WADING
WARNING
The maximum advisable wading depth is
20 inches (0,5 m).
Severe electrical damage may occur if the
vehicle remains stationary for any length of
time when the water level is above the door
sills.
If the water is likely to exceed 20 inches
(0,5 m), the following precautions should be
observed:
•Fix a plastic sheet in front of the radiator
grille to prevent water from soaking the
engine and mud from blocking the radiator.
•Remove the CD autochanger*.
•Ensure that the silt bed beneath the water is
free of obstacles and firm enough to
support the vehicle's weight and provide
sufficient traction.
•Ensure that the engine air intake is clear of
the water level.
•Select a low gear and maintain sufficient
throttle to prevent the engine from stalling.
This is particularly important if the exhaust
pipe is under water.
•Drive slowly into the water and accelerate to
a speed which causes a bow wave to form;
then maintain that speed.
At all times, keep all the doors fully closed.
After wading
•Drive the vehicle a short distance and apply
the foot brake to check that the brakes are
fully effective.
•DO NOT rely on the handbrake to hold the
vehicle stationary until the transmission has
thoroughly dried out; in the meantime, leave
the vehicle parked in gear (‘P’ for automatic
gearbox vehicles).
•Remove any protective covering from in
front of the radiator grille.
•If the water was particularly muddy, remove
any blockages (mud and leaves) from the
radiator to reduce the risk of overheating.
•If deep water is regularly negotiated, check
all oils for signs of water contamination -
contaminated oil can be identified through
its ‘milky’ appearance. In addition, check the
air filter element for water ingress and
replace if wet - consult a Land Rover dealer
if necessary.
•If salt water is frequently negotiated,
thoroughly wash the underbody
components and exposed body panels with
fresh water.
NOTE: Vehicles required to undergo frequent or
deep wading conditions will require more
frequent servicing. Contact a Land Rover dealer
for advice.