P38A Traction control light

Rubberknees said:

Hi new here (see my intro) can any put my mind at ease as been looking through and cant find an answer. A 2000 2.5 DHSE, on start up in the morning my traction control light takes 25 secs before it goes out (have timed it for a week now) car drives Ok and no problems with brakes (probably wrong thing to say). Is this normal or should I be checking anything. ABS goes out on driving and no lights even on long run
Cheers John

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wammers said:

Can take up to 40 seconds to go out as ABS pump pressurises system. Don't drive off until it has gone out. How many applications of brakes before pump restarts?

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Rubberknees said:

Never driven off until it has gone out. Please bear with me on this @wammers what am I looking for or listening for when pressing brake peddle . Thanks for the reply as have been told you are the one to listen to and will certainly do so.

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wammers said:

What you are listening for is the ABS pump restarting. Wait for pump to stop then press brake pedal and count how many applications before pump re starts.

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Rubberknees said:

Just been out to try had the good lady listening as well and to be honest we couldn't hear anything after 15 presses. Pedal rock solid even after 20 presses.

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Rubberknees said:

Many thanks @wammers you have my warmest thanks. When it comes to brakes peace of mind is a must.
If we ever meet up just name your poison, on the house

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