[aollaku]

Hi folks. I have a p38 1999 4.6 HSE Auto. Im curious why TC overheat very fast when you are offroad (mud, sand) and what i can do for the system to not go so fast in TC overheat... Its strange after 5 min of mud the TC overheat...

 

[Datatek]

Hi folks. I have a p38 1999 4.6 HSE Auto. Im curious why TC overheat very fast when you are offroad (mud, sand) and what i can do for the system to not go so fast in TC overheat... Its strange after 5 min of mud the TC overheat...

TC is a sales gimmick, you only get a very short period before an overheat occurs, this is detailed in the owners handbook.

 

[aollaku]

and there is no solution to incrase the time period before overheating

 

[aollaku]

or to disable that function of disabling TC from overheating

 

[Datatek]

or to disable that function of disabling TC from overheating

and burn out your brakes, good idea

 

[aollaku]

i dont think so... why the BDM x5 have a better TC control and dose not overheat so fast???

 

[Datatek]

i dont think so... why the BDM x5 have a better TC control and dose not overheat so fast???

Much bigger discs.

 

[aollaku]

yes but much bigger wheels and more wheight

 

[aollaku]

there is any option to disable that overheating message and to block the TC?

 

[wammers]

there is any option to disable that overheating message and to block the TC?

If it's two wheel traction control do more than 30 MPH, if it's four wheel do more than 62.5 MPH. Otherwise you are stuck with it. Four wheel TC can be turned off by switching ignition on and pressing brake pedal ten times within five seconds for service reasons, but will turn back on at five MPH.

 

[aollaku]

I dont want to disable the TC i want to use it and not to block because of overheating

 

[Datatek]

I dont want to disable the TC i want to use it and not to block because of overheating

You can't, it shuts off for good reason.
Fit a locking rear diff from Ashcrofts.

 

[quavey]

I'm not sure on your driving style but if you are very aggressive of road you will cause the TC to kick in continuously. In the small amount of ofroading I have done I have not found the TC kicking in very often only when its particularly slippery.

Maybe some better tyres may help you maintain grip levels so the TC doesn't have to work as hard?

 

[Datatek]

I'm not sure on your driving style but if you are very aggressive of road you will cause the TC to kick in continuously. In the small amount of ofroading I have done I have not found the TC kicking in very often only when its particularly slippery.

Maybe some better tyres may help you maintain grip levels so the TC doesn't have to work as hard?

+1 to that

 

[Grrrrrr]

You can't, it shuts off for good reason.
Fit a locking rear diff from Ashcrofts.

Or Kamlockers.

I'm a little undecided which is best. Kamlockers are electric and I'd be worried about electrics but Ashcroft use air and compressors fail and airline get knocked and leak. Which is more reliable?!

 

[Datatek]

Or Kamlockers.

I'm a little undecided which is best. Kamlockers are electric and I'd be worried about electrics but Ashcroft use air and compressors fail and airline get knocked and leak. Which is more reliable?!

Air pipes are not affected by water, electrics are