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How do I turn traction control off on 95 GS300?

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Old 04-05-03, 06:30 PM
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Default How do I turn traction control off on 95 GS300?

I can't seem to find any switch... Although, among the lights that are on the dash, there is one that says "Track Off" or something... I just dont know how to turn it on.
Old 04-05-03, 08:50 PM
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its optional. just because there is a light for it on the cluster does not necessarily mean you have TC.
Old 04-07-03, 08:41 AM
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yep if you do the switch should be on the right side right under the gauge cluster.
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so i dont have TC?
Old 04-07-03, 10:05 AM
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Welcome to the club!

Be careful in bad weather because the back end is pretty loose.


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so i dont have TC?
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The good news is, you have solved your problem, since the traction control was never on. I have it and love it.

This is what you should see:
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Also the engine compartment will look like this:
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I dont have TRAC either, I think they should not even sell this car without it, the back end is way too fishy!! I once spun 90 degrees left, then right, then a complete 180, on some sleet!! I know the negative rear camber and 20" low pro rubber does not help but still!! be very careful on ANY slick surface, and if your car is modded like my own, BE VEEERRRRYYYYY CAAAAUUUTTTIIOOOUSSSSSS!!

BTW- I was doing about 35-40mph when I had my ordeal, I thank the Lord, no one was coming, my life would have most certainly been in jeopardy!
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On icy roads with low profile tires the traction control doesnt help much.. so you aren't missing much there.. But it helps a lot in rain, thru puddles, in turns, and over bumps at high speed. You know when its working cuz the dashboard lights up "Trac". In rainy weather it will light up often. Also when your tires wear down it will work often then helping you to keep control.
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Does anyone know if my 1994 Gs has traction control??
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I know the 00 gs have the VSC button which is disable the traction control
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