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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 04:42 PM
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Is there a way to keep the traction control off? After I press the button and cause the car to slide or spin the rear wheels the traction control turns back on.
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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 05:03 PM
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You'll have to hold the button down for about 7 seconds to completely disable it.

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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 06:23 PM
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also, you need to be at a complete stop.
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haha, had this problem n looked it up in the manual..jus be at a stop and hold the button down as they stated above ..traction n stability control are turned off. if only traction control off, stability will sense the need for traction with movement/speed and turn back on automatically
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 06:21 AM
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lucky for all of you with 07 and 08's... all you have to do is press and hold a button... as for us 06's.. we have to do a ridiculous pedal dance... hahah
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by is350jonny
lucky for all of you with 07 and 08's... all you have to do is press and hold a button... as for us 06's.. we have to do a ridiculous pedal dance... hahah
It's all about safety and maintaning vehicle control. Feel good my 06 makes it difficult to disable. For my 350, VIP everyday - no games.
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Old Jan 17, 2009 | 10:34 AM
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Does anyone have the exact steps for disabling the 06. I think its - brake, brake and hold, then emergency brake twice?
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"For 2006 IS models, the stability control system/traction control system can be disabled through non-conventional methods by using a code during engine start. This involves starting the car with the parking brake engaged, releasing the parking brake, pushing the brake pedal twice, holding it on the second push, engaging the parking brake twice, holding it on the second, and repeating until the vehicle traction light appears on the dash. This will effectively disable the system until the car is turned off."
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i wish the traction control kicks in at 30mph plus... i find it unsafe when im making a turn from a dead stop and break traction causing the computer to cut power for a good 3secs which puts me in danger of oncoming cars!
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Originally Posted by JFish08
Does anyone have the exact steps for disabling the 06. I think its - brake, brake and hold, then emergency brake twice?
I think it's brake, brake and hold, emergency brake twice, turn off AC, tune to 93.3 FM, then honk the horn.
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up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, A, B, start
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Originally Posted by llamaboiz
up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, A, B, start
konami games ftw.
but wasn't it B,A, start? *shrug
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konami games ftw.
but wasn't it B,A, start? *shrug
nah...you had to hop on one foot, rubbing your tummy while saying "a bust a bust i must i must"
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