Member Since: 29 Oct 2010
Location: Centurion
Posts: 94
D3 traction control
Hi There
Does anyone know what sensors triggers the traction control? And where are they on the vehicle
Thanks
Craig2005 Discovery 3 V8 SE
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21st Mar 2011 11:39 am
Frans@yamorna
Member Since: 20 Jan 2010
Location: Tzaneen
Posts: 109
Hi Craig,
Usually the ABS sensors.The system works in "reverse".....in stead of measuring lock-up.it measures slip and apply brakes to the relevant spinning wheel.
Frans
21st Mar 2011 1:26 pm
Disco3 Gert
Member Since: 16 Oct 2010
Location: Vaaltriangle
Posts: 36
D3 Traction control
Ok but is it possible to de-activate the traction control? By de-activating the DSC does not de-activate the TC as I found out driving some serious dunes over the long long weekend.
If a D4D Hilux can crest it surely the D3 has enough power and torque to do the same? So my only thought is the traction control kicking in.......that is what it felt like........the D3 just bogg's down in the thick sand.current: Disco 3 TDV6 SE, fitted: 265/65/17 BFG, NL Dual Battery, Onboard compressor, frontrunner towbar.
old: Defender 110 2.8i
3rd May 2011 6:02 pm
Gareth Site Moderator
Member Since: 07 Dec 2004
Location: Bramhall
Posts: 26779
They are not brilliant in the sand. Great fun to dig out though
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3rd May 2011 8:31 pm
Splitpin
Member Since: 30 Dec 2010
Location: At the toolbox
Posts: 535
I'm sure if you disconnect an abs sensor it will stop it working as a short term fix
That's what we used to do on the race circuit
3rd May 2011 8:52 pm
chrisbowler
Member Since: 30 Jan 2009
Location: UK WALES
Posts: 176
No - the opposite - the whole thing will come to a grinding halt - suspension will lower, the dash lights up like a christmas tree and if you are really luck the engine goes to limp mode!!!!!!!!!!!
These are clever vehicles!!!!
CBChris Bowler
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3rd May 2011 9:10 pm
Splitpin
Member Since: 30 Dec 2010
Location: At the toolbox
Posts: 535
Nightmare!! So a simple sensor fault causes you not to finish your journey!!
3rd May 2011 9:42 pm
J@mes
Member Since: 10 Nov 2008
Location: Bomber County
Posts: 4547
Yep, I disconnected an ABS sensor by mistake when changing my brakes and I didn't clip it together properly again. When I started the engine afterwards, I couldn't select any special functions, couldn't raise the air suspension, couldn't select low range, apply the EPB and so on. 2014 D4 XS
2005 D3 SE - Gone
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