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Traction Control

PostPosted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 10:42 pm
by SH30RB
Hey guys, Simon here.

Was wondering, if anyone knew if it was possible to turn off the traction control in a MY04/05 3.0R-B?

Re: Traction Control

PostPosted: Tue Aug 09, 2011 11:38 pm
by Ric
Manual or auto?
If it's a manual, no because it doesn't have it.
If it's an auto, yes, there should be a button for it.

Re: Traction Control

PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 12:18 am
by MrPotatoHead
The auto (3.0R) should have a button near the mirror controls. The manual (3.0R-B) has none ;) just good traction

Re: Traction Control

PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 1:32 pm
by SegR
From memory it's a button to the left of the steering column (opposite side to the mirror controls) - on the 3.0R auto at least.

Re: Traction Control

PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 5:42 pm
by B8ZE
Mine doesn't have the button...The dealer manual says only on selected models meh :roll:

Re: Traction Control

PostPosted: Wed Aug 10, 2011 9:26 pm
by MH3.0R
I have an Oct 2004 build MY05 3.0R Premium 5EAT and the Traction Control button is on the lower left behind the steering wheel. It is a push toggle button (large and cannot be missed) and when I do disable TC, a yellow warning light illuminates on the dash (handy reminder). Are you enquiring about a 3.0R-B as I believe they were manual only in 2004 MY05 (At least they were when I purchased mine). Or are you enquiring about the Blitzen (in which case I am not sure).

Re: Traction Control

PostPosted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 10:23 am
by Hobber
The traction control system is called VDC by Subaru.

The button would have a skidding car symbol.

Re: Traction Control

PostPosted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 11:20 am
by coyote
What you are referring to is stability control, not traction control.

Re: Traction Control

PostPosted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 3:30 pm
by Hobber
It's the same system though isn't it?

Re: Traction Control

PostPosted: Fri Aug 12, 2011 12:21 pm
by Jelwin
Hobber wrote:It's the same system though isn't it?


nope, traction cuts engine power if one or more wheels are spinning faster than the others, so it can match speeds and give constant acceleration. stability aids in a slide/drift/oversteer or even understeer where it will brake individual wheels to correct the slide. and reduce throttle input if needed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCRLKRluk1w