Thread: Defender Td5 traction control, can it be turned off

Why not ?
AFAIK there is no other way to do it.

Youi could always put a switch in line with the fuse I suppose.

Disconnecting power can cause fault codes

I have been told that you can, something about pressing the brake ten times in ten seconds. Turning the ignition off returns it back to normal.

I have never needed to do it so I can't confirm if that's it.

I know it can fail you at the worst of times/locations. Shurely there is a way to opperate with out it.

I tested mine on a very steep track in Collie at idle speed in the Puma. Almost stalled out as TC cut in at one stage because the ground was broken. I think the wifes TD5 would do the same. I must say it was one hell of a hill and I was shocked that it would do it both down and up at idle speed fully loaded. I think a must is to over ride the TC with a switch for sand dunes though but I also dont want codes flashing up perticulaly on the Puma (warrenty Issues)

Allan

install front and rear lockers.......that will negate TC

Guys why do you want to do this?

If TC is bogging you down in a TD5 then your in trouble

If its bogging you down in sand then your tyre pressure are too high, or you're in quicksand..

Never, ever, had an issue with TC on a TD5 in any condition sand, mud, shale, dirt or rock...

x2 ^^