Thread: My new D2 and bloody Traction Control!!!

Couldnt really add to the above...braking system must be up to scratch with grippy pads...and driven to give max effect to the ETC...and CDL hooked up with ETC is ants pants.

Cheers

I've been amazed at what it'll do, especially prior to changing tyres. I had highway terrains that to say they were worn out was an insult to worn out tyres. In slick clay mud around Yalwal the only difference I could tell was the TC light was on.

Originally Posted by Chilly

Thanks for that invaluable help. You will know hao I am feeling at this moment. The prado could not even pull me up with me driving!! New ATR tyres on too.

Thank you,

I'll post a few photos of my discovery in the pictures section. One will show it stopped and front wheel of the ground.

Chilly

No worries

From the info you have provided I would think that all your electonics are working, ABS pump might be a bit sluggish from lack of use, your probably looking at a new set of pads and rotors all round (I know I need them for our's just havn't got the bucks to shell out) replace brake fluid and bleed to make sure you don't have any air in the system, this really needs to be done by land rover or someone with a scan tool that can activate the abs module ie: NANOCOM which is the tool that I would like for scanning clearing codes etc, again havn't got bucks good idea to get it scanned anyway just for good measure.

When you get the brakes done make sure that the slider pins on your calipers are pulled out cleaned and regreased these can get very dirty and sticky making it hard for the caliper to properly clamp the pads on to the disc

I'm sure there is a lot to learn about driving with traction control and I'm no expert, and don't really get to much in the way of harder driving. But a couple of times now in the 2 years we have had our disco iv'e had wheels come of the ground a reported 12 inch's or so the wheel spins a bit
TC grabs it and you drive on through ( without CDL engaged ) bloody impressive stuff.

Hang in there and you'll get it sorted and when you do you'll love it

Did you find a CDL spigot?
How do you get to the picture's section to see photo's?

This should keep you busy for a while

http://www.aulro.com/afvb/good-oil/39956-cdl-d2s.html

Baz.

Originally Posted by clubagreenie

I've been amazed at what it'll do, especially prior to changing tyres. I had highway terrains that to say they were worn out was an insult to worn out tyres. In slick clay mud around Yalwal the only difference I could tell was the TC light was on.

Funny, Yalwal was where I gave my TC a good workout and the Burrier fire track

Was there in the middle of 3-4 days of rain. No tyres and no issues, really annoyed the hilux I pulled out.

I'm thinking something is wrong there as well. Mine, (99 TD5) has been awesome. I was going up this steep & rocky incline with roof top tent & kids, camping gear etc, thought "I wont make this" & was quietly sh*tting myself, anyway, t/c light & the system was working the whole way up (approx 50m or so) & when I got to the top, I thought WOW, that was quite easy!!
I now have a winch due to that weekend as I was by myself. lol

I did get stuck once in a very muddy spot but when i was looking out the window, both front & rear wheels on the drivers side were spinning, not just the front. I am assuming the other side were spinning as well.

Dave.

I believe I have the CDL installed. I will read the CDL link after this reply.

The thing is. the car would just crawl forward and stop. No amount of revs would realise the brakes. It just stopped!!!

The photos show a wheel spinning and that is it. Not sure if anyone got vid of it. Will fiond out over the next few days.

Thanks to you all for support and advise.

Really wanrt to go back and show all the other drivers/cars that thjis vehicle is very capable.

Obvioulsy I need some practise with this system...to learn.

Just got to find a suitable place locally.