Traction control...

[Alex 17]

Ok so after reading a thread on here about traction control , And how fun it can be without it on some occasions.. I found myself going too turn it off today.. , *Pushes button*
Urm.. Nothing happend... No warning light nothing... Pressed it again..Nothing Held it down... Nothing ... I belive the light for it is lit all the time also? Where does the warning light show? Am i Doing something wrong or?? , Any help please.. Thought i should ask here before i book it into the dealers...

Thanks alex

 

[dave_ph]

The warning light should show on your clocks somewhere. Not sure what it is on the mk2's but on mine its an ! mark in a triangle with a arrow circling it. Could also possibly be a lil car with skid marks coming from it. When TC is off, the warning light should be constantly on

edit:
either like this: http://rlv.zcache.com/dsc_off_tshirt-p235744181968532034c25k_400.jpg
or this: https://w05.dealerconnect.chrysler.com/service/mds2002/serviceInfo/en_US/810b84aa.gif

 

[mnkiboy]

On the Cupra it's an ESP button by the handbrake. Pressing it causes an orange 'car with swervy skid marks' (like the 2nd image Dave posted above) light to light up inside the speedo.

 

[Alex 17]

Mines a TCS button.. And im getting nothing at all.. Think i need too book her in..

 

[dave_ph]

see if anyone in your area has vagcom? might be some clues in there as to why its not disabling

edit: forgot that it might still be under warrenty, if it is, ignore the vagcom comment

 

[robjnr]

I actually tried this myself today, and i pressed it and nothing happened, but then i pressed it again but moved my finger towards me and pressed it quite hard and it came up, but mine flashes if it is off! is this normal??????

 

[Marshall]

My light just stays on when turned off. Which is normal my car is an 07 FR so unless they have changed it?

 

[Blade]

Me too - turn it off and light comes on the dash.

 

[robjnr]

Could be something wrong then?

Also what is that button next to the ESP, it says SET or something, what does it do?

 

[Leigh15]

That's for setting the tyre pressure monitoring system - check all the pressures are correct and then press and hold the button to set the system - then if one tyre loses pressure the warning will sound.

 

[robjnr]

Thanks for that

 

[Alex 17]

I actually tried this myself today, and i pressed it and nothing happened, but then i pressed it again but moved my finger towards me and pressed it quite hard and it came up, but mine flashes if it is off! is this normal??????

Ill give that a try when i go out , Btw love you're car what a colour.!

Update , Crap tried what you said and the button broke and pushed in, Now it wont come back lol , Booked in under warranty for tomorrow..

 

[Leon_MHX]

I actually tried this myself today, and i pressed it and nothing happened, but then i pressed it again but moved my finger towards me and pressed it quite hard and it came up, but mine flashes if it is off! is this normal??????

I think if its permanently flashing this means there is a fault on the system, or i think thats what i read in the manual

 

[robjnr]

It's not permanently flashing, (just read my post and it didnt make sense) just when i turn it on,

Alex cheers mate and unlucky for the button lol

 

[robdf2]

It's not permanently flashing, (just read my post and it didnt make sense) just when i turn it on,

Alex cheers mate and unlucky for the button lol

think this was changed on later models , to flash instead of just staying on iirc

 

[belfastchris45]

Mine is 09 FR. Light definitly flashes. And its working for sure lolol

 

[robjnr]

Thanks for clearing that up was just about to book it into seat