how to disable traction control on 2012

mike89lx · 08-06-2012, 10:05 PM

OK so I am at the track with tc and stability control turned off and when I take off I can fell the car hesitate and bog hard and the tires don't spine so I tried it in the rain same thing happens... so is there any way off turning this sh*t off with a fuse or unplug something?

**TSS** · 08-07-2012, 09:26 AM

With a 3.6 2012 and TC off, I would expect some spinning. Simply pushing the button to disable should work. Have you tried spinning on grass or dirt? If you don't spin there, then something is wrong with your TC - meaning you should be able to shut it off, but cannot.

mike89lx · 08-07-2012, 07:59 PM

i will try on grass

blackimp · 08-07-2012, 11:22 PM

If you want wheel spin you will probably have to get a tune to remove the torque management too, but that would void your powertrain warranty.

**TSS** · 08-08-2012, 05:51 AM

I think the 3.6 should be able to spin them regardless or T management. Cannot say that for sure, but it will spin them in other 3.6 GM applications : XTS/CTS, for example.

**kingnutin** · 08-08-2012, 10:10 AM

If you hadn't just said that, I was going to suggest it was because it wasn't producing enough power off idle. I know with the dodge 3.5HO there is no spinning the tires, there just isn't any power till you get the revs up a little.

**TSS** · 08-08-2012, 03:19 PM

I have spun in a CTS and XTS.....could be different gearing I suppose.

blackimp · 08-08-2012, 06:46 PM

As GM shoots for higher MPG numbers every year they will limit the amount of power and when it is applied. Of course on the performance models they will allow you a little more power but for their bread and butter models such as the Implala they are going for the most MPG. Drive by wire was not developed to save money by not making throttle cables it was designed so you have little input in how the car drives. Enough of my rant on GM's take over of my control over what my car does. LOL sorry guys I don't care much for drive by wire.

**kingnutin** · 08-09-2012, 08:24 AM

PCM tune.

12ltz · 08-09-2012, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike89lx

OK so I am at the track with tc and stability control turned off and when I take off I can fell the car hesitate and bog hard and the tires don't spine so I tried it in the rain same thing happens... so is there any way off turning this sh*t off with a fuse or unplug something?

My 2012ltz will spin with it off and in the rain with it on if I jump on it. Have not left my foot in when it starts to spin the northern Virginia cops love to write tickets, so not sure if TC will kick in besides the stupid light.

Bone stock right now.

davedreiber · 09-10-2012, 08:20 AM

I am really surprised to read this one. Mine spins whenever I really get into it. Rain or dry. The traction control limits the spin, but it will always rip em at least a little way.

Joe · 09-10-2012, 09:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingnutin

PCM tune.

x2

This is for the minority car owner who want's Performance > MPG

mike89lx · 09-23-2012, 07:37 PM

ya it jumps as soon as I floor it and it spins and stops... I need a tune to delete something

jandlcars · 09-30-2012, 05:55 PM

mine spin
i found you get a faster start if you squeez the gas rather stomping it

**TSS** · 10-01-2012, 08:38 AM

^^ I have found that as well in some cars. Don't know if it is Torque management or what......

08-06-2012, 10:05 PM	#1 (permalink)
mike89lx Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: leduc ab canada Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	how to disable traction control on 2012 OK so I am at the track with tc and stability control turned off and when I take off I can fell the car hesitate and bog hard and the tires don't spine so I tried it in the rain same thing happens... so is there any way off turning this sh*t off with a fuse or unplug something?

08-07-2012, 09:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
TSS Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,581 Thanks: 95 Thanked 287 Times in 149 Posts	With a 3.6 2012 and TC off, I would expect some spinning. Simply pushing the button to disable should work. Have you tried spinning on grass or dirt? If you don't spin there, then something is wrong with your TC - meaning you should be able to shut it off, but cannot. __________________ 2009 Impala SS (sold 3/2012); 2010 Buick Enclave CXL; 2010 Lincoln MKS AWD Twin Turbo, Livernois Motor Sports tuned, K&N Typhoon CAI, 0-60 in 4.47 seconds "Trying Times Are Not a Good Time To Quit Trying"

08-07-2012, 11:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
blackimp Liquor in the front, Poker in the back Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kenosha Wi. Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	If you want wheel spin you will probably have to get a tune to remove the torque management too, but that would void your powertrain warranty. __________________

08-08-2012, 05:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
TSS Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,581 Thanks: 95 Thanked 287 Times in 149 Posts	I think the 3.6 should be able to spin them regardless or T management. Cannot say that for sure, but it will spin them in other 3.6 GM applications : XTS/CTS, for example. __________________ 2009 Impala SS (sold 3/2012); 2010 Buick Enclave CXL; 2010 Lincoln MKS AWD Twin Turbo, Livernois Motor Sports tuned, K&N Typhoon CAI, 0-60 in 4.47 seconds "Trying Times Are Not a Good Time To Quit Trying"

08-08-2012, 10:10 AM	#6 (permalink)
kingnutin 8th Gen Antagonist Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver , WA Posts: 12,162 Thanks: 256 Thanked 638 Times in 437 Posts View My Garage kingnutin	If you hadn't just said that, I was going to suggest it was because it wasn't producing enough power off idle. I know with the dodge 3.5HO there is no spinning the tires, there just isn't any power till you get the revs up a little. __________________ 1978 Caprice Classic Landau 350 2-bolt, stock 4bbl Stock rebuilt TH350 Edelbrock performer cam + intake Dual 2 1/2" Flowmaster exhuast (waiting to be installed) Edelbrock IAS Classic shocks 95 9C1 3.08 posi 4 wheel disc brakes! 16x8 American Racing Baja's with 225/60/16 Pirelli P4's

08-07-2012, 07:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
mike89lx Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: leduc ab canada Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i will try on grass

08-08-2012, 03:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
TSS Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,581 Thanks: 95 Thanked 287 Times in 149 Posts	I have spun in a CTS and XTS.....could be different gearing I suppose. __________________ 2009 Impala SS (sold 3/2012); 2010 Buick Enclave CXL; 2010 Lincoln MKS AWD Twin Turbo, Livernois Motor Sports tuned, K&N Typhoon CAI, 0-60 in 4.47 seconds "Trying Times Are Not a Good Time To Quit Trying"

08-08-2012, 06:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
blackimp Liquor in the front, Poker in the back Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kenosha Wi. Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	As GM shoots for higher MPG numbers every year they will limit the amount of power and when it is applied. Of course on the performance models they will allow you a little more power but for their bread and butter models such as the Implala they are going for the most MPG. Drive by wire was not developed to save money by not making throttle cables it was designed so you have little input in how the car drives. Enough of my rant on GM's take over of my control over what my car does. LOL sorry guys I don't care much for drive by wire. __________________

08-09-2012, 08:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
kingnutin 8th Gen Antagonist Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Vancouver , WA Posts: 12,162 Thanks: 256 Thanked 638 Times in 437 Posts View My Garage kingnutin	PCM tune. __________________ 1978 Caprice Classic Landau 350 2-bolt, stock 4bbl Stock rebuilt TH350 Edelbrock performer cam + intake Dual 2 1/2" Flowmaster exhuast (waiting to be installed) Edelbrock IAS Classic shocks 95 9C1 3.08 posi 4 wheel disc brakes! 16x8 American Racing Baja's with 225/60/16 Pirelli P4's

09-10-2012, 08:20 AM	#11 (permalink)
davedreiber Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Detroit Area Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I am really surprised to read this one. Mine spins whenever I really get into it. Rain or dry. The traction control limits the spin, but it will always rip em at least a little way.

09-23-2012, 07:37 PM	#13 (permalink)
mike89lx Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: leduc ab canada Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	ya it jumps as soon as I floor it and it spins and stops... I need a tune to delete something

09-30-2012, 05:55 PM	#14 (permalink)
jandlcars Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Pensacola Fl Posts: 29 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	mine spin i found you get a faster start if you squeez the gas rather stomping it __________________ Here by Gods Grace

10-01-2012, 08:38 AM	#15 (permalink)
TSS Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 7,581 Thanks: 95 Thanked 287 Times in 149 Posts	^^ I have found that as well in some cars. Don't know if it is Torque management or what...... __________________ 2009 Impala SS (sold 3/2012); 2010 Buick Enclave CXL; 2010 Lincoln MKS AWD Twin Turbo, Livernois Motor Sports tuned, K&N Typhoon CAI, 0-60 in 4.47 seconds "Trying Times Are Not a Good Time To Quit Trying"

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