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    Default VU R8 ute traction control switch

    Just wondering if these things have a button to enable/disable T/C on them anywhere or if it is something that has to be wired in, i've looked all through the cab and cant find any button for it?

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    If there is a button it should be to the left of the gear selector or gear stick.
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    I wish i never had traction control, its shit house, but in my vx there is a factory fitted button next to the fog light button on the right hand side of the steering wheel.

    maybe in a ute they didnt have it. due to the back end being to light.
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    If you have it, there should be two lights on the dash, LOW TRAC and TRAC OFF.
    And the switch should be on the left side of the gear shifter, if not have a look for your owners manual and have a read through that


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    If you do not have a traction control switch, you do not have traction control. If you doubt this, do a smoky u-turn in a safe place. If you have traction control, your engine will drop power dramatically as soon as either rear wheel breaks traction.

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    cheers guys, checked for the switch and low trac and trac off, doesn't appear to have any of this, went out and lit it up to make sure

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    in all fairness you would already know if you have traction control, my SS has it kick in all the time. especially in the wet


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    cheers for your help mate, only picked it up yesterday and haven't had a chance to drive it properly for the first time till tonight..

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    all good, my dad used to have a VU R8 as well an he absolutely loved it. have fun with it mate


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    utes dont have traction control i believe,something to do with the different weights in the back or something like that...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Adds_05 View Post
    utes dont have traction control i believe,something to do with the different weights in the back or something like that...
    Yeah my mate's vu ss never had traction control.
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    i always have mine off... its a pain in the arse, bunny hops and carries on even when im not losing traction :-S
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