RE: Clutch How DO you KNow?

[Tim Irwin <timi@Interlinq.com>]

My '98 5 speed definitely has traction control. My understanding is that it
consists of an electronic differential along with using the ABS system to
slow down the wheel that is spinning the most (to provide more power to the
other wheel). It sounds exactly like the ABS kicking in. What I found nice
was that it allows some spinning (which can be helpful in some situations)
before it kicks in. I didn't feel anything funny with the clutch.

The brand new GA's did OK this weekend going back and forth across
Washington State, but there were times I would have definitely preferred
good snows.

Tim Irwin
'98 GLX
> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Jack Terzian [SMTP:hyejack@home.com]
> Sent:	Monday, December 28, 1998 10:28 PM
> To:	jettaglx@igtc.com
> Subject:	Re: Clutch How DO you KNow?
> 
> I also have heard the noise when I was driving  on wet pavement and also
> on ice and snow.
> 
> I don't think the standard tranny has traction control. It could be
> differential noise. I have no idea, But I am interested in finding out.
> 
> Anyone know????
> 
> JACK
> '98 Jetta GLX RED/ Black leather  (Baby's first oil change happening
> today)  :)
> 
> chrisr wrote:
> > 
> > Had the same thing happen in the snow, i thought it was the traction
> control
> > also.
> > 
> > Chris
> > 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Patrick Sherman <patrick@eurospeed.org>
> > To: Jetta LIST <jettaglx@igtc.com>; GTI LIST <gti-vr6@dev.tivoli.com>
> > Date: Thursday, December 24, 1998 10:19 AM
> > Subject: Clutch How DO you KNow?
> > 
> > >Fellow Owners,
> > >
> > > It snowed here yesterday and today for that fact. So with the traffic
> > going
> > >so slow, I noticed my clutch pedal is doing some funny stuff. One thing
> it
> > >does when I release the pedal slowly and near the end of the travel up
> it
> > >feels as if it is rubbing along something and sending a vibration
> though
> > the
> > >pedal, this only happens when in gear and the car is on. Another thing
> it
> > >does is I just push it in BARELY with any pressure and I feel
> vibrations
> > >also. I have never noticed this before.
> > >
> > > Second note: I noticed that when I accelerate though the ice and snow
> it
> > >sounds like the right tire is busted.:) It sounds like rapid clicks
> VERY
> > >rapid.. I don't if that is supposed to be the traction control or
> what..
> > >
> > >Patrick Sherman
> > >Eurospeed Motorsports
> > >http://www.eurospeed.org
> > >mailto:patrick@eurospeed.org
> > >97 VENTO GLX
> > >
> 
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