Re: Traction Control

[David Strope <dstrope@erols.com>]

I too have had similar experience with the traction control.
Both wheels spin at the same time. However, my experience
with our 96 Passat is that the traction control may
behave differently. In the past when the wheels spin (
like in the snow) the ABS applies the brakes. I have not
tried to pop the clutch and see if both wheels spin like
in the Jetta.

Could it be that the ABS systems are different in the two cars?


Dave 
97 GLX



Benjamin M. Piecuch wrote:
> 
> Christoper Hartwell@bbn.com wrote:
> >
> >
> > Were they the tolls on the MASS PIKE by any chance. Man I slipped all over
> > the place yesterday trying to get onto the PIKE when it was pouring out.
> 
> Ironically, YES.  They were on the Mass Pike.  I've found the same thing
> on
> the Maine Turnpike also.  It must be the concrete they use, since it
> gets
> very slippery.
> 
> As far as the traction control goes, as I understand it, if one wheel is
> about
> to spin it causes both wheels to spin.  If I'm wrong, please correct me
> once
> again.  If it's true however, then why do I still experience torque
> steer under
> heavy acceleration.  As I'm reaching down to shift into second, the car
> likes
> to get a little twitchy, and it's quite a hair-raising experience... Any
> comments?
> 
> --
> Benjamin M. Piecuch
> Hamilton Standard
> Space Systems International
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