RE: ASR

["Kevin Kline" <kkline@accesscable.net>]

Can you explain why I can spin my tires at slow speeds and the ASR indicator
light flashes.


Does anyone have the specs on this from the factory.

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-jettaglx@igtc.com [mailto:owner-jettaglx@igtc.com]On Behalf
Of Phil Teves
Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2000 3:11 PM
To: jettaglx@igtc.com
Subject: ASR


Hello again Folks,

A couple of things need clarification.

First the ASR is the "high speed" (above 30 mph) traction control. it
comes into play when the EDL (Electronic differential Lock) can't
control the wheel spin. The EDL uses the ABS wheel sensors to sense the
slip and applies the brake to the slipping side. The ASR retards the
engine output electronically via the ECU.

There is no way to turn off the traction control so you that can spin
the tires!!!!

The switch for the ASR is to shut off the ASR in deep snow or sand when
the ASR prevents you from moving from a standing stop. Otherwise you
don't shut off the ASR on normal pavement.

-- Regards,

Phil Teves
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