TC - how it works on the 260

YorksMG2013 · 22nd August 2016, 06:37

Guys

I may have totally dreamt this, but I thought I'd seen a post on here (but maybe it was the 260s) about when the Traction kicks in on a 260, it cuts the fuel supply?! Surely I must have that wrong?

I thought that on other ZTs and 75s it merely reduces throttle output to the wheels?

Thanks

Andrew

stocktake · 22nd August 2016, 06:44

on the kv6 75 ZT it simply closes the air intake...

Les4048 · 22nd August 2016, 06:51

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Originally Posted by YorksMG2013

Guys

I may have totally dreamt this, but I thought I'd seen a post on here (but maybe it was the 260s) about when the Traction kicks in on a 260, it cuts the fuel supply?! Surely I must have that wrong?

I thought that on other ZTs and 75s it merely reduces throttle output to the wheels?

Thanks

Andrew

It certainly does hence the need to switch off the traction control on supercharged cars

SCP440 · 22nd August 2016, 07:15

Yes is sure does, if I pull out of my drive too quick I end up bogging down in front of the oncoming traffic. I now switch it off.

I used to have an Omega V6, this was exactly the same. I don't know how they get approval for this as it is so dangerous.

YorksMG2013 · 22nd August 2016, 07:19

Cheers guys - so definitely not worth it on a v8 then! (or as you say, switch it off if you have the SE model)

Andrew

J1MBO · 22nd August 2016, 12:03

V8's traction control in action, all be it the Rover version......

Yes I know I should have turned it off first

read video description.

Video from 2010.

AndyG · 22nd August 2016, 15:22

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Originally Posted by YorksMG2013

Cheers guys - so definitely not worth it on a v8 then! (or as you say, switch it off if you have the SE model)
Andrew

There is no permanent switch off, you have to push the button every time you turn on the ignition.

marinabrian · 22nd August 2016, 19:54

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Originally Posted by AndyG

There is no permanent switch off, you have to push the button every time you turn on the ignition.

Or remove it from the ZCS coding

Brian

AndyG · 22nd August 2016, 21:02

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Originally Posted by marinabrian

Or remove it from the ZCS coding

Brian

You know this to be possible ?

marinabrian · 22nd August 2016, 22:03

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Originally Posted by AndyG

You know this to be possible ?

If TC is removed from the ZCS coding, the car will assume it's not fitted so yes it will become inoperative.

Poverty spec cars don't have TC after all

Brian

22nd August 2016, 06:37	#1
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stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	on the kv6 75 ZT it simply closes the air intake... __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

22nd August 2016, 07:19	#5
YorksMG2013 Gets stuck in MG ZT 190 SE & MG ZT 260 Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Leeds Posts: 854 Thanks: 95 Thanked 119 Times in 65 Posts	TC on v8 Cheers guys - so definitely not worth it on a v8 then! (or as you say, switch it off if you have the SE model) Andrew __________________ Proud owner of a Pearl Black facelift ZT 190 SE (or should that be the 'Black Pearl'? Just call me Cap'n Jack!) Now joined by the Blue Beast - MG ZT 260 #57 in Trophy Blue

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SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	Yes is sure does, if I pull out of my drive too quick I end up bogging down in front of the oncoming traffic. I now switch it off. I used to have an Omega V6, this was exactly the same. I don't know how they get approval for this as it is so dangerous.

22nd August 2016, 12:03	#6
J1MBO This is my second home Roverless & now carless Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 15,583 Thanks: 2,457 Thanked 2,428 Times in 1,301 Posts	V8's traction control in action, all be it the Rover version...... Yes I know I should have turned it off first read video description. Video from 2010.