Traction control

john adam · 29th February 2012, 06:48

Greetings from down under. Car refused to start after a short drive today. The TC warning light was on continuously and could not be switched off.
Finally got her started before the AA turned up. Is there a link between the starting problem and the TC warning light?

windrush · 29th February 2012, 07:45

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Originally Posted by john adam

Greetings from down under. Car refused to start after a short drive today. The TC warning light was on continuously and could not be switched off.
Finally got her started before the AA turned up. Is there a link between the starting problem and the TC warning light?

Not that I know of John is the car manual or auto a more knowable member will be along shortly to give you advice

whitevanman · 29th February 2012, 08:24

No connection as far as i'm aware, drove mine around with the TC light on for weeks before I put a new cable on her...

Canonite · 29th February 2012, 09:39

Doubt the TC would affect starting. If it failed to start when warm it could be a faulty cam sensor.

john adam · 1st March 2012, 19:09

Thanks for your prompt replies. Obviously it was a coincidence that the TC warning light came on at the same time as the starting problem. The car is an auto. Fortunately the problem has not repeated itself. However something is not quite right, starting has never been a problem up to now.

Bolin · 1st March 2012, 22:36

Just a thought, isn't one of the ways that the traction control can intervene is to send a message to the ECU to alter timing or something like that?? Could that be the link here??

savi18 · 3rd September 2012, 04:09

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Originally Posted by john adam

Greetings from down under. Car refused to start after a short drive today. The TC warning light was on continuously and could not be switched off.
Finally got her started before the AA turned up. Is there a link between the starting problem and the TC warning light?

Hi John ,Greetings from Mosgiel, i had a problem same as yours came out one day and the 75 v6 just would not start,tried it 2 to 3 times over a period of 2 hours, still non starter, ****** off and went to pub, following day dam thing started first time and been ok since. however my TC light has started to come on now and then, did you ever fix yours.Cheers Derek

29th February 2012, 06:48	#1
john adam Avid contributor 1999 Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur saloon Join Date: May 2007 Location: Carterton, NZ Posts: 106 Thanks: 18 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Traction control Greetings from down under. Car refused to start after a short drive today. The TC warning light was on continuously and could not be switched off. Finally got her started before the AA turned up. Is there a link between the starting problem and the TC warning light?

29th February 2012, 08:24	#3
whitevanman This is my second home 2001 Connie SE CDT, 2002 2.0Petrol Laguna SportHatch Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Althorne Posts: 3,122 Thanks: 319 Thanked 441 Times in 318 Posts	No connection as far as i'm aware, drove mine around with the TC light on for weeks before I put a new cable on her... __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Today the 23rd of April I will mostly be: Kids, bikes, dog, kids, bikes, dog...Seems to be a pattern forming here Car: Connie SE CDT Manual, Mods: O-Rings, Silicon intercooler hose, Stainless EGR Bypass, BMW PCV Mod, 160 Upgrade, DD Unit, Projector Headlights, Powerflex Bottom Mount, Remote Clutch reservoir, SS Compensator; Inline Stat To Come: cat gut (when replacing iffy section). Meteors after refurb..

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29th February 2012, 09:39	#4
Canonite This is my second home BMW 330d Tourer, MG ZT 180 SE XPG, VW Polo 6R 1.2 TDI Bluemotion Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: York Posts: 6,022 Thanks: 363 Thanked 574 Times in 319 Posts	Doubt the TC would affect starting. If it failed to start when warm it could be a faulty cam sensor.

1st March 2012, 19:09	#5
john adam Avid contributor 1999 Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur saloon Join Date: May 2007 Location: Carterton, NZ Posts: 106 Thanks: 18 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Thanks for your prompt replies. Obviously it was a coincidence that the TC warning light came on at the same time as the starting problem. The car is an auto. Fortunately the problem has not repeated itself. However something is not quite right, starting has never been a problem up to now.

1st March 2012, 22:36	#6
Bolin This is my second home Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 4dr manual Wedgewood Blue 2 04-05/06/2001 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 4,617 Thanks: 289 Thanked 308 Times in 243 Posts	Just a thought, isn't one of the ways that the traction control can intervene is to send a message to the ECU to alter timing or something like that?? Could that be the link here??