dcresci Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Hi, recently it snowed and during take off or at very slow speeds, my traction control would engage. I am hearing a noise from the rear when it engages, more like a clunking. I only hear the noise at slow speed and in snow. Is this a normal sound that i hear? when cruising and the traction control engages i do not hear anything from the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexSC400328 Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 i hear this too !! it snows here a lot and i hear it all the time, but for me it seems as if once it does it a few times the process smoothes out and doesnt make any more noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcresci Posted January 21, 2009 Author Share Posted January 21, 2009 Thx, allmost sound like a noise ABS brakes make. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1990LS400 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Thx, allmost sound like a noise ABS brakes make. Likely because the TRAC is applying the brakes and ABS is part of the brake system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatingupblacktop Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 Unfortunately this is why a lot of owners of older lex's turn the Trac off. The system abruptly applies the brakes and backs off the throttle at the same time. Quite unsophisticated for Lexus, where the pursuit of perfection supposedly lets you dream your way down the highway in sublime smoothness. Until you hit that patch of ice that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexSC400328 Posted January 22, 2009 Share Posted January 22, 2009 well i'll tell you one thing that traction control saved my car from being totalled...i was stupid enough to let my cousin drive my car home one night so i could eat some fast food we just got...and he went to accelerate and totally slipped on snow and ice and slush and was heading sideways directly for a pole and the TRAC came on and backed off the gas and applied the brakes by itself and the car straightend out and we were able to avoid the pole / ditch....so im glad i have it even though sometimes it makes grumpy noises. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatingupblacktop Posted January 23, 2009 Share Posted January 23, 2009 well i'll tell you one thing that traction control saved my car from being totalled...i was stupid enough to let my cousin drive my car home one night so i could eat some fast food we just got...and he went to accelerate and totally slipped on snow and ice and slush and was heading sideways directly for a pole and the TRAC came on and backed off the gas and applied the brakes by itself and the car straightend out and we were able to avoid the pole / ditch....so im glad i have it even though sometimes it makes grumpy noises. Hey Lexsc, I'm glad it worked for you. Better "grumpy" than banged up. Nevertheless, I think a lot of drivers have learned how to feather the throttle instead of relying on the Trac control and alleviating a lot of stress on the drivetrain. Don't think I'd want it kicking in on a regular basis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lobotomyxx Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 To go with the thread, and admitted I did not search, but is there any way to disable ABS in our cars? We got a bit of sleet tonight and while my driving was going well the ABS locked up at random and I almost trashed my car. Like others have said, QUIIIIIIIIIIIIITE unsophisticated for a Lexus, in that my careful driving almost wrecked due to a *safety* feature, but I'd rather trust myself over a car's unpredictable electronic management. Any way to disable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyShaft Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 Have you tried pulling the ABS fuse? I used to do that with my older Jeep. When offroad and I wanted the tires to stop, they NEEDED to stop. Didn't want some dispassionate computer making that decision for me. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF3 Posted January 27, 2009 Share Posted January 27, 2009 I always say, if you don't know how to drive, rely on technology, even if it is unsophisticated. Learn to slide, drive and control. I should really teach a course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.