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Scrawf

Member Since: 24 Jul 2016
Location: Matlock
Posts: 25

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Tamar Blue

Can you turn off Traction Control on a Puma?

Just wondering if you can turn off the TC on a Puma Defender?

Sometimes I'd rather let the wheels spin!

Scrawf

30th Dec 2016 11:20am

apt100

Member Since: 05 Mar 2015
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 1547

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green

Is this for your 2010 XS as in your profile?

30th Dec 2016 1:38pm

Scrawf

Member Since: 24 Jul 2016
Location: Matlock
Posts: 25

Yep thats right

30th Dec 2016 4:43pm

barbel jim

Member Since: 12 Dec 2012
Location: Northants
Posts: 1446

searching the forum Ive borrrowed this from this thread - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic1753.h...ntrol+turn

The fuses for TC/ABS are under the drivers seat they can be pulled and the vehicle will drive fine. We had to do this in Morocco when the front axle exploded on the Utility.

On my 2.2 I have a switch although it dose mean I have to look at a stupid amber warning light all the time

Last edited by barbel jim on 30th Dec 2016 6:52pm. Edited 1 time in total

30th Dec 2016 4:58pm

discomog

Member Since: 09 May 2015
Location: Notts/Lincs Border
Posts: 2539

2015 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Santorini Black

Barbel jim. I'm confused, you say you have a switch on your 2.2 puma for switching off TC and then puts an amber light on your dash. My understanding was that the switch was for DSC and not TC. On a Land Rover Experience course last year the instructor informed me that you could not disable TC on a Defender, you could only disable DSC. Defender 90XS SW
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30th Dec 2016 5:51pm

barbel jim

Member Since: 12 Dec 2012
Location: Northants
Posts: 1446

Not sure if it turns it off totally, but it becomes very driveable, especially in the wet. I havn't noticed it cutting in, or felt any hesitations as it sorts itself out.
A bit more interesting reading -
http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic48551.html?highlight=dsc

30th Dec 2016 6:46pm

CarMan

Member Since: 29 Nov 2010
Location: Cotswolds
Posts: 1891

My handbook says the amber light will illuminate and deactivating DSC also reduces the level of ETC intervention (as I now see posted in the previous link

) Rob

1993 200tdi 90 hard-top
1998 300tdi 90 soft-top

30th Dec 2016 6:50pm

ROBBONTHEROCK

Member Since: 23 Jun 2014
Location: Aberdeenshire
Posts: 637

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Firenze Red

Sorry, just to confirm.

Pumping the brakes 10 times within ten seconds before starting, will disable the TC.

Does this apply to 07MY trucks, with TC and ABS fitted?

Cheers
Andy

30th Dec 2016 7:43pm

Chopperone

Member Since: 13 Nov 2016
Location: Derbyshire
Posts: 396

AND to re arm TC l assume you just switch off - wait - & re start?

Guy[/quote] May your life be like toilet paper ; long & useful.

2nd Jan 2017 8:35am

Scrawf

Member Since: 24 Jul 2016
Location: Matlock
Posts: 25

Thanks guys. Tried pumping the brak pedal 10 times with ignition on but not started. TC light came on. Then started and it stayed on. Afterward I just switched off and restarted and the light went out. So now I know!

Thanks for your help!

Scrawf

2nd Jan 2017 9:14am

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