Leenx Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Guys Reading the thread on the JDM section for user manuals. Checked the manual that Lomoto posted - have I mis-interperated the section on braking systems? 1. It seems conclusive that all import Zeds come with ABS as standard. TCS / VDC / LS etc all added extras? 2. Assuming I have ABS and I know I have TCS (I have the switch for on/off underneath steering wheel) it says if ABS and TCS is malfunctioning - the ABS / TCS warning lights will come on either when you start up the engine or when travelling. Now my TCS and I think ABS lights do come on ( very suddenly then go off) BUT at very rare and infrequent times and I always thought this was just reassuring you they were working during times when perhaps you wee really testing the capabilities of her? Could someone give me some clarification if possible please? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flakmunky Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 TCS Slip will light up when you are losing traction. Additionally you may be aware of a drop in engine performance as the pooter limits the power going to the rear wheels... You may also, if on a corner, experience the phenomena of viewing the hedgerow through the windscreen instead of through the side windows. I have recently seen my TCS light coming on at high speed whilst accelerating. I have put this down to the Bridgestones that need replacing on the rear coupled with rain. However, my ABS light does not come on when this happens... In fact I have never seen my ABS light come on other than when I first switch the ignition on... Mebbee a loose wire somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 I think the ABS light only comes on when your ABS has failed. The ABS light comes on when the ignition is turned on to check the bulb and sytem check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leenx Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 Come to think of it, maybe it's only the TCS I've seen come on and this has been when I've put my foot down a bit more than normal out of a stoney path . So might be alright after all. Anyone else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Come to think of it, maybe it's only the TCS I've seen come on and this has been when I've put my foot down a bit more than normal out of a stoney path . So might be alright after all. Anyone else? does it light up "slip " ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leenx Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 Yeah I think so or TCS can't quite remember, why does yours? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 Yeah I think so or TCS can't quite remember, why does yours? slip , when I have forgot to switch it off, I wish I could default the setting to OFF rather than ON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leenx Posted April 4, 2007 Author Share Posted April 4, 2007 nutter!! But it hasn't shown TCS then on your screen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lomoto Posted April 4, 2007 Share Posted April 4, 2007 nutter!! But it hasn't shown TCS then on your screen? Yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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