2005 Mustang V6 TCS button?

steved13 · 03-08-2009

How does the TCS button work? I know it's a traction control system, but in general terms what does it do? Does the TCS make use of a limited slip?

Thanks

Vlad · 03-08-2009

Could try to explain it but I think this will do better
HowStuffWorks "Traction Control Explained"

steved13 · 03-08-2009

Thanks that helps.

I thought it felt like the RPMs were dropping, for a second, when I caught rubber in second gear, but I didn't think the TCS was as advanced as it is.

sixers007h · 03-08-2009

Just to note, your car does not have limited slip aka tlok, only gts come stock with that option. You can add it along with gears as a common mod.

venom800tt · 03-09-2009

Tlock is a must, love it.

drjeff · 03-10-2009

One thing I've found with the TPS in slippery driving conditions- if you're on snow it does a great job keeping the car going straight. However, if you're on ice or going up a slippery hill, it will actually prevent you from moving because it senses the "power wheel" is slipping and knocks the power way down to compensate. I find that temporarily switching the TCS off in these conditions helps, because then the power goes to the wheel no matter what.

drjeff · 03-10-2009

Sorry, that should say TCS, not TPS.

Markovich · 03-13-2009

I call my TCS the "Fun" button. You push it when you want to impress your friends with a gnarly one-wheel-peel.