Replaced traction control unit......but still

Rovering · 23rd February 2015, 05:19

Hi all.
I acquired a replacement -seen working- traction control unit for my Tourer. Took my old, machine gun sounding unit off, installed second hand one.
I saw this one in operation before it was removed, so know it is ok.
I checked that my cable on my car was free and not sticking and had no frayed cables etc. Hooked it all up, started car........no machine gunning sound, but......
My traction control warning light in the IPK came on.
As far as I know, I have not put anything in wrong. I tried starting car a few times, and only got the light to not illuminate once. I could feel cogs going back and forth etc.
Any suggestions as to what the issue might be?
Graeme

spyder · 23rd February 2015, 23:55

Try a battery off reset, if you have not already tried that.

Chuckles · 24th February 2015, 04:34

I had similar problem - double check the electric plug/cables, the CANBUS (2 sets of twisted pairs) wiring can play up, follow cable into n/s wing. I traced mine to the ABS plug. it gets wet ... - **** to get at!

Rovering · 25th February 2015, 04:19

Thanks for the replies.
My battery was nearly flat when I did this. I noticed a post somewhere that mentioned about battery charge state, so once battery fully charged again, I will see what happens.
My previous noisy traction unit would light up the traction control warning light about every third start, turning on and off cleared it, but unit was very sensitive to road surfaces. Tyres have been replaced as well... So with new unit, I hope once everything is sorted, it will work much better.
Graeme

Rovering · 28th February 2015, 21:50

I also had the issue of my airbag warning light coming on too. This only happened due to trying to start the car with a flat battery.
I have since charged my battery, and started the car. The traction control light has extinguished itself now......yippee.
Just have airbag light on still.
I have disconnected the battery, and am about to mow my lawns. So once that is all done and battery reconnected, hopefully everything will be all ok again.
Graeme

Roger1 · 18th May 2015, 08:59

What happened next? The TC light is now on in my ZT-T.

Rovering · 18th May 2015, 09:38

i discovered that somehow i had managed to break a cog in the replacement unit. i know it was fine in the donor car, as I had tried it a couple of times. I ended up putting my original TC unit back in and am now on the search for another replacement TC unit again. As the Toyota advert went.....B....r!

Greeners · 18th May 2015, 10:19

Try your local breakers for a BMW one, or how about a machine shop and get a cog made up in aluminium

Greeners · 18th May 2015, 11:29

http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=337002

23rd February 2015, 05:19	#1
Rovering Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer 2.5 Connoissuer, #2 of 16 exported for NZ market. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Hamilton Posts: 623 Thanks: 107 Thanked 93 Times in 64 Posts	Replaced traction control unit......but still Hi all. I acquired a replacement -seen working- traction control unit for my Tourer. Took my old, machine gun sounding unit off, installed second hand one. I saw this one in operation before it was removed, so know it is ok. I checked that my cable on my car was free and not sticking and had no frayed cables etc. Hooked it all up, started car........no machine gunning sound, but...... My traction control warning light in the IPK came on. As far as I know, I have not put anything in wrong. I tried starting car a few times, and only got the light to not illuminate once. I could feel cogs going back and forth etc. Any suggestions as to what the issue might be? Graeme __________________ 2005 Mercedes E55 AMG 2005 Mercedes E350 2004 Mercedes E500 2004 BMW 530d 2002 MG ZT 190 manual Anthracite (NZ new) built 18-07-2002

23rd February 2015, 23:55	#2
spyder This is my second home 75 CDT Auto Tourer , Rover 45 , Astra, Zaffira, Chev Captiva Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wilts Posts: 3,342 Thanks: 203 Thanked 436 Times in 360 Posts	Try a battery off reset, if you have not already tried that. __________________ Chrome skull caps, EGR cleaned (original housing), Mondeo lower mounting, 12V outlets in the armrest and tourer boot, cat fixed, working FBH, Lidl plenum covers, DD with reverse camera.New speakesr/Tweeters with MDF rings. wood dash, Memory leather seats, wooden finished steering and handbrake, Xenon headlights.

24th February 2015, 04:34	#3
Chuckles Gets stuck in NOW a Club Tourer was 1999 - 75 2.0Ltr Connoisseur SE petrol Saloon Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Iwerne Minster, Dorset Posts: 552 Thanks: 63 Thanked 54 Times in 47 Posts	I had similar problem - double check the electric plug/cables, the CANBUS (2 sets of twisted pairs) wiring can play up, follow cable into n/s wing. I traced mine to the ABS plug. it gets wet ... - **** to get at! __________________ Chuck Nth. Dorset. UK Membership #1896 Don't take life so seriously.... it is not permanent!

25th February 2015, 04:19	#4
Rovering Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer 2.5 Connoissuer, #2 of 16 exported for NZ market. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Hamilton Posts: 623 Thanks: 107 Thanked 93 Times in 64 Posts	Thanks for the replies. My battery was nearly flat when I did this. I noticed a post somewhere that mentioned about battery charge state, so once battery fully charged again, I will see what happens. My previous noisy traction unit would light up the traction control warning light about every third start, turning on and off cleared it, but unit was very sensitive to road surfaces. Tyres have been replaced as well... So with new unit, I hope once everything is sorted, it will work much better. Graeme __________________ 2005 Mercedes E55 AMG 2005 Mercedes E350 2004 Mercedes E500 2004 BMW 530d 2002 MG ZT 190 manual Anthracite (NZ new) built 18-07-2002

28th February 2015, 21:50	#5
Rovering Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer 2.5 Connoissuer, #2 of 16 exported for NZ market. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Hamilton Posts: 623 Thanks: 107 Thanked 93 Times in 64 Posts	I also had the issue of my airbag warning light coming on too. This only happened due to trying to start the car with a flat battery. I have since charged my battery, and started the car. The traction control light has extinguished itself now......yippee. Just have airbag light on still. I have disconnected the battery, and am about to mow my lawns. So once that is all done and battery reconnected, hopefully everything will be all ok again. Graeme __________________ 2005 Mercedes E55 AMG 2005 Mercedes E350 2004 Mercedes E500 2004 BMW 530d 2002 MG ZT 190 manual Anthracite (NZ new) built 18-07-2002

18th May 2015, 08:59	#6
Roger1 Loves to post 2004 Rover 75 Conn SE 2.5 Tourer; 2022 MG HS; 2021 MG ZST Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Rangiora Posts: 438 Thanks: 42 Thanked 18 Times in 7 Posts	What happened next? The TC light is now on in my ZT-T. __________________ ZT all the way..... [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

18th May 2015, 09:38	#7
Rovering Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer 2.5 Connoissuer, #2 of 16 exported for NZ market. Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Hamilton Posts: 623 Thanks: 107 Thanked 93 Times in 64 Posts	i discovered that somehow i had managed to break a cog in the replacement unit. i know it was fine in the donor car, as I had tried it a couple of times. I ended up putting my original TC unit back in and am now on the search for another replacement TC unit again. As the Toyota advert went.....B....r! __________________ 2005 Mercedes E55 AMG 2005 Mercedes E350 2004 Mercedes E500 2004 BMW 530d 2002 MG ZT 190 manual Anthracite (NZ new) built 18-07-2002 Last edited by Rovering; 18th May 2015 at 09:39.. Reason: replace******!!

18th May 2015, 10:19	#8
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	Try your local breakers for a BMW one, or how about a machine shop and get a cog made up in aluminium __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

18th May 2015, 11:29	#9
Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	http://forums.mg-rover.org/showthread.php?t=337002 __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]