Traction control

Chris Klotzbuecher · 1st November 2010, 07:17

Dear all,
I´m just a few clicks away from buying a 260.
I have some questions about the TC of this cars.
Do all ZT260´s have a TC? So MKI and MKII? Is it possible to switch it off on all models?
Where is the switch located in the fascia?
Thank you very much for answers,
Regards,
Chris

Greeners · 1st November 2010, 07:40

Well come along, Only MKII's had TC and yes it can be turned off. Get yourself over to, the home of the 260

http://www.two-sixties.com

Ripley · 2nd November 2010, 22:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Klotzbuecher

Dear all,
I´m just a few clicks away from buying a 260.
I have some questions about the TC of this cars.
Do all ZT260´s have a TC? So MKI and MKII? Is it possible to switch it off on all models?
Where is the switch located in the fascia?
Thank you very much for answers,
Regards,
Chris

The switch is located on the strip under the climate control, next to (if fitted) the switches for heated seats, rear blind, cruise etc..

McNeillie · 3rd November 2010, 18:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ripley

The switch is located on the strip under the climate control, next to (if fitted) the switches for heated seats, rear blind, cruise etc..

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greeners

Well come along, Only MKII's had TC and yes it can be turned off. Get yourself over to, the home of the 260

http://www.two-sixties.com

There is a high mileage 260 on British Car Auctions website due to be sold on Friday, I think

The Traction Control is a crude affair compared to the Front Wheel Drive set up

Best of luck with your search

Ian

Keith · 11th November 2010, 19:45

You simply do not need TC

even with a blown car
yes I did discover it can spin the wheel in the wet in third at motorway speeds if I do something silly, but ones right foot is a very capable TC device

Ragman · 12th November 2010, 06:56

A lot of us turn the TC off, it's basic and brutal and you're better off wihtout it IMHO

Zeb · 12th November 2010, 09:21

See, I worry about this...mine is a Mk2 with TC and it has NEVER kicked in...even when wheel-spinning / tail sliding off a roundabout due to a slick surface and too much welly.....crude and brutal? More like non-existent?

Ragman · 12th November 2010, 09:38

Sounds like it's not working at all, if it kicks in it simply cuts the power and can leave you stranded half way across a junction just when you need the power!

Zeb · 12th November 2010, 09:42

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Originally Posted by Ragman

Sounds like it's not working at all, if it kicks in it simply cuts the power and can leave you stranded half way across a junction just when you need the power!

No fault light, no fault codes?

Ragman · 12th November 2010, 10:26

Try my right boot - that usually makes mine kick in

1st November 2010, 07:17	#1
Chris Klotzbuecher Newbie MG-ZT 190 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Schwabegg Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Traction control Dear all, I´m just a few clicks away from buying a 260. I have some questions about the TC of this cars. Do all ZT260´s have a TC? So MKI and MKII? Is it possible to switch it off on all models? Where is the switch located in the fascia? Thank you very much for answers, Regards, Chris

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11th November 2010, 19:45	#5
Keith This is my second home ZT400 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ellesmere Posts: 5,948 Thanks: 0 Thanked 43 Times in 29 Posts	You simply do not need TC even with a blown car yes I did discover it can spin the wheel in the wet in third at motorway speeds if I do something silly, but ones right foot is a very capable TC device

12th November 2010, 06:56	#6
Ragman This is my second home ZT 260 SE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ashington, West Sussex Posts: 3,512 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	A lot of us turn the TC off, it's basic and brutal and you're better off wihtout it IMHO

12th November 2010, 09:21	#7
Zeb Banned MGZT V8 & ZTT 190+LPG Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 8,089 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	See, I worry about this...mine is a Mk2 with TC and it has NEVER kicked in...even when wheel-spinning / tail sliding off a roundabout due to a slick surface and too much welly.....crude and brutal? More like non-existent?

12th November 2010, 09:38	#8
Ragman This is my second home ZT 260 SE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ashington, West Sussex Posts: 3,512 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Sounds like it's not working at all, if it kicks in it simply cuts the power and can leave you stranded half way across a junction just when you need the power!

12th November 2010, 10:26	#10
Ragman This is my second home ZT 260 SE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ashington, West Sussex Posts: 3,512 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Try my right boot - that usually makes mine kick in