1992-1999 Series I L27 (1992-1994 SE,SLE, SSE) & Series II L36 (1995-1999 SE, SSE, SLE) and common problems for the Series I and II L67 (all supercharged models 92-99) Including Olds 88's, Olds LSS's and Buick Lesabres Please use General Chat for non-mechanical issues, and Performance and Brainstorming for improvements.

Disabling ABS and Traction control....

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-27-2009, 04:57 PM
  #1  
Member
Posts like a V-Tak
Thread Starter
 
elementsk905's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Mounds View, Minnesota
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
elementsk905 is on a distinguished road
Default Disabling ABS and Traction control....

Has anyone done it? I want to disable it on my 97 and im curious to see if anyone has done it.
Old 09-27-2009, 05:01 PM
  #2  
Retired Senior Admin

Expert Gearhead
 
Danthurs's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Sheboygan Wisconsin
Posts: 29,661
Likes: 0
Received 28 Likes on 24 Posts
Danthurs is a name known to allDanthurs is a name known to allDanthurs is a name known to allDanthurs is a name known to allDanthurs is a name known to allDanthurs is a name known to all
Default

You can turn off the switch, or unplug the WSS Wheel spin sensor on the front wheel hub.
Old 09-27-2009, 05:06 PM
  #3  
Member
Posts like a V-Tak
Thread Starter
 
elementsk905's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Mounds View, Minnesota
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
elementsk905 is on a distinguished road
Default

yeah, I suppose, Is there a fuse I can pull? it seems like when you use the button to turn off the traction control it doesnt shut off.
Old 09-27-2009, 05:51 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
2kg4u's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Windsor, Ontario / Detroit, Michigan
Posts: 4,816
Received 241 Likes on 198 Posts
2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of
Default

I prefer driving without traction control (by hitting the button), but are you sure you want to disconnect ABS. Winter is coming and ABS is nice to have on icy roads.

Push the button to turn off traction control, and spin the tires on wet pavement (in a safe and considerate manner of course). If traction control is still on, it will kick the accelerator back at you and stop the tires from spinning. If they just continue to spin, the traction control is off.
Old 09-27-2009, 06:13 PM
  #5  
Member
Posts like a V-Tak
Thread Starter
 
elementsk905's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Mounds View, Minnesota
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
elementsk905 is on a distinguished road
Default

yeah im aware of how to shut off my traction, but I personally have never been a fan of ABS and in all my other vehicles there wasn't any ABS so I just wanted to know if there was a fuse I could pull or something like that. I would go check myself but its windy and rainy.
Old 09-27-2009, 06:25 PM
  #6  
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
2kg4u's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Windsor, Ontario / Detroit, Michigan
Posts: 4,816
Received 241 Likes on 198 Posts
2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of2kg4u has much to be proud of
Default

LIke Danthurs stated, you can disconnect one of the front wheel speed sensors, and it will disable traction control and ABS. Pull one of your front wheels (doesn't matter which side) and look for the electrical connection to the wheel hub. If you do this, make sure you fill both connectors (male and female) with dielectric grease, and you may want to wrap them with tape. You don't want dirt getting into the connectors in case you want to reconnect them.
Old 09-27-2009, 06:47 PM
  #7  
Administratus Emeritus
Certified Car Nut
 
GXP Venom's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Purgatory, Pennsylvania
Posts: 16,539
Received 15 Likes on 10 Posts
GXP Venom is on a distinguished road
Default

You wont notice total traction control loss without pulling the WSS, but there is enough to light the tires up. Pulling the sensor stops the timing retard but also cancels TCM control and Messes with converter lock. Be aware you are doing things that can allow you to destroy a tranny not known for durability. Especially if you have to stop suddenly. And ya, you do have an ABS fuse you can pull. Dont know the one for your year but it will be marked on top of the cover.
Old 09-27-2009, 07:19 PM
  #8  
Retired Senior Admin

Expert Gearhead
 
Danthurs's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Sheboygan Wisconsin
Posts: 29,661
Likes: 0
Received 28 Likes on 24 Posts
Danthurs is a name known to allDanthurs is a name known to allDanthurs is a name known to allDanthurs is a name known to allDanthurs is a name known to allDanthurs is a name known to all
Default

Not sure what fuse, but it should be on the fire wall and marked.
Old 09-28-2009, 08:32 AM
  #9  
DINOSAURUS BOOSTUS

Expert Gearhead
 
BillBoost37's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Enfield, CT
Posts: 41,391
Likes: 0
Received 8 Likes on 8 Posts
BillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of light
Default

I've done it and installed a switch in the car to have control of it. I simply cut one wire to the front left sensor and extended it to the switch. Torque converter lockup hasn't been effected in my case, but may be depending on the year. (97 and 99 are not a problem)

As mentioned, the warning about being able to spin tires and beat the transmission should be given.
Old 09-30-2009, 01:28 PM
  #10  
Member
Posts like a V-Tak
Thread Starter
 
elementsk905's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Mounds View, Minnesota
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
elementsk905 is on a distinguished road
Default

alright cool, the switch is a good idea, when I get some free time here I will take a look at it.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
ptrfair
2000-2005
0
12-11-2007 07:33 PM
compyelc4
2000-2005
16
03-06-2007 10:03 PM
Custom88
2000-2005
15
07-19-2003 02:26 AM
russianpolarbear
1992-1999
4
06-04-2003 10:19 AM
kerker
1992-1999
11
05-13-2003 09:23 AM



Quick Reply: Disabling ABS and Traction control....



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:50 AM.