Trac light / Sport not engaging

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Feb 4, 2017 | 01:17 AM
  #1  
Ok guys I've finally gotten my 96 xj6 on the road again after an engine/trans swap. Seems to be running just fine thus far. My problem is that the TRAC light is illuminated as well as the ANTI LOCK light. I'm not sure what the track light is on for.
Also when I switch to sport mode I'm not getting any response at all.. When in the donor car it engaged just fine. But the car I put the drivetrain in never showed any response to the sport button at all other than lighting up on the dash back when it was running. My question(s) would be, Is there anything I can check or replace when it comes to getting the sport mode to engage.
And what should I do to check or replace for the track light or issue to be fixed..
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Feb 4, 2017 | 08:20 AM
  #2  
Quote: . My problem is that the TRAC light is illuminated as well as the ANTI LOCK light. I'm not sure what the track light is on for.
I'm a bit confused....Although not explicitly stated, your statement could be interpreted to mean you have a good solid grasp of why the ABS light is on. If so, I'd suggest that's also why your Trac light is on. Traction control requires a fully-functional ABS in order to work.

Of course, the best approach is to read the codes and know for sure. If you're into guessing and throwing parts and such....I reckon the easiest, most bang for your buck/effort would be found in cleaning the wheel speed sensors and checking the wiring near them. If unsuccessful, cut your ABS module open and solder the motor pins at the board. Having a donor car, you could easily try swapping the ABS modules at no cost and even less effort than cleaning speed sensors; assuming both cars have Trac-control.
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Feb 4, 2017 | 11:32 AM
  #3  
There are 2 different ABS modules for the X300. Traction Control and WITHOUT Traction Control.

You need to determine which one you have if you intend to get a used one to replace it.

bob
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Feb 4, 2017 | 12:32 PM
  #4  
Quote: I'm a bit confused....Although not explicitly stated, your statement could be interpreted to mean you have a good solid grasp of why the ABS light is on. If so, I'd suggest that's also why your Trac light is on. Traction control requires a fully-functional ABS in order to work.

Of course, the best approach is to read the codes and know for sure. If you're into guessing and throwing parts and such....I reckon the easiest, most bang for your buck/effort would be found in cleaning the wheel speed sensors and checking the wiring near them. If unsuccessful, cut your ABS module open and solder the motor pins at the board. Having a donor car, you could easily try swapping the ABS modules at no cost and even less effort than cleaning speed sensors; assuming both cars have Trac-control.
Thanx @aholbro1.. But no I'm not quite sure why the abs light is on nor subsequently the trac light. I'll start by trying to fix the abs problem first as you say the trac needs the abs to be working properly in order for it to do so. I'll be getting the codes read later today and go from there. Sadly the donor car didn't come with trac control and the abs pump is a bit smaller (no swap there).. I'll be trying to find one that fits today also. Thanx for the advice. I'll keep you posted..
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Feb 4, 2017 | 12:36 PM
  #5  
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Quote: I'm a bit confused....Although not explicitly stated, your statement could be interpreted to mean you have a good solid grasp of why the ABS light is on. If so, I'd suggest that's also why your Trac light is on. Traction control requires a fully-functional ABS in order to work.
Of course, the best approach is to read the codes and know for sure. If you're into guessing and throwing parts and such....I reckon the easiest, most bang for your buck/effort would be found in cleaning the wheel speed sensors and checking the wiring near them. If unsuccessful, cut your ABS module open and solder the motor pins at the board. Having a donor car, you could easily try swapping the ABS modules at no cost and even less effort than cleaning speed sensors; assuming both cars have Trac-control.
One more question tho.. Any suggestions for me to look for as in why the SPORT MODE is not engaging even tho it lights up on the dash when I hit the switch..?
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Feb 4, 2017 | 12:39 PM
  #6  
Quote: There are 2 different ABS modules for the X300. Traction Control and WITHOUT Traction Control.

You need to determine which one you have if you intend to get a used one to replace it.

bob
thanx Bob @motorcarman.. I have to find one with trac control..
Any suggestions on why the sport mode is not engaging even tho it lights up on the dash when I hit the switch..?
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Feb 4, 2017 | 04:34 PM
  #7  
Quote: One more question tho.. Any suggestions for me to look for as in why the SPORT MODE is not engaging even tho it lights up on the dash when I hit the switch..?
Sorry, not a clue. I reckon Don or Doug will weigh-in though, or maybe Bob will circle back around.

All I can offer is that all three of my X300's shift just fine, whether in normal or sport, yet the black 96 is much smoother/mushier than the other two. Not really enough drive-time on Spruce to know if it shifts like the 95, or just a little more positively than the other 96.
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Feb 4, 2017 | 08:24 PM
  #8  
Quote: Sorry, not a clue. I reckon Don or Doug will weigh-in though, or maybe Bob will circle back around.

All I can offer is that all three of my X300's shift just fine, whether in normal or sport, yet the black 96 is much smoother/mushier than the other two. Not really enough drive-time on Spruce to know if it shifts like the 95, or just a little more positively than the other 96.
Thanks.. I took the motor/trans out of my donor car which was a 95 and dropped it into my 96. The 95 ran and shifted perfectly and when switched into sport mode you could really feel it take off. That's why I was wondering if maybe I had a blown relay or something somewhere.. And thanx again..
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