Trac light / Sport not engaging
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Trac light / Sport not engaging
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..
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..
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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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.
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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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.
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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Any suggestions on why the sport mode is not engaging even tho it lights up on the dash when I hit the switch..?
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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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.
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.