Wallis_93 Posted June 22, 2014 Share Posted June 22, 2014 I was wondering how to turn off the traction control on my '03 outback H6. I heard it helps when driving in deep sand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallis_93 Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 Does anybody know if this will mess anything up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 pull VDC fuse no it won't hurt anything at all, not a big deal. the system can turn itself off for various reasons and run indefinitely like that with no issues. you're not the person i talked to off the board about buying your Outback are you? did you text me last week about pricing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallis_93 Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 pull VDC fuse no it won't hurt anything at all, not a big deal. the system can turn itself off for various reasons and run indefinitely like that with no issues. you're not the person i talked to off the board about buying your Outback are you? did you text me last week about pricing? yeah I did. I was just curious. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 nice! that's pretty funny that we've met in two different venues. i PM'ed you some selling information/tips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallis_93 Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 Thanks man I appreciate it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallis_93 Posted June 25, 2014 Author Share Posted June 25, 2014 Hey should I be pulling the solenoid fuse or just the regular fuse with the cruise control? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallis_93 Posted June 25, 2014 Author Share Posted June 25, 2014 I'm trying to disable traction control Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY_Dave Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 You have VDC, but there's no switch? I heard pulling the ABS fuse was the easiest way to disable the VDC system- can gen2 VDC (before '04 anyway) cut the fuel injectors? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 It doesn't have "traction control", do you mean VDC or ABS? there's a fuse panel down by the lever to pull the front hood - some of the fuses are buried behind the lowest portion of the trim - with the small access door dropped you can look between edges and see some of them. there's also a fuse box in the engine bay drivers side - pull the cover of that off and look there. fuses are labeled on underside of cover. the owners manual also discloses which fuses control what. pull the fuse for whichever one you want. pulling the ABS should also disable VDC. ABS pump resides behind the front passengers head light - you could also disconnect the motor to that to disable ABS. You have VDC, but there's no switch? only 2001's came with the switch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wallis_93 Posted June 25, 2014 Author Share Posted June 25, 2014 It's surprising that it actually seemed to help drive in the sand after pulling the fuse. Mostly in the deep uphill stuff that a lot of trucks get stuck in. It's so funny seeing everyone's reaction when I have my sedan on the beach! Any good tips for beach driving? I haven't been stuck yet so I'm guessing I'm doing good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idosubaru Posted June 25, 2014 Share Posted June 25, 2014 lower air pressure in tires. ground clearance is the limiting factor - if the sand is soft enough it will get high centered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY_Dave Posted June 26, 2014 Share Posted June 26, 2014 You forgot 'floor it!' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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