(1) If you're cruising around in heavy rain/snow at a normal speed, leave it on. It should help lessen tire slippage. (2) If you happen to get stuck in snow for example - turn it OFF. In this case, you actually want tire slippage, which should allow you to rock the car forward/backward to get out of the snow. Or, just turn it OFF if you're driving really slowly through thick snow and you want the tire slippage to keep you moving forward.
Can you turn if on or off while driving (i.e. when approach steep hill with deep snow turn if off and gear down )? I read somewhere that with traction control on , engine power is cut off to slipping tire which you do not want since you are climbing steep hill and tires will be slipping. txs
u got it wrong. as per Honda accord manual the VSA always turn on and it should on all time and u may need to turn it off if u got into shallow mud or light snow
Question!! Why doesn’t my beep or light up on my dashboard!? Is that a serious problem or a faulty electrical problem and is it considered wear and tear?
TRANSLATION: the TRACTION CONTROL is ALWAYS 'ON' unless you turn it OFF with the button. the TRACTION CONTROL will automatically reset to "ON" when you restart your Honda. TIP: if your TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR LIGHT is ON the TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM and monitoring system won't engage! (safety feature to stop uneven traction from a low pressured tire) IF YOU SEE YOUR "SLIPPERY CAR LIGHT ICON" flicker that only means the traction control is engaging in real-time for slippery snowy,muddy or wet conditions.....that is what it is supposed to do (good idea to slow done too if you see the flickering). SUMMERY: the traction system works well but demands that your tires are properly inflated. leave the system active unless road racing as it effects : RPM, shifting, braking and the drive differential.
@@tpc9002 i dont understand. We JUST got snow in Toronto and i NEED to know what this crap means!! Why push a button to turn it off??? Im so confused this video was also confusing...sounds like the opposite. Ill call my Honda dealer tomorrow.
I turn it off a few times a year when going through deep snow at low speeds. If you can't spin the wheels you will come to a stop. An example is when my street isn't plowed but the street I'm turning onto is, you are driving though what the plow left. It is a modest hill with a stop sign too. You do your best not to stop. You are doing about 10 to 15 mph, tires are 25 to 35 mph. Also turn it off when going through bumper deep snow. I turn it back on as soon as the snow depth is a few inches. Traction control is a very import safety device when driving on slippery roads.
I actually don't have traction or stability control on my 2007 Accord (i4 / 5mt). Do you find it helping when launching from a stop light in slippery conditions for example? Even with Nokian Hakka. snow tires on, I find I slip a bit at a light before gaining decent traction.
Not so much launching, but preventing you form coming to a stop. You need to keep your momentum up. That would mean blowing through the stop sign at 10 to 25 mph. This would be deep snow, if you stop in it, you aren't going anywhere. The tires are going in the 20-30 mph range.
The traction control button does not turn off traction control, even though the manual reads that it does, and even though the dashboard lights up that it is off. It is not true. The traction control has 3 settings. 1) Fully on (this is the default). 2) Partially on (this is when you press the button that pretends to turn traction control off). 3) Off (this one is not available -- well, not easy to attain). If you are taking a hard turn at, for example, 40 MPH, and you give the car lots of gas, it will not accelerate when in mode 1 or 2 (as described above). It will maintain speed, or perhaps it might slightly accelerate. But you can have the gas pedal floored on a hard turn, and you will not speed up in any meaningful way. This is because traction control is still engaged. If you turn it off completely, the dashboard icon will blink. Then if you take the same turn as described above, the car will pull hard on any turn when you mash down on the gas pedal. You might have an accident, kill yourself or others. So I am not encouraging anyone to do this. I am only pointing out that Honda does not let you fully turn off traction control. It can be done, however, if you jump through hoops with Honda.
i had my traction control light blink for the 1st time 2 days ago when i was driving thru a bad rain storm. my car started to slide to tge left but when the light stsrted blinking i was able to nudge back to the right. TC works really good
which usb hub is supportable in your model honda accord for using multiple devices like a mobile phone charger and several audio usbs to play at the same time. there is a Targus Usb 3.0 hub available when we google for options, please advise.
There is a few steps to fully turn traction control off, put foot on break press traction control button til beep then wait a second press a again til beep after that pull emergency break press traction control button until beep wait a second the press again til beep then keep emergency break engage and press the break pedal and press the traction control button til beep, traction control is now fully off.
The last Step you must do it twice just like the other time the traction control off light will blink next to the regular traction control light the is a CZcams video showing how to do this in case anyone wants to know I think is works for all 9 th gen Accord I have a 2017 Accord touring hybrid
Just remember that turning Traction Control off is also turning stability control off too. Stability helps stop a skid from happening. If one does manage to happen with Stability Control, you can best believe it will help you way more with the system on than off. Trust me. I'm talking from experience here.
That's interesting. I was unaware VSA and TC were incorporated into 1 button? I have an 2007 Accord (i4/5mt) and have neither function. I'd certainly like to have them though - next car I suppose.
Sankha Dahanaggala. Always leave your traction control on during all rainy days. If you don’t know what you’re doing, it’s best to always leave your traction control turned on. You minimize your risk of hurting your tires/cars with it always on.
My understanding is that you would only need to disable traction control (OFF) if you find yourself stuck in heavy snow. In that case, you actually want your tire slippage, so you can rock your car forward/backward to get out of the snow.
I've got a 14 coupe EX-L. Hold the TC/SC button for a few seconds until you hear a beep, and the TC/SC off light pops up on your gauge cluster. Left side, between the tachometer and the speedometer.
Kawg Hawj wow thank you so much I was wondering why it wasn’t working. Now does it not work if tire pressure is low or does it not turn off if turn pressure is low?
Hola, tengo una HOnda Element 2010 y se activa ese sensor y pierde fuerza normalmente en las tardes cuando ya se ha recorrido bastante y lo que hago es apagarla y volverla a encender. NO me parece normal que se encienda de la nada y aveces muchas veces... Como debo repararlo?
itsbasil1126. Unless you’re at the tracks trying to shave 0.5s off your 0-60 time, it’s not worth turning traction control off and risk prematurely wearing out your tires. Just leave it on.
I just love how it's faster than people expect lol, I had a lexus coupe not older than 2013 try to cut me off, floored it, I floored it too, I got in :)
My traction controll button is not working an no light on dash, I replaced fuse an still nothing, I can not turn my traction controll off, Yet the day I drove it off the lot it worked 😂 😔
If you drive at 65 mpg on the highway with eco mode on you can get up to 38 mpg. Faster than 65mph means higher RPM, the higher the RPM the more gas you are using. Is always best if driving at speed limit. I know we all sometimes drive a little faster, but at least that is what i have notice. Hope this helps. Blessings
Jasmine Kaur Sidhu. If by skid off you mean traction control being turned on, then having skid on (or traction control off) is always more dangerous, whether it is good weather, or on rainy days. The only time a normal drive would want to turn traction control off is to get out of snow when you’re stuck.
I don't believe so. However I have not done any test on this matter, I am just using my knowledge of how engines work. If it were to save money, it probably would not make a big enough dollar difference to matter in the long run. Good question.
Thanks! I have a 2013 EX-L and couldn't figure out if the tracktion control was on or off. Thanks again!
Me too just got mine last year! Snowed now I had to figure it out!
(1) If you're cruising around in heavy rain/snow at a normal speed, leave it on. It should help lessen tire slippage.
(2) If you happen to get stuck in snow for example - turn it OFF. In this case, you actually want tire slippage, which should allow you to rock the car forward/backward to get out of the snow.
Or, just turn it OFF if you're driving really slowly through thick snow and you want the tire slippage to keep you moving forward.
Don't forget that the T/C is also a stability control. Actuates the rear brakes. Sort of a half baked version of Acura's SH-AWD for FWD cars.
Jason99942 mine its not working how can I fix it?
Can you turn if on or off while driving (i.e. when approach steep hill with deep snow turn if off and gear down )? I read somewhere that with traction control on , engine power is cut off to slipping tire which you do not want since you are climbing steep hill and tires will be slipping. txs
u got it wrong. as per Honda accord manual the VSA always turn on and it should on all time and u may need to turn it off if u got into shallow mud or light snow
My second Accord Coupe. I 💕 💕💕💕 these cars. Beautiful.
Thank you for the post was wondering about this.
Question!! Why doesn’t my beep or light up on my dashboard!? Is that a serious problem or a faulty electrical problem and is it considered wear and tear?
TRANSLATION: the TRACTION CONTROL is ALWAYS 'ON' unless you turn it OFF with the button. the TRACTION CONTROL will automatically reset to "ON" when you restart your Honda. TIP: if your TIRE PRESSURE SENSOR LIGHT is ON the TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM and monitoring system won't engage!
(safety feature to stop uneven traction from a low pressured tire)
IF YOU SEE YOUR "SLIPPERY CAR LIGHT ICON" flicker that only means the traction control is engaging in real-time for slippery snowy,muddy or wet conditions.....that is what it is supposed to do (good idea to slow done too if you see the flickering).
SUMMERY: the traction system works well but demands that your tires are properly inflated. leave the system active unless road racing as it effects : RPM, shifting, braking and the drive differential.
What if the slippery light not flicking but just on along with the tire pressure light on aswell ? Help
@@claudiavilla8394 it means fill tires to proper pressure. And the traction control is having probs becuase of low tire pressure
To get this correct if it says “off on the dash” then TC is actually “on” but if you see there is no TC light on then it’s “off”
Wait can you elaborate.. the video guy said the ooposite
Exactly man I don’t get this shit it should be light show on display so you know it’s on but if light shows it means off weird
@@tpc9002 i dont understand. We JUST got snow in Toronto and i NEED to know what this crap means!! Why push a button to turn it off??? Im so confused this video was also confusing...sounds like the opposite. Ill call my Honda dealer tomorrow.
@@strawberryhair4164let me know )
I turn it off a few times a year when going through deep snow at low speeds. If you can't spin the wheels you will come to a stop. An example is when my street isn't plowed but the street I'm turning onto is, you are driving though what the plow left. It is a modest hill with a stop sign too. You do your best not to stop. You are doing about 10 to 15 mph, tires are 25 to 35 mph. Also turn it off when going through bumper deep snow. I turn it back on as soon as the snow depth is a few inches. Traction control is a very import safety device when driving on slippery roads.
I actually don't have traction or stability control on my 2007 Accord (i4 / 5mt). Do you find it helping when launching from a stop light in slippery conditions for example? Even with Nokian Hakka. snow tires on, I find I slip a bit at a light before gaining decent traction.
Not so much launching, but preventing you form coming to a stop. You need to keep your momentum up. That would mean blowing through the stop sign at 10 to 25 mph. This would be deep snow, if you stop in it, you aren't going anywhere. The tires are going in the 20-30 mph range.
Hi Dan, so you turn TC on and off while car is in motion (ie not stop otherwise you be stuck as noted)? txs
The traction control button does not turn off traction control, even though the manual reads that it does, and even though the dashboard lights up that it is off. It is not true.
The traction control has 3 settings.
1) Fully on (this is the default).
2) Partially on (this is when you press the button that pretends to turn traction control off).
3) Off (this one is not available -- well, not easy to attain).
If you are taking a hard turn at, for example, 40 MPH, and you give the car lots of gas, it will not accelerate when in mode 1 or 2 (as described above). It will maintain speed, or perhaps it might slightly accelerate. But you can have the gas pedal floored on a hard turn, and you will not speed up in any meaningful way. This is because traction control is still engaged.
If you turn it off completely, the dashboard icon will blink. Then if you take the same turn as described above, the car will pull hard on any turn when you mash down on the gas pedal.
You might have an accident, kill yourself or others. So I am not encouraging anyone to do this. I am only pointing out that Honda does not let you fully turn off traction control. It can be done, however, if you jump through hoops with Honda.
i had my traction control light blink for the 1st time 2 days ago when i was driving thru a bad rain storm. my car started to slide to tge left but when the light stsrted blinking i was able to nudge back to the right. TC works really good
Yaa blinks when you’re losing traction. I’ve seen this on my car when i step on the gas pedal at lights
Do you know the difference between on and off ?
I was wondering why I didn’t have a light lol thanks for the info sir
short and clear great video👍👍👍
Glad it helped
which usb hub is supportable in your model honda accord for using multiple devices like a mobile phone charger and several audio usbs to play at the same time. there is a Targus Usb 3.0 hub available when we google for options, please advise.
There is a few steps to fully turn traction control off, put foot on break press traction control button til beep then wait a second press a again til beep after that pull emergency break press traction control button until beep wait a second the press again til beep then keep emergency break engage and press the break pedal and press the traction control button til beep, traction control is now fully off.
The last Step you must do it twice just like the other time the traction control off light will blink next to the regular traction control light the is a CZcams video showing how to do this in case anyone wants to know I think is works for all 9 th gen Accord I have a 2017 Accord touring hybrid
Just remember that turning Traction Control off is also turning stability control off too. Stability helps stop a skid from happening. If one does manage to happen with Stability Control, you can best believe it will help you way more with the system on than off.
Trust me. I'm talking from experience here.
That's interesting. I was unaware VSA and TC were incorporated into 1 button?
I have an 2007 Accord (i4/5mt) and have neither function. I'd certainly like to have them though - next car I suppose.
My button stopped working is there any reason why?
On a rainy day, what should I do? Should I press that or drive normally. I have a Honda Fit Shuttle. Please respond anyone...
Sankha Dahanaggala.
Always leave your traction control on during all rainy days.
If you don’t know what you’re doing, it’s best to always leave your traction control turned on. You minimize your risk of hurting your tires/cars with it always on.
My understanding is that you would only need to disable traction control (OFF) if you find yourself stuck in heavy snow. In that case, you actually want your tire slippage, so you can rock your car forward/backward to get out of the snow.
Do not text and drive.
Now my question is should I keep it on or off?
@@jen9950 keep it on at all times ig
Im Confuse mate :(
On turns why does my car wobble/shake....is suspension? Traction control?
What is the button below TC
My traction control in my 13 accord coupe doesn’t seem to work, anything to try? I’m trying to turn in off
I've got a 14 coupe EX-L. Hold the TC/SC button for a few seconds until you hear a beep, and the TC/SC off light pops up on your gauge cluster. Left side, between the tachometer and the speedometer.
It doesn't work if your tire pressure is low.
Kawg Hawj wow thank you so much I was wondering why it wasn’t working. Now does it not work if tire pressure is low or does it not turn off if turn pressure is low?
My car shows the upper light all the time. Not the off traction control. What does that mean?
Hola, tengo una HOnda Element 2010 y se activa ese sensor y pierde fuerza normalmente en las tardes cuando ya se ha recorrido bastante y lo que hago es apagarla y volverla a encender. NO me parece normal que se encienda de la nada y aveces muchas veces... Como debo repararlo?
may i ask how many miles does it take before you refill your tank from full?
Thats what im wondering too, 440 mile range with 3/4 of a tank. Damn. I dont have the sport model but i get around 515 miles to each tank.
S/O to the page and also being straight to the point
Me pueden decir para que funciona ??
Why is it that my traction control light is staying on
Rip it didn't work. I have a 2014 Honda Accord and absolutely nothing happened I tried everything with the button :(
Do you have any other lights on?
I have a 2014 honda accord V6 sedan, does traction control on/off make a difference in 0-60 mph time?
itsbasil1126 oh yea makes a big difference
itsbasil1126.
Unless you’re at the tracks trying to shave 0.5s off your 0-60 time, it’s not worth turning traction control off and risk prematurely wearing out your tires.
Just leave it on.
Sarey Kim
Thank you, yeah I don't race it or anything
Sarey Kim lol I turn with traction off every single day. My tires are still good
I just love how it's faster than people expect lol, I had a lexus coupe not older than 2013 try to cut me off, floored it, I floored it too, I got in :)
My traction controll button is not working an no light on dash,
I replaced fuse an still nothing, I can not turn my traction controll off,
Yet the day I drove it off the lot it worked 😂 😔
what mpg in the city and highway do u get with econ button on?
I haven't paid too much attention to that however I get 550 Miles to a full tank. So If I did my math correctly around 30 MPG
KLEANTRIX
If you drive at 65 mpg on the highway with eco mode on you can get up to 38 mpg. Faster than 65mph means higher RPM, the higher the RPM the more gas you are using. Is always best if driving at speed limit. I know we all sometimes drive a little faster, but at least that is what i have notice. Hope this helps. Blessings
so which one is dangerous skid off or skid on... on daily and rainy days respectively.
Jasmine Kaur Sidhu.
If by skid off you mean traction control being turned on, then having skid on (or traction control off) is always more dangerous, whether it is good weather, or on rainy days.
The only time a normal drive would want to turn traction control off is to get out of snow when you’re stuck.
What camera do you have to record
iPhone 6s.
Is it stick shift or automatic
Auto
why doesn’t my traction turn off anymore?
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The correct way to say is Turn "TC Off" button Off
it didnt work! :(
It's ESP not traction control.
Do you know if you save gas by turning it off?
I don't believe so. However I have not done any test on this matter, I am just using my knowledge of how engines work. If it were to save money, it probably would not make a big enough dollar difference to matter in the long run. Good question.
+KleanTrix You're The Man KT., thanks.
LessThanHandy No Problem!
Humam Alobaidi Leave it on.
LMAOOO
contradiction.
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fool traction control is fully highly certified approved rider not you fool traction control stabilize the wheel rotation is called TCS
No one understands your attempt at English. It's very annoying to read.
Learn to write english properly first. FOOL
Next time speak without the potato in your mouth