VSA and winter
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Re: VSA and winter
Originally posted by lgregoir
If you're stuck in a snow bank, will the VSA keep the car from spinning one wheel only (a bit like a viscous coupling)?
If you're stuck in a snow bank, will the VSA keep the car from spinning one wheel only (a bit like a viscous coupling)?
tires spinning is a traction control issue...and all the VSA will do is cut power. So it wont matter whethere its 1 tire..or 2 tires spinning..all traction control will do is take off some power.
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Not quite. What you're describing is a limited-slip differential. As I understand it, in the scenario you describe, VSA will brake the spinning wheel and perhaps close the throttle a bit. The throttle modulation only happens if you're moving I think (understeer detected). If you're stuck in a snow bank or trying to start from a stop on ice, turn the VSA off.
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Originally posted by majormojo
Not quite. What you're describing is a limited-slip differential. As I understand it, in the scenario you describe, VSA will brake the spinning wheel and perhaps close the throttle a bit. The throttle modulation only happens if you're moving I think (understeer detected). If you're stuck in a snow bank or trying to start from a stop on ice, turn the VSA off.
Not quite. What you're describing is a limited-slip differential. As I understand it, in the scenario you describe, VSA will brake the spinning wheel and perhaps close the throttle a bit. The throttle modulation only happens if you're moving I think (understeer detected). If you're stuck in a snow bank or trying to start from a stop on ice, turn the VSA off.
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The Traction Control System (TCS) component of VSA uses sensors that monitor the front wheels and computer-controlled modulation of engine power and front brakes to help prevent wheel spin when starting out or accelerating. If the sensors detect excessive front-wheel spin during acceleration, TCS automatically closes a secondary throttle valve until wheel spin stops. This helps the TSX maintain traction during acceleration and helps the driver retain steering control, even when accelerating on slippery surfaces.
The Traction Control System (TCS) component of VSA uses sensors that monitor the front wheels and computer-controlled modulation of engine power and front brakes to help prevent wheel spin when starting out or accelerating. If the sensors detect excessive front-wheel spin during acceleration, TCS automatically closes a secondary throttle valve until wheel spin stops. This helps the TSX maintain traction during acceleration and helps the driver retain steering control, even when accelerating on slippery surfaces.
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