how does TCS work?
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how does TCS work?
I know it works because i was out in the snow for the last three days without any problems. just wanted know what is happening when TCS kicks in.
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You will see the TCS light on your dash flash, and you will probably hear ABS noises.
Best suggestion to make sure it's working, find a deserted, snowy place, come to a stop, and then floor it. You'll see TCS come to life.
Best suggestion to make sure it's working, find a deserted, snowy place, come to a stop, and then floor it. You'll see TCS come to life.
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I think he's asking about the mechanicals involved behind the TCS.
There are wheel speed sensors, detecting the speed of each wheel. These sensors are all hooked up into a TCS computer that monitors everything and can decide whether or not to intervene when it detects wheel slippage. How does it do it? Let's say you gunned it off the line, spinning the front tires. The front tires would be turning faster than the rear wheels, and the computer would know that there's a difference in wheel speed front and rear. Then depending on model/mechanicals, it can either cut the power (fuel) or apply each individual brake. To be honest, I don't know which system our cars use. But I would bet on the latter.
There are wheel speed sensors, detecting the speed of each wheel. These sensors are all hooked up into a TCS computer that monitors everything and can decide whether or not to intervene when it detects wheel slippage. How does it do it? Let's say you gunned it off the line, spinning the front tires. The front tires would be turning faster than the rear wheels, and the computer would know that there's a difference in wheel speed front and rear. Then depending on model/mechanicals, it can either cut the power (fuel) or apply each individual brake. To be honest, I don't know which system our cars use. But I would bet on the latter.
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Originally posted by Pure Adrenaline
I think he's asking about the mechanicals involved behind the TCS.
There are wheel speed sensors, detecting the speed of each wheel. These sensors are all hooked up into a TCS computer that monitors everything and can decide whether or not to intervene when it detects wheel slippage. How does it do it? Let's say you gunned it off the line, spinning the front tires. The front tires would be turning faster than the rear wheels, and the computer would know that there's a difference in wheel speed front and rear. Then depending on model/mechanicals, it can either cut the power (fuel) or apply each individual brake. To be honest, I don't know which system our cars use. But I would bet on the latter.
I think he's asking about the mechanicals involved behind the TCS.
There are wheel speed sensors, detecting the speed of each wheel. These sensors are all hooked up into a TCS computer that monitors everything and can decide whether or not to intervene when it detects wheel slippage. How does it do it? Let's say you gunned it off the line, spinning the front tires. The front tires would be turning faster than the rear wheels, and the computer would know that there's a difference in wheel speed front and rear. Then depending on model/mechanicals, it can either cut the power (fuel) or apply each individual brake. To be honest, I don't know which system our cars use. But I would bet on the latter.
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Non S models use only the "Teves" type system which means that at lower speeds the anti-lock brakes are applied to slow the spinning wheel or wheels for maximun amount of traction. In slick conditions the TCS will give would give you best possible traction thats available at the tires. If you have an S model with VSA "vehicle stabilty assist" it also uses an overide throttle motor to limit what your feeding it with your right foot. The Vsa also has g-sensors and yaw sensors to help keep you between the ditches. Jeff
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TCS are only for low- speed loss of traction. VSA on Type-S combines TCS and ABS/ throttle input to add stabilty in cornering and prevent side-slip (yaw). TCS uses a 3-channel ABS sensor (1 for each front wheel and 1 for both rear) and VSA uses a 4-channel ABS (one per wheel) and both systems should be transparent to the driver except to give you a more stable ride.
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Originally posted by vicman17
TCS are only for low- speed loss of traction. VSA on Type-S combines TCS and ABS/ throttle input to add stabilty in cornering and prevent side-slip (yaw). TCS uses a 3-channel ABS sensor (1 for each front wheel and 1 for both rear) and VSA uses a 4-channel ABS (one per wheel) and both systems should be transparent to the driver except to give you a more stable ride.
TCS are only for low- speed loss of traction. VSA on Type-S combines TCS and ABS/ throttle input to add stabilty in cornering and prevent side-slip (yaw). TCS uses a 3-channel ABS sensor (1 for each front wheel and 1 for both rear) and VSA uses a 4-channel ABS (one per wheel) and both systems should be transparent to the driver except to give you a more stable ride.
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Originally posted by livinglegend
Non S models use only the "Teves" type system which means that at lower speeds the anti-lock brakes are applied to slow the spinning wheel or wheels for maximun amount of traction. In slick conditions the TCS will give would give you best possible traction thats available at the tires. If you have an S model with VSA "vehicle stabilty assist" it also uses an overide throttle motor to limit what your feeding it with your right foot. The Vsa also has g-sensors and yaw sensors to help keep you between the ditches. Jeff
Non S models use only the "Teves" type system which means that at lower speeds the anti-lock brakes are applied to slow the spinning wheel or wheels for maximun amount of traction. In slick conditions the TCS will give would give you best possible traction thats available at the tires. If you have an S model with VSA "vehicle stabilty assist" it also uses an overide throttle motor to limit what your feeding it with your right foot. The Vsa also has g-sensors and yaw sensors to help keep you between the ditches. Jeff
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