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It is possible you have LSD, check codes as mentioned to confirm.

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It is possible you have LSD, check codes as mentioned to confirm.

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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi guys, new to this forum but after some info. My wife has recently bought a 1998 996 Carerra. It's black and had a Mustard yellow interior, until we ripped it out and had it retrimmed in black leather. The stereo is a kenwood pop out DVD player, have relpaced all the speakers with top shelf gear, amp and 12" sub in the parcel shelf (or lack thereof). It was quite a tricky install! Anyway, the info I'm after. How do I turn off the traction control. I have been assured it has it but the TC rocker isn't in the console, just a blank. The TC idiot lightd don't show up when starting the car either. Please help as I need to finish these tyres off so she has an excuse to buy new ones!! Brett

POST 2Original post

Ok, so welcome first off... nice choice for the wife. Sounds like you are having some fun too. I like the "burn up the tires" idea so as far as i am aware 99' is the first year of the 996 (though production most likely started before then, I dont think any are registered as a 98') Not sure, but fairly sure - post a few pictures so we can all enjoy it as well. I am not sure about the traction control, but it sounds like you may not actually have it?? The sticker under the hood may show options, post those and someone will let you know what they mean. (but again, pictures first ) since I am not 100% sure, I will also watch this thread to see the outcome, Again welcome and GL !! Ed

POST 3Original post

Stomp on the pedal on a wet surface, if your wheels spin, you don't have tc, if you hear the abs pulsing and an idiot light flickers on the dash, you do.

POST 4Original post

Quotes source post: 5916909

996 was first available as 98MY in Euro market. No switch, no TC. It is possible you have LSD, check codes as mentioned to confirm.

POST 5Original post

Is it manual or tip tronic? If it is tip tronic it propably has Traction Control. If it is manual (like mine) it is most likely that it doesnt have it.

POST 6Original post

where are you from (EU?)... take a pic of the option code under the front hood... bonnet, to EU folks. We'll decode it for you.... While youre at it... PICS of your car please... But, Tim will be here shortly about newbies and pics..

POST 7Original post

Ya think the "pics first" message was loud enough? <shouting> TIM !!!!!

POST 8Original post

Quotes source post: 5917066

what "idiot light" are you referring to? is it the check engine light (flashes on for a sec)?

POST 9Original post

Quotes source posts: 5917363, 5917511

Brett, Welcome to Rennlist and Congrats on getting the P-car! OK, now down to business! I don't really like doing this but these guys make me do it (see bolded comments above)! It is customary for Newbies to 1) introduce themselves, which you have done, 2) tell us a little about the car, which you did, and 3) post pics of the car, which I don't see. So, I have to give you the "Newbie Welcome" (remember they make me do this) . Come on Newbie, post the !@%^* pics!!! Damn guys, that felt good!! Brett, as I hope you can tell, this is all in good fun. We would love to see pics of your car, because most of us are pic ******! Once again, Welcome to Rennlist!

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