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| yobbie Member Since: 15 Nov 2010 Location: Isle of Wight Posts: 713   
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From memory you only have to push the foot brake quickly 10 on starting the engine and the tc is switched off
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11th Sep 2013 5:49am |
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| deep down Member Since: 02 May 2012 Location: France Posts: 204  
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Mine was done by Land Rover, they cut the 12v feed to the TC unit under the seat, ran a two core cable up to the dash and fitted a switch. Mines a 2007 but I'd imagine it 's the same principal.
I changed the switch to a Red carling switch. The ABS won't work with the TC isolated. Hope this helps.  Click image to enlarge |
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11th Sep 2013 7:02am |
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| Naks Member Since: 27 Jan 2009 Location: Stellenbosch, ZA Posts: 2660  
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Why would you want to disable TC!? 
Simplest way is to remove the ABS/TC fuse. However, be aware of the consequences if you are involved in an accident: your insurer can refuse cover on the grounds that you disabled a safety feature -- 2010 Defender Puma 90 + BAS remap + Alive IC + Slickshift + Ashcroft ATB rear 2015 Range Rover Sport V8 Supercharged
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11th Sep 2013 8:30am |
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| LandRoverAnorak Member Since: 17 Jul 2011 Location: Surrey Posts: 11324
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It's specifically to do with sand driving, where TC can be more of a hindrance than a help. Darren
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11th Sep 2013 8:51am |
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| Naks Member Since: 27 Jan 2009 Location: Stellenbosch, ZA Posts: 2660
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If you need to disable TC when driving in sand, you are doing it wrong.
When driving in sand: . Deflate tyres to 1.2-0.8 bar . Engage CDL . Choose correct gear and ensure you have momentum to clear the obstacle See: In all the sand driving I have done, TC has rarely intervened, and when it does it's usually when I'm doing something silly, like power-sliding across the face of a sand dune  --
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11th Sep 2013 9:00am |
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| stevetd5 Member Since: 15 Aug 2007 Location: Adelaide Posts: 37  
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Thanks I will try the 10 brake application idea but the switch is on the list.
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11th Sep 2013 9:29am |
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| stevetd5 Member Since: 15 Aug 2007 Location: Adelaide Posts: 37
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Thanks I will try the 10 brake application idea but the switch is on the list.
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11th Sep 2013 9:31am |
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| stevetd5 Member Since: 15 Aug 2007 Location: Adelaide Posts: 37
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Thanks I will try the 10 brake application idea but the switch is on the list.
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11th Sep 2013 9:32am |
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| walfy Member Since: 29 Aug 2007 Location: Frome Posts: 2673 
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Sometimes the TC can be a hinderance in sand. A couple of years ago several of us went to Morocco, 2 Puma 110, 1 TD5 110, 1 Landcruiser and my D3.
Going up a track off the beach my D3 sailed up with no issues, the TD5 110 sailed up but the 2 Pumas had issues, tyres aired down did nothing. Fuse being pulled solved the problem. So in that instance a switch would of been perfect. It was about the only time my D3 outperformed the 110's in the sand  110 D250 SE HT
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11th Sep 2013 10:09am |
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| stevetd5 Member Since: 15 Aug 2007 Location: Adelaide Posts: 37
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Just curious if I do the 10 brake application trick does it reset when next ignition is turned on or do you need to apply brakes agian to reset or is this a permanent switch off. I don't want to try it and then have to go to a dealer to get the code reset ( no diagostic aquired as yet). Thanks
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13th Sep 2013 3:20am |
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| kirk Member Since: 08 Dec 2012 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Posts: 28  
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I tried this brake method, but found that TC turns on again after you exceed +/- 10mph. I couldn't keep it switched off.
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13th Sep 2013 4:43am |
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| kirk Member Since: 08 Dec 2012 Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Posts: 28
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I tried this brake method, but found that TC turns on again after you exceed +/- 10mph. I couldn't keep it switched off.
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13th Sep 2013 4:43am |
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| yobbie Member Since: 15 Nov 2010 Location: Isle of Wight Posts: 713
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Yes it comes back on when you restart 
@kirk I've never had the T/c come back on until restarting the vehicle. |
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13th Sep 2013 6:05am |
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| stevetd5 Member Since: 15 Aug 2007 Location: Adelaide Posts: 37
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Hi, My t/c resets at about 20kph also. Must be an ecu variation. Looks like the switch is on its way.
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14th Sep 2013 12:04pm |
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