Traction Control memory module installed

[banzairx7]

I hate the fact that when you shut off the traction control your settings are forgotten every time you turn off the car. I purchased a module from KP Technologies that remembers your traction control settings and resets them every time the car is started. If you have it off it will be off the next car start and if it's on it will stay on. The install was very easy, Maybe took 25 minutes and I now have my TCS off every time I start the car. This does not do the pedal dance so there will be some TCS function still in place.

To put it in you pop off the shifter surround by pulling up on the inside of the boot. Now you can unclip the TCS harness from the button cluster. I was able to reach my hand into the center console and unhook the cigarette lighter connector- These are used for power and ground. I then used vampire clips to connect the yellow of the KP unit to the white from the cigarette lighter and the black to black. The Orange(all though it looked red to me) wire from the unit goes to the green on the TCS harness. Here I had to use a very small uninsulated butt splice and then heat shrunk over it. The green wire is very small. Velcro(not provided with module) was then used secure the unit in the center console.

After the install you start the car hold down the TCS button to have the module learn the setting you want and your done.

The unit is KP Technologies Flexible Memory Module #FM20 and is available here for $50-

http://www.kptechnologies.com/products.php#/4

[tennisfreak]

Hmmmmmm this may be worth getting.

Could save me from my having to perform my startup ritual every time I get in the car (except in inclement weather)

[robot]

Would people want something that does the pedal dance for them?

[diss7]

You know it's free to pull the abs fuse aye?

But that's dangerous. The aids hold the car together and not running them means the car may explode.

[banzairx7]

Really Captain? I've installed these in a few cars and with out a doubt there's always that guy(you) that says it's so hard to push a button blah blah. Nobody cares how motivated you are to push a button. Most are not. Didn't your mom ever tell you if you don't have anything nice to say then shut up.

[tahdizzle]

Or you could just hold down a button for a few seconds... like was mentioned.

Those are safety measures and are there for good reasons.

[tahdizzle]

Originally Posted by banzairx7

Really Captain? I've installed these in a few cars and with out a doubt there's always that guy(you) that says it's so hard to push a button blah blah. Nobody cares how motivated you are to push a button. Most are not. Didn't your mom ever tell you if you don't have anything nice to say then shut up.

Did you really just say most people are too lazy to press a button and then chime in with: if you don't have anything nice to say then shut up.

[banzairx7]

If you don't like the mod good for you. There are lots of things people do to their cars that anyone of us could have a problem with. If you don't like it keep it to yourself.

Tahdizzle- It's there to keep toyota out of lawsuits and inexperienced drivers out of the woods. Remember Porsche was sued and lost for not having TCS on the GT. I'm older, angry(obviously) and been driving RWD cars for a long time. I have yet to put one in the woods or even off track. For me it's causing more problems then it's solving. The TCS to me is way too sensitive. A lot of time taking off from a stop while turning it will cut power with just a small amount of wheel slip. My first gut reaction is something has gone wrong with the car, motor died etc. Not exactly what I want to be worried about while pulling out from a dead stop onto a 70mph road(It's a very dumb texas thing having open access high speed roads). Also when the rear does start to step out you react and correct. Problem is the you are correcting for a problem the TCS has all ready solved and can end up unsettling the car even more.

If you feel more comfortable with it on then more power to you. I don't really care. Every one has their likes and dislikes and to each their own.

[Jyn]

Originally Posted by banzairx7

If you don't like the mod good for you. There are lots of things people do to their cars that anyone of us could have a problem with. If you don't like it keep it to yourself.

Tahdizzle- It's there to keep toyota out of lawsuits and inexperienced drivers out of the woods. Remember Porsche was sued and lost for not having TCS on the GT. I'm older, angry(obviously) and been driving RWD cars for a long time. I have yet to put one in the woods or even off track. For me it's causing more problems then it's solving. The TCS to me is way too sensitive. A lot of time taking off from a stop while turning it will cut power with just a small amount of wheel slip. My first gut reaction is something has gone wrong with the car, motor died etc. Not exactly what I want to be worried about while pulling out from a dead stop onto a 70mph road(It's a very dumb texas thing having open access high speed roads). Also when the rear does start to step out you react and correct. Problem is the you are correcting for a problem the TCS has all ready solved and can end up unsettling the car even more.

If you feel more comfortable with it on then more power to you. I don't really care. Every one has their likes and dislikes and to each their own.

Where in Austin are you finding dead-stop turns onto 70 MPH roads?? I want to legally do that.

[banzairx7]

Out east on 71. I work right off 71 and everyday I have to turn west on it to go back into town.

[DougW]

It's not Scion it's our gov that mandates all things must default to full safety on, the nanny state is here to help you . Lawyers make up the nanny state's food supply you know.
DougW

[Cannibiz]

Originally Posted by banzairx7

Really Captain? I've installed these in a few cars and with out a doubt there's always that guy(you) that says it's so hard to push a button blah blah. Nobody cares how motivated you are to push a button. Most are not. Didn't your mom ever tell you if you don't have anything nice to say then shut up.

No my mom taught me "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all". Because telling someone to shut up wouldn't be nice to say to a person at all. Now would it? 😎

[acro]

It's a good idea. Can't tell you how many times I wished I didn't have to press the buttons every time

[wparsons]

No offense intended to anyone in here, but why does everyone feel like they need to turn TC and VSC off for daily driving?

You can turn very quick laps with both fully on, there's simply no need to have them disabled on the street.

If you find the VSC intervening a lot on the track, you're probably over driving the car unless you're a very competent driver needing a bit more rotation than the VSC is happy with.