Trac Control Button Failure?

[K2AHollywood]

So I have had this ever increasing problem with my traction control button. More often then not I have to push it several times betfore it will shut off. Im wondering in the little unit/button it just wearing out. I know it attaches straight to the harnes behind it and yes I have checked to make sure the connector is tightly in place. So would replacing the actually little button.unit help me out in this situation you think?

 

[sur_real1]

Mine doesn't work anymore. BTW, did you change your number? I've been trying to text you!

 

[svt99rag]

Mine went bad in my '99, just picked up a new button and was good to go.

 

[wals9331]

lol, my fog button went out like 8 years ago...i wonder if its a common problem...

 

[99COBRA2881]

I was adjusting the height of my shifter, unplugged the TC harness from the back of the switch, reinstalled everything and the TC button/light never worked after that. Tested continuity on the switch and it all tested out good. Took it out for a test drive and TC was very much so still on. Turned it off in the tune and haven't messed with it since.

How much was the new TC button?

 

[K2AHollywood]

Mine doesn't work anymore. BTW, did you change your number? I've been trying to text you!

No! But i seem to be getting a lot of that lately. Ill text ya today and if ya dont get anything give me a call :beer:

How much was the new TC button?

+1

 

[sur_real1]

Cool deal. I'd like to chat about the starting issue you ran into cause I am still trying to figure mine out.

 

[K2AHollywood]

Cool deal. I'd like to chat about the starting issue you ran into cause I am still trying to figure mine out.

ugh not so neat. Give me a call tonight and we can def chat

 

[sur_real1]

ugh not so neat. Give me a call tonight and we can def chat

Cool deal, I'll chat with you later.

 

[ttbit]

I thought my switch was bad as it was never showing as being off. Ended up the bulb was bad. You can get a replacement bulb at Radio Shack, FYI. It could be that your connection is just loose or dirty there.

 

[99COBRA2881]

If the bulb burns out, does that render the switch inop?

 

[trxcobra]

my "off" light doesnt turn on anymore in my car, but if i hit the button i can do burnouts so it still works if the bulb is out!

 

[ttbit]

Yeah...bulb is an extra "feature". It was hard to tell when it was on or off though.

 

[006]

Ford Mustang Traction Control Switch XR3Z-2C335-AA : eBay Motors (item 330152988410 end time Apr-19-10 06:12:53 PDT)

 

[soccerman002]

Hate to bump the thread, but I had the same issue after I removed my console to install a new shift boot and e-brake boot. The button illuminates with the rest of the interior, it's just the "OFF" text doesn't illuminate after I press the button.

Did most of ya'll pick up a new button (like the one on eBay), or just dissable it with a tuner (I don't have one yet). It's not a big deal as I don't have any immediate plans to track the car, but I don't like to leave things like this unresolved b/c I don't want to forget about it later.

Thanks.

 

[Bite Me]

I disabled mine even though it worked. If you want mine send me yours and pay me a little bit of cash? My traction control button is my right foot.

 

[SSeatr]

Traction control? what is this you speak of?

 

[bkaul]

Hate to bump the thread, but I had the same issue after I removed my console to install a new shift boot and e-brake boot. The button illuminates with the rest of the interior, it's just the "OFF" text doesn't illuminate after I press the button.

Interesting. That must've been a common problem early on; my '01 has an LED that lights up, rather than illuminating the "OFF" text with a light bulb.

 

[99COBRA2881]

I turned off TC with my Predator. I always turned TC off manually before it decided to quit working, atleast now the lights not on all the time. I thought it was just the bulb or LED inside but TC wouldn't turn off when I pressed the button. I'll deal with it at a later time when I have time.

 

[K2AHollywood]

Ps I hate this button. Just so everyone knows