I have searched the forum:runaround: for anyone having an issue with the traction control switch (next to the gear shift) with no luck.

Has anyone had a problem with the switch NOT working? Luckly, I can not turn the traction control off, but it would be nice to be able to turn it off in the winter time (trying to get up short, slippery hills).:banghead:


2000 Olds Intrigue 3.5

probably just the switch itself, as far as i remember its a simple 2 wire set-up...most likely an on/off type deal. Could easily be bypassed with a simple toggle switch if you can hide it away and make it look good. But yeah, trac-off is essential in the winter...i cant stand sitting there while my engine cuts out trying to get traction on ice.

probably just the switch itself, as far as i remember its a simple 2 wire set-up...most likely an on/off type deal. Could easily be bypassed with a simple toggle switch if you can hide it away and make it look good. But yeah, trac-off is essential in the winter...i cant stand sitting there while my engine cuts out trying to get traction on ice.

It is an intermittent switch so a regular on/off switch won't work. The traction control is turned on every time you start the car regardless if it was turned off before the ignition was turned off.

Personally, I haven't had much of a problem with traction in the winter. I don't think it's that annoying. Don't get me wrong, there are certainly situations that it is inevitable, but if you're constantly engaging the ABS/traction control when you stop/accelerate on slick roads you simply need to slow down so you can stop when you need to and let up on the gas when your wheels begin to slip while trying to accelerate. It is ideal to drive in a manner that doesn't provoke the ABS/traction control. The only time I ever needed to disable the traction control was to build speed so I could get up the hill in our old driveway. Other than that the traction control was on all the time.

Ruley, as you put it "The only time I ever needed to disable the traction control was to build speed so I could get up the hill in our old driveway." Therein lies my problem. I need that speed to "get up the hill", otherwise my traction control is always on. When I have a free day (or 2) I'll tear it apart and check. Thanks everyone!!!!! I will try to remember to post my findings!!

To get to it, pull up the console lid and remove the two bolts around the cup holder. Then use the cup holder as a sort of crude handle and pull up, that whole piece should pop loose.

The TC wiring basically just slides into the switch if I remember, youll need to pull it out if you plan on full removing that piece from around the shift lever. You can get it out of there in Park, but itll be easier if you move it down into something else. Just turn the key to the ACC position and put your foot on the brake, then you should be able move the shift lever....If youre doing this on a really steep incline or something, you might want to start the car.

Looks like there are currently a couple factory switches on Ebay for about 25 dollars...although a local junkyard would probably be much cheaper if you figure out the problem to be a bad switch.