MINI2

OldRick · Oct 29th, 2005, 07:19 PM

My Cooper S tried to kill me yesterday. When I turned right onto a main road on damp pavement from a stop sign, I used about half the gas-pedal travel to try to stay well out of the way of an oncoming semi.

To my great surprise, the bloody car lifted off the pedal as if it was stalling - the traction control had decided that since a wheel was slipping, it would charitably correct for my ignorance and back off on the gas. Even after I hit the gas for more power, it wouldn't go any faster.

This happened a second time, even though this is an `05 car with LSD, so I've turned off the ASC feature permanently. I'll depend on the LSD, and take the additional tire wear from having no "traction control".

This causes a new issue - the yellow ASC indicator light is so bright that it actually causes glare when driving at night and it is much brighter than the other instrument lights, so I'd like to make it dimmer.

Has anyone opened up the tach to access the indicator bulbs, where I could put a hood over the ASC bulb or use some paint to dim it out? Any tips on removing the tach, getting inside, or what I'd find if I got in there?

rkw · Oct 29th, 2005, 10:53 PM

Hi Rick,

You'll find this useful: http://home.comcast.net/%7Esfconnell...hring/home.htm

OldRick · Oct 30th, 2005, 01:21 AM

That's what I was hoping to find, Thanks - that will be a big help.

St00ge · Oct 30th, 2005, 01:28 AM

i reckon the best part of the MTH tuner remap is the traction control. They modify it brilliantly. Only once or twice has interfered when i didn't want it to, and both were dumped clutch starts, and even still, it doesn't bog down for half the time....

I'd recommend it to anyone.

Elie

Oct 29th, 2005, 07:19 PM	#1
OldRick 40-yr. sports car tweaker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Local Time: 05:59 PM Posts: 96 Offline	How to dim the ASC indicator light? My Cooper S tried to kill me yesterday. When I turned right onto a main road on damp pavement from a stop sign, I used about half the gas-pedal travel to try to stay well out of the way of an oncoming semi. To my great surprise, the bloody car lifted off the pedal as if it was stalling - the traction control had decided that since a wheel was slipping, it would charitably correct for my ignorance and back off on the gas. Even after I hit the gas for more power, it wouldn't go any faster. This happened a second time, even though this is an `05 car with LSD, so I've turned off the ASC feature permanently. I'll depend on the LSD, and take the additional tire wear from having no "traction control". This causes a new issue - the yellow ASC indicator light is so bright that it actually causes glare when driving at night and it is much brighter than the other instrument lights, so I'd like to make it dimmer. Has anyone opened up the tach to access the indicator bulbs, where I could put a hood over the ASC bulb or use some paint to dim it out? Any tips on removing the tach, getting inside, or what I'd find if I got in there?

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
asc warning light coming on	george p	Engine & Drivetrain Tuning	21	Jan 4th, 2007 08:37 AM
Faulty ASC Light	claudeG	Faults & Fixes	2	Oct 23rd, 2006 01:50 PM
ASC+T Warning Light	Gemini4321	Faults & Fixes	13	Feb 9th, 2006 03:33 AM
Right side Brake Light glows dim	BigMack	Faults & Fixes	2	Jul 13th, 2005 10:04 AM
Backup Light too dim?	rfinprc	General Discussion	16	Apr 7th, 2003 10:07 PM

MINI2

Fuel for your MINI obsession

For (almost) all things alloy, steel and rubber, plus upgrading your MINI's stopping ability

Today
Sponsors	Sponsored Links Registered members do not see Google Ads posts, they can also post messages, pictures, and classified adverts. Register your free account today and become a member of MINI2 - MINI Forum

Oct 29th, 2005, 10:53 PM	#2 (permalink)
rkw MINI2 Senior Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Local Time: 05:59 PM Posts: 595 Offline	Hi Rick, You'll find this useful: http://home.comcast.net/%7Esfconnell...hring/home.htm

Oct 30th, 2005, 01:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
OldRick 40-yr. sports car tweaker Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Oregon Local Time: 05:59 PM Posts: 96 Offline	That's what I was hoping to find, Thanks - that will be a big help.

Oct 30th, 2005, 01:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
St00ge 8/10 on the Stoogometer Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Melbourne Local Time: 10:59 AM Posts: 2,864 Offline	i reckon the best part of the MTH tuner remap is the traction control. They modify it brilliantly. Only once or twice has interfered when i didn't want it to, and both were dumped clutch starts, and even still, it doesn't bog down for half the time.... I'd recommend it to anyone. Elie

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)