Dandytc Posted February 9, 2017 Share Posted February 9, 2017 Last night, I got stuck in a few inches of snow on a parking lot, due to an aborted start when someone else started behind me, and not having snow tires installed, because the unusual amount of snow here has caused snow tires to become a rare commodity. Anyway, I started rocking my tc back and forth to try and get it out of there, tires spinning and traction control engaging on and off, when all of a sudden, the instrument cluster came alive: most indicator lamps came on, as well as a message on the display. Just then, 2 nice guys who were about to leave, came over and gave me a little push that got me out of the ruts, and I was on my way (Thanks again guys). The thing was, the instrument cluster was still lit up with the brake, traction control, abs, and air bag indicator, there was still a message about hill start assist not being available, and the speedometer didn't work. I drove home like that, as I wasn't completely sure that turning the engine off to try and reset the computer would work, and I didn't want to be stuck there. Once I got home, I turned the engine off, waited a few seconds, and restarted the engine. The only indicator lamp that was still on was the abs. I asked my friend the mechanic about it, and he said to drive the car for 100 or so feet, so that all 4 abs sensors can be detected, and sure enough, that cleared it up. Now, if this happens to you, you'll know how to fix it, or maybe you are more tech savvy than me, and you knew already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 No snow down here in Sunny California. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 How does the Traction Control do in mud? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandytc Posted February 13, 2017 Author Share Posted February 13, 2017 On 2/10/2017 at 7:17 AM, G B L said: How does the Traction Control do in mud? I doubt that it would do much good. As a matter of fact, the manual says that it may be beneficial to turn Traction Control off, when stuck in mud or snow. The big surprise for me was how the computer reacted and needed a reset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtn Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 Wouldn't know, snow tires are mandatory here from Dec1 to March 31. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 I treat this van like a car, not a 4WD truck. So I'm a little more cautious. If I wouldn't drive my Honda in the mud, I wouldn't take this van in the mud. I try my best to drive this van only on pavement, and not in snow or mud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G B L Posted February 14, 2017 Share Posted February 14, 2017 Depending on where you live sometimes you get snow and mud no mater how hard you try to stay on the pavement !! Where I live you are not required to have snows, but you are allowed to run studs all 12 months if you desire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fifty150 Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 23 hours ago, G B L said: Depending on where you live sometimes you get snow and mud no mater how hard you try to stay on the pavement !! Sounds rough. I guess I'm just lucky to live in an urban concrete jungle, where it does not snow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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