REALLY Turning OFF the Traction Control on an M45 Sport??

[MassM45S]

Let me first say this forum is great! I own a 2007 Infiniti M45 Sport and was wondering if it is possible to REALLY turn off the traction control in the car. Turning off the VDC gives a little play, but it seems to engage after a few moments of fun and wheel spin. Thanks for any and all help!

[saeedakobiakov]

Yes, find abs unit under thehood. there is one connection wire goes in . unplug it. that will shot everything off along with abs. other wise no.

[SteveTheTech]

MassM45s- Welcome to the group, congrats on the great ride.

Yes, find abs unit under thehood. there is one connection wire goes in . unplug it. that will shot everything off along with abs. other wise no.

Lolz, You can do this but you will see lights you have never seen once this is opened. Once power is restored to the unit and driven the ABS, and slip light may go out but you may still loose the steering angle position and decel-G sensor learning. It's just a bad idea.

To the OP- what are you trying to do? Having the vdc switched off should give you enough power to smoke the tires straight off the car. Remember the car has electronic throttle control so it is never going to be like an old muscle car.

[ken in az]

MassM45s- Welcome to the group, congrats on the great ride.

Lolz, You can do this but you will see lights you have never seen once this is opened. Once power is restored to the unit and driven the ABS, and slip light may go out but you may still loose the steering angle position and decel-G sensor learning. It's just a bad idea.

To the OP- what are you trying to do? Having the vdc switched off should give you enough power to smoke the tires straight off the car. Remember the car has electronic throttle control so it is never going to be like an old muscle car.

I disagree - if you have the brake sensing seatbelts then go under the dash - drivers side - on the brake pedal there are 2 connectors - one is brown with 2 wires and the other is white with 4 wires - unplug the white plug - ****Be sure to put the car into neutral first and engage the parking brake otherwise you will not be able to get it out of park****

They burn them off at will with no limitations except the WOT restriction till about 5-10mph but once you get them spinning you'll get all kinds of lights on the dash and you'll loose your brake lights, ABS, traction control, VDC, and most of the rubber from your rear tires or "tire" since we have an open rear axle.

*doing this is at your own risk - I am not responsible in any way for your actions and or damages occured for following these instructions

[ken in az]

I was going to instal a momentary switch for drag racing but I then found out that I'd need LSD rear axle with at least a 3.69 or a 4.08 rear axle to really need to worry about traction

[saeedakobiakov]

in my car i only seen 3 light ,abs, vsc and one other i cant remember. i did it a bunch of times going to the track. Nothing will be wrong with the car.

[nadzak]

In my M35, only the light shows up. As far as the wheelspin, it would go for 30 feet without nothing engaging.

[EniGmA1987]

Im pretty sure you can hit the VDC switch, and about a half second later turn the steering wheel far one direction and slam on the gas. It freaks out the computer while it is doing the changeover and shuts down the VDC control system. You get it back when you turn the car off and on. Slip lights will stay on while you are driving by doing this.

[MassM45S]

When I try to do any type of burnout or brake stand, most of the time the recs wont go past 1500 and the wheels wont spin. Is there some type of launch control that I am unaware about that is on??? Or am I just plain doing something wrong?? Just looking for a little more show

[saeedakobiakov]

just try to do as i said. and let us know if it worked. that is how i did my burnouts.disconnect the abs unit. trust me it will work.i even drove for 2 month like it. no problem whatsoever.

[nadzak]

Not sure if there is a difference in the M35 and M45 VDC, but I would think there shouldnt be any. If i turn the VDC off, hold the brake lightly depressed, put up the revs to 3000, let go of the brake, and slam the gas, there go the tires...It will spin forever, smoke coming out of everywhere (actually, mostly the right rear tire, but the left burns up before the car totally engages). The VDC light is on, but not actually engaging the system...no need to turn the tires at all, straight line. The rear will fishtail a bit while doing this, so be careful you actually have enough room...If I can do this with the M35, you should be able to tear up those tires with the M45. Just dont make it a habit , not good for the car...

[saeedakobiakov]

it is depend on the width of the rear tire along with type of tire.with my 91/2 wire rears with toyo t1r it was hard. now that i got falken 452 it's easier.

[ken in az]

When I try to do any type of burnout or brake stand, most of the time the recs wont go past 1500 and the wheels wont spin. Is there some type of launch control that I am unaware about that is on??? Or am I just plain doing something wrong?? Just looking for a little more show

DUDE!! Did you try what I told you to do? There is an additional throttle limiter built in the system to save the transmission. It's function is actually controlled bu the Trans Control Unit (TCU) - If it see's the brakes are on it will not let you rev it past 1500rpm for more than a half second or so before it cuts power. Just try it driving down the road, slightly depress the brake pedal just enough to get the brake light on and then floor it - your revs will drop like a rock.

Now get back out there and do what I say and disconnect the brake switch at the pedal and do as many burnouts as you want!!!!!

[Mazeska]

I turned my traction control off one time I will not do it again!

I floored it and spun like crazy I got up to about 25 MPH, then the car just slowed to a top spinning. I looked back and the white smoke was everywhere, I could not even see the cars behind me. Then I went to take off again and the same thing happened...sped up spinning, then came to a stop...just sitting still spinning! That was the end of my crappy factory Bridgestone tires, no more two hand trambling for me…I am loving the Falkens.

[M4T5]

Mazeska, what year is your M45? Mine does the same thing, but I like it. Mine doesn't seem to really hold back like a lot of other M45 owner's cars do. We may own the FREAK Edition models! I was smoking down the original GDY RS-A's down yesterday before they were replaced with some Pirelli's. Great tire, tracks very well, reasonably quiet, decent dry traction, and great wet traction. Only bad thing about them is they seem to take a bit more wheel weights to balance them out. Discount tire balanced them twice already and it still vibrates at 70+ MPH. They told me they would now Road Force balance them or replace them if that doesn't work.

J

[Mazeska]

Mazeska, what year is your M45? Mine does the same thing, but I like it. Mine doesn't seem to really hold back like a lot of other M45 owner's cars do. We may own the FREAK Edition models! I was smoking down the original GDY RS-A's down yesterday before they were replaced with some Pirelli's. Great tire, tracks very well, reasonably quiet, decent dry traction, and great wet traction. Only bad thing about them is they seem to take a bit more wheel weights to balance them out. Discount tire balanced them twice already and it still vibrates at 70+ MPH. They told me they would now Road Force balance them or replace them if that doesn't work.

J

My M45 is a Late 06...you might be right, for some reason we got the freak model, but I love it.

The Falkens almost required no balancing, so my mechanic said...I hope yours work out they should be great tires….I will post a long term review of the Falkens as I put the miles on them, so far they are perfect.

[MassM45S]

Ken,

Sorry, been busy, but thank you for your reply. Just wantted to make sure that when I do this, I can just plug it back in afterwards and everything will be like normal again??

BTW- COOL news on the 56!

[Poyzinous]

If you have a sport model, you have a Limited slip. In any case, shutting off the VDC will let you burn up the rear tires, just not for long, unless you start unplugging switches and things.

[ken in az]

If you have a sport model, you have a Limited slip. In any case, shutting off the VDC will let you burn up the rear tires, just not for long, unless you start unplugging switches and things.

How do you know this? - The FSM does not list the differential as a VLSD unit.

I also have a sport and have jacked up my car and verified that I most certainly do Not have a limited slip differential. Both tires spin in opposite directions. FSM shows no VLSD unit offered in 06 or 07 model years.

Also the VDC off will let you spin the tires only if you do not have the brake applied - once the brake is applied the TCU tells the ECU to limit power which means dead throttle.

And yes - MassM45S - when you unplug it you will get all kinds of lights on the dash and you'll have to drive it around a bit and possibly have to cycle the key a few times to get them to go out - but they will and you will have no "hard" codes to limit engine power or effect reliability (other than why you are unplugging them doing the damage )

[dvan]

I was able to do nice burnout in my M45 Sport for a good 5-6 seconds before the wheels hooked up

[ken in az]

I just want to be clear - are we talking about just spinning the tires? - which is easy btw

Or are we talking about left foot brake and right foot gass and powerbraking the crap out of it billowing smoke until no end in a stationary position?

[Poyzinous]

I may be mistaken. I know that the G has a VLSD with the sport package. check your model plate under the hood. if the transmission code (starts RE5R04) ends in V, you have a LSD. if it ends in A or B its open.

[ken in az]

I may be mistaken. I know that the G has a VLSD with the sport package. check your model plate under the hood. if the transmission code (starts RE5R04) ends in V, you have a LSD. if it ends in A or B its open.

RE5R05A RC33 for me - I was under the impression that the RE5R05A was the transmission model

[Poyzinous]

it is. But the last letter tells you if its connected to an open or lsd diff.

[MassM45S]

Well, Im talking about at the very least being able to leave a pretty decent strip, but if brake stands are possible, Id like to be able to do some type of one. You know, enough to get some decent smoke and turn a few heads on the street who think this is just a luxury car.

Thanks!