Traction control in reverse????

[ArizonaG35]

Although I am no genius when it comes to cars, I'm curious about this phenomenon that has occured with my new G... Lately, I have had a couple situations that have required me to back the car up in a rather timely manner... I'm a pretty spirited driver, but I've noticed that when I accelerate in reverse at only about half power (with VDC engaged) the rear tires light up like I'm doing victory doughnuts at Daytona... much less if I stomp it in reverse, the car will scream like a cat in a blender squealing tires... Does the VDC not apply to reverse gear?

Your infinate wisdom is appreciated...

[gwoods]

Dude be careful,

I found some video of you burning your tires backwards on the internet!

http://www.ifilm.com/video/2731580

Sorry no answer to your question but I couldn't resist

[adren77]

I don't know if VDC works in reverse (I don't see why not), but...

On a RWD car you have more traction in the rear while accelerating forward in a straight line, due to mass and load transfer.

Going in reverse transfers the load to the front instead.... causing a big loss in rear wheel traction, and thus much easier wheel spin.

I think it takes more than just wheel spin to activate VDC. For example, if only one wheel spins or if the sensors feel your car oversteering, VDC will kick in.

Try doing the same thing in a parking lot when it rains, and see if it lights up.

[Beancooker]

From what I have figured out, in both the G35 and a Dodge Sprinter (euro van) Traction control does not work in reverse.

[infinititech1]

should work no matter what gear you are in