Stab sys

[digglesworth]

So I've noticed a couple time now that while turning around in cul de sacs and parking lots and stuff that my stability system is kickin in. It's usually at or close to full lock. I had to slam on the brakes the other day and I know it triggered the ABS. What could be wrong?

 

[RamRod]

What were the road conditions like?

 

[digglesworth]

Perfectly dry....

 

[alrock]

Isn't slamming on the brakes supposed to trigger ABS? Better than locking up the tires.

If you're doing donuts in a cul de sac, or even turning somewhat quickly, you may be creating a situation where the inner front tire is momentarily losing traction and thus ABS/Stability System kicks in. Try slowing it down a notch or three and see if it reappears.

 

[digglesworth]

Lol. Yes Alrock... My ABS was working and I'm thankful for that. I usually just let it idle as I make u-turns in neighborhoods. I don't think I was doing more than 3-5mph...

 

[digglesworth]

But your probably right. I may have got on the gas too soon towards the end of the turn and caused the little bit of slippage. Nodonuts though. I'll save those for the cops. Lol. I tend to drive like a grandma...

 

[Highatop]

Doesn't sound like a grandma moves...Sounds like, show boatin...?

 

[digglesworth]

I'd expect the stab system to kick in if I was trying to break the tires loose... But it's the first time this has happened since I have owned the truck. And it happened in a spot that I turn around in a few times a week. Just threw me for a loop.

 

[5gn-h3t]

My stab-sys used to kick in on my way to work. On a tight left hand turn that was off camber. If I went a little too fast (it was a sub 30mph turn), it would kick in. After a while, the stab-sys stopped kicking in on that turn. No clue how or why. Maybe it's adaptive?

 

[SolidusJ]

So kicking out the rear end going 50 isn't normal :wink:?