Quincy
Veteran Member
- Joined
- Apr 5, 2005
- Location
- Arlington, WA
- TDI
- 2015 Passat SE TDI, 2007 Dodge Cummins QC 4X4 6 sp, 2007 John Deere 3120
I've had a chance to figure out the drawbacks of not being able to turn off the traction control on my 2015 Passat. I actually was stuck on a hill after being forced to stop for an idiot coming down the hill. He decided he really didn't want to go down about half way. I ended up having to pull some Dukes of Hazard tricks to get the nose turned 180 on a road no wider than the length of the car. It just wasn't going to go up from a start. Every time I started to dig into the snow to grab some new traction, the traction control would kick in and put an end to my effort.
The next day I was at the dealer to take care of a check engine light. They had these tire sock things for $99.95 that you just slip over the tires. I was wondering if anyone has used them and what kind of experience was had. They seem too wonderful to be true, but they will probably just stay in my trunk for an "in a pinch" moment. They don't seem like something that would be good for a winter road trip through the mountains, though they claim they are.
I had a 2005 Passat TDI that was flawless in the snow. I used to take it to the mountains to ski and never once chained the stock tires. Even when trying to get the car goofy, I couldn't. I wonder, does the fact that this transmission is a DSG limit the ability of traction control? I don't remember ever turning off the traction control on the 2005, but I had the option. With the older one, I just put my foot into the right pedal and the car just figured it out. With the 2015, that doesn't work. It just gives up if it can't find traction.
I may have an opportunity to test these socks out today. NW Washington is supposed to have a paralyzing snow event today (2" is pretty traumatic here).
The next day I was at the dealer to take care of a check engine light. They had these tire sock things for $99.95 that you just slip over the tires. I was wondering if anyone has used them and what kind of experience was had. They seem too wonderful to be true, but they will probably just stay in my trunk for an "in a pinch" moment. They don't seem like something that would be good for a winter road trip through the mountains, though they claim they are.
I had a 2005 Passat TDI that was flawless in the snow. I used to take it to the mountains to ski and never once chained the stock tires. Even when trying to get the car goofy, I couldn't. I wonder, does the fact that this transmission is a DSG limit the ability of traction control? I don't remember ever turning off the traction control on the 2005, but I had the option. With the older one, I just put my foot into the right pedal and the car just figured it out. With the 2015, that doesn't work. It just gives up if it can't find traction.
I may have an opportunity to test these socks out today. NW Washington is supposed to have a paralyzing snow event today (2" is pretty traumatic here).