Traction Control Disable

WARNING: Placing a non-compatible vehicle on a single-axle dynamometer could result in a safety hazard to technicians and damage to vehicle. Vehicles which use All-Wheel Drive (AWD) or traction control may not be clearly marked. Use common sense and take all necessary precautions when placing any vehicle on the dynamometer. Determine between full-time 4WD and All-Wheel Drive (AWD) for testing purposes. The following tables include information related to full-time 4WD and AWD vehicles, and how to disable the traction control system (if disengageable).

WARNING: DO NOT operate vehicle on a 2-wheel dynamometer if the DO NOT TEST column is marked.

DODGE - CARS

Application

FWD

RWD

Part Time 4WD

Full Time 4WD

AWD

TCS

Do Not Test

Avenger

2007-14

...

X ⁽⁴⁾

...

Caliber

2007-12 (FWD)

...

X ⁽⁴⁾

...

2007-08 (AWD)

...

Challenger

2009-23
(RWD)

...

X ⁽⁴⁾

...

2019-23
(AWD)

...

Charger

2006-10 (RWD)

...

X ⁽³⁾

...

2011-25 (RWD)

...

X ⁽⁴⁾

...

2006-25 (AWD)

...

Dart

2013-16

...

X ⁽⁴⁾

...

Intrepid

1993-04

...

X ⁽¹⁾

...

Magnum

2005-08 (AWD)

...

2005 (FWD)

...

X ⁽¹⁾

...

2006-08 (FWD)

...

X ⁽³⁾

...

Neon

2000-02

...

X ⁽¹⁾

...

Stratus Coupe

2001-05

...

X ⁽²⁾

...

Stratus Sedan

2004-06

...

X⁽¹⁾

...

Viper

2000-10

...

2013-17

...

X ⁽⁴⁾

...

⁽¹⁾	Press TRAC OFF or TCS OFF switch on instrument panel to disable system. Indicator light will illuminate when system is disabled.

⁽²⁾	Traction control cannot be disabled.

⁽³⁾

Turning ESP (traction control) off, does not completely turn the system off. The ESP system reduces torque management to a lesser amount, but ESP function can still occur if the system perceives the need. When the ESP Off switch is depressed and quickly released, the system changes to Partial Off ESP. But if the switch is held down for a period of five seconds or longer before releasing, the ESP system further reduces the amount of torque management provided. The ESP Off Switch is located in the Instrument Panel Switch Pod in the center of the instrument panel.

⁽⁴⁾

Partial Off ESC Mode: ESC Off switch is located in the center console. In "Partial Off" mode, the TCS portion of ESC, except for the limited slip feature, has been disabled and the "ESC Activation/Malfunction Indicator Light" will be illuminated. All other stability features of ESC function normally, with the exception of engine power reduction. "Partial Off" mode is intended to be used if the vehicle is in deep snow, sand, or gravel conditions and more wheel spin than ESC would normally allow is required to gain traction. Full Off ESC Mode (If Equipped): In this mode, all TCS and ESC stability features are turned OFF. To enter the "Full Off" mode, press and hold the "ESC Off" switch for five seconds while the vehicle is stopped with the engine running. After five seconds, a chime will sound, the "ESC Off Indicator Light" will illuminate, and the "ESC Off" message will display in the Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC).

DODGE/PLYMOUTH - TRUCKS

Application

FWD

RWD

Part Time 4WD

Full Time 4WD

AWD

TCS

Do Not Test

Caravan/Grand Caravan

1991-04 (AWD)

...

1997-11 (FWD)

...

X ⁽¹⁾

...

2012-20

...

X ⁽⁴⁾

...

Dakota

1987-00 (4WD)

...

X ⁽²⁾

...

2001-10 (4WD)

...

X ⁽³⁾

...

X ⁽⁴⁾

...

2001-10 (RWD)

...

X ⁽⁴⁾

...

Durango

1998-00 (4WD)

...

X ⁽²⁾

...

2001-09 (4WD)

...

X ⁽³⁾

...

X ⁽⁴⁾

...

2001-25 (RWD)

...

X ⁽⁴⁾

...

2009-25 (AWD)

...

Hornet

2023-25

...

X⁽⁵⁾

Journey

2009-20 (FWD)

...

X ⁽⁴⁾

...

2009-20 (AWD)

...

Nitro

2007 (AWD)

...

2007-11 (FWD)

...

X ⁽¹⁾

...

2007-11 (4WD)

...

X ⁽²⁾

...

X ⁽¹⁾

...

Sprinter

2007-09

...

X ⁽¹⁾

...

⁽¹⁾	Press TRAC OFF or ESP switch on instrument panel. Indicator light will illuminate when system is disabled.

⁽²⁾	Shift transfer case lever to 2WD or 2H position

⁽³⁾	Press selector switch on instrument panel. Switch indicator light will flash until new position is active. The indicator light will stay on.

⁽⁴⁾

⁽⁵⁾	Push the Sport Mode button and then hold the ESC OFF button for two seconds while the vehicle is stopped with the engine running. After two seconds, a chime will sound, the ESC OFF Indicator Light will illuminate, and the "ESC OFF" message will display in the instrument cluster.