Junk limited slip

Cummins · Jan 21, 2012

Is it normal for these trucks to only spin one tire every time theres a bit of ice on one side? My truck pretty much seems like an open rear end. Thnks

CVTitan05 · Jan 21, 2012

It is an open rear end. The e-locker only works in 4-lo and at low speeds. the One Tire Fire will happen.

Pro4XAlaska · Jan 21, 2012

Does your '08 have the ABLS? It should be slipping for a second or two then the ABLS applies brake to the slipping wheel and forces the power to the non slipping wheel...if that's not working you may have it looked at, mine works like a champ up here in AK.

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bestatchess · Jan 21, 2012

Yup.

mcginkleschmidt · Jan 21, 2012

bestatchess said:
Yup.

Extreme Traction-Control Test - YouTube

I like a reply that gets right to the point.

For the OP, this is the reason that many have opted to install a True-Trac for the Titan models years 2004 -2007. Nissan changed the rear diff in 2008 that does not easily allow for a True-Trac install.

Cummins · Jan 21, 2012

Ok thanks guys I thought they had a real limited slip. I allways turn that traction controll off because its annoying as hell it seems too agressive but sounds like thats the only way to get traction.

The other day a rock came up and smashed the wire that runs to the rear passanger wheel speed sensor, that cause the slip light to stay on and there was no way to put it into 4x4. Its real fun when your trying to drive thru 2 feet of snow in 1 wheel drive!

skyhammer · Jan 21, 2012

All Titans have ABLS and you can't turn it off. If you are turning something off it is probably VDC. VDC is all about controlling yaw, when the computer senses excess yaw(ie fish tailing), it will cut your throttle and apply the brakes until yaw is under control,meaning you are going straight.
Turning off VDC can help you get going where you want to as you can spin the tires and induce yaw with ABLS helping a little in gaining some traction.

08 PRO4X · Jan 21, 2012

I have a question about this topic, not trying to hijack the thread though. Haven't had my T for very long and don't know if i have ABLS. I notice when i do get some wheel spin in 2wd i see a yellow light flashing on the right of my cluster. Don't know if thats it working or not, doesn't always flash when i get some wheel spin.

4mula1fan · Jan 21, 2012

Yep that's it working.

08 PRO4X · Jan 21, 2012

Ok thank you, fig it was. There is just no way for me to turn it off so i didn't think i had it.

08 PRO4X · Jan 21, 2012

O i got you now, thanks skyhammer :cheers: I looked in the manuel and really couldn't find much about it, enough to help me with my question. Just want to figure out what my truck has and doesn't have, and now i know i don't have VDC.

redneckpapa1996 · Jan 22, 2012

I can cut off the VDC and melt that tire!

OneQuick06 · Jan 22, 2012

I have ABLS and still roast the right tire. The "slip" light just tells me when to let off.

redneckpapa1996 · Jan 22, 2012

I ignore that light.

OneQuick06 · Jan 22, 2012

I use when it's raining and I have the stereo at high volume.

OneQuick06 · Jan 22, 2012

I think I wasted the ABLS when I got the Bullydog PP. :lol:
What WOT restriction???

HRTKD · Jan 22, 2012

I recently learned that ABLS is not turned off when VDC is turned off. However, if you press the brake pedal (while VDC is off) then ABLS does not kick in.

Cummins · Jan 22, 2012

When i turn off the TCS button there is no traction controll on my 08.
Just lots of "One tire fire"

IGotLost · Jan 22, 2012

Cummins said:
When i turn off the TCS button there is no traction controll on my 08.
Just lots of "One tire fire"
Only spinning a single tire when attempting a burnout in a two wheel drive vehicle.
Usually this happens with cheap, economy based vehicles and most front wheel drive vehicles that lack an equal torsion differential.
"Look at the clown in that Cutlass doing the one tire fire."

Unfortunately, you are correct. Our "one tire fire" kinda sucks.

I once got stuck in my front yard. I was trying to pull the boat out of the backyard. I had to have my wife come home and pull me out! :ftard:

skyhammer · Jan 22, 2012

Every Titan made has ABLS, some may think they don't have it, but they do.
All newer Titans have VDC as it is Federal law.
It is a given that when you press the brake pedal, ABLS is won't work.ABLS is designed to give you more traction so you can go forward or backwards, When you press the brake pedal you want to stop. You can't do both at the same time.

josh19k · Jan 22, 2012

Sorry dude, but you are wrong about the ABLS.

This is just one example but there are actually component differences in the trucks.

skyhammer · Jan 22, 2012

So there is a fuse for VDC/ABLS, so surprise there.
Just look at every brochure from 04 to the present and ABLS is standard on all Titans.

bestatchess · Jan 22, 2012

skyhammer said:
Just look at every brochure from 04 to the present and ABLS is standard on all Titans.

Not according to nissanhelp.com in the specifications section

2004 = standard on 4x4, option on 4x2

2005 thru 2008 lists it as part of Trac Package for XE and SE

2009 lists it as optional on XE and SE 4x2

2010+ seems to indicate standard for everything.

AZPRO4X · Jan 22, 2012

My truck is a 08 and I have ABLS but no VDC.

snorkel · Jan 22, 2012

i have 05 le 4x4, have vdc and abls

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