What is dtc?

Ahmad11 · 07-15-2011, 12:08 AM

What exactly happens when I press the DTC button on my 330i? What are the benefits?

fenixxishot · 07-15-2011, 12:11 AM

Ever see men in black when they drive through the tunnel?

sdstatestud88 · 07-15-2011, 12:14 AM

Dynamic Traction Control.
Normally it is like half on
Push once it is fully on. Harder to lose traction
Hold button for a few seconds and it is fully off....Allows for more aggressive driving

fenixxishot · 07-15-2011, 12:23 AM

Sorry but you should at least get correct information our cars are equipped with dsc/dtc which help assist with traction/stability control. If you press the button once you turn off dsc which limits the amount the car will assist should you need it's help. Holding the button down will turn off both and honestly if you didn't know what the button did please refrain from turning the system completely off unless you are a track or such. And seriously you do have a manual.

Ahmad11 · 07-15-2011, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdstatestud88

Dynamic Traction Control.
Normally it is like half on
Push once it is fully on. Harder to lose traction
Hold button for a few seconds and it is fully off....Allows for more aggressive driving

Really? I didn't know that!
So say I'm racing someone (lol) would it be better to have it fully on or off?

Ahmad11 · 07-15-2011, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fenixxishot

Sorry but you should at least get correct information our cars are equipped with dsc/dtc which help assist with traction/stability control. If you press the button once you turn off dsc which limits the amount the car will assist should you need it's help. Holding the button down will turn off both and honestly if you didn't know what the button did please refrain from turning the system completely off unless you are a track or such. And seriously you do have a manual.

Ohhhh ok..I've never driven with it off..but I'm just curious. I tried driving with the dsc off and it kinda felt different.

Hisam135i · 07-15-2011, 12:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdstatestud88

Dynamic Traction Control.
Normally it is like half on
Push once it is fully on. Harder to lose traction
Hold button for a few seconds and it is fully off....Allows for more aggressive driving

Let me fix that for you
Normally its fully on...
press once for half on allows for a little bit more slide or loss in grip..
press and hold for a few seconds fully off

tibra1 · 07-15-2011, 01:06 AM

The DSC/DTC limits power by automatically applying the rear brakes so I drive with this off completely..plus I like to put down as much power as possible..as long as you know the limits of the car there should be no problem..

sleepyx637 · 07-15-2011, 01:18 AM

this shit again? anyone that asks this (especially with 200+ posts) should be auto-banned.

VTECaddict · 07-15-2011, 01:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdstatestud88

Dynamic Traction Control.
Normally it is like half on
Push once it is fully on. Harder to lose traction
Hold button for a few seconds and it is fully off....Allows for more aggressive driving

wrong.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hisam135i

Let me fix that for you
Normally its fully on...
press once for half on allows for a little bit more slide or loss in grip..
press and hold for a few seconds fully off

almost

normal mode is full DSC (traction and stability control) on.
DTC is a limited mode of DSC. traction control is off, stability control is reduced.
press and hold 5 seconds to turn everything completely off.

Coolieman1220 · 07-15-2011, 04:48 AM

one of those threads, OP you can RTFM

or you can go on BMW's website where they explain it.

Excuse me, im tired, just got home from a booty call...goodnight

Tag · 07-15-2011, 08:31 AM

Let DSC do it's thing for regular commuting, don't turn off anything.

Activate DTC (press the DTC button) which backs off the stability function a bit allowing more wheels spin etc. for spirited driving while still jumping in at the last second if you start to lose control to help reel things in. *Use with caution*

Turn off DSC completely, press and hold the DTC button for at least 3 seconds. Dynamic Traction Control DTC and Dynamic Stability Control DSC are totally off. This is mostly if you want to track your car, if you're stuck in really bad snow or if you want to show off on the street with your rear wheel drive car that has loads of torque by wrapping it around a tree.

bmodzelewski · 07-15-2011, 09:11 AM

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=507825

hmmcolor · 07-15-2011, 11:20 AM

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=bmw+dtc

Crimson92 · 07-15-2011, 11:23 AM

i guess some cars dont come with owners manuals

JatinderC · 07-15-2011, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fenixxishot

Sorry but you should at least get correct information our cars are equipped with dsc/dtc which help assist with traction/stability control. If you press the button once you turn off dsc which limits the amount the car will assist should you need it's help. Holding the button down will turn off both and honestly if you didn't know what the button did please refrain from turning the system completely off unless you are a track or such. And seriously you do have a manual.

Way to not be a total douche about it.

UFGatorGuy20 · 07-15-2011, 11:32 AM

Most folks in the 03-04 mustang cobra world I come from would just turn traction control off 100% in their custom tunes. Some call it a safety feature. I call it a power robbing feature. I keep traction anything off 100% of the time. I'll be the judge of whether or not I need to brake.

Migelito · 07-15-2011, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hisam135i

Let me fix that for you
Normally its fully on...
press once for half on allows for a little bit more slide or loss in grip..
press and hold for a few seconds fully off

I would fix it back - manual for my 328xi says on the pp87: push it once and DTC is now ON, push it long, and both will be OFF.

Normally the system is half ON, DSC is activated, DTC is not. that is why when you turn the DTC ON by a single push you can not engage cruise.

tibra1 · 07-15-2011, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tag824

if you want to show off on the street with your rear wheel drive car that has loads of torque by wrapping it around a tree.

Yea if your a total idiot and dont know how to drive or handle the limits of the car

j1valverde · 07-15-2011, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tibra1

Yea if your a total idiot and dont know how to drive or handle the limits of the car

I wanna show off and wrap around a tree

JatinderC · 07-15-2011, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Migelito

I would fix it back - manual for my 328xi says on the pp87: push it once and DTC is now ON, push it long, and both will be OFF.

Normally the system is half ON, DSC is activated, DTC is not. that is why when you turn the DTC ON by a single push you can not engage cruise.

Yup, that's what my manual says as well.

Eric335 · 07-15-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by fenixxishot

Ever see men in black when they drive through the tunnel?

Hahahahahaah

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