embarrasing newbie question

raider60 · 01-08-2005, 01:21 PM

On the traction control switch, when the button is pushed and the light is on does it mean that the traction control is engaged or disengaged? Thanks--also, I bought my Cobra in August, and have yet to receive my certificate of authenticity from SVT. Is this unusual? Thanks again.

**97whitevert** · 01-08-2005, 01:37 PM

traction control is ON untill you turn it off. I think the light is ON when tc is on. (trying to remember with out going outside here...)

as far as the cert., did you buy it new from the dealer? either way, I would call 1 800 ford svt and request it!

sssvtcobra · 01-08-2005, 01:59 PM

When you push it the T/C button and the light comes on then the T/C is off. I'm not sure if you automatically get the certificate from SVT when you buy a car brand new or not. I just bought a new '04 and haven't seen my cerificate yet, but it's only been about 2-3 weeks. But if I was you I would call SVT, August seems like along time.

Hope this helps

SVTcobra04 · 01-08-2005, 02:19 PM

sss,yould get it soon.I got mine in about a month.and yea when the light is on , on the traction control button it means its off.The traction control will set to default( on ) when you start the car.I suggest keeping it on for the tires sake

sssvtcobra · 01-08-2005, 02:46 PM

I hope so, I can't waite to get it framed with a good matting, and put it in our "little" office here at the house, the office is also my car room. I put all my car stuff in there. Stuff for shows, magazines, trophies, die-cast models, R.C. cars, etc....

ausie · 01-08-2005, 03:42 PM

The TC is off when the light is on. Think of it as a performance button, when you want the raw performance press the button and the light turns on.

I called up SVT and asked when the certificates will be sent, they said they will begin mailing them out in Late December. I have not received mine yet either. In fact, I never got the one for the 01 even after calling for it. I will have to see if things are different for the 04.

crunchit · 01-08-2005, 08:36 PM

Yeah, what they all said. Welcome to the board

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raider60 · 01-09-2005, 02:00 AM

Thanks everyone. I bought my Cobra in August, and still haven't received my certificate. I will call SVT Monday, and post any pertinent information.

SVTcobra04 · 01-09-2005, 08:41 PM

i bought mine in august to.

**Cobra4me** · 01-09-2005, 10:59 PM

I don't know about the 04's but when I called they said I had to fax a registeration. The fax number is 313-621-2500
Robk

blk04cobra1 · 01-10-2005, 09:26 AM

or you could just buy a Predator and have it turned off completely

raider60 · 01-11-2005, 12:35 AM

Thanks for the information. It is kind of odd because a few months ago they said that the would mail the cerificates out. I tried to call SVT today, but kept getting a recording. Blck04cobra1--I'm not sure what a predator is--but that's okay. I'm probably the only person here who is planning on keeping his Cobra stock.

InfamousSVT · 01-11-2005, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raider60

I'm probably the only person here who is planning on keeping his Cobra stock.

STOCK

? What's that?

SVTcobra04 · 01-11-2005, 07:50 AM

mine is still stock

but come spring it wont be

blk04cobra1 · 01-11-2005, 09:18 AM

the Predator is a tuning device that allows you to turn off traction control completely and tune your car to run a little better, so you dont have to push the button everytime you get in the car...I never drove with mine on, so I disabled it...also took care of that pesky seat belt alarm with a pair of scissors

01-08-2005, 01:21 PM	#1
raider60 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 8	embarrasing newbie question On the traction control switch, when the button is pushed and the light is on does it mean that the traction control is engaged or disengaged? Thanks--also, I bought my Cobra in August, and have yet to receive my certificate of authenticity from SVT. Is this unusual? Thanks again.

01-08-2005, 01:37 PM	#2
97whitevert well, maybe.... Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: anywhere, everywhere....NC Posts: 11,730	traction control is ON untill you turn it off. I think the light is ON when tc is on. (trying to remember with out going outside here...) as far as the cert., did you buy it new from the dealer? either way, I would call 1 800 ford svt and request it! __________________ Lisa 97 white convertible #99 Born on 1/28/97 03 sonic blue coupe #323 Born on 6/4/02 86 SVO Mustang track beast- The older brother of the SVT ! 99 green BAT 95 laser red F150 06 sonic blue Escape "Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever." -- Mahatma Gandhi

01-08-2005, 01:59 PM	#3
sssvtcobra SCMC Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 441	When you push it the T/C button and the light comes on then the T/C is off. I'm not sure if you automatically get the certificate from SVT when you buy a car brand new or not. I just bought a new '04 and haven't seen my cerificate yet, but it's only been about 2-3 weeks. But if I was you I would call SVT, August seems like along time. Hope this helps __________________ SLP Loudmouth cat-back S.S. Bassani O/R X-pipe K&N FIPK II C/D and slotted rotors Hawk HPS pads S.S. Brake lines MM C/C plates MM Fr. & Rr. coilovers '00 R shocks Bilstein race valved struts KB rear shock tower brace MM Full Length Sub's Custom rear seat delete MGW Shifter Steeda Bumpsteer kit Steeda X2 Balljoints

01-08-2005, 02:46 PM	#5
sssvtcobra SCMC Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 441	I hope so, I can't waite to get it framed with a good matting, and put it in our "little" office here at the house, the office is also my car room. I put all my car stuff in there. Stuff for shows, magazines, trophies, die-cast models, R.C. cars, etc.... __________________ SLP Loudmouth cat-back S.S. Bassani O/R X-pipe K&N FIPK II C/D and slotted rotors Hawk HPS pads S.S. Brake lines MM C/C plates MM Fr. & Rr. coilovers '00 R shocks Bilstein race valved struts KB rear shock tower brace MM Full Length Sub's Custom rear seat delete MGW Shifter Steeda Bumpsteer kit Steeda X2 Balljoints

01-08-2005, 03:42 PM	#6
ausie Don't let the dog drive Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Kinston, NC Posts: 1,883	The TC is off when the light is on. Think of it as a performance button, when you want the raw performance press the button and the light turns on. I called up SVT and asked when the certificates will be sent, they said they will begin mailing them out in Late December. I have not received mine yet either. In fact, I never got the one for the 01 even after calling for it. I will have to see if things are different for the 04. __________________ 2004 SVT Cobra, Silver, February 2004 SVT Build # 2485 out of 3768 SLP Loudmouth Cat-back UPR double lock firewall adjuster UPR GMS extreme double hook quadrant Wheels: Ford SVT 10th anniv. wheels (track duty) SVE 10th anniv. style 17x9F, 10x10.5R BBS RK Plasma 18x8.5F, 18x10R (retired) (retired) 2001 black SVT Cobra, October 2001 missed but not forgotten

01-08-2005, 02:19 PM	#4
SVTcobra04 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: md Posts: 205	sss,yould get it soon.I got mine in about a month.and yea when the light is on , on the traction control button it means its off.The traction control will set to default( on ) when you start the car.I suggest keeping it on for the tires sake

01-08-2005, 08:36 PM	#7
crunchit Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Queens NY Posts: 163	Yeah, what they all said. Welcome to the board. __________________ ____________________ K&N CAI SLP Loud Mouth, x-pipe, race converters 2.80 steeda pully Steeda T56 shifter Steeda Springs 477.9 RWHP (std) 511.4 RWTQ (std) Modena ROH 3 piece Wheels 19x10.5 (r), 19x9(f) ____________________

01-09-2005, 02:00 AM	#8
raider60 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 8	Thanks everyone. I bought my Cobra in August, and still haven't received my certificate. I will call SVT Monday, and post any pertinent information.

01-09-2005, 08:41 PM	#9
SVTcobra04 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: md Posts: 205	i bought mine in august to.

01-09-2005, 10:59 PM	#10
Cobra4me R&R4ever Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hickory NC Posts: 1,148	svt cert I don't know about the 04's but when I called they said I had to fax a registeration. The fax number is 313-621-2500 Robk

01-10-2005, 09:26 AM	#11
blk04cobra1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,374	or you could just buy a Predator and have it turned off completely __________________ 2004 Cobra HP Twin 67's 785rwhp on 9lbs of boost

01-11-2005, 12:35 AM	#12
raider60 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 8	Thanks for the information. It is kind of odd because a few months ago they said that the would mail the cerificates out. I tried to call SVT today, but kept getting a recording. Blck04cobra1--I'm not sure what a predator is--but that's okay. I'm probably the only person here who is planning on keeping his Cobra stock.

01-11-2005, 07:50 AM	#14
SVTcobra04 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: md Posts: 205	mine is still stock but come spring it wont be

01-11-2005, 09:18 AM	#15
blk04cobra1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,374	the Predator is a tuning device that allows you to turn off traction control completely and tune your car to run a little better, so you dont have to push the button everytime you get in the car...I never drove with mine on, so I disabled it...also took care of that pesky seat belt alarm with a pair of scissors __________________ 2004 Cobra HP Twin 67's 785rwhp on 9lbs of boost

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