How to Disable ABS, TRAC, DSC 

Pulling the ABS fuse on most Subarus (since 2010ish) will put the whole system into "limp home mode" and limit revs to 4,000. Not ideal for "fun" driving. However, some have a fuse (often unlabeled) that can be pulled to disable all ABS-pump based systems (ABS, VDC, TCS, E-diff, hill-hold) but without putting it in limp home. Open (ie: pull the fuse) that circuit (seems it is only energized when the brake pedal is pressed, that may help to find it), start the engine, hold the brake for a second or two, and the alert lights for all those systems will turn on. Go have [safe] fun! On my '14 Impreza I put a switch and fuse holder (plus fuse) in series in place of my original fuse and stuck the switch through the fuse door. It works great!

For """"""""RaCiNg PuRpoOsEs OnLy"""""""" xD hahahaha you crack me up Wyatt! lol

We had finally found the correct fuse for the 2011 Ford Fiesta - Fuse F9 for a good time! Owner’s Manual left us stumped for a while. The car became a whole new animal without this fuse! Amazing.

Bro u helped so many kids burn them tires down n get all the poneys we needed this back when RU-vid first came out this vid made me follow u bro keep this type of stuff up

90s cars were the best. Back then we had to have this thing call skillz to drive a car; now one just has to be alive and breathing.

Pro tip, pull the ABS pump fuse and not the one for the module itself. Virtually every modern car does the front/rear proportioning electronically through the module, so you’ll get worse stopping distance with the whole thing off.

Most useful tip video you guys have ever made. I'll be surprised if you don't go viral from this video alone

Something I'd be really interested in seeing (and what I was looking for when I found this video) is a test of ESC versus expert drivers in an obstacle avoidance maneuver. The test usually used to demonstrate ESC involves the driver using a pathological series of steering inputs intended to upset the car. What happens when naive inputs are used instead (always point the front wheels where you want the car to go no matter what it's doing) with and without ESC? What about a car driven by an expert doing their best to avoid the obstacle with their choice of techniques? Which combination results in success at the highest entry speed? I've only been able to find tests with pathological inputs meant to show what the system does. I saw your channel has a video demonstrating reduced braking performance with ABS, and while this is more in-depth, I think it would make for a fascinating topic.

Finally someone that doesn't say "jUsT pReSs tHiS bUtToN"

Great tips, even for a rallycross car simple things like the runaway switch on the brake can make a ton of time up. The Fiesta ST is really easy to trip by pulling that switch and taping it up.

This is really handy information

Great stuff as per usual. I think a video covering the procedures that a crew should be going through during service could be really interesting. It has everyday applications for those who drive through harsh conditions and are giving their vehicles a look over and obviously would help those of us that are trying to get into rally to know how to prepare for services and to use the service time efficiently. Just an idea! Keep up the great content!

8:00 Ive see an ugly situation like that. Rallycrossing. Dude had an old car still with steering wheel lock and standard ignition. His steering wheel got locked and he ran over 2 spectators. They were both ok.

great video

Can you do a video on how to slide an AWD car? You guys have done a lot of videos on left foot breaking and clutch kicking but I feel like this was more aimed rwd. Understandable I know but being an AWD guy I would appreciate some pointers on how to get sideways. Thanks guys!

Nice ! will try that ! up up up

What had to be done on the Focus RS, I feel like most of these options would interfere with the AWD system since it’s mostly sensor based. I also seem to recall on a previous video that you guys had to get the tuner involved to allow left foot braking.

4wders are also having problems with these systems, having a switch on the dash to disengage them would be very handy.

Good advice that. Sounds straight forward, better look for that rental.

So it's not that simple as pulling out a fuse... :) good stuff as always from you guys.

Can you also do a video about how to chop the wires that are useless after removing all these components? They do weigh quite a bit. Thanx

On my Canyon I just pulled one of the wheel speed sensors from the hub and tucked it into the frame, it faults/disables ABS and TC

is there a vid about this good lookin e46, ? curious to the suspension and diff you're using

Wish Wyatt was still doing these videos...love team oneil rally school

I would love to figure out how to do this all with a 2014 mustang gt.

Knowing the throttle cut thing would'a been handy to know...if it even works on my car. I bought APR stage 1 primarily so I could left foot brake. But I admit the extra hp's are kind of nice to have.

Thanks

Thanks for this video man. I just picked up a 2007 Chevy Trailblazer LS and it doesn't have a ESC cut off button like the SS has, i been wrackin my head trying to figure out how to cut it off. i've always hated ESC.

Could you talk about the benefits of having vs not having these components?

Manufacturers should document this so 50 miles from home you know if abs light is on, it's still safe to drive home. Mostly though, you guys are awesome. Just today I practiced left foot braking, and now I'm considering pulling my ABS fuse :-)

Don't know if you still have snow up there, but have you done tests on studless tires (like the Blizzak WS80) versus studded tires (like the Hakka 9)? If not, I'm nearly certain it would get a good amount of views as it's a hotly-debated topic.

Excellent vid my man. I got a 2000 GMC Jimmy and replaced the crank and cam sensors, replaced the ignition module , new coil. My research indicates Jimmy's are notorious for the security system preventing starts. Engine turns over but no start. Their also notorious for bad ignition harness. If I disconnect the ign. harness will that kill the security system and will it require new wires ran for a push button ignition. I'm assuming you still need the key to unlock steering wheel. Any help greatly appreciated.

I disabled the RABS on my 87 f250 by plumbing new brake lines and completely rewiring the truck. Easy right?

Something to ponder, in theory, it would be possible to put lead wires to the fuse, power wire to the ABS, and install a switch panel in the cabin. You could literally just flip a set of switches to be track ready, then flip them again for rad use. Thoughts?

Just went through a sizeable snowstorm over the weekend and pulled my ABS fuse, but I had no EPAS (which I'm okay with) but also no speedometer and my odometer didn't change either. Feels super illegal for a road car, but absolutely necessary for a light car in deep snow. Pulling the lever plug and putting the fuse back was same problem:/

That's some good information! I once tried to take ABS fuse off from 90's Toyota only to notice that it was bolted down and required disassembling the whole fuse box.. Pretty absurd considering how well designed car it was otherwise.

Man - I just put in bilstein b4 and eibach pro kit in my volvo v70 2001 wagon, and now everytime i hit a corner very hard (like almost kicking end out), the ABS and STC light come on and cruise disengages/wont work until 2 driving sessions later. Always 2. What do fam?

Hey man I think what yall are doing is awesome and I have an idea for a future series on y'all's RU-vid take a car some thing like a 01 civic or about the same year focus some thing "cheap" and go do all the stuff to get it ready to rally everything from disableing parts of the car to enrolling in a race with someone that Is new to it and like follow their learning mechanical and driving wise

300 likes, 0 dislikes. Amazing!

If any could help me with the brake override sensor I'd really appreciate it. I have a 2011 accord coupe ex manual and it only has one switch down there that triggers it. If anyone has done it or knows how let me know

Yes, just in time

I've seen a lot of people say that this is super complicated on a 3rd Gen STi. Does anyone have any experience with that?

Can you do this for a 2012 jeep wrangler

If your abs pump leaks and you disconnect the fuse. Will it still leak?

How can I leverage a disabled ABS while racing (snow or not)?

...and after everything is disabled, don't forget to build an H-frame inside the vehicle.

I've got scars from airbag deployment... OTOH, it was a real accident, they probably saved my life, so I'd say it was worth it. But if you might deploy airbags in a non-accident, they can mess you up.

SUPER YAY

Its oke to unplug a fuse while engine running?

Random question. How did you mount harnesses in the back seats? I’d like to do this on my drift car. Thanks!

How the ABS in my 1996 Chrysler Neon stopped working: I did a bit of drifting in the snow and pulled the hanbrake, while still a little on the footbrake. This made the rear wheels stop, while the ABS tried to avoid exactly that at the same time. This made the ABS think, that it is malfunctioning and turned itself off. After engine restart everything was normal again. Maybe the same thing might happen with other cars too ......

What are the chances of disabling stability control and/or ABS in a FWD based AWD system typical in crossover utes while retaining AWD function?

So my friend who is going to school for automotive mechanics told me that ABS also increases your vacuum booster at full throttle, which means that it gives you better braking ability. Does this mean that disabling ABS would make the car brake worse aside from allowing skids.

Interesting video. Wyatt I thought you would note about how it is faster to brake by wedging heavy snow and gravel with ABS disabled, if you're good. The why of disabling safety systems missed that. The other system notes are refreshing.

Could I put those on a toggle switch with appropriate inline fuses and turn them off on autox day?

so by disabling the abs, does that put the car in LIMP MODE?

I like this guy, just disconnect that sh*t hahah👍👍

Video is excellent. Took me godawful time to find how to disable airbags. Also, in Europe airbag wiring is NOT yellow.

For the brake override, where can I find diagrams to tell which wire does what? Couldn't you just use an aftermarket ECU to prevent the throttle cut out?

The Subaru is actually really dangerous playing around with without turning off the ABS as the brake pedal can be rock hard just after a powerslide if you don't turn it off

My 2004 skoda Fabia has none of those I guess 390k km does the job for you :D

Anyone have any advice on how to start track racing or rallying? Other than autocross

i have 2 abs related fuses and a relay. should i pulley them one at a time to find out which one disables abs or just pull them all?

"For Racing Purposes Only" i lost it :)

Pulled fuses on my 1999 e46 323i now my speedo doesn’t work can anyone help me out

Iam curious how you did that to the e46, all this things you've said with abs and dsc put e46 into limp mode. as far i know.

4:00 Exactly why I don't use floor mats anymore. Rather have dirty carpet then a wrecked car because of that dumb shit.. My passengers all have floor mats but not me, I learned my lesson the hard way in a 78 f-150.

What is the benefit to disable the ABS? I understand others, but just not this one. PS: I find the answer on his another teaching episode - "Breaking". It is well explained, must watch, guys.

if you dissable the abs do's the dashbord lights come on? is there any way to bypass the lights ?

Why not unplug one of the wheel sensors on the read hub? Abs / esp gets off and no need to touch anything else

What about all the damn dash lights that are going to be on? How do you get those to turn off?

disconnecting the wheel speed sensors may cause the speedo to not work!

Obviously the speedo doesnt work when i pull the ABS/WSS fuse on my E46.

Raw is best

Ain't no way I'm trying this with my car! So says the owner of an '07 Civic Si owned since new. Well, maybe ...This was great.( Oh, and just for fun, my 1967 MGB has a hidden ignition switch and a hidden fuel pump switch. Yes, it's electric...2019. Gotta secure your stuff...)

so you're telling me i should just disconnect it from the wiring harness? that seems like the easiest way

giulietta anyone?

Am I first?

I love those rims,wish they were clean before you did the video, kindly donate such for me,am in kenya

I’m old enough to remember cars before ABS that could actually stop on a dime can’t say that about ABS.

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