how do u turn off the tc in a 2004 g35x sedan?

 

There is a button to the left of the steering wheel. Just press it and it should turn it off but every time you turn off the car it turns back on.

 

the vdc off button?

 

yep.
VDC = Vehicle Dynamics Control

 

Quick question while were on subject,
Is VDC only a traction control system or does it also cut power when needed and apply brakes when needed?

 

cutting power when needed and applying brakes when needed, isn't that how traction control is achieved?

 

It cuts power when needed, like in low traction situations or skid out situations. Doesn't apply brakes. If you're anywhere that snows lightly or heavy, find an empty parking lot with a little snow and play with it on and off and you'll get a better understanding for what it does. Wet areas are good too, but I find snow the best I'm in TX and don't see that often, but when i do you better believe I'm in it playing around, with VDC OFF of course

 

correction... VDC DOES apply the brakes in extreme situations. I used to go through canyons at anywhere from 60-100mph and when i forgot to turn VDC off, it would apply the rear brakes when the car felt it was loosing traction (measured by wheel spin) With VDC off it will not apply the brakes or cut power.
-GP-

 

Traction control is cutting power to the wheels, stability control is generally traction control plus the ability to apply the brakes. Traction control helps you get going, stability control tries to keep you in control once you are going.

VDC (Vehicle Dynamic Control) = Stability Control

 

Has anyone devised a way to make it remember it's off after the car is restarted? Or is there another way to turn it off?

 

i thought it is a switch that has two positions.. I may be wrong, though.

 

I have an 03. Maybe they fixed it later?

 

Yes, I believe KP Technologies has a product that does this. If you turn the VDC off, it will stay off, regardless of how often you leave your car/restart it, etc.

 

I wish we didn't have open differentials. Because then you could turn it off and not just slide right but also left.

And thanks for clearing that up for me guys.

 

Hey thanks. I just bought one.