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R50/53 Does DSC engage if the clutch slips?

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Old 01-22-2007, 09:09 PM
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Does DSC engage if the clutch slips?

Just wondering....
 
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Old 01-22-2007, 09:27 PM
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I don't think so, because there's a normal amount of slippage whenever you engage/disengage the clutch, so a clutch-slippage sensor might be too prone to false alarms.
 
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No. The system senses wheel spin.

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someone's deciding whether to let their SO drive the MT MINI I see?
 
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