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04-06-2011, 8:37pm | #1 | ||||||
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Traction Control problems
I am getting service messages on the computer display for the Traction Control System. It affects the Antilock Brake System and the Cruise Control System. I am looking for possible causes and solutions to the problem.
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04-07-2011, 8:49am | #2 | ||||||
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Check the DIC and post up the codes you are getting.
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04-07-2011, 8:01pm | #3 | ||||||
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Traction Control Problems
The DIC code is C1287!
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That would be the steering sensor. Possibly you need an alignment or else your sensor is going bad.
Is the steering wheel straight while driving straight down the road? If it is then the sensor may be to blame. Here is how to check the sensor courtesy of Bill Curlee: Quote:
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04-08-2011, 1:58pm | #5 | ||||||
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Traction Control Problems
Hey thanks for the info, I will check this out.
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04-09-2011, 4:05pm | #6 | ||||||
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I had the same problem, after resetting the DIC, no more problems.
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05-27-2013, 1:26pm | #7 | |||||||
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07-18-2013, 11:07am | #8 | |||||||
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GM no longer manufactures the sensor (well, actually Bosh manufactures them. GM and Bosh have had a falling out, so Bosh stopped manufacturing them). So, Chevy (GM) dealers can’t order the sensors from GM anymore. NOTE: The 1998/1999 C5 Sensor are different from later model Vettes, e.g., 2000 and later, so the newer sensors are not interchangeable. . . . OPTIONS: Locate and order a used Sensor (not easy to find and if you do the salvage folks are charging as much for the used part as you would pay for a new one). That's what I've done. . . . . I’m having my 1999 C5 worked on now (as we speak). I had to buy a “USED” Sensor ($350.00 ~ Used). What's Involved: To replace the sensor the steering wheel and steering column have to be removed ($$$$ ~ Labor). For me, this is the second “used” sensor I have order and having installed. I was lucky; the shop that’s working on my Vette (and ordered the first sensor) didn’t charge me for the part or the labor on the first attempt at replacing the sensor. (I’m hoping this 2nd sensor will take care of the problem). FYI ~ Cost for part and labor can run upwards to $600.-$800. (it ain’t cheap) ! FYI ~ This is a known problem by GM, but no resolution seems to be in the making. |
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Sorry to get off topic OP... Would love details about this engine bay full of candy though... Phew |
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09-15-2013, 7:20pm | #10 | ||||||
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Engine Bay ~ 1999 C5 Coupe
tbrent,
Engine is a 2010 LS3, 6.2 Liter, Stroked to 427ci. Dyno'ed at 562 RWHP with 551 Ft lbs Torque @ 3000 RPM. Thanks for the comments. |
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Speaking of this steering wheel position sensor problem,,, has anyone gone about somehow deleting their active handling? Is this possible? Maybe I should start another thread... |
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