New C5 owner - can't get the codes
10-17-2011, 03:04 PM
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New C5 owner - can't get the codes
As a new C5 owner, I'm flying blind. Just bought a very clean 2000 6 speed roadster with these messages on the dash.
Service Traction System
Service Tire Monitoring System
Service ABS
Service Active Handling
After reading most of the pages on this forum...these sound common. I also have a 2001 Caddy and have been through the ECBM issue with that car. I sent the unit to ABS Fixer with $150. and it's good.
Here's my problem...other than C5 stupidity...I can't get the codes out. I've followed this forum and tried the "hold the options button down and press the fuel button 4 and then 5 times...nothing. The dash message center doesn't change...still the same message roll. Press the reset and it goes blank then resets the same message roll. I'm certainly missing something...any thoughts? Don't be shy...I'm too old to be embarresed.
Service Traction System
Service Tire Monitoring System
Service ABS
Service Active Handling
After reading most of the pages on this forum...these sound common. I also have a 2001 Caddy and have been through the ECBM issue with that car. I sent the unit to ABS Fixer with $150. and it's good.
Here's my problem...other than C5 stupidity...I can't get the codes out. I've followed this forum and tried the "hold the options button down and press the fuel button 4 and then 5 times...nothing. The dash message center doesn't change...still the same message roll. Press the reset and it goes blank then resets the same message roll. I'm certainly missing something...any thoughts? Don't be shy...I'm too old to be embarresed.
10-17-2011, 03:37 PM
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Appreciate the quick response...I called the ABS folks first. It was worth a try. It's a shame too...they were great to work with on my wifes Caddy. Every Vette has had it's share of issues. I've owned them since the 60's and have owned every decade except the 50's. But you may be right...let the fun begin! I owned an 84...can I pick them or what.
I actually followed these directions with no luck....several times. The message roll never changes until you hit the reset and then it goes blank and then back to the same roll. The engine service light is on and the traction light is on...the traction light stays on, no matter how many times you press the button on the console. Does this sound like anything anyone has seen before? I don't have the car with me but will try this procedure again tonight.
I actually followed these directions with no luck....several times. The message roll never changes until you hit the reset and then it goes blank and then back to the same roll. The engine service light is on and the traction light is on...the traction light stays on, no matter how many times you press the button on the console. Does this sound like anything anyone has seen before? I don't have the car with me but will try this procedure again tonight.
10-17-2011, 03:44 PM
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Appreciate the quick response...I called the ABS folks first. It was worth a try. It's a shame too...they were great to work with on my wifes Caddy. Every Vette has had it's share of issues. I've owned them since the 60's and have owned every decade except the 50's. But you may be right...let the fun begin! I owned an 84...can I pick them or what.
I actually followed these directions with no luck....several times. The message roll never changes until you hit the reset and then it goes blank and then back to the same roll. The engine service light is on and the traction light is on...the traction light stays on, no matter how many times you press the button on the console. Does this sound like anything anyone has seen before? I don't have the car with me but will try this procedure again tonight.
I actually followed these directions with no luck....several times. The message roll never changes until you hit the reset and then it goes blank and then back to the same roll. The engine service light is on and the traction light is on...the traction light stays on, no matter how many times you press the button on the console. Does this sound like anything anyone has seen before? I don't have the car with me but will try this procedure again tonight.
10-17-2011, 03:49 PM
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You have to CLEAR all of the warning messages i.e. service active handling, door ajar, hatch ajar, etc. before you can pull the codes. The DIC screen should be blank when you go to pull them...
10-17-2011, 07:46 PM
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Thanks for the additional data point...hit the reset before you get the codes....it worked just like it should have. In going through the sections and clearing everything out....we're down to 2 codes:
section 28 TCS - C1255-C
section 40 BCM - B2723 H -C
What do they indicate?
section 28 TCS - C1255-C
section 40 BCM - B2723 H -C
What do they indicate?
