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Dan here, I own a 2003 50th AE coupe, 6M. I have ordered C6Z06 shocks from Cultrag performance that I plan to install this weekend or sometime soon. Does anyone have a Tech II tool that can help me "code out" the mag ride in my car? It appears to be a simple procedure, I will buy you lunch/beer/give you $20 or whatever is a fair price.
Alternatively, does anyone know of a shop that would do this for me without making me drop my trousers? I've been calling around with no results.
For a C5...I don't think you'll need a Tech II. I have swapped shocks on plenty of C5s and C6s and always had to use Tech II with C6s. There are small resistors you can buy at any electronics store like Radio Shack to insert into the plug from the mag ride system. Research the C5 forum to find out exactly what resistors you'll need. Then zip tie the plugs away from anything that moves and thats it.
Thanks for the response! My understanding is that the resistor method won't work with the F55 suspension (which is used on 2002+ cars I think, definitely on my 2003). That was my original plan but all of my research indicates I need to code it out.
Thanks for the response! My understanding is that the resistor method won't work with the F55 suspension (which is used on 2002+ cars I think, definitely on my 2003). That was my original plan but all of my research indicates I need to code it out.
You may be right. Zip Corvette has RTD simulators for 1996-2002 and 2005-2013. No mention for the 2003/2004 C5's.
Thanks for the response! My understanding is that the resistor method won't work with the F55 suspension (which is used on 2002+ cars I think, definitely on my 2003). That was my original plan but all of my research indicates I need to code it out.
AHHHH! I think you're right....didn't think about that.
Well, I finally got in touch with JHR Performance in Mooresville and he said they'll "take a stab at it" for $100 but they tried before and it was unsuccessful. It doesn't seem that hard? There are clearly noted, specific directions on this forum. $100 is fine, but if they mess it up and it's just money down the pisser, that would be a drag. I can buy the tool for around $300, I almost wonder if I should do that and sell it after. I didn't think it would be this difficult.
I even called City Chevrolet and they don't want anything to do with it.
Ah well, I'll get it figured out one way or another. I need to decide if I'll mess with it this weekend or just wait until I have a week at home, cruising around with a no driving over 80 mph error could be obnoxious.
Man, JHR want me to drop the car off... it would have to sit there all week as I'm out of town and I'd have to pay $40 to take an Uber up there from CLT to get it...
Have you tried McKenney Chevrolet in Lowell? David their Vette guy may be able to do this. Not sure what they would charge but it might be worth a call. The BCM has to have the option removed from its programming although you may still get the max speed warning which would need to be reset using the reset button.
Have you tried McKenney Chevrolet in Lowell? David their Vette guy may be able to do this. Not sure what they would charge but it might be worth a call. The BCM has to have the option removed from its programming although you may still get the max speed warning which would need to be reset using the reset button.
Bill
I got in touch with David and he said he can do it (and on Saturday too, which is a huge help for me and my work schedule).
Have you tried McKenney Chevrolet in Lowell? David their Vette guy may be able to do this. Not sure what they would charge but it might be worth a call. The BCM has to have the option removed from its programming although you may still get the max speed warning which would need to be reset using the reset button.
Bill
He did it for me at McKenney, thanks again for the tip. It was $100, but whatever, it's done and they seemed like good guys over there.
08-10-2016, 07:43 AM
Charlotte area Corvette guys, help!
