Transportation problem
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Transportation problem
Recently had a 1993 corvette transported by car carrier trailer. The vette was transported from Miami to Montana. The car left without any service lights showing in the display but was received with 3 service lights showing up, service asr, service abs, and service ride control. Any ideas what the probable cause of the three new lights that are being displayed?
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Did the lights show up as soon as you started up the car to get it off the trailer? Were you there when they loaded up the car and are certain the lights weren't on? Did you have anything done to the car before the transport? Maybe something shook loose during the transport.
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Was the car loaded and witnessed?
Was the mileage documented before the journey?
Was there any video taken beforehand?
Kind of left in the dark if nothing was documented to refute the present conditions when arrived.
Was the mileage documented before the journey?
Was there any video taken beforehand?
Kind of left in the dark if nothing was documented to refute the present conditions when arrived.
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transportation problem
I was not there when the car was loaded but pictures were taken of the instrument panel prior to loading. There was no recent work done on the car prior to transport. The lights were on as soon as the car was started upon delivery. I disconnected the negative battery cable to see if the lights would reset and the lights stayed on. I drove the car about 18 miles to see if the lights would reset and the lights remain on. I know that the car was unloaded and reloaded at least one time during the journey. Was wondering if there is a single source problem that would cause all three lights to come on.
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I was not there when the car was loaded but pictures were taken of the instrument panel prior to loading. There was no recent work done on the car prior to transport. The lights were on as soon as the car was started upon delivery. I disconnected the negative battery cable to see if the lights would reset and the lights stayed on. I drove the car about 18 miles to see if the lights would reset and the lights remain on. I know that the car was unloaded and reloaded at least one time during the journey. Was wondering if there is a single source problem that would cause all three lights to come on.
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Did you log the mileage when it was picked and again when delivered? Even if the changed trucks it should not have more than a few 10ths put on it. I would also look under the car for any damage. Was the battery good? do you think they may have had to jump start it? As already stated check for any plugs that may have come lose.
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Could it be when the car was strapped down one or more of the ride height sensors was damaged or knocked off ? Maybe pull off the wheels and look for broken or pinched wires.
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Do you absolutely trust the transporter and why would they have pictures of your instrument panel for you to look at to prove the lights weren't on prior to transport? I've had cars transported before and the only pictures I had were of the outside of the cars to show there was no body damage. Never had the transporter say they took pictures of the instrument panel. Also, I'm not an expert, but when I've had engine lights go on, I disconnected the battery, and the light would reset and only go back on when the thing that tripped the lights the first time, did it again. Since all 3 lights are on even after disconnecting the battery to reset, I'm still leaning towards something shaking loose during the transport (that is if the transporter was telling the truth that the lights weren't on during load up).
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Did you log the mileage when it was picked and again when delivered? Even if the changed trucks it should not have more than a few 10ths put on it. I would also look under the car for any damage. Was the battery good? do you think they may have had to jump start it? As already stated check for any plugs that may have come lose.
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Fusible Link?
When the fusible link from the alternator went on my 94 and I was running on battery power I got the ABS & ASR lights (don't have ride control) right before the car died. Check the battery, charging system and the fusible link. When I got my car I noticed the charging amps were running high but thought it was the gauge. In hindsight, the voltage regulator was going which caused an overcharge, blowing the fusible link ending with a dead battery. If you are not familiar with fusible links, they're just a piece (ten inches) of higher gauge wire at the end of the wire run designed to melt if the amps go to high. This prevents the whole wire harness or run from melting. (A designed weakest link). For the alternator the wire is burnt orange in color and connects to the fuse box on the fire wall behind the battery.
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Final conclusion
Took car to GM dealer and they found broken sensor wires in the right front tire area. They said that the hub and sensor was probably damaged when tied down to the transport truck. The wires were found to be broken and frayed.