[Z06] Active Handling Question
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Pro
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From: Miami Florida
Active Handling Question
im driving my car at around 40 mph and all of a sudden i feel my car being braked by itself and the active handling comes out on the dash and at other times while im braking myself it feels like a.b.s braking . has this happend to anyone else ? 
Pro
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From: Hillsdale NJ
Are you goin in a stright line or cornering? It should only happen when cornering too fast. The sensors then kick-in to try to save you from doing something even sillier than trying to take a corner too fast.
In a straight line it should not come on, except under loss of traction condition.
In a straight line it should not come on, except under loss of traction condition.
Safety Car
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From: Fremont California
Originally Posted by CPT Z06
Turn off you AH while you drive straight to the dealership!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Probably your yaw sensor is bad, it could throw you into traffic, get if fixed now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Le Mans Master
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From: Orange County California
Originally Posted by CPT Z06
Turn off you AH while you drive straight to the dealership!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Probably your yaw sensor is bad, it could throw you into traffic, get if fixed now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Get it to the dealership ASAP!
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WOW thanks guys i didnt think it was that serious . i work at a mechanic shop maybe i can hook up the scanner to it and get it fixed myself . .... if this can cause an accident i wonder why there isnt a recall on this ? it sounds to me like it can be a life threatning situation . my car is out of warranty so i wonder what kind of bill i would come out with if i do take it to the dealer 
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The same thing was wrong with my buddies 01 zo the left rear tire locked up at 55 pulled straight left in to a library sign 19,000 in damage and sold the car for 15,000 wrecked. BE VERY CAREFUL, he was lucky to not hurt someone or himself... 
Drifting
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From: Streamwood IL
Originally Posted by procharged_z06
WOW thanks guys i didnt think it was that serious . i work at a mechanic shop maybe i can hook up the scanner to it and get it fixed myself . .... if this can cause an accident i wonder why there isnt a recall on this ? it sounds to me like it can be a life threatning situation . my car is out of warranty so i wonder what kind of bill i would come out with if i do take it to the dealer
If AH is coming on randomly it can also cause your rear brake to get eaten up VERY quickly.
Racer
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From: Gulf Shores AL
Originally Posted by procharged_z06
im driving my car at around 40 mph and all of a sudden i feel my car being braked by itself and the active handling comes out on the dash and at other times while im braking myself it feels like a.b.s braking . has this happend to anyone else ?
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...720&forum_id=1
http://www.crossedflags.com/nuke/htm...wtopic&t=10936
Gawd, good luck. I have the same problem. I'm back to the dealer for the fourth time this morning and they have no clue. I'm so frustrated and concerned I've opened a complaint with NHTSA.
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...aintsearch.cfm , search for 10124963
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From: Charlotte, NC (formerly Endicott, NY)
Originally Posted by procharged_z06
WOW thanks guys i didnt think it was that serious . i work at a mechanic shop maybe i can hook up the scanner to it and get it fixed myself . .... if this can cause an accident i wonder why there isnt a recall on this ? it sounds to me like it can be a life threatning situation . my car is out of warranty so i wonder what kind of bill i would come out with if i do take it to the dealer
The Corvette wheel speed sensors are part of the sealed wheel bearing so probably do not have rust problem. However, you may want to start looking in the general area and check the bearing for looseness and the wiring related to the wheel speed sensor. If the system gets an erroneous signal it will perform in unusual manners at unexpected times. It could also be the EBTCM module which could cost a lot of money.
Bill
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From: Gulf Shores AL
Originally Posted by jwg2
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...720&forum_id=1
http://www.crossedflags.com/nuke/htm...wtopic&t=10936
Gawd, good luck. I have the same problem. I'm back to the dealer for the fourth time this morning and they have no clue. I'm so frustrated and concerned I've opened a complaint with NHTSA.
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...aintsearch.cfm , search for 10124963
http://www.crossedflags.com/nuke/htm...wtopic&t=10936
Gawd, good luck. I have the same problem. I'm back to the dealer for the fourth time this morning and they have no clue. I'm so frustrated and concerned I've opened a complaint with NHTSA.
http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/pr...aintsearch.cfm , search for 10124963
After six tries, the dealer may have fixed it. So far so good with the results. they replaced a lot of different pieces, but the steering wheel position sensor may have done the trick.
Drifting
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From: Middleboro Massachusetts
Originally Posted by procharged_z06
it comes on in a streight line and pulls me to the left . i feel its kinda dangerous . it could easily make me lose control . thank god its only done it at 40 mph , imagine 140 mph 
