Active Handling System Problems
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6th Gear
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From: Spring Texas
Active Handling System Problems
I am the new owner of a '99 C5 w/ 28M. Prior to purchase I didn't really put the car through the paces. Now, sometimes on even very mild cornering situations the active handling system engages and then the display says that the active handling system should be serviced.
Is this a common problem? What does it take (money, mechanical skill, etc.) to get it fixed?
Thanks for your help.
Is this a common problem? What does it take (money, mechanical skill, etc.) to get it fixed?
Thanks for your help.
Drifting
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From: St. Louis MO
Originally Posted by aapontesso
I am the new owner of a '99 C5 w/ 28M. Prior to purchase I didn't really put the car through the paces. Now, sometimes on even very mild cornering situations the active handling system engages and then the display says that the active handling system should be serviced.
Is this a common problem? What does it take (money, mechanical skill, etc.) to get it fixed?
Thanks for your help.
Is this a common problem? What does it take (money, mechanical skill, etc.) to get it fixed?
Thanks for your help.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2001
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From: NC
Originally Posted by aapontesso
I am the new owner of a '99 C5 w/ 28M. Prior to purchase I didn't really put the car through the paces. Now, sometimes on even very mild cornering situations the active handling system engages and then the display says that the active handling system should be serviced.
Is this a common problem? What does it take (money, mechanical skill, etc.) to get it fixed?
Thanks for your help.
Is this a common problem? What does it take (money, mechanical skill, etc.) to get it fixed?
Thanks for your help.
First check all your wiring to the wheel sensors for good connectivity.
(inspect to see if anything is broken, corroded, etc.)
One of the things that us Vette owners don't do is bring the car in to the dealer for maintenance. There's this morbid fear of letting the dealer
get hold of our cars.
But one thing they are useful for is maintaining updates to the PCM.
There were a few TSBs associated with AH/TC over the C5 lifespan.
I had similar issues with my 2001 and the reflash eliminated the errors.
Take it to the dealer and have them look up the VIN to see what was
done. If there is a TSB, they could reflash to see if it works.
The early year AH was a bit more sensitive and less precise as later
years were.
...George
Burning Brakes
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From: Guelph Ontario
Originally Posted by aapontesso
I am the new owner of a '99 C5 w/ 28M. Prior to purchase I didn't really put the car through the paces. Now, sometimes on even very mild cornering situations the active handling system engages and then the display says that the active handling system should be serviced.
Is this a common problem? What does it take (money, mechanical skill, etc.) to get it fixed?
Thanks for your help.
Is this a common problem? What does it take (money, mechanical skill, etc.) to get it fixed?
Thanks for your help.
Good luck.
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6th Gear
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From: Spring Texas
Originally Posted by CCMC5
How and What exactly is displayed on the DIC when this problem occurs?
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6th Gear
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From: Spring Texas
Originally Posted by georgec114
Could be a sensor but most likely one od a few things.
First check all your wiring to the wheel sensors for good connectivity.
(inspect to see if anything is broken, corroded, etc.)
One of the things that us Vette owners don't do is bring the car in to the dealer for maintenance. There's this morbid fear of letting the dealer
get hold of our cars.
But one thing they are useful for is maintaining updates to the PCM.
There were a few TSBs associated with AH/TC over the C5 lifespan.
I had similar issues with my 2001 and the reflash eliminated the errors.
Take it to the dealer and have them look up the VIN to see what was
done. If there is a TSB, they could reflash to see if it works.
The early year AH was a bit more sensitive and less precise as later
years were.
...George
First check all your wiring to the wheel sensors for good connectivity.
(inspect to see if anything is broken, corroded, etc.)
One of the things that us Vette owners don't do is bring the car in to the dealer for maintenance. There's this morbid fear of letting the dealer
get hold of our cars.
But one thing they are useful for is maintaining updates to the PCM.
There were a few TSBs associated with AH/TC over the C5 lifespan.
I had similar issues with my 2001 and the reflash eliminated the errors.
Take it to the dealer and have them look up the VIN to see what was
done. If there is a TSB, they could reflash to see if it works.
The early year AH was a bit more sensitive and less precise as later
years were.
...George
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2004
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From: Redmond WA
Same here
Originally Posted by WTC5
Just had the same problem with my 98, It popped codes C1281, C1286 and C1287. Steering wheel sensor. Dealer charged me nearly $700 CAD.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Repair manual claims wear and tear on the steering wheel to be at fault. There's thought that the leaky battery in earlier C5's can also cause this. If you're battery is having problem holding a charge; try replacing the battery - you might see the message go away.
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I had it all the time in my 2000. The dealer woulld replace a wheel speed sensor (always the right front) and it would be OK for a while. Then rinse and repeat... It was doing it again as I was trading it in on my 2003...
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From: Spring Texas
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ABS and Active Handling Problems
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