New Bilsteins throwing codes
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St. Jude Donor '05
New Bilsteins throwing codes
I took the ride control shocks off, and put a new set of bilstein shocks on. Of course I am getting codes thrown, and the pcm is limiting the car to 80 mph. Now before I did this, I assumed that a dealershio could disable the ride control feature. After calling around to every local dealership, I was told by law they cannot disable it because it is a safety feature. I also asked if they could disable the tire sensors as I have aftermarket wheels, they said no.
So I guess my question is, what do I do now? I am not gunna dump the cash into the car for new ride control shocks, and I love the way the bilsteins perform. Any suggestions or anyone that has had this problem, speak up.
So I guess my question is, what do I do now? I am not gunna dump the cash into the car for new ride control shocks, and I love the way the bilsteins perform. Any suggestions or anyone that has had this problem, speak up.
Last edited by diviniti; Mar 28, 2006 at 03:34 PM.
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you need to find a shop with a tech II...honestly some beer and a few bucks for the shop boy, and not go through the main office is probably your best bet.
Call around and see if you can't find another shop that has a Tech II, it's about a 2,000 dollar tool but is very helpfull if you're working on newer GM's every day.
Call around and see if you can't find another shop that has a Tech II, it's about a 2,000 dollar tool but is very helpfull if you're working on newer GM's every day.
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St. Jude Donor '05
Originally Posted by Stangkiller
you need to find a shop with a tech II...honestly some beer and a few bucks for the shop boy, and not go through the main office is probably your best bet.
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Originally Posted by Stangkiller
you need to find a shop with a tech II...honestly some beer and a few bucks for the shop boy, and not go through the main office is probably your best bet.
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You can go the deprogramming route or you can go with simulators. Many of the usual online venders suspects have them for about $200. With simulators, you "fool" your existing system into thinking that the stock shocks are there. I would start with Los Angeles Performance Division: http://www.thelapd.com/Merchant2/mer...y_Code=comptts
They helped me out with my junk suspension, I mean F45. I can't say enough positive things about these guys.
They helped me out with my junk suspension, I mean F45. I can't say enough positive things about these guys.
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