Ride Control Switch Ineffective
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Originally Posted by bilx013
I have an 01 6-speed convert and what effect does the comp setting (holding traction button) have versus the performance setting?
The active handling is a dynamic system that senses loss of traction at the wheels. If you take out AH you lose that protection. The modes are AH on; AH off and Competition. Ergo: safe
, scary 
and really scary
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From: Floyds Knobs Indiana
Originally Posted by jim49tx
and Competitive (by holding down the traction control button for about 5 seconds)
that is not a suspension adjustment. all it does it turn off the traction control and leave the active handling on. it does nothing to the suspension
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Originally Posted by idontknow
that is not a suspension adjustment. all it does it turn off the traction control and leave the active handling on. it does nothing to the suspension
Active handling was a progression from traction control but different to the ride control. This explains:
http://corvetteactioncenter.com/tech...ehandling.html
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I have an 01 vert with the Selective Real Time Dampening. My car is stock with original runflats. The car has 16,000 miles on it. I do not performance drive. I only commute/joy ride with the car.
I notice the difference between the 3 settings. But only when the road is bumpy. There is a few mile stretch of road on my way to work. It's so noticable that I was wondering why my car is taking the bumps so hard. I soon realized I played with the controls before, and didn't set it back to touring.
I like the SRTD. I think it works as designed. At least for daily driving on regular roads. I couldn't tell you how it performs on a track. I would think the alternate optional Z51 suspension would be best for the track. But it makes for a harder ride on regular streets.
Ron
I notice the difference between the 3 settings. But only when the road is bumpy. There is a few mile stretch of road on my way to work. It's so noticable that I was wondering why my car is taking the bumps so hard. I soon realized I played with the controls before, and didn't set it back to touring.
I like the SRTD. I think it works as designed. At least for daily driving on regular roads. I couldn't tell you how it performs on a track. I would think the alternate optional Z51 suspension would be best for the track. But it makes for a harder ride on regular streets.
Ron
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My '98 has the "Service Ride Control" warning light on. No one at the dealerships or independent Corvette specialists seems to know much about these systems other than "It could cost up to $1100.00 to fix"
The light came on about six months ago after the car came down from a lift.
Does anyone know if the system defaults to the softest setting when there is a problem? I have no need for competiition settings and if so, How do I turn the warning light off.
If I should choose to have the system repaired, I want to be sure I'm not paying for an item by item search and fix. It's been on the computer twice for the initial diagnosis.
Any ideas? Thanks.
The light came on about six months ago after the car came down from a lift.
Does anyone know if the system defaults to the softest setting when there is a problem? I have no need for competiition settings and if so, How do I turn the warning light off.
If I should choose to have the system repaired, I want to be sure I'm not paying for an item by item search and fix. It's been on the computer twice for the initial diagnosis.
Any ideas? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Jack Reynolds
My '98 has the "Service Ride Control" warning light on. No one at the dealerships or independent Corvette specialists seems to know much about these systems other than "It could cost up to $1100.00 to fix"
The light came on about six months ago after the car came down from a lift.
Does anyone know if the system defaults to the softest setting when there is a problem? I have no need for competiition settings and if so, How do I turn the warning light off.
If I should choose to have the system repaired, I want to be sure I'm not paying for an item by item search and fix. It's been on the computer twice for the initial diagnosis.
Any ideas? Thanks.
The light came on about six months ago after the car came down from a lift.
Does anyone know if the system defaults to the softest setting when there is a problem? I have no need for competiition settings and if so, How do I turn the warning light off.
If I should choose to have the system repaired, I want to be sure I'm not paying for an item by item search and fix. It's been on the computer twice for the initial diagnosis.
Any ideas? Thanks.
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Jack
Those codes are:
C1780 Loss of Steering Position Signal
U1040 Loss of Communications with TCS
I was wondering if you were getting a C1214 which is a prelude to and EBCM failure. The $1100 is the cost of the EBCM. It could still be the problem if the BCM is losing contact with the module but I really am guessing.
It may be worth posting up in Tech to see if any of the experts there can offer advice on those codes. They're new ones to me.
Those codes are:
C1780 Loss of Steering Position Signal
U1040 Loss of Communications with TCS
I was wondering if you were getting a C1214 which is a prelude to and EBCM failure. The $1100 is the cost of the EBCM. It could still be the problem if the BCM is losing contact with the module but I really am guessing.
It may be worth posting up in Tech to see if any of the experts there can offer advice on those codes. They're new ones to me.
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Originally Posted by steve8
I have an 04 so there are only two settings, tour and sport. There is a definite difference between the two. Sorry I can't be of any assistance regarding the 02's.
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I have a 99 with SRC and I can DEFINITELY tell a difference. The softest setting "Touring" (I believe) I don't like. It rides OK but the second I go to turn I can feel way too much softness. Sport, the middle setting, is my daily setting. It offers a good compromise of stiffness and comfort. Performance, the third setting, I find to be AWESOME for a couple of twisty roads I frequent around here (Kettle Run Road for you South Jersey types, not much, but it's fun). Stiff, responsive, and I like it.
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Originally Posted by Jack Reynolds
Thanks. Two more things please. Define ECBM and how to I forward this to the Tech guys. I appreciate your prompt response. Jack.
It would be worth knowing what is causing the two codes.
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I have F-45 (tour, sport, perf) 26K miles on a 2000 Vert. I CAN easily tell the difference in each setting. Just pick out a stretch of road near by that you know. Try all three settings and you should be able to feel the difference.
If not, get it fixed!
Mark
If not, get it fixed!
Mark
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Originally Posted by VET IT B
I have F-45 (tour, sport, perf) 26K miles on a 2000 Vert. I CAN easily tell the difference in each setting. Just pick out a stretch of road near by that you know. Try all three settings and you should be able to feel the difference.
If not, get it fixed! Mark
If not, get it fixed!
Mark
