ABS/Active Handling Light
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Le Mans Master
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From: Manteo NC
ABS/Active Handling Light
I drive my car maybe once or twice a week if I am lucky. Today I got into the car started it up and the Service ABS and Service Active Handling lights came on.(Haven't driven the car since last Friday) I drove to the bank about 3 miles away then stopped at the store. When I got back in the lights were not on. Has anyone else had this experience and can anyone tell me what the problem may be?
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From: Marietta GA
I drive my car maybe once or twice a week if I am lucky. Today I got into the car started it up and the Service ABS and Service Active Handling lights came on.(Haven't driven the car since last Friday) I drove to the bank about 3 miles away then stopped at the store. When I got back in the lights were not on. Has anyone else had this experience and can anyone tell me what the problem may be?
I'm taking it to the dealer tomorrow under the GMPP Major Guard zero deductible.
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From: Hurricane Alley
My wife's 50th AE just started this with all three, ABS, Traction Control and Active Handling. It is an intermittent occurrence. From what I have read, it can be a lose connector, bad ground, bad TCS, EBCM module, etc. See if you can get the codes to show on the DIC. It will take a scan tool to find the exact module, location where the fault is.
I'm taking it to the dealer tomorrow under the GMPP Major Guard zero deductible.
I'm taking it to the dealer tomorrow under the GMPP Major Guard zero deductible.
When it happened to mine, I had to replace the ABS computer.
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From: Marietta GA
Had the computer replaced today. It had code C1214. Replaced EBCM part #10343433 and new brake fluid (probably only bled brakes). The part was $937 and 4 hours labor. My ext warranty has paid for its self.
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From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
The EBCM change should fix the C1214 but you dont disturb the brakes at all changing it. Its an electronics box. Looks like the stealership did a bit of extra work to bring in a few extra $$$$
Racer
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From: Glendale AZ
I have a new EBCM that I would like to sell for $300 that includes shipping. It fits a 1999 or 2000 Corvette with active handling and traction control.
Here is a link to the 4 sale thread if anyone is interested:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1702375
David in AZ
Here is a link to the 4 sale thread if anyone is interested:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1702375
David in AZ
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From: Marietta GA
From the invoice:
19472 DTC C1214, Bad electonic brake control module (EBCM) H2505
Install a new EBCM with new pressure sensor and harness pigtail connector for the BPMV, bled the brake system out with new fluid.
1 10343433 Module Kit
1 12377967 Fluid
1 12377967 Fluid
(I guess they have front and rear fluid?
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From: Kali
St. Jude Donor '11
Or you can spend $150 when you go to absfixer.com the dealership charges an arm and a leg for everything.
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