Traction Control & ABS systems failed.
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Traction Control & ABS systems failed.
Hey Guys,
Yesterday my warning lights for Traction Control and ABS systems came on when I started the car. I immediately read online that is was likely a battery problem and I saw my voltage was at 13.2V - when I took it to autozone because that's where I got the yellow top for it they didn't want to replace it! I pulled off my alternator, replaced fuses, and checked the cabling before they finally replaced it for me and they were still reluctant. Keeping in mind they have rules they have to follow, its not the employee's fault I remained calm and appreciative for his help.
When we replaced the battery the error has not come back for about 25 miles now. Is this just because the computer has been reset and it hasn't rechecked it or am I in the clear? My guess is that I am in the clear since the traction control system is initiated at start up so it would have saw the fault.
Let me know if you guys have encountered the same or advice - THANKS!
Yesterday my warning lights for Traction Control and ABS systems came on when I started the car. I immediately read online that is was likely a battery problem and I saw my voltage was at 13.2V - when I took it to autozone because that's where I got the yellow top for it they didn't want to replace it! I pulled off my alternator, replaced fuses, and checked the cabling before they finally replaced it for me and they were still reluctant. Keeping in mind they have rules they have to follow, its not the employee's fault I remained calm and appreciative for his help.
When we replaced the battery the error has not come back for about 25 miles now. Is this just because the computer has been reset and it hasn't rechecked it or am I in the clear? My guess is that I am in the clear since the traction control system is initiated at start up so it would have saw the fault.
Let me know if you guys have encountered the same or advice - THANKS!
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Hey Guys,
Give me some credit here lol. I did run diagnostic and there was 1 code that said "charging system voltage error". It was showing "service traction and control system" and "Service ABS System" on the dash. My personal belief is that I got a faulty battery because now my voltage readings are far more stable.
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Give me some credit here lol. I did run diagnostic and there was 1 code that said "charging system voltage error". It was showing "service traction and control system" and "Service ABS System" on the dash. My personal belief is that I got a faulty battery because now my voltage readings are far more stable.
Moderator - I am a fool, would you guys mind moving me to Tech Section?
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Hey Guys,
Give me some credit here lol. I did run diagnostic and there was 1 code that said "charging system voltage error". It was showing "service traction and control system" and "Service ABS System" on the dash. My personal belief is that I got a faulty battery because now my voltage readings are far more stable.
Moderator - I am a fool, would you guys mind moving me to Tech Section?
Give me some credit here lol. I did run diagnostic and there was 1 code that said "charging system voltage error". It was showing "service traction and control system" and "Service ABS System" on the dash. My personal belief is that I got a faulty battery because now my voltage readings are far more stable.
Moderator - I am a fool, would you guys mind moving me to Tech Section?
Mine comes and goes as well, just haven't had the time to get it properly diagnosed.
That's why I said it may or may not come back. Mine will go for a couple days sometimes without coming on and then it will stay on for 2weeks. Hopefully yours is just the batt issue. But even if it's not it's not the end of the world. Your 03 can be repaired, my 99 cannot be. But I've driven most of the miles in my life without TC so I couldn't care less. I just wish I could turn off the stupid light.
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The traction control and ABS system is a network of sensors. Without checking for codes it will be hard to pinpoint the problem. Mine had this problem about 2 years ago and it turned out to be a steering wheel position module. Check for codes.
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I have the same intermitten error. I plan on using http://www.absfixer.com/
price to correct the problem is fairly inexpensive. Take a look at the site, easy to follow directions.
price to correct the problem is fairly inexpensive. Take a look at the site, easy to follow directions.
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Being a newbie to the vette world I am not going to pretend to know anything about them. That said, when I had a failing battery I had both those warnings (and others) coming up and when I got the new battery they all went away and have not come back.
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Same happens to me, occasionally, when I make the hard right turn out of my garage. I just restart the car and it goes away.
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Hey Guys,
Just did a test. The old battery tests good and of course so does the new. Old battery came in at 13.2v and new at 14v.
Old battery in it immediately starts with the error. New battery in immediately no errors.
Hope this helps some one and note I have 2003 z06 50th ann. With z51 handling.
Best of luck
Just did a test. The old battery tests good and of course so does the new. Old battery came in at 13.2v and new at 14v.
Old battery in it immediately starts with the error. New battery in immediately no errors.
Hope this helps some one and note I have 2003 z06 50th ann. With z51 handling.
Best of luck
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Just keep an eye on it - hopefully it is just a battery problem. If not, it will set some codes should the problem occur again - write them down and post them up here and someone can help you out.
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Mine started doing the same thing a few weeks after i replaced a hub bearing assembly on my front right wheel, 97 Z51. I'm hoping in my case it is the speed sensor in the hub is bad as it pops on EXACTLY at 35 mph everytime.
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Wiil the drivers side door switches work when this happens? If they don't and warning bells keep going off with a couple of gages zeroing out, then it is the wirng harness inside the casing between the door and the body. One of the plugs works loose. I thought it was bogus when I read it before but when mine did that I opened the door grabbed the harness bundle and shook it, restarted and it went away. Seems to be a common issue as the cars get older.