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Old Sep 15, 2013 | 06:02 PM
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How come every time I peel out on first gear in my 1997 corvette c5 the message "TRACTION SYS ACTIVE" pops up on the dash?
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Old Sep 15, 2013 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Phantuhhm
How come every time I peel out on first gear in my 1997 corvette c5 the message "TRACTION SYS ACTIVE" pops up on the dash?
It is normal, It is telling you the TC came on because the tires were spinning. RTM.
I can't believe you are asking this question.
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Old Sep 15, 2013 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Bill
It is normal, It is telling you the TC came on because the tires were spinning. RTM.
I can't believe you are asking this question.
It's my first corvette.😑
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Everybody was a newbie once...
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Old Sep 15, 2013 | 06:48 PM
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If you don't have a manual you can download one at.

http://www.gmpartshouse.com/download...97corvette.pdf

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