[Z06] Computer bug
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Computer bug
Recently, I dicovered a computer bug within the internal car system. This little sucker somehow made its way into everything. It activated the trunk release for no reason, the radio stayed on for ever without the the key in the ignition switch, the alarm system activated on its own, keyless remote didn't work and to made matters worse, the engine would not start. I had to call a tow truck and had my baby towed to the shop. So far nothing, all tests checked normal. Anyone with similar problems or knowledge on how to capture this little monster? Please send help.
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Originally Posted by CAPN17
Or very likly a bad ground, grounds have always been the bane of the Vette.
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Thanks for the advise, but still no solution found yet. The tech told me that he could not find anything wrong during the tests. I asked him about possible bad ground/conection and he said everything checked okay.
After having the car back four days, its alarm self-activated again and the door ajar light went on while driving (doors were secured). Is it worth replaciing the entire comuter system $$$ or maybe just preparing for the worse (saying good-bye
, I don't even want to think about it!!) Any other ideas would sure be welcome. Thank u all in advance.
After having the car back four days, its alarm self-activated again and the door ajar light went on while driving (doors were secured). Is it worth replaciing the entire comuter system $$$ or maybe just preparing for the worse (saying good-bye
, I don't even want to think about it!!) Any other ideas would sure be welcome. Thank u all in advance.
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Originally Posted by Gerardo Silva
Thanks for the advise, but still no solution found yet. The tech told me that he could not find anything wrong during the tests. I asked him about possible bad ground/conection and he said everything checked okay.
After having the car back four days, its alarm self-activated again and the door ajar light went on while driving (doors were secured). Is it worth replaciing the entire comuter system $$$ or maybe just preparing for the worse (saying good-bye, I don't even want to think about it!!) Any other ideas would sure be welcome. Thank u all in advance.
After having the car back four days, its alarm self-activated again and the door ajar light went on while driving (doors were secured). Is it worth replaciing the entire comuter system $$$ or maybe just preparing for the worse (saying good-bye
, I don't even want to think about it!!) Any other ideas would sure be welcome. Thank u all in advance.Did they check the connections at the front edge of the passenger door. They are a common problem in these cars for causing a whole host of strange electrical problems.
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Originally Posted by Z06ufgrad2002
Which door was ajar?
Did they check the connections at the front edge of the passenger door. They are a common problem in these cars for causing a whole host of strange electrical problems.
Did they check the connections at the front edge of the passenger door. They are a common problem in these cars for causing a whole host of strange electrical problems.
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Originally Posted by Gerardo Silva
Thanks for the advise, but still no solution found yet. The tech told me that he could not find anything wrong during the tests. I asked him about possible bad ground/conection and he said everything checked okay.
After having the car back four days, its alarm self-activated again and the door ajar light went on while driving (doors were secured). Is it worth replaciing the entire comuter system $$$ or maybe just preparing for the worse (saying good-bye, I don't even want to think about it!!) Any other ideas would sure be welcome. Thank u all in advance.
After having the car back four days, its alarm self-activated again and the door ajar light went on while driving (doors were secured). Is it worth replaciing the entire comuter system $$$ or maybe just preparing for the worse (saying good-bye
, I don't even want to think about it!!) Any other ideas would sure be welcome. Thank u all in advance.Then too, it could be a bad ground!
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Originally Posted by Gerardo Silva
After having the car back four days, its alarm self-activated again and the door ajar light went on while driving (doors were secured). Is it worth replaciing the entire comuter system $$$ or maybe just preparing for the worse (saying good-bye, I don't even want to think about it!!) Any other ideas would sure be welcome. Thank u all in advance.
, I don't even want to think about it!!) Any other ideas would sure be welcome. Thank u all in advance.Thank goodness I have had no problem since they reprogrammed the modules or what ever is reprrogrammed.
Please no advice on the meon law I do not need the info.
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Me again, Thanks for the info.
The only thing I've done to my ride is install a power antena and tinted the windows. I'm not sure what window valet is. Can someone fill me in
Oh yeah, last year I had to reseal the windshield 'cause it was causing water to leak into the driver's side floor. I'm thinking could that be part of the problem?
What about the passenger's door. where exactly do I check for the bad conection?
The only thing I've done to my ride is install a power antena and tinted the windows. I'm not sure what window valet is. Can someone fill me in
Oh yeah, last year I had to reseal the windshield 'cause it was causing water to leak into the driver's side floor. I'm thinking could that be part of the problem?
What about the passenger's door. where exactly do I check for the bad conection?
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Originally Posted by Gerardo Silva
The only thing I've done to my ride is install a power antena and tinted the windows. Oh yeah, last year I had to reseal the windshield 'cause it was causing water to leak into the driver's side floor. I'm thinking could that be part of the problem?
I'm not sure how a window reseal would give you electrical problems, unless you shorted something. Are you sure the only electrical thing you've done to the car is install the power antenna? No Column Lock Bypass, No CAGS Defeat...nothing else?
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Yeah, that's the only electrical thing I've done to it. No other mods. I'm going to take in to a different tech, to see if maybe I can get a second opition. Thanks for the feed back, I'm sure someone out there has had a similar problem (I hope).
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the door connections are located inside the accordian looking piece at the front of the door. Pull the accordian piece loose and pull the two connectors out and check for any bent pins inside the connectors. Repair any that are bent and then reconnect them.