[Z06] Probably a dumb question
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Racer
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From: Murrieta Ca
Probably a dumb question
I was coming off a stop light today, and when I hit third gear, I floored it, and the car seemed to be automatically shutting down, kind of a "computer" shutdown. Is this normal, and how do I correct this? 
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From: King George VA
Sounds like how I'd describe traction control kicking in. Next time you notice this, quickly look down at the DIC and see if it says something like ACTIVE HANDLING or TRACTION CONTROL. I know it gives you a message, but been so long since I've seen it I can't remember exactly what it says.
With AH/TC on (default mode) the computer will cut power to reduce rear wheel spin. Feels like the car is shutting down on you.
With AH/TC on (default mode) the computer will cut power to reduce rear wheel spin. Feels like the car is shutting down on you.
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From: I'm not quite middle aged and I only own one gold chain! San Jose CA
I've had this happen while grabbing a gear at WOT. The wheels broke loose and the next thing I know the throtle just stops responding. It kind of freaked me out at first but then I realized that it was the TC.
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From: Huntington IN
DO NOT turn T/C off. If you want to play/race, hold the button down for 10 secs (?) until Competitive Driving comes on. It will disable traction control but keep active handling enabled.
Comp. Driving mode will save you wallet (and you a$$) if you get the car out of shape running down the track (since no one is exceeding the posted limits on the street - right?).
Comp. Driving mode will save you wallet (and you a$$) if you get the car out of shape running down the track (since no one is exceeding the posted limits on the street - right?).
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From: Palm Bay Fl
No question is a dumb question, except maybe "Isn't it about time you audited my return?" or "Isn't it morally wrong to give me a warning when, in fact, I was speeding?" 
But like the other guys say, it sounds like a classic case of traction control.
-Dave C. '04 Z06
But like the other guys say, it sounds like a classic case of traction control.
-Dave C. '04 Z06
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From: Murrieta Ca
Originally Posted by Matt69-ZO6
DO NOT turn T/C off. If you want to play/race, hold the button down for 10 secs (?) until Competitive Driving comes on. It will disable traction control but keep active handling enabled.
Comp. Driving mode will save you wallet (and you a$$) if you get the car out of shape running down the track (since no one is exceeding the posted limits on the street - right?).
Comp. Driving mode will save you wallet (and you a$$) if you get the car out of shape running down the track (since no one is exceeding the posted limits on the street - right?).
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From: Fremont California
Originally Posted by Subdriver
Sounds like how I'd describe traction control kicking in. Next time you notice this, quickly look down at the DIC and see if it says something like ACTIVE HANDLING or TRACTION CONTROL. I know it gives you a message, but been so long since I've seen it I can't remember exactly what it says.
With AH/TC on (default mode) the computer will cut power to reduce rear wheel spin. Feels like the car is shutting down on you.
With AH/TC on (default mode) the computer will cut power to reduce rear wheel spin. Feels like the car is shutting down on you.
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From: Huntington IN
Originally Posted by Lensboard
Probably says this in the owners manual, how do you turn it back on? Same 10 secs?
Seems like someone made a bypass to set the default to comp mode or T/C off, but I can't seem to find it... Personally, for the street, Traction Control is just fine with me.
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From: Palm Bay Fl
Originally Posted by Matt69-ZO6
Personally, for the street, Traction Control is just fine with me.
Especially on the interstate in the rain with the F1 Supercar tires! The tires are less than comfortable when there is any puddling of water, and the Active Handling/traction control saved my @ss!!! I just wish there was a quicker way to turn it on rather than waiting for 5 seconds. That's a long time to wait when a cobra pulls up next to you at a light and the cross street light's changing to yellow!
-Dave C. '04 Z06
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From: Blairsville Georgia
5 Seconds is a long time when you're ready to go!! That's why I bought the module to automatically put it in Competitive mode each time I crank it. Don't won't to miss an opportunity. 
If it starts raining hard, I just turn it back on!!! 
If it starts raining hard, I just turn it back on!!!
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From: Richmond VA
Originally Posted by GaGlen
5 Seconds is a long time when you're ready to go!! That's why I bought the module to automatically put it in Competitive mode each time I crank it. Don't won't to miss an opportunity. If it starts raining hard, I just turn it back on!!!
If it starts raining hard, I just turn it back on!!! Where did you get the module??
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From: Alexander City, AL
Are you SURE you didn't hit the rev limiter? It is very easy to shoot the RPM's up when you get on it. I KNOW, I have hit it many times. It will act like the vehicle is misfiring. Good luck,
John
John
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From: boston mass
i was at a intersection a a truck was coming a me from the right trying to beat the light , i floored it to move out of his way 
and the dam active handleing come on and stalled the car midway 
. let me say that was scarey. he almost hit my rear 
and i almost went to jail cause i know i would have came out swinging 
, i floored it to move out of his way and the dam active handleing come on and stalled the car midway . let me say that was scarey. he almost hit my rear and i almost went to jail cause i know i would have came out swinging
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From: www.Z16.org Western NY
Originally Posted by johny125
Are you SURE you didn't hit the rev limiter? It is very easy to shoot the RPM's up when you get on it. I KNOW, I have hit it many times. It will act like the vehicle is misfiring. Good luck,
John
John
3rd gear rev limiter.... over 100mph. He sure wanted to get thru the red light fast.
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From: HONOLULU HAWAII
Originally Posted by tramminc
i was at a intersection a a truck was coming a me from the right trying to beat the light , i floored it to move out of his way and the dam active handleing come on and stalled the car midway . let me say that was scarey. he almost hit my rear and i almost went to jail cause i know i would have came out swinging
, i floored it to move out of his way and the dam active handleing come on and stalled the car midway . let me say that was scarey. he almost hit my rear and i almost went to jail cause i know i would have came out swinging