Active handling warning light
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Active handling warning light
Hello,
My service engine soon light which then displays active handling keeps appearing. What could be the cause of this and is it something I need to take in to get fixed. Seems when I hit bunps at certain times my brakes kick in and the warning light goes on. I can restart the car and it will stay off for a while. Any ideas thanks.
My service engine soon light which then displays active handling keeps appearing. What could be the cause of this and is it something I need to take in to get fixed. Seems when I hit bunps at certain times my brakes kick in and the warning light goes on. I can restart the car and it will stay off for a while. Any ideas thanks.
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You should check the codes.
Depending on the age and mileage of your car, it could be the harness to the front wheel sensors, or a bad ground.
Post the codes.
I was having similar symptons and just had my harness replaced by Corvettes-of-Westchester.
No more issues now.
Depending on the age and mileage of your car, it could be the harness to the front wheel sensors, or a bad ground.
Post the codes.
I was having similar symptons and just had my harness replaced by Corvettes-of-Westchester.
No more issues now.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Magnolia Greens NC
DTC C1288 is a Steering Sensor Circuit Malfunction...Type (this code #) into the C5 "Search" window & you will find posts relative to how-to service this problem.
Last edited by trussme; Jul 25, 2008 at 06:29 AM.
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here's how you need to check for codes...
FIRST YOU MUST...(with the key in the on position, but the engine not running)
push and release the reset button until all messages are cleared...
next push and HOLD button #4
next push and release button #1 four times while holding button #4
When first engaged the on-board diagnostics go into an "automatic" mode which shows all parameters: PCM-TCS-RTD-BCM-IPC-radio-HVAC-LDCM-RDCM-SCM-RFA. If there are no problems, you will see "no more codes" on the ICP display. The computer will show two kinds of codes, "current" and "history," designated "C" or "H". A current code indicates a malfunction is present in the system whose module is displaying data. A history code indicates a past problem. When the screen displays "manual diagnostics," select the desired module by pressing the "options" button to go forward or the "trip" button to go back. Press "gages" to go forward or "fuel" to go back. To exit the diagnostic mode at any time, press "E/M".
If you want to erase or "clear" codes, press "reset."
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Hello,
The dealer wants $425 to replace the sensor in the steering wheel vicinty. The service active handling doesn't come on all the time, mostly when the air conditrioner is on.
Should I get this fixed or wait until it goes for good?
Terry
The dealer wants $425 to replace the sensor in the steering wheel vicinty. The service active handling doesn't come on all the time, mostly when the air conditrioner is on.
Should I get this fixed or wait until it goes for good?
Terry
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From: Magnolia Greens NC
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Terry...the way you describe (what causes your problem) sounds more like a connectivity or continuity issue rather than a bad sensor. Have you, or your technician, checked the wiring, grounds and/or connections that can affect this? it may just be a poor ground or a corrosive/dirty connection ..
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Terry...the way you describe (what causes your problem) sounds more like a connectivity or continuity issue rather than a bad sensor. Have you, or your technician, checked the wiring, grounds and/or connections that can affect this? it may just be a poor ground or a corrosive/dirty connection ..
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'12-'13-'14
Looks like steering sensor....
Hello,
My service engine soon light which then displays active handling keeps appearing. What could be the cause of this and is it something I need to take in to get fixed. Seems when I hit bunps at certain times my brakes kick in and the warning light goes on. I can restart the car and it will stay off for a while. Any ideas thanks.
My service engine soon light which then displays active handling keeps appearing. What could be the cause of this and is it something I need to take in to get fixed. Seems when I hit bunps at certain times my brakes kick in and the warning light goes on. I can restart the car and it will stay off for a while. Any ideas thanks.
Looks like the steering sensor, but BEWARE...
Have someone who really knows the car check it out cause MOST guys that just replace the sensor DON'T FIX THE PROBLEM.
Chuck CoW
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I solved my intermittent problems - turned out to be the interconnect plug from the ABS module to ABS pump.
The plug was partially dislodged, and displayed all of the above symptoms at various times, including slamming on the rogth or left front brake without warning at times.
Once the plug was firmly seated, all issues went away.
Its worth a look see.
The plug was partially dislodged, and displayed all of the above symptoms at various times, including slamming on the rogth or left front brake without warning at times.
Once the plug was firmly seated, all issues went away.
Its worth a look see.
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Thanks EHS,
I will look at the harness and connections first.
I don't like it when the dealer says it can't guarantee the fix, that is crazy.
Here are the dianostic codes from my car
c1287h
c1288h
u1160h
b2262h
b2264h
what does this mean in english?
Thanks
I will look at the harness and connections first.
I don't like it when the dealer says it can't guarantee the fix, that is crazy.
Here are the dianostic codes from my car
c1287h
c1288h
u1160h
b2262h
b2264h
what does this mean in english?
Thanks
Last edited by terry38; Jul 27, 2008 at 09:23 AM.
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St. Jude Donor '07-'08-'09-'10-'12-'13-'14
Terry...Call me monday.....
I'll try to help you....914-332-0049
Chuck CoW
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=26&TopicID=1
Rather than us continuing to speculate, call Chuck of Corvettes-of-Westchester on Monday as he suggested above. He's one of the best Corvette shops in the country, and I'm sure he will be able to help you out.
Report back.
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2. What work have you done on the car since your other posts?
Let us know, and we can take it from there.
