Can ABS abs Traction Control be coded out?
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Can ABS abs Traction Control be coded out?
So I’ve been searching for repairs for my C1255 code and it seems that options are to wait for a 20 year old used unit to come up for $1500 or live with it.
Can abs and TC be permanently coded out?
I’ve looked around and googled it but no one really mentions it as an option. Is it even possible?
I understand that both functions have safety in mind and while ABS in nice I’m used to driving my 73 K10, 94 Wrangler and 91 Z28 without it.
I appreciate any info on this, thanks.
Can abs and TC be permanently coded out?
I’ve looked around and googled it but no one really mentions it as an option. Is it even possible?
I understand that both functions have safety in mind and while ABS in nice I’m used to driving my 73 K10, 94 Wrangler and 91 Z28 without it.
I appreciate any info on this, thanks.
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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
You have to remember what the TC system and the ABS system does
They both use the "wheel speed sensors" data
1st the TC system uses the wheel speed sensors to prevent the rear wheels from spinning on a hard launch
2nd the ABS system uses the wheel speed sensors to prevent the brakes from skidding on a hard stop
Depends on what codes you are getting--
Most often culprits of TC issues are
1 non stock tire sizes
2 a different rear gear ratio than stock
3 a fouled wheel speed sensor
4 If an auto trans with a larger stall converter
Yes you can desensitize the TC system with a tune but you cannot get rid of all of it even with tuning
If your ABS light is ON most likely a simple fix would be to check all the wheel speed sensor pigtails for fouling from rain water --again a faulty speed sensor also affects the TC system
Report back any of your codes---Sometimes a cheap handheld code reader will not read all your codes---Often customers will tell me they have NO codes however when I use my EFILIVE software it will pop up 5-10 codes----------- Just my opinion
They both use the "wheel speed sensors" data
1st the TC system uses the wheel speed sensors to prevent the rear wheels from spinning on a hard launch
2nd the ABS system uses the wheel speed sensors to prevent the brakes from skidding on a hard stop
Depends on what codes you are getting--
Most often culprits of TC issues are
1 non stock tire sizes
2 a different rear gear ratio than stock
3 a fouled wheel speed sensor
4 If an auto trans with a larger stall converter
Yes you can desensitize the TC system with a tune but you cannot get rid of all of it even with tuning
If your ABS light is ON most likely a simple fix would be to check all the wheel speed sensor pigtails for fouling from rain water --again a faulty speed sensor also affects the TC system
Report back any of your codes---Sometimes a cheap handheld code reader will not read all your codes---Often customers will tell me they have NO codes however when I use my EFILIVE software it will pop up 5-10 codes----------- Just my opinion
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You have to remember what the TC system and the ABS system does
They both use the "wheel speed sensors" data
1st the TC system uses the wheel speed sensors to prevent the rear wheels from spinning on a hard launch
2nd the ABS system uses the wheel speed sensors to prevent the brakes from skidding on a hard stop
Depends on what codes you are getting--
Most often culprits of TC issues are
1 non stock tire sizes
2 a different rear gear ratio than stock
3 a fouled wheel speed sensor
4 If an auto trans with a larger stall converter
Yes you can desensitize the TC system with a tune but you cannot get rid of all of it even with tuning
If your ABS light is ON most likely a simple fix would be to check all the wheel speed sensor pigtails for fouling from rain water --again a faulty speed sensor also affects the TC system
Report back any of your codes---Sometimes a cheap handheld code reader will not read all your codes---Often customers will tell me they have NO codes however when I use my EFILIVE software it will pop up 5-10 codes----------- Just my opinion
They both use the "wheel speed sensors" data
1st the TC system uses the wheel speed sensors to prevent the rear wheels from spinning on a hard launch
2nd the ABS system uses the wheel speed sensors to prevent the brakes from skidding on a hard stop
Depends on what codes you are getting--
Most often culprits of TC issues are
1 non stock tire sizes
2 a different rear gear ratio than stock
3 a fouled wheel speed sensor
4 If an auto trans with a larger stall converter
Yes you can desensitize the TC system with a tune but you cannot get rid of all of it even with tuning
If your ABS light is ON most likely a simple fix would be to check all the wheel speed sensor pigtails for fouling from rain water --again a faulty speed sensor also affects the TC system
Report back any of your codes---Sometimes a cheap handheld code reader will not read all your codes---Often customers will tell me they have NO codes however when I use my EFILIVE software it will pop up 5-10 codes----------- Just my opinion
Makes sense. The DIC has given me the following codes on my vehicle:
c1255
c1217
c1243
b2282
b2284
b2283
b2285
u1064
u1096
u1016
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From: Albuquerque, NM
You have to remember what the TC system and the ABS system does
They both use the "wheel speed sensors" data
1st the TC system uses the wheel speed sensors to prevent the rear wheels from spinning on a hard launch
2nd the ABS system uses the wheel speed sensors to prevent the brakes from skidding on a hard stop
Depends on what codes you are getting--
Most often culprits of TC issues are
1 non stock tire sizes
2 a different rear gear ratio than stock
3 a fouled wheel speed sensor
4 If an auto trans with a larger stall converter
Yes you can desensitize the TC system with a tune but you cannot get rid of all of it even with tuning
If your ABS light is ON most likely a simple fix would be to check all the wheel speed sensor pigtails for fouling from rain water --again a faulty speed sensor also affects the TC system
Report back any of your codes---Sometimes a cheap handheld code reader will not read all your codes---Often customers will tell me they have NO codes however when I use my EFILIVE software it will pop up 5-10 codes----------- Just my opinion
They both use the "wheel speed sensors" data
1st the TC system uses the wheel speed sensors to prevent the rear wheels from spinning on a hard launch
2nd the ABS system uses the wheel speed sensors to prevent the brakes from skidding on a hard stop
Depends on what codes you are getting--
Most often culprits of TC issues are
1 non stock tire sizes
2 a different rear gear ratio than stock
3 a fouled wheel speed sensor
4 If an auto trans with a larger stall converter
Yes you can desensitize the TC system with a tune but you cannot get rid of all of it even with tuning
If your ABS light is ON most likely a simple fix would be to check all the wheel speed sensor pigtails for fouling from rain water --again a faulty speed sensor also affects the TC system
Report back any of your codes---Sometimes a cheap handheld code reader will not read all your codes---Often customers will tell me they have NO codes however when I use my EFILIVE software it will pop up 5-10 codes----------- Just my opinion
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St. Jude Donor '13-'14-'15
Ok P codes are powertrain issues from the ECM--You have no P codes
C or B codes are often related to the BCM or "body control module" which is used by the TC system as well as other functions such as anti theft
Now U codes are readable in your ECM tune
A U1064 is "lost communication with the body control module (BCM)"
A U 1096 code is " lost communication with the "driver information and displays controller ( the dash information) "
A U1016 does NOT show any information
A faulty BCM is common on early C5 Corvettes-You need to eliminate the simplest fixes 1st
Make sure you have the correct tire heights for your rear tires in your tune
Make sure your wheel speed sensors are not fouled or not working
Lastly a bad BCM could be your issue --Dealers can re program your BCM But if it is faulty the only cure would to replace it and they are not cheap
Go to a shop that has a TECH 2 or similar diagnostic device and they may isolate exactly where the fault lies---
Being you have a BCM code and a DIC code points to either a bad BCM or some fault with your DIC system (driver information controls--dash)
C or B codes are often related to the BCM or "body control module" which is used by the TC system as well as other functions such as anti theft
Now U codes are readable in your ECM tune
A U1064 is "lost communication with the body control module (BCM)"
A U 1096 code is " lost communication with the "driver information and displays controller ( the dash information) "
A U1016 does NOT show any information
A faulty BCM is common on early C5 Corvettes-You need to eliminate the simplest fixes 1st
Make sure you have the correct tire heights for your rear tires in your tune
Make sure your wheel speed sensors are not fouled or not working
Lastly a bad BCM could be your issue --Dealers can re program your BCM But if it is faulty the only cure would to replace it and they are not cheap
Go to a shop that has a TECH 2 or similar diagnostic device and they may isolate exactly where the fault lies---
Being you have a BCM code and a DIC code points to either a bad BCM or some fault with your DIC system (driver information controls--dash)
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