For the second time, I got the service traction control and abs warning lights.

Is this something that will leave me stranded ?

How soon do I need to take it in to a repair facility, and if anyone has had this problem, what seemed to be the cause?
Thanks
Bill

 

I think everyone has or will have that. You won't be stranded. Check for error codes and post them. Heres how to check if you don't know how to;

1) Turn on the ignition but don't start the engine.
2) Press the "reset" button to turn off any warning messages
3) Press and hold "options" and
4) While holding "options", press "fuel" four times within a 10-Second period.

Initially, the on-board diagnostics go into the "automatic" mode, which shows each module's DTCs in a
pre-set sequence: (Page No. are for the GM Service Manual)
10 PCNI Powertrain Control Module page 6-357 - 6-361
28 TCS Traction Control system ABS on page 5-86
?? RTD Real Time damping page 3-136
40 BCM Body Control Module page 8-405 LTD Page 8-727
60 [PC instrument Pane! Cluster page 8-508
80 radio page 8-213
99 FIVAC Heater Vent-Air Conditioning page 1-118
A0 LDCM Left Door Control module page 8-904 to 8-951
Al RDCM Right Door Control Module page 8-904 to 8-951
AC SCM Seat Control module page 8-1064-8-1082
B0 RFA Remote Function Actuation page 8-676

For each module, all DTCs will be displayed. If none are present in a module, you will see "no more codes" on the ICP display.
There are two kinds of DTCs, "Current" and "History," designated with a letter suffix, "C" or "H". A current code indicates that the malfunction is present in the system whose module is displaying data. A history code indicates a problem existed in that module sometime in the last 40 or 50 ignition cycles. When not accompanied by a current code of the same number, it is possible it's evidence of a previous problem. Now solved, that was not removed by clearing codes. More likely is that a history code indicates an intermittent malfunction.

"Intermittent" are the most challenging DTCs. An intermittent may have happened only once, may have happened more than once but is inconsistent in its appearance or may be happening on a regular basis but not at the time the IPC is displaying codes. History codes can also be caused by a current malfunction in a system that is not Operating at the time DTCs are displayed. An example is the rear window defogger, which doesn't operate until the BCM detects engine rpm. For history codes set by a system that does not operate with the key on and engine off, a special diagnostic tool called a "scan tester is necessary to properly diagnose the malfunction.

Once the IPC has displayed all 11 modules, the system goes into the manual mode, which allows selection of each module, using combinations of DIC buttons. The manual mode can also be entered at any time during the automatic sequence by pressing any button except "E/M". Once the IPC displays "manual diagnostics", you may select a particular module by pressing the options button to go forward or the "trip" button to go back. Once a system is selected and a DTC is displayed, if more than one are present; press "gages" To move 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". Clearing a code does not repair a problem. You are simply erasing the evidence of it in the module's memory

 

I have the same problem. It would come on sometimes, but now it's on all the time. My eorror code is 1214 and will not reset. Someone mentioned to drive the car up to 25mph then hit the brakes to activate the abs. That cleared the problem for him but not for me. Somewhere on the forum is a post for things to check but I can not find it. Let me know if you find a fix.
Good luck

 

I have the same problem and so do alot others.
For me, needs new ABS
Driven it for over a year, no problems.
Dummy lights are always on.

 

Welcome to the world of EBCM problems. Happened on my 2000 and I replaced the part. Some $1000 later and all was well. Happened again on my 02. This time I said "screw it". Now I just press the reset button three times, everytime I get into my car. It's annoying, but I'm not paying another grand to have it fixed. And yes, this is the main reason why I will never buy another vette.

 

If you have one bad electrical connection at one of the wheel speed sensors, the T/C, Active Handling and ABS systems go into shut down mode and light up their fault icons. Check all 4, pushing the connecors
in tight. This may be the problem and you've fixed it for free.

 

happened with mine only it came unplugged and then ripped out in the brake.

 

See the post at the top of the page. IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL
INFORMATION, {LONG} from Bill Curlee. The grounds, and
connector's for the ABS could be the problem. Also disconnect
and clean the ABS electrical connector. There is a grey lever
on top of the connector that will disconnect the connector.
Also you might see a white plastic insert, that needs to be
pulled out from the area where the connector is attached to
the EBCM. The connector uses a male, and female type locking
connection. You should be able to disconnect the connector
without removing the EBCM, or any other part. Clean both ends
of the connection with an electronic spray cleaner, CRC makes
a good product. Most auto, hardware, and dept stores carry
CRC products. Also look at the fuses under the hood, there is a
20, and 40 amp fuse for the ABS. That might be part of the
problem. Most of this work is more time consumming than costly.
After doing all of this, spending $1000.00 plus dollars for a new
EBCM might be easier.

 

This will be the 6th different EBTCM, AH, TCS post that I have responded to this week! I feel another stickey getting ready to be born!!

Got to work up a technical reply sort of like the "IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL INFORMATION (LONG) post that i did a while back.

I will work on a solution when I get home tonight.

BC