Just replaced mine it looked identical - except the new one didnt have the charred contacts like the old one
Steering Position Sensor Issue
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Instructor
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From: Riyadh
Steering Position Sensor Issue
Hey guys
when i received the Steering position sensor i noticed that it is different from the one i have, the plug is 4 wires instead of 6 and the plug is upwards instead of sidewards. i plugged it in and i instantly received the following errors:
C1281 Steering Sensor Uncorrelated Malfunction
C1288 Steering Sensor Circuit Malfunction
C1780 Loss of Steering Position Signal
What do you guys think it is, very known GM parts online seller and he confirmed that it should fit on 1997-2004 Vets although it was stated that it is for a 2001-2004 Vets.
when i received the Steering position sensor i noticed that it is different from the one i have, the plug is 4 wires instead of 6 and the plug is upwards instead of sidewards. i plugged it in and i instantly received the following errors:
C1281 Steering Sensor Uncorrelated Malfunction
C1288 Steering Sensor Circuit Malfunction
C1780 Loss of Steering Position Signal
What do you guys think it is, very known GM parts online seller and he confirmed that it should fit on 1997-2004 Vets although it was stated that it is for a 2001-2004 Vets.
Last edited by Talim; Jun 14, 2008 at 04:50 PM.
Melting Slicks
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Before you go through all the hassel of replacing it try disconnecting the battery for about ten minutes and clean the sensor plugs. That worked for me and so far so good, knock on wood.
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Instructor
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From: Riyadh
Hey guys
The below is a from the email that i have received:
Me:
"Dear ****
are you sure that the Position Sensor - W/o telescoping column - W/o telescoping column which is Steering column - Housing and components - Position sensor iss 56.36
The website states that it is 222.46"
Seller:
"Good Morning, Of course I'm sure. To find it, go to the front page at www.************.com. Click where it says search by gm part number. Use part number 88965543 under Chevrolet make. Thanks, ****. "
Me:
"Dear ****
This is for the 2001-2004 corvette, does it fit the 1997 corvette. i just ordered it."
seller:
"This sensor fits 1997-2004. The system just happened to pull up the description for the later year first. "
What do you guys think
The below is a from the email that i have received:
Me:
"Dear ****
are you sure that the Position Sensor - W/o telescoping column - W/o telescoping column which is Steering column - Housing and components - Position sensor iss 56.36
The website states that it is 222.46"
Seller:
"Good Morning, Of course I'm sure. To find it, go to the front page at www.************.com. Click where it says search by gm part number. Use part number 88965543 under Chevrolet make. Thanks, ****. "
Me:
"Dear ****
This is for the 2001-2004 corvette, does it fit the 1997 corvette. i just ordered it."
seller:
"This sensor fits 1997-2004. The system just happened to pull up the description for the later year first. "
What do you guys think
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From: Henderson NV
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From: San Rafael CA
Hey guys
The below is a from the email that i have received:
Me:
"Dear ****
are you sure that the Position Sensor - W/o telescoping column - W/o telescoping column which is Steering column - Housing and components - Position sensor iss 56.36
The website states that it is 222.46"
Seller:
"Good Morning, Of course I'm sure. To find it, go to the front page at www.************.com. Click where it says search by gm part number. Use part number 88965543 under Chevrolet make. Thanks, ****. "
Me:
"Dear ****
This is for the 2001-2004 corvette, does it fit the 1997 corvette. i just ordered it."
seller:
"This sensor fits 1997-2004. The system just happened to pull up the description for the later year first. "
What do you guys think
The below is a from the email that i have received:
Me:
"Dear ****
are you sure that the Position Sensor - W/o telescoping column - W/o telescoping column which is Steering column - Housing and components - Position sensor iss 56.36
The website states that it is 222.46"
Seller:
"Good Morning, Of course I'm sure. To find it, go to the front page at www.************.com. Click where it says search by gm part number. Use part number 88965543 under Chevrolet make. Thanks, ****. "
Me:
"Dear ****
This is for the 2001-2004 corvette, does it fit the 1997 corvette. i just ordered it."
seller:
"This sensor fits 1997-2004. The system just happened to pull up the description for the later year first. "
What do you guys think
26055808
You'll see that is the correct part for your car.
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Instructor
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From: Riyadh
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Good Evening,
Yes, I personally made the error. It was a catalog error and I apologize for the problem and I will be happy to make the customer happy. I don't run from problems I address them.
The customer and OP was very kind about the whole thing...
Thank you, Gene.
Yes, I personally made the error. It was a catalog error and I apologize for the problem and I will be happy to make the customer happy. I don't run from problems I address them.
The customer and OP was very kind about the whole thing...
Thank you, Gene.
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Wounded Warrior Escort '11
Gene is one of those people we run into during our lives that always has "Integrity". He's in business to make money of course, but he always tries his best to do it right...who can say they are perfect? Gene, you are cool with us here.
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Steering Position Sensor
I need one of these.....gotta call Gene.
