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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 07:08 AM
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I've read lots of posts on electrical problems, but I just can't seem to find mine. When driving down the road for some reason I just loose traction control and ABS. It happens a lot when I hit a bump or something. I've cleaned the to major ground points behind the headlights that didn't seem to help at all.

Anyone else have any ideas? Wheel sensor problem maybe? I don't know I'm grasping at straws to find the answer. I want to take the vette to a track event, but I don't want to loose abs in the middle of a turn.
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 08:18 AM
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Make sure all plugs are good and fuses are fully seated. I had a problem shredding belts for a while. I had a problem with my TCS and found that the when the belt shredded, it did the weed eater dance on my power harness to my EBCM. I stripped and soldered the wire and all was good. Check everything you know. Wheel sensors, plugs, wires going to every component.
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by shaggyboiler
I've read lots of posts on electrical problems, but I just can't seem to find mine. When driving down the road for some reason I just loose traction control and ABS.
You're not looking very hard bro, that same problem is brought up at least twice a week on the tech forum, and probably 50% + C5 owners have experienced it at one time or another.....especially those who drive there cars year round.

Check your DTC..and post your codes...it will help you isolate the problem
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Old Aug 22, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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As stated above, post the codes. You'll most likely find that one of the wheel speed sensors is having issues or the steering wheel position sensor.
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