HELP...Shocks Inoperative

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Sep 15, 2009 | 02:52 PM

rmorish

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From: Port Lavaca Texas

HELP...Shocks Inoperative

I was recieving codes C0690 and C0691 with the display showing, Service Ride Control, Shocks Inoperative, Max speed 80mph.

I decided to start checking for loose wires. I removed the back wheels and noticed the wiring for the shocks had been bypassed and a resistor had been installed.

Has anyone ever heard of this or know why someone would have done this?

It's on a 2000.

Sep 15, 2009 | 03:18 PM

nickolbag

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From: Winter Park FL

My guess is something went bad with the resistor. You use it to avoid a code when changing out the stock shocks as opposed to deleting the RPO code from the BCM.

I actually just changed shocks and am learning about all this now too.

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Sep 15, 2009 | 04:28 PM

lucky131969

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Originally Posted by rmorish

Yep, the last owner chose not to replace the RTD shocks. A good lesson for those considering a C5 purchase...get the car on a lift and inspect so you know what has been done to the car before you buy

Sep 15, 2009 | 05:04 PM

nickolbag

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FYI for the OP. Getting the RPO code deleted from the BCM via a Tech II will eliminate the code and any chance of it coming back in the future.

Sep 15, 2009 | 05:08 PM

dougbfresh

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The magnetic ride control shocks are EXPENSIVE-most people pass out when they learn the replacement price. Most put in standard shocks and bypass with the resistor to make the computer happy.

Sep 15, 2009 | 11:02 PM

Carcass

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If you've got a bad resistor,go to Radio Shack,and get a
10 ohm 10 watt wire wound resistor,and solder it in place of the bad one,that'll take care of the codes.(and you can drive fast again)

Sep 16, 2009 | 09:36 AM

rmorish

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From: Port Lavaca Texas

Thanks

Thanks for the help. I wish I would have known about this website before I purchased my corvette. It would have saved me lots of headaches and money.

Thanks again.

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