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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 11:27 AM
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A bad SWPS should not cause false activation. It should set a code and deactivate the system.
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by FRCTony
A bad SWPS should not cause false activation. It should set a code and deactivate the system.
It is setting a code:

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I did get a code for the first time C1287H
And I repsectfully disagree...if a sensor's output signal is inaccurate but within the normal operating range, that does not neccesarily mean that the CPU that monitors it can identify there is a problem and therefore may not generate a diagnostic code.
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by FRCTony
A bad SWPS should not cause false activation. It should set a code and deactivate the system.
But it (or something else) was causing a false activation up till yesterday. I cleared the code and drove it this morning. It is back to its old tricks, activating the AH and not setting a code. I did check them before I shut the key off.

What is the best way to access the C102 connector, I am guessing its under the battery. Can I get to it through the wheel well or should I take the battery out?
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Old Jul 25, 2011 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Txsailor
But it (or something else) was causing a false activation up till yesterday. I cleared the code and drove it this morning. It is back to its old tricks, activating the AH and not setting a code. I did check them before I shut the key off.

What is the best way to access the C102 connector, I am guessing its under the battery. Can I get to it through the wheel well or should I take the battery out?
I have heard reports of battery acid leaking onto the various modules and connectors in this area which is why I'm thinking you may want to check C102 before just throwing a SWPS at the problem. Taking out the battery is where I would start, and if you see signs of leakage, corrosion, etc. then dig further. Not sure about the wheel well access?
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 12:24 AM
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Default Its fixed!!!

After checking everything that the good folks here suggested I decided that everything was good. I ordered a swps from a vendor here. Took a little longer than the two hours some here have done it in but got it changed without any problems. We went on a 300 mile road trip and everything worked great.

Thanks to everyone who help find the problem and those who posted the great how to posts that helped me change it.
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Ihave exactly the same problem with my 02 vette . Just sent message to you .
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Old Aug 10, 2011 | 07:08 AM
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Thankyou for the info
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