service traction control ???
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From: pine bluff ar
service traction control ???
ok so last night i was on my way home from eating ...i was in the interstate running about 75mph with the cruze on ..i noticed the lights dim for a split second then the cruise kicked off..it done this three times on a 60 mile trip...i could reset it and work fine for about 10 miles or so then happen again....then the last time it happened the car pulled hard to the right and the traction service light came on...i think the traction control caused the car tp pull to the right but im not sure if the two are relaited or if this is two problems...i did a little reading on the traction control and read wehre it will applay the brakes ...could this be what happened if so where so i start looking for the problem.....would a week battery cause this ..the car starts fine and it was charging at 14.1 on the trip...its an 03 zo6 and i have only had the car a week...
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Charging voltage as displayed by the car means nothing as to the health of the battery. Read the battery voltage with a meter across the battery terminals with the engine off (let it sit a few minutes before taking a reading if the car has just been run).
Voltage of a healthy battery should run 12.6 -- 12.7 volts. If lower than 12.5 that battery may cause various problems on a C5.
If you have any doubts about the battery, charge it up to 12.7 volts or so(read the voltage a few minutes after disconnecting your charger) and let it sit overnight with the negative battery cable disconnected. Then take a reading with your meter the next morning. If it has gone down below 12.6 the battery is suspect.
Voltage of a healthy battery should run 12.6 -- 12.7 volts. If lower than 12.5 that battery may cause various problems on a C5.
If you have any doubts about the battery, charge it up to 12.7 volts or so(read the voltage a few minutes after disconnecting your charger) and let it sit overnight with the negative battery cable disconnected. Then take a reading with your meter the next morning. If it has gone down below 12.6 the battery is suspect.
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From: pine bluff ar
ok just pulles the codes and here is what i got ..all codes has the H after them.. when the light comes on it will stay on till i turn off the car and restart it then there is no light ...i testes the battery after i drove it to work this morn it was at 12.7 then when i ght off this afternoon the battery was at 12.1..i work 8 to 4
28-tcs
7 codes
c1236
c1248
c1254
c1281
c1287
1288
u1016
40 bcm
7codes
b0502
b0507
b2482
b2587
b2588
b2592
b2593
ao-locm
3 codes
b2282
b2284
u1064
al-rdcm
4 codes
b2283
b2285
b2265
u1064
a6-scm
1 code
b0851
bo-rfa
1code
u1255
28-tcs
7 codes
c1236
c1248
c1254
c1281
c1287
1288
u1016
40 bcm
7codes
b0502
b0507
b2482
b2587
b2588
b2592
b2593
ao-locm
3 codes
b2282
b2284
u1064
al-rdcm
4 codes
b2283
b2285
b2265
u1064
a6-scm
1 code
b0851
bo-rfa
1code
u1255
Burning Brakes
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Clear the codes and drive the car for awhile and see what comes back. I know the C1287/C1288 codes are for the swps and they would always give me a H behind them also. Post what returns and we can help from there.
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How did you check the battery?? The only meaningful way to test the state of health of the battery is to disconnect the neg battery cable (NO LOAD) and measure the voltage across the battery posts. A battery in good health will measure 12.7 to 12.9 volts or greater. A better test is a load test done with a known fixed load. Most parts stores will do this free of charge.
If you used the dash guages with the key on and engine off that reading doesn't mean a lot. There are many different electrical circuits that load the battery with key on and engine off. They would be different if you had been driving the car and shut the engine off than if you had just gotten into the car and put the key in the ignition and turned it to the on position.
The fix for a bad SWPS is to replace it. Not that difficult to do.
I agree that with all the codes your car shows, they need to be cleared and the car driven a bit and then pull the codes again. What return are what you should concern your self with correcting.
If you used the dash guages with the key on and engine off that reading doesn't mean a lot. There are many different electrical circuits that load the battery with key on and engine off. They would be different if you had been driving the car and shut the engine off than if you had just gotten into the car and put the key in the ignition and turned it to the on position.
The fix for a bad SWPS is to replace it. Not that difficult to do.
I agree that with all the codes your car shows, they need to be cleared and the car driven a bit and then pull the codes again. What return are what you should concern your self with correcting.
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From: pine bluff ar
ok i checked the battery with a volt meter ...i drove the car home and got the meter and checked it then waited about 3 hours and the volt were 12.1 the battery was still hoked up but no key on im fixen to go drive the car and see if i can get the light to come on...stay tuned be right back
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Yep, that is the same thing that mine did. www.gmpartshouse.com is where I bought the swps ( about $65.00). There is a write up here on the forum with pictures that shows how to replace it if you want to try it yourself. I was afraid of the airbag, so I took it to a corvette mechanic friend of mine. Took him less than 2 hours to complete the whole job.
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From: pine bluff ar
yea im gonna get a new battery tomm...it drives stright and does not pull...i looked for the write up on the replacement but no luck anyone know where the write up would be listed under
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From: pine bluff ar
this place is SUPER!!!!!! i talked to the dealer where i got the vett...talked them into fixing the problem for 150.00 including the part...then i will pay 25.00 for a front end adjustment if needed but i think its all good thanks to all who had input on my lil problem
