Active Handling Warming Up?
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Racer
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From: Great Falls MT
Active Handling Warming Up?
I've gotten this message twice today, followed a couple minutes later by "Warm-up Complete". I've never seen this before. Anyone know what's up? Is this normal?
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Usually I'll get the message say mid day leaving for lunch. It's nasty hot out too. A few times I've seen it in the winter months, but its rare.
It reminds me of the call bells from the cockpit.
I think it takes about 10-20 seconds and the complete message appears.
It reminds me of the call bells from the cockpit.
I think it takes about 10-20 seconds and the complete message appears.
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Upon startup, Active Handling needs to "calibrate" itself while you drive straight w/ no significant steering angle input. When you start off w/ these slow, tight maneuvers, the process cannot yet complete. You'll notice that once you straighten out and drive w/o turning for a little bit, the "Warm Up Complete" message will come up.
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Racer
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Well this is all a relief for me. I'm on an extended road trip (Montana, Idaho, eastern Oregon, Nevada, Utaha) and it was bothering me. The car sure gets a lots of looks and nice comments, especially in the small towns.
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From: Anthony TX
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If your ALIGNMENT is significantly off (steering wheel not straight when your driving straight down the road) it can cause it to come on a lot more frequently
Like it was stated previously, unless the EBTCM has a chance to calibrate the signals from the Steering Wheel Position Sensor (SWPS),, You will see that message.
If it comes on and stays on, or if you get a DTC and messages, then that would be an issue.
BC
Like it was stated previously, unless the EBTCM has a chance to calibrate the signals from the Steering Wheel Position Sensor (SWPS),, You will see that message.
If it comes on and stays on, or if you get a DTC and messages, then that would be an issue.
BC
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From: Anthony TX
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Get a four wheel alignment and MAKE SURE that they recenter the steering wheel and it centered when you drive straight down the road. If they don't recenter the steering wheel, you will nit resolve the issue.
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Mine does too. I drive no faster than 15km/h for about 1/2 mile when I leave home. Long dirt driveway. I get that message almost every time. It seems to be speed related as well. If I drive a little faster it sometimes does not pop up and if it does it goes away much quicker.
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If you cant drive straight, once you get your car straighten out, stop for 30 sec, then drive straight for 25-50 feet.
Letting it warm up for 30-60 secs before driving is a good idea.
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From the Service Manual
Traction Control and Active Handling System Indicator(s)
ACT HNDLG-WARMING UP
The IPC illuminates the ACT HNDLG-WARMING UP indicator in the message center when the following occurs:
The active handling option needs to be present in order for this indicator to appear. The EBCM detects that the engine is on and the vehicle speed is at 6 mph (10 km/h) or below. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the EBCM. The DIC will display this message for 3.5 seconds and then turn off. A chime will sound will this message is displayed.
When this message is displayed the traction control and active handling system indicator turns on.
WARM UP COMPLETE
The active handling option needs to be present in order for this indicator to appear. The IPC illuminates the WARM UP COMPLETE indicator in the message center when the EBCM has completed the functional check of the active handling system. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the EBCM. The DIC will display this message for 3.5 seconds and then turn off. A chime will sound will this message is displayed.
Traction Control and Active Handling System Indicator(s)
ACT HNDLG-WARMING UP
The IPC illuminates the ACT HNDLG-WARMING UP indicator in the message center when the following occurs:
The active handling option needs to be present in order for this indicator to appear. The EBCM detects that the engine is on and the vehicle speed is at 6 mph (10 km/h) or below. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the EBCM. The DIC will display this message for 3.5 seconds and then turn off. A chime will sound will this message is displayed.
When this message is displayed the traction control and active handling system indicator turns on.
WARM UP COMPLETE
The active handling option needs to be present in order for this indicator to appear. The IPC illuminates the WARM UP COMPLETE indicator in the message center when the EBCM has completed the functional check of the active handling system. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the EBCM. The DIC will display this message for 3.5 seconds and then turn off. A chime will sound will this message is displayed.