Touchy stability control
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Joined: Jun 2015
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From: Madison WI
Touchy stability control
So I took a trip to NC and paid a visit to the famous Tail of the Dragon! It wasn't until late into driving it did I notice the stability control was triggering on almost every corner. So I turned it into competitive driving mode until the road starting become more straight. Then I noticed sometimes stability control would activate when changing lanes on the interstate... I had to drive the car home in competitive mode.
I did some searching and most issues revolve around a "Service stability control system" message with DTC codes - however I have not seen that message and last I checked, had no DTC codes for it.
Could this simply be the steering wheel angle senor about to go out?
I did some searching and most issues revolve around a "Service stability control system" message with DTC codes - however I have not seen that message and last I checked, had no DTC codes for it.
Could this simply be the steering wheel angle senor about to go out?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 940
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From: Lake Villa IL
The next time it does that, pull your codes before turning the car off. I had the same systems on my '04 when we took a trip down there. Found out the SWPS was going out. It can take awhile to set a code though. If you get the C1287 and/or C1288 code that will be your problem If your car is an '01 or newer you can still buy a new one. The part # is 88965543. They cost around $70.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Lafayette Louisiana
Or you can unplug the SWPS sensor down on the floor at base of steering column.. That will turn off Active Handling. You will still have Traction Control and ABS. Pressing the active button then will turn Traction Control on or off.
