steering speed sensor
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2nd Gear
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steering speed sensor
I keep getting a tcm 1287 code which says its the steering speed sensor located on the steering column...Seems like a hard job that takes hours to do, and I was wondering if I could get that message cleared if I unplug the old sensor and leave it where it is, then just plug in a new sensor and zip tie it up under the dash... Long shot but I thought I'd ask and maybe just try that...? My Vette is a 2003 C5
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Melting Slicks
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From: Arizona
I keep getting a tcm 1287 code which says its the steering speed sensor located on the steering column...Seems like a hard job that takes hours to do, and I was wondering if I could get that message cleared if I unplug the old sensor and leave it where it is, then just plug in a new sensor and zip tie it up under the dash... Long shot but I thought I'd ask and maybe just try that...? My Vette is a 2003 C5
Burning Brakes
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From: Wichita Falls Texas
Yep! Either spend the money or do it yourself.
It is quite a job but there are quite a few DIY posts about swapping out the SWPS.
I had mine done because it was too hard on me being old. Costs around 500 bucks.
Good luck!
It is quite a job but there are quite a few DIY posts about swapping out the SWPS.
I had mine done because it was too hard on me being old. Costs around 500 bucks.
Good luck!
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2016
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From: Oak Ridhe MIssouri
I've read posts that said get a good shot of electrical contact cleaner inside the swps and turning the steering wheel lock to lock several times will bring the sensor back to life again.
8th Gear
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From: Sterling Heights, MI near Detroit
Hi Grandpa1,
My 2003 50th Anniversary Ragtop is doing the same thing and error code is also Code C1287 H.
Did you take your C5 to the dealer or some other garage? This is most definitely a big job. My concern is messing something else up.
Thanks much!
My 2003 50th Anniversary Ragtop is doing the same thing and error code is also Code C1287 H.
Did you take your C5 to the dealer or some other garage? This is most definitely a big job. My concern is messing something else up.
Thanks much!
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8th Gear
Joined: Jul 2018
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From: Sterling Heights, MI near Detroit
Hi STRMLNE,
My 2003 50th Anniversary Ragtop is doing the same thing and error code is also Code C1287 H.
How much did it set you back?
Did you take your C5 to the dealer or some other garage? This is most definitely a big job. My concern is messing something else up.
Thanks much!
My 2003 50th Anniversary Ragtop is doing the same thing and error code is also Code C1287 H.
How much did it set you back?
Did you take your C5 to the dealer or some other garage? This is most definitely a big job. My concern is messing something else up.
Thanks much!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2002
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From: Arizona
My 1287 steering sensor was about $500-600. Not cheap. I did take it to the dealer. A lot of people on this forum stay far far away from dealers. Haha. But, mine is close to my house and while I do pay a little more, they’ve always done a good job for me and if you ask they almost always will give you 15% off. Some people on here have had luck fiddling with the sensor, tightening battery terminals, and or cleaning grounds. None of that worked for me and the jerking while steering is pretty scary. Haha. I bit the bullet and had someone fix it. That job is too big for me to do it myself. 1287 and ebcm 1214 are almost guaranteed to happen sooner or later. Just part of owning the car. Good luck!
Drifting
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From: Bedford Va.
I did this and is been fine for two years
I've read posts that said get a good shot of electrical contact cleaner inside the swps and turning the steering wheel lock to lock several times will bring the sensor back to life again.
I've read posts that said get a good shot of electrical contact cleaner inside the swps and turning the steering wheel lock to lock several times will bring the sensor back to life again.
Burning Brakes
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From: Wichita Falls Texas
I bought the part online from GMPartshouse.
I have the service manuals and did a lot of research on doing it myself but I'm just not young and limber anymore.