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Old Aug 6, 2019 | 11:51 AM
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I have a 2002 Corvette and recently I got messages saying: service active handling, service traction system and service ABS. Are these all connected? What will fix them?
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Old Aug 6, 2019 | 11:57 AM
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What codes?
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Old Aug 6, 2019 | 01:35 PM
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What codes?
Where do I find the codes?
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Old Aug 6, 2019 | 02:29 PM
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Here is how to pull your codes and what they mean
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1214 is ebcm and 1287 is steering sensor. Both very common.
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Old Aug 7, 2019 | 01:59 AM
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Linda, they are all interconnected. One common cause of this message is a failure of your EBCM module (pulling the codes will help verify if this is the issue). The problem is a failure of a relay (or relays), so it can start out as just an intermittent message, but eventually it will most likely progress to a constant message. You can still drive your car, but you just won't have those features performing their tasks. The part is no longer available unless you find the unicorn collecting dust on a shelf somewhere. The solution will be a repair of said module. If you have some electrical chops and a steady hand with a soldering iron, you can fix it yourself. Otherwise you can send it away for repair. ABSFixer is one of the better known businesses which does this. Good luck.
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I found these codes. ...28TCS says C1214 HC, 58SDM says B0026H.....what do these mean?
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1214 is the ebcm. Check out absfixer.com $150 to repair it if you have an 01 or newer.
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ECBM repair is fairly simple, although it does require removal and replacement.

This is what mine looked like when I cracked it open. Lots of great people and excellent threads on this forum to help you out just use the search function

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You are lucky, since you have an 02, the EBCM can be repaired. Older C5's EBCM cannot be repaired and a used one can be $1500 or so
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I had mine come on in my 02 about a month ago, I cleared the code and it hasn't come back on yet. Try clearing the codes in your ABS system and see if it comes back on, if it does have ABS Fixer repair it for you.

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Originally Posted by mhanley
I had mine come on in my 02 about a month ago, I cleared the code and it hasn't come back on yet. Try clearing the codes in your ABS system and see if it comes back on, if it does have ABS Fixer repair it for you.

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I believe since she has a "C" behind the code, it will not clear.
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Originally Posted by knewblewkorvette
I believe since she has a "C" behind the code, it will not clear.
I had code C1214 and my Autel AL619 scanner cleared it for me. The scanner has to be able to clear ABS system codes.

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Originally Posted by mhanley
I had code C1214 and my Autel AL619 scanner cleared it for me. The scanner has to be able to clear ABS system codes.

Mike
Yeah, I was referring to the DIC reset button clearing the code. With a scanner, you can do pretty much anything.
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Originally Posted by mhanley
I had code C1214 and my Autel AL619 scanner cleared it for me. The scanner has to be able to clear ABS system codes.

Mike
Thanks for the info. I'll try that.
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