Sevice Active Handling.
Melting Slicks
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Did you hit any bumps during the short drive? Was the car recently on a lift? Did your battery get low due to low temps outside? All of these can cause the error to populate.
Did you cycle the ignition to see if it went away?
Have you tried to pull your codes to see which codes are coming up? Which codes are you getting?
Finally, did you clear said codes to see if the SAH message goes away?
Did you cycle the ignition to see if it went away?
Have you tried to pull your codes to see which codes are coming up? Which codes are you getting?
Finally, did you clear said codes to see if the SAH message goes away?
Last edited by Johnny Hardcore; Jan 14, 2022 at 11:43 PM.
Melting Slicks
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PS...try every possible DIY fix and get advice here before outsourcing to a mechanic. And NEVER bring it to a dealer unless you are EXTREMELY desperate. Even then I advise against it. Dealer Tech's are hacks and the car being 20 yrs old most dealerships will consider it a no fly zone.
SAH errors can come up for a dozen reasons. The majority are just a communication disruption. That which fix themselves and just require a code clearing.
As mentioned above grounds can and often times are cause for this error as well..
Start with the easy stuff that's free.
SAH errors can come up for a dozen reasons. The majority are just a communication disruption. That which fix themselves and just require a code clearing.
As mentioned above grounds can and often times are cause for this error as well..
Start with the easy stuff that's free.
Last edited by Johnny Hardcore; Jan 14, 2022 at 11:40 PM.
Burning Brakes
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From: The Rainy Side of Washington State
Last year on first drive after winter sleep service traction control and active handling message came up.
Got back home and took a chance at cleaning engine compartment grounds and I cleaned the passenger side frame rail ground first and that fixed it. Cleared codes and never had an issue since.
Got back home and took a chance at cleaning engine compartment grounds and I cleaned the passenger side frame rail ground first and that fixed it. Cleared codes and never had an issue since.
Melting Slicks
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List of DTC codes -see PDF (thanks to CF member PUMP03)
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Melting Slicks
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First he needs to pull the codes, attempt a reset and clean the grounds. Eliminate the free and easy stuff first. Then move on to the headaches.
Race Director
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Sure, it could be the SWPS. But I wouldn't be worried about that rabbit hole yet. That error pops up sporadically on a lot of these cars for simple to solve reasons. I've cleared that code dozens of times in 22 years.
First he needs to pull the codes, attempt a reset and clean the grounds. Eliminate the free and easy stuff first. Then move on to the headaches.
First he needs to pull the codes, attempt a reset and clean the grounds. Eliminate the free and easy stuff first. Then move on to the headaches.
Melting Slicks
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It's sporadic for me and a reset erases it. Only had the persistent recurring issue once. Ground plug wire was slightly backed out of connection. Prongs not making full contact. Plugged her in securely and persistent SAH message went away.
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Damn it! That does suck. A new SWPS didn't do the trick? That would drive me nuts.
It's sporadic for me and a reset erases it. Only had the persistent recurring issue once. Ground plug wire was slightly backed out of connection. Prongs not making full contact. Plugged her in securely and persistent SAH message went away.
It's sporadic for me and a reset erases it. Only had the persistent recurring issue once. Ground plug wire was slightly backed out of connection. Prongs not making full contact. Plugged her in securely and persistent SAH message went away.
Anyway, my mistake was NOT buying a new one when it dumped 15 years ago, while they were still available new. Oh well........
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From: Mesa Arizona
Service active handling.
Took the car out today and no active handling light came on. We did not drive very far. I might take it out on a longer ride tomorrow for a Cars And Coffee, and I will give an update. We did hit a few rough bumps and or small holes in the road on our drive yesterday. I will hope for the best. Haven’t pulled up any codes, or Reset anything yet. 🙏
Melting Slicks
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Took the car out today and no active handling light came on. We did not drive very far. I might take it out on a longer ride tomorrow for a Cars And Coffee, and I will give an update. We did hit a few rough bumps and or small holes in the road on our drive yesterday. I will hope for the best. Haven’t pulled up any codes, or Reset anything yet. 🙏
Good luck!
Melting Slicks
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No, I must confess, no new SWPS was ever installed. Can't find a new one now, and don't wanna chance a used one. It did drive me batty for awhile. But I've gotten used to it after 15 years!!! Anyway, my mistake was NOT buying a new one when it dumped 15 years ago, while they were still available new. Oh well........
Anyway, my mistake was NOT buying a new one when it dumped 15 years ago, while they were still available new. Oh well........Vettenuts sells SWPS in verified working condition for about $500. I figure when and if the time comes it's a small price to pay.
Heck, anything I do under $500 is a small price to pay. I'm an expensive date.
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Hindsights 20/20 my brother. I should have been smarter about stocking up on a few things over the years but I wasn't.
Vettenuts sells SWPS in verified working condition for about $500. I figure when and if the time comes it's a small price to pay.
Heck, anything I do under $500 is a small price to pay. I'm an expensive date.
Vettenuts sells SWPS in verified working condition for about $500. I figure when and if the time comes it's a small price to pay.
Heck, anything I do under $500 is a small price to pay. I'm an expensive date.
Melting Slicks
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From: Sleepy Hollow- NJ
Every time I turn around I drop $500+ on parts, accessories, nice to have and must haves.
That's why every free DIY fix feels so good!
Instructor
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My 2000 throws the light pretty regular if I park with the steering wheel fully turned and power down. Like clockwork, I get the light when I start it next. The light stays on for that operating cycle. If I park straight (or at least not full lock), the light does not come back. It’s been doing this for about 3 years. I consciously try not to park full lock, but sometimes it can’t be helped.
Melting Slicks
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My 2000 throws the light pretty regular if I park with the steering wheel fully turned and power down. Like clockwork, I get the light when I start it next. The light stays on for that operating cycle. If I park straight (or at least not full lock), the light does not come back. It’s been doing this for about 3 years. I consciously try not to park full lock, but sometimes it can’t be helped.
I hate error messages on my dashboards even if the error isn't significant. I see it like this...if it is the SWPS I would take my chances on a used replacement. When and if the time comes and I want to sell the car it's an issue some buyers would run from. Why not fix it while I own it vs. fixing it to sell it?
Same goes for folks that upgrade their homes before they sell them. Why not enjoy things the way I should before I part ways with it?
