DIC CODE C1281 - STEERING SENSOR UNCORRELATED MALFUNCTION????
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DIC CODE C1281 - STEERING SENSOR UNCORRELATED MALFUNCTION????
I have been occasionally getting a "service vehicle soon" light on my Vert which can be reset. The first time it happened was over a year ago and I scanned for the code on the DIC and got:
C1281 - STEERING SENSOR UNCORRELATED MALFUNCTION
It is now happening 3-4 times a week, but I am still able to reset the code. :nonod: I looked at the service manual and the steering sensor is in a PITA location on the steering shaft. :nonod:
I don't have active handling, just traction control.
Any C5 techs or Forum members have any advice regarding this code?
:confused:
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[Modified by batsallover, 11:27 AM 6/10/2003]
C1281 - STEERING SENSOR UNCORRELATED MALFUNCTION
It is now happening 3-4 times a week, but I am still able to reset the code. :nonod: I looked at the service manual and the steering sensor is in a PITA location on the steering shaft. :nonod:
I don't have active handling, just traction control.
Any C5 techs or Forum members have any advice regarding this code?
:confused:
Help
[Modified by batsallover, 11:27 AM 6/10/2003]
Melting Slicks
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Re: DIC CODE C1281 - STEERING SENSOR UNCORRELATED MALFUNCTION???? (batsallover)
Looks like the Vehicle Stability Enhancement System (VSES) is disabled by the EBCM when this DTC is set.
Is the DIC message: "Service Active Handling" ?
As you have the service manual, the diagnostic checklist looks pretty straightforward but you need a scan tool. You're right, those components look like they are in some PITA locations. Good luck!
Is the DIC message: "Service Active Handling" ?
As you have the service manual, the diagnostic checklist looks pretty straightforward but you need a scan tool. You're right, those components look like they are in some PITA locations. Good luck!
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Re: DIC CODE C1281 - STEERING SENSOR UNCORRELATED MALFUNCTION???? (mapman)
Looks like the Vehicle Stability Enhancement System (VSES) is disabled by the EBCM when this DTC is set.
Is the DIC message: "Service Active Handling" ?
Is the DIC message: "Service Active Handling" ?
I love Corvettes and love my Vert but something like this is disheartening. :sad:
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St. Jude Donor '13
Re: DIC CODE C1281 - STEERING SENSOR UNCORRELATED MALFUNCTION???? (batsallover)
Time for a new steering position sensor (unless of course the steering shaft was disconnected for some reason and reinstalled 180 degrees out) :yesnod:
Replacement requires removing the column,as the sensor is at the base of the column...Common problem :yesnod:
Replacement requires removing the column,as the sensor is at the base of the column...Common problem :yesnod:
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Re: DIC CODE C1281 - STEERING SENSOR UNCORRELATED MALFUNCTION???? (C-5 TECH)
Time for a new steering position sensor (unless of course the steering shaft was disconnected for some reason and reinstalled 180 degrees out) :yesnod:
Replacement requires removing the column,as the sensor is at the base of the column...Common problem :yesnod:
Replacement requires removing the column,as the sensor is at the base of the column...Common problem :yesnod:
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St. Jude Donor '13
Re: DIC CODE C1281 - STEERING SENSOR UNCORRELATED MALFUNCTION???? (batsallover)
The biggest PITA is disconnecting the intermidiate shaft from the column under the hood.The knuckle is clamped and requires spreading the clamp with a prybar and a hammer to get the knuckle off the steering shaft...After that,it is simple as removing the lower dash trim pad,disconnecting all the wiring connectors at the base of the column,disconnecting the steering position sensor harness,then unbolting the 4 column retaining nuts,and then sliding the column out (If you have telescopic,the column is a real PITA to slide out)...The sensor slides off the base of the column after the dust cover is removed (the sensor has a pin to index it on the column shaft)...Special care needs to be taken not to rotate the steering wheel at any time or the steering sensor and air bag coil will be out of synch when the column is reinstalled...
Book labor time is about 2.5 labor hours :yesnod:
Book labor time is about 2.5 labor hours :yesnod:
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From: Cincinnati Ohio
Re: DIC CODE C1281 - STEERING SENSOR UNCORRELATED MALFUNCTION???? (C-5 TECH)
The biggest PITA is disconnecting the intermidiate shaft from the column under the hood.The knuckle is clamped and requires spreading the clamp with a prybar and a hammer to get the knuckle off the steering shaft...After that,it is simple as removing the lower dash trim pad,disconnecting all the wiring connectors at the base of the column,disconnecting the steering position sensor harness,then unbolting the 4 column retaining nuts,and then sliding the column out (If you have telescopic,the column is a real PITA to slide out)...The sensor slides off the base of the column after the dust cover is removed (the sensor has a pin to index it on the column shaft)...Special care needs to be taken not to rotate the steering wheel at any time or the steering sensor and air bag coil will be out of synch when the column is reinstalled...
Book labor time is about 2.5 labor hours :yesnod:
Book labor time is about 2.5 labor hours :yesnod:
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