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Old Dec 26, 2004 | 05:44 PM
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undefinedi have a 98 corvette and seem to be having a traction control problem.the service traction control comes across the message board in the dash and reduce engine power.i have checked for codes with an otc scanner and a snap on modius but both scanners give me nothing.it has gotten so bad that i cant even go anywhere with out the damn thing shutting off.if anyone can help me or point me in the right direction i would really appreciate it very much.the dealer cant seem to figure it out either.
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Hi, do a search on bill curlee in the above SEARCH function on the forum...put his name in the box as either the creator or replied to area..he did a write up on redoing the grounds that seemed to create alot of those issues. if you need additional assistance, send me an email after you read those documents or Bill if you need more help. Hope this helps. tom
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make sure the grounds at the abs pump and frame rails are clean and tight.also make sure a leaky battery hasn't eatn up the ecm and tac module harnesses[they are located under the battery tray].just my .02
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thanks but i couldnt seem to find anything on my problem
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Old Dec 26, 2004 | 07:49 PM
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This is a fairly common proble, I had the same thing on my 98. Just clean the two ground plugs behind the headlights that are bolted to the chassis. Easy fix -
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thanks i will try that and see what happens hopefully it will work its no fun driving a vette with a procharger if it shuts off all the time
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