Missing my Corvette...
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: 34°0′34″N 95°30′53″W Indian Territory
Missing my Corvette...
I had to take my GS in for the "Service Active Handling System" message on the dash two weeks ago tomorrow. They thought they had fixed it and I was on my way to pick it up last Friday evening. About five minutes from the dealership the service manager called and said "It's doing it again!" There was also a squeak in the steering column when doing parking lot manuvers (slow speeds and turning the wheel at least one complete revolution) that they thought they had fixed on the previous service visit. I've read up on the Active Handling error and decided that in the attempt to fix the squeak the first time that they may have done something wrong. Anyhow...they had to order a new steering position sensor and are waiting for it to come in from Lansing, MI... And I have all of these days off because of July 4th falling in the middle of the week! And nice days and not so hot... 
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2004
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From: Loudon/Lake Mary Tennessee/Florida
Sorry for your troubles. I hope you get the vette back soon. I got the same message last week on my 2008 and took it to the dealer. They had to replace the same sensor. Fortunately they had one in stock so they fixed it on the same day. Unfortunately, it is out of warranty. Good luck.
CF Senior Member
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Tucson Arizona
I'd go have a polite talk with the service department. I'm a pretty understanding guy but they should not have needed 2 weeks to fix a relatively simple issue. A 2 day job should not take 2 weeks...that's unacceptable. Calling to let you know there's still a problem after 2 weeks is adding insult to injury. I'd be 'nice' about it but I'd light a fire under them. Good luck and I hope they get it right.
Pro
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Reno Nevada
I'd go have a polite talk with the service department. I'm a pretty understanding guy but they should not have needed 2 weeks to fix a relatively simple issue. A 2 day job should not take 2 weeks...that's unacceptable. Calling to let you know there's still a problem after 2 weeks is adding insult to injury. I'd be 'nice' about it but I'd light a fire under them. Good luck and I hope they get it right.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Janesville WI
That stinks man, hope they get it fixed soon 
and you are hopefully not without yours as long as I was without mine last year. Dealer had it the entire month of June to fix a rear end and clutch issue 
and you are hopefully not without yours as long as I was without mine last year. Dealer had it the entire month of June to fix a rear end and clutch issue
Drifting
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From: Anthem AZ
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: 34°0′34″N 95°30′53″W Indian Territory
I'd go have a polite talk with the service department. I'm a pretty understanding guy but they should not have needed 2 weeks to fix a relatively simple issue. A 2 day job should not take 2 weeks...that's unacceptable. Calling to let you know there's still a problem after 2 weeks is adding insult to injury. I'd be 'nice' about it but I'd light a fire under them. Good luck and I hope they get it right.
I'm sure I'll be happily motoring soon!
But that doesn't mean I don't miss my car...