Active handling question 06
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Safety Car
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From: Nevada City Ca.
2015 C1 of Year
Active handling question 06
I just had my 06 tell me to night to (service the active handling system) . Is it on a time or mileage warning or just needing to be serviced Thanks
Drifting
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From: skiatook oklahoma
it means that it threw an error code. it doesnt mean its time for normal service.
normally it will reset on each start of the engine so if you want to know the error code, you have to have it read, while message appears and running or at least before restart. Generally the condition will be rechecked each time you start the engine and then you reach 10mph (but i have seen it set the first time i hit almost 20mph).
does it say.. service active handling/traction control (sah/tc).. both or just the sah?
ignore the message unless it starts to reappear on restarts.
you can get the codes read to determine what is wrong.
there are many many reasons possible.
added... i see you have a 2006. some information. this i am adding isnt the only reason for SAH, but might apply to you
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2004 AND JANUARY 2006 EQUIPPED WITH A TILT AND TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN (RPO N37). go about 4/5 way down this doc where is says.. Recall for DTC C0710 for only as noted in GREEN
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/test...0725-test.html
you can read more of the doc if you wish, its long, i gathered the information when i had SAH last year
normally it will reset on each start of the engine so if you want to know the error code, you have to have it read, while message appears and running or at least before restart. Generally the condition will be rechecked each time you start the engine and then you reach 10mph (but i have seen it set the first time i hit almost 20mph).
does it say.. service active handling/traction control (sah/tc).. both or just the sah?
ignore the message unless it starts to reappear on restarts.
you can get the codes read to determine what is wrong.
there are many many reasons possible.
added... i see you have a 2006. some information. this i am adding isnt the only reason for SAH, but might apply to you
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2004 AND JANUARY 2006 EQUIPPED WITH A TILT AND TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN (RPO N37). go about 4/5 way down this doc where is says.. Recall for DTC C0710 for only as noted in GREEN
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/test...0725-test.html
you can read more of the doc if you wish, its long, i gathered the information when i had SAH last year
Last edited by ChevyDave; Mar 9, 2013 at 02:17 AM. Reason: added info about your 2006....
Melting Slicks
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From: Tree City
I had problems with this last summer. One of my tires read zero pressure and it kept coming on. After I took it to a dealer and they fixed the computer, it went out and I never had a problem with it again.
Drifting
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From: skiatook oklahoma
i need to clearify what i meant in my above post about..
ignore the message unless it starts to reappear on restarts.
what i mean is that you have already shut off the engine and the code(s) that triggered the SAH will be reset on restart. So, for all practical purposes, you have lost the condition that set the error. If it is a 1 time event, fine, otherwise you will get the message again and THEN you should consider getting it checked.
thought i better restate my 'ignore' reason, someone will JUMP on me for saying to ignore error(s).. lol
ignore the message unless it starts to reappear on restarts.
what i mean is that you have already shut off the engine and the code(s) that triggered the SAH will be reset on restart. So, for all practical purposes, you have lost the condition that set the error. If it is a 1 time event, fine, otherwise you will get the message again and THEN you should consider getting it checked.
thought i better restate my 'ignore' reason, someone will JUMP on me for saying to ignore error(s).. lol
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From: Loveland CO to Central Coast CA
Might be something simple like a wheel sensor connector:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...nsor-05-a.html
Lots of other possibilities -- do a search, you'll see.
But you'll be chasing your tail if the real problem is a weak/dying battery.
Lots of reports of strange DIC messages & electronic issues caused by bad battery. For instance, do your windows index properly?
Anyway, if your 06 has the original battery, it's probably time for a new one.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...nsor-05-a.html
Lots of other possibilities -- do a search, you'll see.
But you'll be chasing your tail if the real problem is a weak/dying battery.
Lots of reports of strange DIC messages & electronic issues caused by bad battery. For instance, do your windows index properly?
Anyway, if your 06 has the original battery, it's probably time for a new one.
Race Director
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From: Edgewood Washington
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13-'14-'15
IMHO this is nothing to be underestimated. Get it serviced immediately.
The original TSB and now the Recall is usually corrected by securing a connector/socket inside the steering column fascia. It's very simple and quick.
Worst case scenario is the car will think it's skidding or doing something that requires intervention and AH may react in such a way (one wheel braking for example) that it will steer you into the shoulder/bushes, or.................
Many reported cases of this has forced the upgrade from TSB to a full Recall.
If the DIC warning appears, shut off the car and re-start, but immediately turn off AH/TC by holding the button down until you get the message that they are off.
This will allow you to drive without the fear of unwanted AH 'adjustments'.
The connector fix is easy enough that you can DIY, but the liability is substantial and GM will repair it for free.
Hopefully you have a local dealer that can perform this without damaging your car or taking it for a 'spin'.
The original TSB and now the Recall is usually corrected by securing a connector/socket inside the steering column fascia. It's very simple and quick.
Worst case scenario is the car will think it's skidding or doing something that requires intervention and AH may react in such a way (one wheel braking for example) that it will steer you into the shoulder/bushes, or.................
Many reported cases of this has forced the upgrade from TSB to a full Recall.
If the DIC warning appears, shut off the car and re-start, but immediately turn off AH/TC by holding the button down until you get the message that they are off.
This will allow you to drive without the fear of unwanted AH 'adjustments'.
The connector fix is easy enough that you can DIY, but the liability is substantial and GM will repair it for free.
Hopefully you have a local dealer that can perform this without damaging your car or taking it for a 'spin'.
Thread Starter
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Nevada City Ca.
2015 C1 of Year
it means that it threw an error code. it doesnt mean its time for normal service.
normally it will reset on each start of the engine so if you want to know the error code, you have to have it read, while message appears and running or at least before restart. Generally the condition will be rechecked each time you start the engine and then you reach 10mph (but i have seen it set the first time i hit almost 20mph).
does it say.. service active handling/traction control (sah/tc).. both or just the sah?
ignore the message unless it starts to reappear on restarts.
you can get the codes read to determine what is wrong.
there are many many reasons possible.
added... i see you have a 2006. some information. this i am adding isnt the only reason for SAH, but might apply to you
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2004 AND JANUARY 2006 EQUIPPED WITH A TILT AND TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN (RPO N37). go about 4/5 way down this doc where is says.. Recall for DTC C0710 for only as noted in GREEN
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/test...0725-test.html
you can read more of the doc if you wish, its long, i gathered the information when i had SAH last year
normally it will reset on each start of the engine so if you want to know the error code, you have to have it read, while message appears and running or at least before restart. Generally the condition will be rechecked each time you start the engine and then you reach 10mph (but i have seen it set the first time i hit almost 20mph).
does it say.. service active handling/traction control (sah/tc).. both or just the sah?
ignore the message unless it starts to reappear on restarts.
you can get the codes read to determine what is wrong.
there are many many reasons possible.
added... i see you have a 2006. some information. this i am adding isnt the only reason for SAH, but might apply to you
GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2004 AND JANUARY 2006 EQUIPPED WITH A TILT AND TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN (RPO N37). go about 4/5 way down this doc where is says.. Recall for DTC C0710 for only as noted in GREEN
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/test...0725-test.html
you can read more of the doc if you wish, its long, i gathered the information when i had SAH last year
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Thread Starter
Safety Car
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 4,606
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From: Nevada City Ca.
2015 C1 of Year
I replaced the battery just a month ago , I just put it in the garage last night will check it out today to see if it still reads the same , Never had ANY problem with the Corvette before none, it's a great car.It handles better then my 55 Corvette for some reason LOL
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From: Charlotte, NC (formerly Endicott, NY)
Do you also have a Check Engine Light? Certain engine issues can cause the SAH/STC messages since the engine torque can't be properly regulated when required for those two functions.
Wheel speed sensor failure is unlikely to cause those two messages by themselves. Wheel speed sensor is used by all 3 functions of the ABS so you would see Service ABS/AH/TC not just 2 messages.
Only way to know as stated before is to have the codes read by a scanner that can read ABS codes. Some auto parts stores have them and some don't. You will need to ask. Since the codes are reset with an engine restart it is best to read them before the engine is turned off.
Bill
Wheel speed sensor failure is unlikely to cause those two messages by themselves. Wheel speed sensor is used by all 3 functions of the ABS so you would see Service ABS/AH/TC not just 2 messages.
Only way to know as stated before is to have the codes read by a scanner that can read ABS codes. Some auto parts stores have them and some don't. You will need to ask. Since the codes are reset with an engine restart it is best to read them before the engine is turned off.
Bill