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Jan 18, 2015 | 10:14 PM

harold50

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From: Marathon Fl.Keys Florida 2001 Vert

Traction contol button

2005 z51 c6 vert. I get no response at all from pushing it......i have read the threads and understand how it works.
Is this button lighted ?
If so i will track down power issues to the switch.
Car is new to me.

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Jan 18, 2015 | 10:26 PM

05_Z51

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Quote:

Originally Posted by harold50

I don't think its lighted. Car is parked for winter

but i remember noticing the same thing.

Jan 18, 2015 | 10:49 PM

Vette_DD

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St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24

Not lighted, but you should get some kind of message on the DIC whenever you press the button.

Quote:

To turn the system off,
press the button located
on the console. You
can turn the system on or
off at any time by
pressing the ACTIVE
HANDLING button. The
DIC will display the
appropriate message when
you push the button.

(Page 4-10 of the 2005 Owner's Manual)

Jan 18, 2015 | 10:53 PM

harold50

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From: Marathon Fl.Keys Florida 2001 Vert

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vette_DD

Not lighted, but you should get some kind of message on the DIC whenever you press the button.

(Page 4-10 of the 2005 Owner's Manual)

NO message at all

Jan 18, 2015 | 11:41 PM

ttx350z

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From: Minot ND

As stated, you should get a message on the DIC and the illustrated amber light of the car with squigly lines on the speedo side.

Seems as if your's isn't responding for whatever reason.

Jan 19, 2015 | 12:29 AM

05_Z51

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Quote:

Originally Posted by harold50

NO message at all

Blurry pic but that's the "traction control off" light above the needle there. Light is on when traction control is off.

And even then, you have to hold the button in for 4 seconds to switch modes. And you will hear a beep once it switched modes.

Jan 19, 2015 | 12:33 AM

mpuzach

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I no longer have my '05 but I'm 99% certain that the button was lighted.

Jan 19, 2015 | 11:11 AM

Vette_DD

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mpuzach

I no longer have my '05 but I'm 99% certain that the button was lighted.

It's possible, but for sure, it doesn't light up on my 012, I just tried it with the engine running. Just puts a message on the DIC when I press it.

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Jan 19, 2015 | 11:20 AM

EVRose

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First thing I'd do is pull the center console and make sure the button is connected to the wire harness. HERE is how you do it.

Jan 19, 2015 | 11:45 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 05_Z51

Blurry pic but that's the "traction control off" light above the needle there. Light is on when traction control is off.

And even then, you have to hold the button in for 4 seconds to switch modes. And you will hear a beep once it switched modes.

Whoa!

250KM an hour! I bet your fuel tank was full when you started that run...

You are going to need to fill up soon at that rate.

Jan 19, 2015 | 12:28 PM

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orca1946

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From: Hampshire, IL

That fast and you are taking a picture?????

You are going to need more than traction control!!

Jan 19, 2015 | 12:38 PM

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LMB-Z

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From: Texarkana Texas

I had an 05 and I'm pretty sure it was not lit. As stated earlier, remove the console and make sure it is connected.

Jan 19, 2015 | 01:33 PM

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mhatton222

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From: Jacksonville FL

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05_Z51

Blurry pic but that's the "traction control off" light above the needle there. Light is on when traction control is off.

And even then, you have to hold the button in for 4 seconds to switch modes. And you will hear a beep once it switched modes.

Nice pic that could support its own thread!! 150 at night one-handed? Maybe someone else snapping pic? You have extra large Juevos Sir!

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