Magnectic ride control - issues - Help
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From: Pearland / Houston Tx
Behind each wheel is a ride control position sensor. Check for damage or wire issues that might have occurred during tire renew.
Did you get any DTC (error codes)? Mag ride error codes begin with "C". They may not be displayed on a basic scanner that only displays "P" codes.
DTC C0615, C0620, C0625, or C0630 are position sensor problems.
DTC C0575, C0580, C0585, or C0590 are actuator circuit problems
Did you get any DTC (error codes)? Mag ride error codes begin with "C". They may not be displayed on a basic scanner that only displays "P" codes.
DTC C0615, C0620, C0625, or C0630 are position sensor problems.
DTC C0575, C0580, C0585, or C0590 are actuator circuit problems
Drifting
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Could you feel a difference switching between Tour and Sport ? I have a 2006 3lt and can't feel a difference unless I drive quickly over a roller coaster type road (up and down). Otherwise, driving normally doesn't feel any different.
Melting Slicks
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From: CONCORD CA.
just looking at them, they may look fine. but on mine, once you tried to separate it, it became obvious that, all four bolts were broken. didn't matter how good your shocks are. i had brand new mag rides installed. still felt like it was a buck board.
once these bolts were replaced ( and all of the leveling bolts, as these consequently damaged too ), the ride was immediately restored.
also check the level switches too ( i had one broken as well ).
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not to be repetitive but, i suggested earlier to check the transaxle mounting bolts. and it you do check them, you have to try to separate the transaxle from the cradle.
just looking at them, they may look fine. but on mine, once you tried to separate it, it became obvious that, all four bolts were broken. didn't matter how good your shocks are. i had brand new mag rides installed. still felt like it was a buck board.
once these bolts were replaced ( and all of the leveling bolts, as these consequently damaged too ), the ride was immediately restored.
also check the level switches too ( i had one broken as well ).
just looking at them, they may look fine. but on mine, once you tried to separate it, it became obvious that, all four bolts were broken. didn't matter how good your shocks are. i had brand new mag rides installed. still felt like it was a buck board.
once these bolts were replaced ( and all of the leveling bolts, as these consequently damaged too ), the ride was immediately restored.
also check the level switches too ( i had one broken as well ).
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jan 2017
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From: CONCORD CA.
yes, i couldn't think of the correct name. i've replace several of those over the years. but transaxle bolts were the main problem i had.
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Well guys I finally brought my Vette to a trusted Corvette dealership here in Southern NJ and they gave me some bad news. All four shocks have been leaking and have lost their magnetic fluid and that is what is causing my harsh ride. Now guys I have a spotless driveway where my car is always parked and have not seen any fluid spots and I am concerned??
Now I need your advice on the pricing as the dealer told me to sit down and have a drink.......LOL! Apparently these magnetic shocks are hard to find. He said it would take about four hours labor to change out all four shocks but the cost for each one would be around $830. That's $3300.00 plus labor!!!!!
My car is 9 years old, only has 35,000 miles on it, and has never been driven hard.
Help guys I need your advice.
TYIA!
Frank
Now I need your advice on the pricing as the dealer told me to sit down and have a drink.......LOL! Apparently these magnetic shocks are hard to find. He said it would take about four hours labor to change out all four shocks but the cost for each one would be around $830. That's $3300.00 plus labor!!!!!
My car is 9 years old, only has 35,000 miles on it, and has never been driven hard.
Help guys I need your advice.
TYIA!
Frank
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From: Dove Mountain, AZ
You said you just got new tires, what is the pressure at?
When I drove away from discount tire after putting new tires on my car rode very rough.
I checked the pressure on the DIC and it was 40 on two and 38 and 37 on the other two.
I lowered the pressure to 32 and it rides great now.
When I drove away from discount tire after putting new tires on my car rode very rough.
I checked the pressure on the DIC and it was 40 on two and 38 and 37 on the other two.
I lowered the pressure to 32 and it rides great now.
Melting Slicks
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From: CONCORD CA.
Well guys I finally brought my Vette to a trusted Corvette dealership here in Southern NJ and they gave me some bad news. All four shocks have been leaking and have lost their magnetic fluid and that is what is causing my harsh ride. Now guys I have a spotless driveway where my car is always parked and have not seen any fluid spots and I am concerned??
Now I need your advice on the pricing as the dealer told me to sit down and have a drink.......LOL! Apparently these magnetic shocks are hard to find. He said it would take about four hours labor to change out all four shocks but the cost for each one would be around $830. That's $3300.00 plus labor!!!!!
My car is 9 years old, only has 35,000 miles on it, and has never been driven hard.
Help guys I need your advice.
TYIA!
Frank
Now I need your advice on the pricing as the dealer told me to sit down and have a drink.......LOL! Apparently these magnetic shocks are hard to find. He said it would take about four hours labor to change out all four shocks but the cost for each one would be around $830. That's $3300.00 plus labor!!!!!
My car is 9 years old, only has 35,000 miles on it, and has never been driven hard.
Help guys I need your advice.
TYIA!
Frank
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From: CONCORD CA.
wacky world out there. some one has to have to these.
Melting Slicks
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From: CONCORD CA.
2009 CHEVROLET CORVETTE 7.0L V8
5801051 (580-1051) $318.79
Shock Absorber
5801049 (580-1049) $384.79
Shock Absorber
1
$ 384.79
$ 384.79
$ 0.00
1
$ 384.79
Racer
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From: Irmo SC
Here's what I came up with on the AC Delco website for a 2013 Base Coupe:
Front shocks (same shock both sides):
Part# 580-1046 - ACDelco
Part# 19302775 - GM
Rear right:
Part# 580-1050 - ACDelco
Part# 19302779 - GM
Rear left:
Part# 580-1052 - ACDelco
Part# 19302781 - GM
You need that part information to search parts sites. It looks like you can get the front shocks on Amazon (with prime shipping if you have prime) at the time of this posting for a good price. They have the rears listed through third-parties for not-so-good prices.
Front shocks (same shock both sides):
Part# 580-1046 - ACDelco
Part# 19302775 - GM
Rear right:
Part# 580-1050 - ACDelco
Part# 19302779 - GM
Rear left:
Part# 580-1052 - ACDelco
Part# 19302781 - GM
You need that part information to search parts sites. It looks like you can get the front shocks on Amazon (with prime shipping if you have prime) at the time of this posting for a good price. They have the rears listed through third-parties for not-so-good prices.
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Well guys I finally brought my Vette to a trusted Corvette dealership here in Southern NJ and they gave me some bad news. All four shocks have been leaking and have lost their magnetic fluid and that is what is causing my harsh ride. Now guys I have a spotless driveway where my car is always parked and have not seen any fluid spots and I am concerned??
Now I need your advice on the pricing as the dealer told me to sit down and have a drink.......LOL! Apparently these magnetic shocks are hard to find. He said it would take about four hours labor to change out all four shocks but the cost for each one would be around $830. That's $3300.00 plus labor!!!!!
My car is 9 years old, only has 35,000 miles on it, and has never been driven hard.
Help guys I need your advice.
TYIA!
Frank
Now I need your advice on the pricing as the dealer told me to sit down and have a drink.......LOL! Apparently these magnetic shocks are hard to find. He said it would take about four hours labor to change out all four shocks but the cost for each one would be around $830. That's $3300.00 plus labor!!!!!
My car is 9 years old, only has 35,000 miles on it, and has never been driven hard.
Help guys I need your advice.
TYIA!
Frank
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It's perfectly normal for the mag ride shocks to "weep" some
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From: Neptune Beach, Florida
If you look under (Rock Auto) Shock Absorber they need to have "Variable Time Damping Chassis (F55)" listed in the details for the shocks.
Fronts are: $410.79, RR:$407.79, LR: $328.79. I do not think it matters if it is Coupe or Vert.
Fronts are: $410.79, RR:$407.79, LR: $328.79. I do not think it matters if it is Coupe or Vert.