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Old Jan 13, 2022 | 01:09 PM
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I have a 2013 base coupe 4LT with 35,000 miles on it. My selective ride control just stopped working and it feels like I'm riding in an old truck with no shocks! I've tried switching between tour and sport mode with no change. This was like someone turned a switch off on my shocks. Is there a fuse that could have blown? Any helpful info would a great. TYIA!




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Old Jan 13, 2022 | 01:49 PM
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Try fuse number 13 in the fuse block under the hood on the passenger side of the car.


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Old Jan 13, 2022 | 02:01 PM
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OP, let us know if that worked, please.
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Old Jan 13, 2022 | 02:04 PM
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long shot, but I had maybe similar issue last year. it turned that the transaxle mounting bolts had broken ( all 4 of them ). along with this or, maybe because of this, the leveling bolts were pretty torn up too.
replaced all parts and the ride was restored.
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Old Jan 13, 2022 | 02:26 PM
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This is what I see in the fuse block. #13 is the GM #13500114 is that correct?


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Old Jan 13, 2022 | 02:33 PM
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Originally Posted by fbodoni
This is what I see in the fuse block. #13 is the GM #13500114 is that correct?

I don't think so. The fuse no. 13 in the picture is on the right side of the box. The fuse you're talking about is on the left side of the box. Look again at the picture I posted.

There are 2 of the fuses you're talking about that have that same number on them. The pic seems to indicate a small fuse.

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See if this helps. No. 13.


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I'm interested in the outcome of this since my mag ride has the same problem. The fuse block is hard to decipher what is what.
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This is a better view of my fuse box. If you count the third mounting bolt down there are six fuses across. The 25 amp beige fuse next to the mounting bolt is the magnetic ride fuse (?). I pulled the fuse and visually looked at it and tested the continuity and it was OK. And just to be sure I changed it out with the spare 25 amp fuse in the top row. I also pulled and visually checked all the fuses in that row and all were OK. I've never abused my car with burn outs or hard riding since I've owned it! Took it out for a ride and there is no change in ride.


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!s there not a diagram inside cover you took off
And you do know to pull back carpet in passenger foot well from the top of carpet
There are a bunch of fuses there might be what was shone before


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Originally Posted by fbodoni
This is a better view of my fuse box. If you count the third mounting bolt down there are six fuses across. The 25 amp beige fuse next to the mounting bolt is the magnetic ride fuse (?). I pulled the fuse the visually looked at it and tested the continuity and it was OK. And just to be sure and changed it out with the spare 25 amp fuse in the top row. I also pulled and visually checked all the fuses in that row and all were OK. I've never abused my car with burn outs or hard riding since I've owned it! Took it out for a ride and there is no change in ride.
I think you got the right fuse.
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There is a diagram on the fuse box cover. #13 is a 25 amp mini fuse labeled MRRTD (25A). Does MRRTD stand for magnetic rice control?
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Originally Posted by fbodoni
There is a diagram on the fuse box cover. #13 is a 25 amp mini fuse labeled MRRTD (25A). Does MRRTD stand for magnetic rice control?
I suspect that it stands for "Magnetic Ride Real Time Damping".
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Originally Posted by fbodoni
I pulled the fuse the visually looked at it and tested the continuity and it was OK. And just to be sure and changed it out with the spare 25 amp fuse in the top row. I also pulled and visually checked all the fuses in that row and all were OK. I've never abused my car with burn outs or hard riding since I've owned it! Took it out for a ride and there is no change in ride.
I think you've ruled out the fuse as the cause of the symptom you're experiencing.
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i switch mine back and forth and notice no difference - doesnt ride terrible though
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Originally Posted by Plmcrzytn
i switch mine back and forth and notice no difference - doesnt ride terrible though
I had 2 different C6s with the Magnetic Suspension and I did notice very little difference in the 2 settings unless you were on some rough roads.
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Originally Posted by Plmcrzytn
i switch mine back and forth and notice no difference - doesnt ride terrible though
From my experience and from what others have said, i don't really feel anything on your basic city streets. if you were to try on undulating surfaces or dips in the road or, hard cornering, then you should notice a difference.
even the base suspension is pretty stiff.
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Has there been any work done on the car lately? There are sensors underneath the car that could have been affected.
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I just purchased new tires.
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