C2042: Traction COntrol Malfunction
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Melting Slicks
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From: Burlington County NJ
C2042: Traction COntrol Malfunction
Well, it happend again today for the 6th time in 2 years.
Reduced Engine Power and Service Traction Control.
I drove the car to the shop so the code would be active and it was NOT a fun drive. stalled once, but made it.
code C2042 was the cause and now i will await repair.
BTW - the throttle body was already replaced to fix this problem, but it apparently, it didnt work.
Does this qualify for lemon law at all?
not sure what to do.....
Reduced Engine Power and Service Traction Control.
I drove the car to the shop so the code would be active and it was NOT a fun drive. stalled once, but made it.
code C2042 was the cause and now i will await repair.
BTW - the throttle body was already replaced to fix this problem, but it apparently, it didnt work.
Does this qualify for lemon law at all?
not sure what to do.....
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 781
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From: Reno Nevada
This could be the "Steering Wheel Wires" comming loose.
Lots of info on here about this.
It's a simple fix (if that is the problem) at any dealer.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1661808
Lots of info on here about this.
It's a simple fix (if that is the problem) at any dealer.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1661808
Last edited by Arthur6; Apr 5, 2007 at 01:49 PM. Reason: More info
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Melting Slicks
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From: Burlington County NJ
thanks, but i never move my telescopic wheel and i thnk it's always IN all the way.. so not sure about this.
Not sure if i shoukd mention this wire to the dealer.
and is there a TSB for this.
Not sure if i shoukd mention this wire to the dealer.
and is there a TSB for this.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Plano TX
My 05 did this three times and reset. (normal driving, no WOT). Two weeks ago, service stab sys light stayed on.
Took it in to the dealership, found the left wheel sensor wiring clip broken (tech said it looked like it was broken from orig installation)
He cut off the old narness end, grafted in a new one.
Car has been fine for 1,200 miles.
Took it in to the dealership, found the left wheel sensor wiring clip broken (tech said it looked like it was broken from orig installation)
He cut off the old narness end, grafted in a new one.
Car has been fine for 1,200 miles.
4th Gear
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Slidell LA
Service Traction System
Hey guys i'm new to the forum and just bought my first Vette recently. I had this very same problem [Service Traction System] and began reading to see if anyone else has had this same problem. The first thing i did was replace the mass air-flow sensor and thought that did the trick but sure enough i got the same thing again. My local Chevy dealer doesn't have a clue and claims they can't diagnose the problem cause i replaced the blose stereo but they won't listen to reason when i explain to them that the car was having the same problem before i touched the damn stereo. I also read here about a harness in the steering column and or a bad wheel sensor causing similar symptoms.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Burlington County NJ
Are you getting Reduced Engine Power at the same time?
If so, you need to get it into the dealer while you are having this problem.
If so, you need to get it into the dealer while you are having this problem.
Hey guys i'm new to the forum and just bought my first Vette recently. I had this very same problem [Service Traction System] and began reading to see if anyone else has had this same problem. The first thing i did was replace the mass air-flow sensor and thought that did the trick but sure enough i got the same thing again. My local Chevy dealer doesn't have a clue and claims they can't diagnose the problem cause i replaced the blose stereo but they won't listen to reason when i explain to them that the car was having the same problem before i touched the damn stereo. I also read here about a harness in the steering column and or a bad wheel sensor causing similar symptoms.
Last edited by vette-oholic; Apr 19, 2007 at 09:56 AM.
4th Gear
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Slidell LA
Yes reduced engine power and no speedometer neither on the HUD nor the dash. And if i let it sit over night the next morning it will be fine for maybe a day or two or as little as a few starts. The dealership i took it to says they can't do anything unless i reinstall the Blose system back and i got the feeling that they really didn't want to work on it. And they're the nearest "Vette speacialist" go figure. I guess i'll have to try this other Chevy dealership in my area.
By the way is yours fixed and where was the loose ground? It really sounds like that could cause this problem cause its got to be something electrical. I read on another post that while replacing the turn signal bulbs it activated the Service traction system and turned out to be he hadn't seated the bulb in properly, go figure.
By the way is yours fixed and where was the loose ground? It really sounds like that could cause this problem cause its got to be something electrical. I read on another post that while replacing the turn signal bulbs it activated the Service traction system and turned out to be he hadn't seated the bulb in properly, go figure.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Burlington County NJ
My speedo has always worked - so thats a little different.
If I let mine sit for a couple of hours, it has aways started working again. I will have to look at the paperwork at home to give you specific details on the repair, but i believe it was something behinf the tire - maybe an electronic brake module? I will post more details later.
I was getting the problem every 2-3 k miles that i drove.
I have only gone a few hundered miles since repair - so dont know if its fixed yet. I do know that the problem they fixed is the 1st Ive heard, so i doubt yours is the same. did u see the post where it talks about the telescopic steering wheel causing the same problem?
If I let mine sit for a couple of hours, it has aways started working again. I will have to look at the paperwork at home to give you specific details on the repair, but i believe it was something behinf the tire - maybe an electronic brake module? I will post more details later.
I was getting the problem every 2-3 k miles that i drove.
I have only gone a few hundered miles since repair - so dont know if its fixed yet. I do know that the problem they fixed is the 1st Ive heard, so i doubt yours is the same. did u see the post where it talks about the telescopic steering wheel causing the same problem?
Yes reduced engine power and no speedometer neither on the HUD nor the dash. And if i let it sit over night the next morning it will be fine for maybe a day or two or as little as a few starts. The dealership i took it to says they can't do anything unless i reinstall the Blose system back and i got the feeling that they really didn't want to work on it. And they're the nearest "Vette speacialist" go figure. I guess i'll have to try this other Chevy dealership in my area.
By the way is yours fixed and where was the loose ground? It really sounds like that could cause this problem cause its got to be something electrical. I read on another post that while replacing the turn signal bulbs it activated the Service traction system and turned out to be he hadn't seated the bulb in properly, go figure.
By the way is yours fixed and where was the loose ground? It really sounds like that could cause this problem cause its got to be something electrical. I read on another post that while replacing the turn signal bulbs it activated the Service traction system and turned out to be he hadn't seated the bulb in properly, go figure.
Pro
Joined: Feb 2006
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From: KINGS PARK NY
Well, it happend again today for the 6th time in 2 years.
Reduced Engine Power and Service Traction Control.
I drove the car to the shop so the code would be active and it was NOT a fun drive. stalled once, but made it.
code C2042 was the cause and now i will await repair.
BTW - the throttle body was already replaced to fix this problem, but it apparently, it didnt work.
Does this qualify for lemon law at all?
not sure what to do.....
Reduced Engine Power and Service Traction Control.
I drove the car to the shop so the code would be active and it was NOT a fun drive. stalled once, but made it.
code C2042 was the cause and now i will await repair.
BTW - the throttle body was already replaced to fix this problem, but it apparently, it didnt work.
Does this qualify for lemon law at all?
not sure what to do.....
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,858
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From: Burlington County NJ
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Melting Slicks
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From: Burlington County NJ
http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/ocp/lemguide.htm
this website is good.
it says 3 attempts for repait must be made in 2 years or 18000 miles, whichever is 1st. or the car must be out of service 20 calendar days or more. hopefully my car is fixed now because next month will be 2 years.
this website is good.
it says 3 attempts for repait must be made in 2 years or 18000 miles, whichever is 1st. or the car must be out of service 20 calendar days or more. hopefully my car is fixed now because next month will be 2 years.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Burlington County NJ
Well the repair did not work. the other day i received the reduced engine power, traction control again after driving about 1/2 mile from my house. had to turn around and get the other car. was mighty pi$$ed too cause i was on my way to the shore on a BEAUTIFUL day.
This is the 4th time the car has been in for the same exact problem and major repairs have been attempted twice - unsuccessfully.
I think it's time to get this concern elevated.
anyone have any lukc with a simiar situation?
This is the 4th time the car has been in for the same exact problem and major repairs have been attempted twice - unsuccessfully.
I think it's time to get this concern elevated.
anyone have any lukc with a simiar situation?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Mission Viejo CA
I had a "service traction control" warning that popped up frequently, but I did not check the code. There was a definite change in handling when the warning came on. The dealer replaced a sensor in the steering column a month ago and no more STC warnings since.
4th Gear
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Slidell LA
Service Traction System
I'm still getting the STC warnings also and along with the reduced power my speedo gauge and HUD do not register either. Are any of you also experiencing any other wierd symptoms along with the reduced engine power?
