** C7 Reported issues and resolutions thread **
Racer
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 341
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St. Jude Donor '14
Well, I'll post my issues so far:
1) Can't get into PTM even though I have a Z51 and MSRC.
2) My "Malfunction Indicator Light" just turned on today steady. Owners manual says one cause could be a gas adapter left in. Never used the gas adapter, so I opened the gas panel, stuck my finger in the hole a few times, and closed the gas panel. Restarting the car then showed the indicator went away. That's not cool.
VIN #1985
1) Can't get into PTM even though I have a Z51 and MSRC.
2) My "Malfunction Indicator Light" just turned on today steady. Owners manual says one cause could be a gas adapter left in. Never used the gas adapter, so I opened the gas panel, stuck my finger in the hole a few times, and closed the gas panel. Restarting the car then showed the indicator went away. That's not cool.
VIN #1985
Last edited by KingMotley; Nov 13, 2013 at 09:55 PM.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 174
Likes: 9
From: Loma Linda CA
Some of of you have mentioned right rear passenger area rattles over bumps. I noticed this early on also. Found my rear hatch latch was not completely closed even though it superficially looked closed. Closed firmly and the rattles went away.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 262
Likes: 0
From: Lake Worth Florida
vin 1719 - update on alignment. There happens to be another C7 in the shop so they took his two front wheels/tires and out them on my car to see if that would eliminate the pull to the right which it did. They stated with the other wheels/tires that the alignment was spot on. The dealer has ordered the tires and they should be here in a few days. I'll let you know if that solves the problem. I just hope they got the other guys permission to "borrow" his wheels.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 262
Likes: 0
From: Lake Worth Florida
1719- update on alignment. There happens to be another C7 in the shop so they took his two front wheels/tires and out them on my car to see if that would eliminate the pull to the right which it did. They stated with the other wheels/tires that the alignment was spot on. The dealer has ordered the tires and they should be here in a few days. I'll let you know if that solves the problem. I just hope they got the other guys permission to "borrow" his wheels.
Heel & Toe
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 19
Likes: 0
From: Georgetown Texas
REAR END. Vin #3414, Z-51. Differential not releasing when turning sharp, full steering wheel at low speed, such as backing out of the garage. Big time clunks and jerks, like something not good is happening. Had the same thing take place in my '05 Cad. XLR. Taking it back to the dealer next week. Anyone else had the same??
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 1,059
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From: Pennsylvania and New Jersey Shore
REAR END. Vin #3414, Z-51. Differential not releasing when turning sharp, full steering wheel at low speed, such as backing out of the garage. Big time clunks and jerks, like something not good is happening. Had the same thing take place in my '05 Cad. XLR. Taking it back to the dealer next week. Anyone else had the same??
Last edited by BPhillyc8; Nov 14, 2013 at 04:52 PM.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2013
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From: Pennsylvania and New Jersey Shore
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Suburban Philly PA
I have same problem. just got mine yesterday and on way home from dealer had same prob. Have you found the fix?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Camden SC
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 1,059
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From: Pennsylvania and New Jersey Shore
Help is on the way. There is a Reflash headed our way in a few weeks. It will brighten up the night time screen and balance out the lighting on the Climate Controls, Heated and Ventilated Seat LED's and if you have an automatic, it will balance those lights out as well. All in all, 4 components / lighting controls will be affected by the same Reflash.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 153
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From: Hanover PA
Help is on the way. There is a Reflash headed our way in a few weeks. It will brighten up the night time screen and balance out the lighting on the Climate Controls, Heated and Ventilated Seat LED's and if you have an automatic, it will balance those lights out as well. All in all, 4 components / lighting controls will be affected by the same Reflash.
COntinue to have problems with my infotainment screen as well and that I was told was February.
VIN 1631...thanks
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 1,059
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From: Pennsylvania and New Jersey Shore
Is this something we will have to ask the dealer for, or will we be getting a notice? Do you have an idea of how many weeks. I was thinking about soon having the oil changed, although will wait a few weeks if I can knock a few items out at once.
COntinue to have problems with my infotainment screen as well and that I was told was February.
VIN 1631...thanks
COntinue to have problems with my infotainment screen as well and that I was told was February.
VIN 1631...thanks
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 5,030
Likes: 128
From: Cols. Ohio
Good luck.
Instructor
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 245
Likes: 0
From: Moab UT
Help is on the way. There is a Reflash headed our way in a few weeks. It will brighten up the night time screen and balance out the lighting on the Climate Controls, Heated and Ventilated Seat LED's and if you have an automatic, it will balance those lights out as well. All in all, 4 components / lighting controls will be affected by the same Reflash.
BPhillyc7, where did you get your info, which is great news!
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 1,059
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From: Pennsylvania and New Jersey Shore
I talked with Steve G. and Josh from Bowling Green. They were extremely helpful and you can tell they take a lot of pride in there work. They spent a good 20 minutes answering my questions about the car (way past normal working hours). They truly want this car to be world class and are working hard to make it so. Kudos to them.
Last edited by BPhillyc8; Nov 15, 2013 at 03:23 PM.