Active Handling Solution
08-20-2016, 08:31 PM
#1
Race Director
Thread Starter
Active Handling Solution
The C6 has an active handling issue as many of you know. GM did a recall a couple of years ago, and the fix was to wrap the steering wheel position sensor connector with a tie wrap.
My car had this recall done and has been OK, but lately it started to throw the code again. I kept ignoring the message and a couple of weeks ago, my car's EBCM intervened while I was driving (lucky i was going slow). It was not fun...
I did some research and discovered GM has come up with a better solution which involves the installation of a clip which tightens up the connection.
The attached thread contains a link (on Post No. 7) which will take you to a site that includes the part number (it costs less than $3) and how to install it.
My car has been good since installing this clip - an easy fix. Get this done for your C6 - don't ignore the service active handling messages.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...lem-fixed.html
My car had this recall done and has been OK, but lately it started to throw the code again. I kept ignoring the message and a couple of weeks ago, my car's EBCM intervened while I was driving (lucky i was going slow). It was not fun...
I did some research and discovered GM has come up with a better solution which involves the installation of a clip which tightens up the connection.
The attached thread contains a link (on Post No. 7) which will take you to a site that includes the part number (it costs less than $3) and how to install it.
My car has been good since installing this clip - an easy fix. Get this done for your C6 - don't ignore the service active handling messages.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...lem-fixed.html
Last edited by VETFEVER; 08-21-2016 at 03:04 PM.
08-21-2016, 07:33 AM
#2
Race Director
Member Since: Apr 2007
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 15,943
Received 1,494 Likes
on
815 Posts
C7 of the Year - Unmodified Finalist 2021
my car has the telescopic steering and memory seats - for good measure I programmed it so that the steering doesn't move (adjust) every time and I get in and out which helps to minimize strain on the clip
08-21-2016, 10:36 AM
#3
Le Mans Master
Member Since: Feb 2006
Location: Bradford, Ontario
Posts: 5,752
Received 218 Likes
on
114 Posts
2021 C6 of the Year Finalist - Modified
My car has been having the Traction (Service active handling/Service anti-lock brakes/service traction control warning the past 2 weeks.
I did the orange clip fix, it's easy and cheap to do, but it's not the issue on my car. Light came back a few times. Resets when car is turned off, but will come back on. Took it in, was throwing 2 codes for one of my wheel speed sensors. Sensor was loose on the mount, but not frayed. Tested ok and light hasn't come back yet, but it still might. Keeping an eye on it.
This is NOT an issue to be ignored, the ABS does kick in, mine only does it while at slow speeds, but in some cases it has gone on people on the highway.
Some of the known cause for this are:
-Orange clip solution (easiest and cheapest one to do)
-ABS control module
-loose spark plug wire (yes it IS true, so check those)
-wheel speed sensors/wires/connections
-TPMS (they don't last forever)
-low brake fluid
These are the issues I have researched about and the likely ones to check for. Hopefully your issue is resolved Jack, wish mine was that too. Hopefully mine is solved but time will tell.
I did the orange clip fix, it's easy and cheap to do, but it's not the issue on my car. Light came back a few times. Resets when car is turned off, but will come back on. Took it in, was throwing 2 codes for one of my wheel speed sensors. Sensor was loose on the mount, but not frayed. Tested ok and light hasn't come back yet, but it still might. Keeping an eye on it.
This is NOT an issue to be ignored, the ABS does kick in, mine only does it while at slow speeds, but in some cases it has gone on people on the highway.
Some of the known cause for this are:
-Orange clip solution (easiest and cheapest one to do)
-ABS control module
-loose spark plug wire (yes it IS true, so check those)
-wheel speed sensors/wires/connections
-TPMS (they don't last forever)
-low brake fluid
These are the issues I have researched about and the likely ones to check for. Hopefully your issue is resolved Jack, wish mine was that too. Hopefully mine is solved but time will tell.
Last edited by corrado; 08-21-2016 at 10:37 AM.
08-21-2016, 11:50 AM
#4
Pro
Is this issue is on the C6 thrue 2013 or does GM install that clip before the end of the generation. I have a 2012 and if this clip is not there, I will order it as a insurance policy.
08-21-2016, 02:15 PM
#5
Race Director
Thread Starter
You are correct Mr C. The connector/clip solution should be only the first thing that is ruled out because it is a known issue complete with recall. So for $3 and a few minutes install, this is the first thing to do if you're getting the AH errors.
Boss - I don't know how far along the AH issue went with the C6. Given that your car is newer, the clip might be there, or maybe they even re-designed the connector to resolve it - i don't know, but it's worth spending a little time to sort out your own personal car.
As Corrado said, you don't want the EBCM intervening while you drive.
Jack
Boss - I don't know how far along the AH issue went with the C6. Given that your car is newer, the clip might be there, or maybe they even re-designed the connector to resolve it - i don't know, but it's worth spending a little time to sort out your own personal car.
As Corrado said, you don't want the EBCM intervening while you drive.
Jack
My car has been having the Traction (Service active handling/Service anti-lock brakes/service traction control warning the past 2 weeks.
I did the orange clip fix, it's easy and cheap to do, but it's not the issue on my car. Light came back a few times. Resets when car is turned off, but will come back on. Took it in, was throwing 2 codes for one of my wheel speed sensors. Sensor was loose on the mount, but not frayed. Tested ok and light hasn't come back yet, but it still might. Keeping an eye on it.
This is NOT an issue to be ignored, the ABS does kick in, mine only does it while at slow speeds, but in some cases it has gone on people on the highway.
Some of the known cause for this are:
-Orange clip solution (easiest and cheapest one to do)
-ABS control module
-loose spark plug wire (yes it IS true, so check those)
-wheel speed sensors/wires/connections
-TPMS (they don't last forever)
-low brake fluid
These are the issues I have researched about and the likely ones to check for. Hopefully your issue is resolved Jack, wish mine was that too. Hopefully mine is solved but time will tell.
I did the orange clip fix, it's easy and cheap to do, but it's not the issue on my car. Light came back a few times. Resets when car is turned off, but will come back on. Took it in, was throwing 2 codes for one of my wheel speed sensors. Sensor was loose on the mount, but not frayed. Tested ok and light hasn't come back yet, but it still might. Keeping an eye on it.
This is NOT an issue to be ignored, the ABS does kick in, mine only does it while at slow speeds, but in some cases it has gone on people on the highway.
Some of the known cause for this are:
-Orange clip solution (easiest and cheapest one to do)
-ABS control module
-loose spark plug wire (yes it IS true, so check those)
-wheel speed sensors/wires/connections
-TPMS (they don't last forever)
-low brake fluid
These are the issues I have researched about and the likely ones to check for. Hopefully your issue is resolved Jack, wish mine was that too. Hopefully mine is solved but time will tell.
Last edited by VETFEVER; 08-21-2016 at 03:01 PM.
08-21-2016, 05:59 PM
#6
Race Director
I've been having this issue for a coupe of years, but restarting the car always makes it go away. but I've gotten into the habit now of turning the traction control and the active handling off. So far, no more issues.
08-21-2016, 06:06 PM
#7
Race Director
Thread Starter
I was doing exactly the same thing - yes it resets every time you re-start the car, but over time the error messages would re-appear almost instantly right after resetting - and then finally the computer intervened on me. I was going slow, so it was no big deal, but when your car starts applying the brakes on and off on its own, and the throttle doesn't respond and you can't steer - that's scary....
Last edited by VETFEVER; 08-21-2016 at 06:07 PM.
08-22-2016, 08:57 AM
#8
Le Mans Master
Member Since: Feb 2006
Location: Bradford, Ontario
Posts: 5,752
Received 218 Likes
on
114 Posts
2021 C6 of the Year Finalist - Modified
Has yet to come on since checked the wheel speed sensor and I went for a good rip yesterday so hoping its solved now.
09-15-2016, 06:23 PM
#11
Advanced
A bit of misleading advertising; it's only 3 months/5000 km, not sure if roadside assistance. Going tomorrow to see the Z. BTW: has anybody received a recall notice for the fuel pump? This is a current recall, AFAIK.
If its a GM warranty I assume it would expire from the date the vehicle was put on the road...so if it was on the road in 2008, it would expire this year. If this is the case, you may have a few month's of coverage left. I dont know the reliability of 08Z's so worth posting in the c6z forum for inputs there.
If its a warranty they are offering from 2016 onwards (ie expires in 2024) i would be VERY wary of it as I doubt it would be provided by GM, but another provider.
If its a warranty they are offering from 2016 onwards (ie expires in 2024) i would be VERY wary of it as I doubt it would be provided by GM, but another provider.
