Service Traction Control

[turbocoins]

With spirited driving the service traction control (or something like that) has come on occasionally. It always clears when I restart the car, and sometimes even with a little time.

It isn't the traction control activated, it is a service indicator. Any thoughts?

[505 HP]

I have the same problem, it's going in this week to have the steering column sensor replaced.

Mike

[turbocoins]

Thanks, I'd appreciate it if you post any followup after the repair.

[johniew398]

Mine goes on a lot. Understand there is a TSB on wiring problem in the column related to this.

[PerforminNorman]

Mine's come on once with my C6Z. It was due to a weak charge on my battery. After I drove it, it went away. Definitely not the same issue as you.

[turbocoins]

Today the light came on again, and stayed on. My tach stopped working for a short time, as well. After a while, it went back to normal.

[OneSickZ06]

I installed granetelli wires and didn't push hard enough on one and it popped off the coil and that came on. Fixed the wire and it went away. Never had it come on before or after that.

[BEZ06]

Originally Posted by turbocoins

With spirited driving the service traction control (or something like that) has come on occasionally. It always clears when I restart the car, and sometimes even with a little time.

It isn't the traction control activated, it is a service indicator. Any thoughts?

You sure it doesn't say "Service Active Handling"? Or is it "Service Tire Monitor"?

If it says "Service Active Handling" you probably have that problem with the steering column and the dealer (or you) can do the TSB procedure to fix it.

If says "Service Tire Monitor" it indicates a problem with the TPMS, or possibly sensors.

Did you put on a different set of wheels with new sensors (or no sensors), or did you put new sensors in your original wheels? You may need to do a relearn procedure on your sensors/TPMS to properly register the sensors with the TPMS computer in the car.

According to the owner's manual you'll get a "Service Tire Monitor" message after driving for approximately one hour with no sensors (or sensors that aren't registered, therefore not recognized by the TPMS).

In my experience, this means at least one hour without shutting down the engine. As you're able to do, when you get that message, after shutting down and restarting you should be good for another one hour.

Or....you mention "with spirited driving". Do you have aftermarket wheels that have the sensors banded inside the wheels or mounted with brackets inside the wheels because the wheels won't accept the sensors in the valve stem holes as in an OE wheel? I've heard of owners that have had problems like yours when the sensors buried inside aftermarket wheels such as iForged wheels have problems when driving aggressively or at high speed. The sensors get their transmission to the TPMS interrupted because the valve stem is the sensor's antenna and its signal strength is not as good when inside the tire.

Butt....the tach going T/U might indicate other problems!

Bob

[turbocoins]

Originally Posted by BEZ06

You sure it doesn't say "Service Active Handling"? Or is it "Service Tire Monitor"?

If it says "Service Active Handling" you probably have that problem with the steering column and the dealer (or you) can do the TSB procedure to fix it.

If says "Service Tire Monitor" it indicates a problem with the TPMS, or possibly sensors.

Did you put on a different set of wheels with new sensors (or no sensors), or did you put new sensors in your original wheels? You may need to do a relearn procedure on your sensors/TPMS to properly register the sensors with the TPMS computer in the car.

According to the owner's manual you'll get a "Service Tire Monitor" message after driving for approximately one hour with no sensors (or sensors that aren't registered, therefore not recognized by the TPMS).

In my experience, this means at least one hour without shutting down the engine. As you're able to do, when you get that message, after shutting down and restarting you should be good for another one hour.

Or....you mention "with spirited driving". Do you have aftermarket wheels that have the sensors banded inside the wheels or mounted with brackets inside the wheels because the wheels won't accept the sensors in the valve stem holes as in an OE wheel? I've heard of owners that have had problems like yours when the sensors buried inside aftermarket wheels such as iForged wheels have problems when driving aggressively or at high speed. The sensors get their transmission to the TPMS interrupted because the valve stem is the sensor's antenna and its signal strength is not as good when inside the tire.

Butt....the tach going T/U might indicate other problems!

Bob

Thanks. Just got the car back. It had a loose ground wire for the starter in the steering column. Additionally, it had a loose engine mount, so the speed sensor was not reading properly. Tires are stock. Car runs perfectly after repairs.

[BEZ06]

Originally Posted by turbocoins

Thanks. Just got the car back. It had a loose ground wire for the starter in the steering column. Additionally, it had a loose engine mount, so the speed sensor was not reading properly. Tires are stock. Car runs perfectly after repairs.

Good the hear!!

Bob

[turbocoins]

Originally Posted by BEZ06

Good the hear!!

Bob

Thanks! I about had a heart attack when my new car started randomly sputtering and then finally wouldn't start. I hoped for the best, feared the worst. Turned out OK.