Shocks inoperable error code on 02 Z06?
07-15-2011, 09:17 PM
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Shocks inoperable error code on 02 Z06? I'm trying to help a frustrated friend with an issue he's having with his 2002 Z06 which I'm 95% sure is somehow related to a shocks inoperable code. Here's the most problematic symptom:
Whenever he's going over approximately 45mph, there's some sort of a safety device being enabled which cuts throttle and prevents the car from accelerating any further. If it will accelerate at all, it's very very slowly. This is a smooth lack of power as if a throttle limiter is being engaged. I borrowed a Tech 2 from a friend at one point and verified that the wheel speed sensors were all good.
He has a trouble code showing on his dash which reads Service Ride Control, Shocks Inoperable.
From what I understand, this shocks inoperable code is typically related to a suspension module which the Z06's apparently don't have. Past experience would make me think it has something to do with a BCM of some sort, but I don't want to start throwing parts at it. Has anybody dealt with this issue in the past, or can anyone provide me with a little troubleshooting insight?
Whenever he's going over approximately 45mph, there's some sort of a safety device being enabled which cuts throttle and prevents the car from accelerating any further. If it will accelerate at all, it's very very slowly. This is a smooth lack of power as if a throttle limiter is being engaged. I borrowed a Tech 2 from a friend at one point and verified that the wheel speed sensors were all good.
He has a trouble code showing on his dash which reads Service Ride Control, Shocks Inoperable.
From what I understand, this shocks inoperable code is typically related to a suspension module which the Z06's apparently don't have. Past experience would make me think it has something to do with a BCM of some sort, but I don't want to start throwing parts at it. Has anybody dealt with this issue in the past, or can anyone provide me with a little troubleshooting insight?
07-17-2011, 02:04 PM
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Need to get that tech II back & go thru all the modules & see if there is an issue.
Is everything still factory, PCM, BCM, IPC, EBCM etc???
Did the TAC have anything to report?
Is everything still factory, PCM, BCM, IPC, EBCM etc???
Did the TAC have anything to report?
07-25-2011, 10:22 PM
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z06 parts ain't cheap, I'd take it to a qualified dealer or Vette tech to be diagnosed properly. That message can be caused by a number of things. What fixed one car may not fix another.
08-04-2011, 05:16 AM
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Not sure why I didn't get notified of a response to this thread guys, my bad.
wrencher - All the modules are factory. It's now a bolt-on car with factory suspension other than minitubs, it was previously an STS twin turbo car. I don't recall there being anything out of the ordinary with the TAC module.
wrencher - All the modules are factory. It's now a bolt-on car with factory suspension other than minitubs, it was previously an STS twin turbo car. I don't recall there being anything out of the ordinary with the TAC module.
