On Tue, 12 Mar 2013 18:57:51 -0700, Rufus > wrote:
>brian wrote:
>> On Tue, 12 Mar 2013 21:17:24 -0500, "Dad" > wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> "brian" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> On Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:42:22 -0500, "Dad" > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> "brian" > wrote in message
>>>>> ...
>>>>>> My car (an 06 C6) is talking to me again, this time a warning that my
>>>>>> traction control needs servicing (30K mi.).
>>>>>>
>>>>>> What's up? Before I throw myself under the mercy of the dealer, is
>>>>>> this something I can "service" myself? I am handy, though at 68 a bit
>>>>>> stiff if much crawling is required.
>>>>>>
>>>>>> Ideas?
>>>>>>
>>>>> Did you buy it used? If not you should get a recall notice 10118. They
>>>>> install a clip number 19179794 to help keep a connector connected. Don't
>>>>> miss out of this fantastic offer from the general.
>>>>>
>>>>> Get it done so if it don't work you have tried to satisfy the General and
>>>>> when it returns and hits the right front brake like it did for me you'll
>>>>> be
>>>>> able to sue, won't do any good but what the hay.
>>>>>
>>>>> When all else fails contact Mike Packard (if he's still there) at the
>>>>> NHTSA,
>>>>> https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq/ and/or file a complaint.
>>>>>
>>>>> Yes, you can fix it yourself but you should cover you ass and have them do
>>>>> the work, takes about an hour.
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> I am the original owner and have only received the top separation
>>>> recall. I need to drive the car tomorrow (300 mi) is that ok? I'll
>>>> bring it in for repair after that.
>>>>
>>> I'm not here to take away your responsibility to decide when your car is
>>> "OK" to drive, all I can tell you is that it has happened to me and I had no
>>> control problems. Also it seems that after the warning comes on that it is
>>> passed the disconcerting right front brake grab that is minor on mine but
>>> disconcerting. I drove mine for 2 years and wiped the warning off with an
>>> OBDII program maybe 5/6 times with no problems. The real problem remains
>>> unknown and can be something of which I have no experience.
>>>
>>> Did you search the NHTSA database to see if there is a recall on your car?
>>>
>>
>> Thanks for the insights. I'll check out the recall list. You take away
>> nothing for me, I was just asking for an opinion/experiences.
>>
>> So..... off to LA I go....
>>
>
>...the 405 is a MESS through Westwood, if you have to go past there.
>Don't plan on any on/off 405 access from the UCLA area between Sunset
>and Wilshire...this as of my trip last night. *Late* last night...
Thanks for the report.
I've been driving up to Culver City from San Diego (on the 405) for
close to a year now. Every other week and it is always a mess
somewhere, it's LA!! So many of us, all going and going fast.
I am usually in the fast lane doing between 75 and 80. I mostly drive
an old Sienna (trying to ware it out) but this time it's the Vette's
turn. Makes for a bit better driving experience. Although that could
be debated, considering LA and all.............