Update on my hi-miler Z project

[VetteMed]

Tom, I haven't yet tried cleaning the contacts nor applying any dielectric grease. I guess that will be my next step if there's no improvement.

Thanks
Andrew

[Kb7tif]

Well I found out with my system it does not take much to make the actuators bind when they turn, I had several good actuators to swap around and still threw codes. What i finally did was I took out the rubber washer in the actuator (for giggles) and Voila no codes.

What I did was cut a 5MM slice of wood on my table saw and used that as a reference. If the bolts on top are torqued correctly the distance is exactly 5mm. I know this If the actuators dont just drop into place, and there is any problems aligning or forcing the spring clips to lock them in place, system is NOT happy.
I replaced all the gears and didn't even need new actuators just reused the old one (these are stout pieces) Got it all working with no codes then the shocks started to wear and got codes again, Said the &^%* with it took out the BulB on info center the rest is history.

[VetteMed]

Originally Posted by Kb7tif

Well I found out with my system it does not take much to make the actuators bind when they turn, I had several good actuators to swap around and still threw codes. What i finally did was I took out the rubber washer in the actuator (for giggles) and Voila no codes.

Good to know - I'll try that if I hit a wall with other options.

[GOLDCYLON]

Originally Posted by VetteMed

Good to know - I'll try that if I hit a wall with other options.

Andrew when I changed my shocks the first time all I saw all these codes as well. The shock height to Actuator is critical. I found sucess after letting the new shock bushing sit with the weight of the car for a few days as they were new as well and needed to compress a little. Using a wrench in the slot on the shock threaded shaft is important in order to prevent the shock stud from turning inside the body of the shock. I adjusted the height on all four corners to 1.5 threads above the top of the nut. Worked like a champ. No cost solution giver her a try. Daryll

[VetteMed]

Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

Andrew when I changed my shocks the first time all I saw all these codes as well. The shock height to Actuator is critical. I found sucess after letting the new shock bushing sit with the weight of the car for a few days as they were new as well and needed to compress a little. Using a wrench in the slot on the shock threaded shaft is important in order to prevent the shock stud from turning inside the body of the shock. I adjusted the height on all four corners to 1.5 threads above the top of the nut. Worked like a champ. No cost solution giver her a try. Daryll

Thanks Daryll! I will definitely give that a try if the problem persists.

[GOLDCYLON]

Originally Posted by VetteMed

Thanks Daryll! I will definitely give that a try if the problem persists.

Looks real good Andrew a true labor of love.

[GOLDCYLON]

Originally Posted by VetteMed

Thanks Daryll! I will definitely give that a try if the problem persists.

Andrew any luck ? Daryll

[VetteMed]

Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

Andrew any luck ? Daryll

Daryll, the last 2 times I drove the car, no codes... but yesterday I got a 3-inch long sheet metal screw through a rear tire, so that trip was cut short...