Service Ride Control Light - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Crusin · 07-01-2012

Hey Guys:

Back with another problem with the ZR-1. Noticed lately that the Service Ride Control Light comes on when starting the car. Have no idea what to look for. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I am assuming money flying out the window.

vilant · 07-01-2012

Have the original owner's manual and I am quoting from it. "When you start the car, this light should come on briefly to let you know it's working. You should have the light fixed if it doesn't come on, or you won't know if there's a problem w/ the system.It's normal for the Service Ride Control light to stay on if you've turned the ignition from "OFF" or "Lock" to ""Run" three times without moving the car. The light should go out once you drive the car. If the light stays on when you move the car or comes on while your driving, there is a problem with the system. You can still drive your Corvette, but have your Chevy dealer check the Selective Ride Control System as soon as you can." Hope that helps.

scottfab · 07-01-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by vilant

Have the original owner's manual and I am quoting from it. "When you start the car, this light should come on briefly to let you know it's working. You should have the light fixed if it doesn't come on, or you won't know if there's a problem w/ the system.It's normal for the Service Ride Control light to stay on if you've turned the ignition from "OFF" or "Lock" to ""Run" three times without moving the car. The light should go out once you drive the car. If the light stays on when you move the car or comes on while your driving, there is a problem with the system. You can still drive your Corvette, but have your Chevy dealer check the Selective Ride Control System as soon as you can." Hope that helps.

wow, forgot that was all in there. I'll have to read it again. Especially the part about "have your Chevy dealer check the Selective Ride Control...."

Crusin · 07-01-2012

Thank you Vilant. I was a little too hasty in remitting my thread, been out a couple times since and light went out. Have to learn to be more observant.

iliad427 · 07-02-2012

Hey Crusin, I just had this same problem yesterday. If the light does not go out you need to check the code by going to the ALDL connector and ground terminal C. The most common problem is a broken shock gear which Corvette Central sells for $35.00. Let us know if this helps.

GOLDCYLON · 07-02-2012

http://www.captainzcnc.com/id2.html

Good Dignostic info

scottfab · 07-02-2012

the most common problem is a broke plastic actuator gear not the shock gear. This gear can break with age/heat or can be broken by not placing the actuator back on correctly.
http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Old_Proj/old_proj4.htm

Crusin · 07-03-2012

Thanks for your INFO guys. After taking car out later I noticed the light went out. If it ever does stay on at least I know what to look for now.

mike100 · 07-03-2012

as soon as the VSS signal shows a few mph, that common ride control light will go off as soon as the speed is reached.

start you car 3 or 4 times without going anywhere and the light pops right up. Another common problem is if you reinstall a shock after a repair and over/under tighten the top nut and the actuator can't turn the valving.

scottfab · 07-03-2012

Quote:

Originally Posted by vilant

Have the original owner's manual and I am quoting from it. "When you start the car, this light should come on briefly to let you know it's working. You should have the light fixed if it doesn't come on, or you won't know if there's a problem w/ the system.It's normal for the Service Ride Control light to stay on if you've turned the ignition from "OFF" or "Lock" to ""Run" three times without moving the car. The light should go out once you drive the car. If the light stays on when you move the car or comes on while your driving, there is a problem with the system. You can still drive your Corvette, but have your Chevy dealer check the Selective Ride Control System as soon as you can." Hope that helps.

This is what viliant posted earlier about the "three times".

07-01-2012	#1
Crusin Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 69	Service Ride Control Light Hey Guys: Back with another problem with the ZR-1. Noticed lately that the Service Ride Control Light comes on when starting the car. Have no idea what to look for. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I am assuming money flying out the window.

07-01-2012	#2
vilant Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: PA Posts: 772	Re: Service Ride Control Light Have the original owner's manual and I am quoting from it. "When you start the car, this light should come on briefly to let you know it's working. You should have the light fixed if it doesn't come on, or you won't know if there's a problem w/ the system.It's normal for the Service Ride Control light to stay on if you've turned the ignition from "OFF" or "Lock" to ""Run" three times without moving the car. The light should go out once you drive the car. If the light stays on when you move the car or comes on while your driving, there is a problem with the system. You can still drive your Corvette, but have your Chevy dealer check the Selective Ride Control System as soon as you can." Hope that helps.

07-01-2012	#4
Crusin Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 69	Re: Service Ride Control Light Thank you Vilant. I was a little too hasty in remitting my thread, been out a couple times since and light went out. Have to learn to be more observant.

07-02-2012	#5
iliad427 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 37	Re: Service Ride Control Light Hey Crusin, I just had this same problem yesterday. If the light does not go out you need to check the code by going to the ALDL connector and ground terminal C. The most common problem is a broken shock gear which Corvette Central sells for $35.00. Let us know if this helps.

07-02-2012	#6
GOLDCYLON Join Date: May 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 9,153	Re: Service Ride Control Light http://www.captainzcnc.com/id2.html Good Dignostic info __________________ GOLDCYLON - 91 ZR-1 #2014 GOLDCYLON - 90 ZR-1 #2794, 4L60e (Formerly Schrade's) GOLDCYLON - 11 CTS-V Arizona State Director 91 WHITE/BLACK #2014. 380 P&P&PCed,Ported Heads, Jeal Long tubes, Corsa Exhaust/FIKSE FM-5s /LED TLs, LED Headlights, Front Wilwood 6 piston narrowlite calipers and rear Wilwood caliper street shop mod,CNCed Coolant Pipes,TPI Cvr,Filter cover,Stainless Bolts, DRM/DOM PROM /ZFDOC mod build #102,DRLs,BMAD with stainless Debris Screen,Coplan Air Blaster, Pioneer APP Radio 4,Brey-Krause HB,Sub Bar,Fire extinguisher seat mount,DRM Coilovers,LEDs everywhere,Compass mirror (orange),V1 DIC hidden display, Homelink sun visor, Carbon Fiber top x3 and APSIS Carbon Fiber interior, APSIS CF Steering Wheel/NAPA Leather, Banski trailing arms, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension) ZFDoc drive shaft safety loop, raptor shift light (orange),AO engineering louver front plate, Console seat cushion, 96CE seats with black custom Sheepskins, ss billet catch can,Viper remote entry/alarm,Cragar Rear Louvers,LED side louver lights, Dewitts Radiator with SPAL fans and a Woods 160 T-Stat 90 RED/BLACK #2794. 4L60e Automatic Stage V by RPM Transmission, TCI Dedicated TCM, OBX Stainless Headers, Corsa Exhaust, SAN Secondaries and Haibeck PROM, Exotic Muscle Coil overs, LED Interior Lights, LED Tail Lights, LED Headlights, 94 Sport seats with black custom Sheepskins , Cragar rear louvers, GS Front calipers, Banski Trailing arms, APSIS Carbon Fiber steering wheel, Front and Rear Baer Eradispeeds, DRLs, Guldstrand front suspension,urethane bushings from Prothane (total suspension), Dewitt's Raditor with Dual SPAL fans and a Haibeck 170 T-Stat 11 RED/GREY CTS-V

07-02-2012	#7
scottfab Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Portland Oregon metro area (Washington side) Posts: 3,207	Re: Service Ride Control Light the most common problem is a broke plastic actuator gear not the shock gear. This gear can break with age/heat or can be broken by not placing the actuator back on correctly. http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Old_Proj/old_proj4.htm __________________ Scott Vett owner since 1979._It's about the car and the people

07-03-2012	#8
Crusin Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 69	Re: Service Ride Control Light Thanks for your INFO guys. After taking car out later I noticed the light went out. If it ever does stay on at least I know what to look for now.

07-03-2012	#9
mike100 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: San Marcos CA Posts: 1,802	Re: Service Ride Control Light as soon as the VSS signal shows a few mph, that common ride control light will go off as soon as the speed is reached. start you car 3 or 4 times without going anywhere and the light pops right up. Another common problem is if you reinstall a shock after a repair and over/under tighten the top nut and the actuator can't turn the valving.