What causes a service Ride Control Message on a GM SUV?

The cause is poor clearance between the auxiliary Air Conditioning (A/C) evaporator hose and the right front shock absorber damper solenoid connector. Contact may occur between the two, damaging the connector and causing a poor connection at the damper solenoid. Follow the Service Procedure to fix the problem and prevent it from happening again.

What kind of SUV does GM suburban have?

It seems that 2001-2003 Chevrolet ® Suburban ® and Tahoe ®, 2001-2003 GMC ® Yukon ® and Yukon ® XL, 2002-2003 Cadillac ® Escalade ® and 2003 Escalade ESV ® models equipped with a Rear Air Conditioning System and a Real Time Damping Chassis Package are all prone to this problem. Thankfully, the repair is the same for all models.

What to do if you have a service ride control problem?

Installing a new A/C suction hose and auxiliary A/C evaporator hose then replacing the right front shock absorber solenoid connector will correct the problem. Recover the A/C refrigerant. Raise the vehicle. Remove the right front wheel assembly and the right front wheelhouse panel.

What kind of cover do I need for my Chevy Suburban?

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How to disable autoride on a Chevy Tahoe?

Pulling the rtd fuse has no ill-effects other than disabling the autoride system. Stax likes this. And it will say “Service Ride Control” in the DIC when you pull that fuse out. Not when properly power cycled. Mine has been off forever. Not when properly power cycled. Mine has been off forever. Click to expand…

Is there a sequence to the Autoride message light?

Arnott Industries sells a Coil Spring and Shock Conversion kit that includes something called a “Spoofer” that gets wired into the Autoride controller. Does anyone have any experience with it? Someone just said to pull the RTD fuse. I’ve heard conflicting reports on whether this works. Is there a sequence to it?

How to reset your Chevy or GMC oil change light?

Here’s the easy way to reset the oil light on your Chevy or GMC. Oil lights have been a standard feature on Chevy and GMCs for years. Newer Chevys will have a built in Vehicle Information Center (VIC), but older models don’t. If your GMC is 2006 or newer, it comes with the GM Oil Life System.

How to reset the Check Engine light of a 2006 GMC Envoy?

How to Reset the Check Engine Light of a 2006 GMC Envoy. Locate the open OBD port to the left of the fuse panel in the driver’s side foot well. Plug the OBD scan tool into the open port. Turn the ignition to the “II” position (the “on” position), but do not try to crank the engine.

How to fix or reset service Ride Control?

Make sure you DISCONNECT the + (RED) POSITIVE cable from the battery for 10+min on all new Installs of air ride Compressors and to clear or Reset the Service suspension error on the dash. If you install a new air ride compressor and DON’T disconnect to reset Computer logged resistance by the vehicle of the OEM Compressor.

How does service Ride Control work on a GM SUV?

Install the wheelhouse panel and install the wheel assembly. Lower the vehicle. Inject the oil into the A/C system that was removed during the recovery process using an A/C Oil Injection Kit. Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant then leak test the fitting and splice using a Halogen Leak Detector.

How to disable autoride message light Chevy Tahoe?

If you just wanna disable it, pull the Neg on the battery and then pull the RTD fuse under the hood. Hook the Neg back up and you wont have any more error message. What else does pulling the RTD fuse do? Thanks for the quick feedback!! I can’t help but wonder what else is being disabled when the RTD fuse is pulled?

When did Chevy Suburban Service traction control issue occur?

The topic originally came up in the Chevrolet Forum way back in 2011. And it appears that a lot of folks had encountered the same issue, yet a solution remained elusive. Most of the time, it happens exclusively on the 2007 model year Suburban.

Where is the plug on my Suburban Traction Control?

“I replaced my rear shocks with OEM remanufactured Arnott shocks, and in the process inadvertently disconnected a plug on the driver’s side, inside frame, near the shock tower. After reading this post I recalled that I disconnected a plug on the passenger side in the same area but noticed it and reconnected it.

Is there an ABS light for service traction control?

Quite a few folks have found themselves facing a Service Traction Control or Service Stabilitrak message and/or ABS light over the years. And the solutions to that problem seem to be hit or miss, depending on who you ask.

When do traction control lights appear on a Chevy truck?

Early to mid 2000’s Chevy trucks and suburbans have a common problem with the stabilitrak and traction control service lights appearing on the dash. For most truck owners, the warning lights occur frequently when the truck is idling and then disappears and reappears while driving.

When do Service StabiliTrak warning lights come on?

For most truck owners, the warning lights occur frequently when the truck is idling and then disappears and reappears while driving. The “Service Stabilitrak” light will usually appear first and then the car will turn traction control off. Once traction control is turned off, the transmission beings to shift very hard and rough.