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  1. #1 car didnt like to get waxed 
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    I just got done waxing my car using a porter cable.it took me about 7 hours and after i was done it sat in the garage for a day. now after i went outside and started it,i get this-
    traction control off
    stability control off
    service ABS system
    service traction control
    service stability control
    service variable effort steering
    now the steering is a little harder.i unplugged the ground on the battery and left it for about 3-4 minutes but that didnt help.
    little help please.thank you
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    Have you checked all the connectors under the hood and fenders? Maybe one was loose and the vibration did it?
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    im kind of doing that at this moment.will let you know if i find anythig.thanks
    started the car up and everything back to normal
    just dont get it.
    thanks for the reply
    Last edited by valente; 06-19-2011 at 09:49 PM.
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    That's goods prob just a loose connection somewhere or your car just straight up didn't like the wax maybe it was warning you lol
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    This might be a wheel bearing/speed sensor/abs something, or perhaps a fuse loose/going bad or something from what I've seen... but it's kind of infrequent, yes? interestingly, happened right after I use a PC to polish the hell out of a GP. Probably best to just start replacing parts beginning with the cheapest and moving on up.
    Irridium spark plugs last 100k mi and work just as well as copper. Copper is a waste on N/A and only lasts 15k mi. Don't use Platinum.
    Use 195* tstat unless you can thoroughly explain why not; 99.9% don't need a lower temp.
    Almost any oil filter, ever, is of higher quality than ACDelco. Spend $6+.
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    hate it when random stuff happens. I changed the oil on my dad's car for him, went to start it and it won't start. Turned out the battery was dead (wtf)
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    Maybe you built up enough static electricity to fry the BCM or something?
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    Your car was just fuc@in' wit you
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    Quote Originally Posted by SMazza View Post
    Maybe you built up enough static electricity to fry the BCM or something?
    That would be... a lot.

    This much:

    Irridium spark plugs last 100k mi and work just as well as copper. Copper is a waste on N/A and only lasts 15k mi. Don't use Platinum.
    Use 195* tstat unless you can thoroughly explain why not; 99.9% don't need a lower temp.
    Almost any oil filter, ever, is of higher quality than ACDelco. Spend $6+.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tcman49 View Post
    Your car was just fuc@in' wit you
    I havent had any major problems with it,6 years and it still going strong.i was starting to get afraid that it was time for it to start breaking down on me.
    got to love my GP
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    Well, lemme know if you come up with anything, I'm curious.
    Irridium spark plugs last 100k mi and work just as well as copper. Copper is a waste on N/A and only lasts 15k mi. Don't use Platinum.
    Use 195* tstat unless you can thoroughly explain why not; 99.9% don't need a lower temp.
    Almost any oil filter, ever, is of higher quality than ACDelco. Spend $6+.
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    Threw a code that only a TechII could see: C0550 - Your Electronic Brake Control Module is being a little b*tch. GM manual says to replace it.

    Edit: Luckily, they're only $800. Wonder if you can get it repaired.

    Edit: $620
    Last edited by SlowNA06; 06-24-2011 at 02:07 PM.
    Irridium spark plugs last 100k mi and work just as well as copper. Copper is a waste on N/A and only lasts 15k mi. Don't use Platinum.
    Use 195* tstat unless you can thoroughly explain why not; 99.9% don't need a lower temp.
    Almost any oil filter, ever, is of higher quality than ACDelco. Spend $6+.
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