GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Clarification of ABS-Related Option Codes - kw active brake caliper disc DTC EBTCM light MIL module sensor steering SWPS TCS part

Subject: Clarification of ABS-Related Option Codes

Models:.



When servicing the vehicle with the VIN you entered, the following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the described symptoms.

Condition/Concern:

Dealership personnel may express confusion when servicing and replacing ABS / TCS and Active Handling System components on the C5 Corvette. This is likely due to changes from one model year to the next to the ABS system used, its mounting location, option codes used (or not used), and which equipment was available (standard or optional) on each model and year.

Correction/Recommendation:

The table below should be used to identify the as built vehicle content. Note: Active Brake Control (Active Handling) is standard equipment for 2001 AND NEWER (including ZO6) and is no longer called out on the 2002 AND NEWER SPID Label / VISS System.

Year

SPID/VISS

Vehicle/Content

System

Mounting

97

JL9

ABS/TCS/MSVAABS

5.0

Rear

98.0

(SOP-12/15/97)

   

98

JL9

ABS/TCS/MSVA ABS

5.0

REAR

98.5

(12/15/97 - EOP)

   

98

JL9 / JAG

ABS/TCS/MSVA ABS

5.0

FRONT

98

JL9 / JL4 / JA

ABS/TCS/MSVA/ABC ABS

5.0

FRONT

99

JL9

ABS/TCS/MSVA ABS

5.0

FRONT

99

JL9 / JL4

ABS/TCS/MSVA/ABC ABS

5.0

FRONT

00

JL9

ABS/TCS/MSVA ABS

5.0

FRONT

00

JL9 / JL4

ABS/TCS/MSVA/ABC ABS

5.0

FRONT

01

JL9 / JL4

ABS/TCS/MSVA/ABC/DRP ABS

5.3

FRONT

01

Z06 JL9

ABS/TCS/MSVA/ABC/DRP ABS

5.3

FRONT

02-04

JL9

ABS/TCS/MSVA/ABC/DRP ABS

5.3

FRONT

02-04

Z06 JL9

ABS/TCS/MSVA/ABC/DRP ABS

5.3

FRONT

ABS - Antilock Braking System

TCS - Traction Control

MSVA- Magnetic Speed Variable Assist (Steering)

ABC - Active Brake Control (Active Handling)

DRP - Dynamic Rear Proportioning

JL9 - 4 Wheel Disc Brakes with Antilock

JL4 - Active Brake Control (Active Handling)

JAG - Brake Provisions ABS Location

ABS 5.0 - Delphi / Bosch ABS 5.0

ABS 5.3 - Delphi / Bosch ABS 5.3

.

Please follow this diagnosis process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed. If these steps do not resolve the condition, please contact GM TAC for further diagnostic assistance. This diagnostic approach was developed for the vehicle with the VIN you entered and should not be automatically be used for other vehicles with similar symptoms.

Models:

(1997 - 2004 CHEVROLET CORVETTE)