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two_wheel_mayhem · 10-01-2009, 11:33 PM

It said it again today, just like the other time.

When I first turned the key on, before starting the engine.

I even shut it back down and tried again but it didn't say it the next time.

What does this mean?

Buckbo · 10-02-2009, 07:11 AM

If you turn the key for a quick second then let go the engine will continue to crank until the car starts. If you start the car this way the "Service Stabiltrak" message will appear. Holding the key in the start position until the engine fires up will keep the message from appearing. I learned that from a previous thread on this forum.

tjd24 · 10-02-2009, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckbo

If you turn the key for a quick second then let go the engine will continue to crank until the car starts. If you start the car this way the "Service Stabiltrak" message will appear. Holding the key in the start position until the engine fires up will keep the message from appearing. I learned that from a previous thread on this forum.

Exactly - turning the key just slightly and letting go like a faux "Push to Start" causes the warning message to display - doesn't mean anything (so far).

Brokinarrow · 10-02-2009, 12:03 PM

I start my Camaro like that all the time, the only time I see the 'Service Stabili-Track' message is if it doesn't start (ie, i didnt have the clutch in, or accidentally let the clutch out too soon). Maybe it does that on autos?

Michael_Js · 10-02-2009, 02:32 PM

Only time I've ever seen this was after a dyno run. It lit up with every other light on the console! After a couple minutes, it went away. I've started my Baby with the quick start as well as the "normal" start and have never seen this message.

ahart04 · 10-02-2009, 03:12 PM

everytime ive done the quickstart, it says service stabilitrack EXCEPT:

one time, i stalled, and tried to quickstart-->didn't work. so i held-started it, no serv. stabilitrack.

since i always quickstart and mostly don't stall, i am used to seeing 'service stabilitrack' everyday. i saw on a different thread not to be worried..

however i know for a fact that my stabilitrack works (omg this feature is awesome you can take turns at any speed you want lol), so i'm really not worried.

Pauls69RSSS · 10-02-2009, 06:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckbo

If you turn the key for a quick second then let go the engine will continue to crank until the car starts. If you start the car this way the "Service Stabiltrak" message will appear. Holding the key in the start position until the engine fires up will keep the message from appearing. I learned that from a previous thread on this forum.

Now I'm confused! Are you saying the DIC shows a message to service the Stabilitrak if you just touch the key and let it crank on it's own? On a manual or automatic?

The reason I ask is because this is how I start mine (just a quick twist and let it go on it's own) and it has not given me any messages! Mine is a manual.

Paul

LSX-80MM · 10-02-2009, 07:02 PM

Mine comes on as well,along with TC when I mat it,but gos off when I lift,has done it since I added the Turbo guess it's freaking out cause of Torque managements turned off,and it's recieving 580rwtrq

ahart04 · 10-02-2009, 10:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pauls69RSSS

Now I'm confused! Are you saying the DIC shows a message to service the Stabilitrak if you just touch the key and let it crank on it's own? On a manual or automatic?

The reason I ask is because this is how I start mine (just a quick twist and let it go on it's own) and it has not given me any messages! Mine is a manual.

Paul

wow yea thats interesting...because mine always says it when i do the quick twist. 2SS manual..

Michael_Js · 10-02-2009, 10:58 PM

Weird so many people see this with the quick start...Hmmm. I'll have to keep my eyes open.

10aSSee D · 10-03-2009, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael_Js

Only time I've ever seen this was after a dyno run. It lit up with every other light on the console! After a couple minutes, it went away. I've started my Baby with the quick start as well as the "normal" start and have never seen this message.

Mine did the exact same thing on the the dyno and went away when i pulled out of the dyno and on the street. No problems since then.

GangGreen · 10-03-2009, 08:27 AM

i saw it once only, and i do the tap start all the time. 1LT Auto

Buckbo · 10-03-2009, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pauls69RSSS

Now I'm confused! Are you saying the DIC shows a message to service the Stabilitrak if you just touch the key and let it crank on it's own? On a manual or automatic?

The reason I ask is because this is how I start mine (just a quick twist and let it go on it's own) and it has not given me any messages! Mine is a manual.

Paul

Actually, it did it for me once and it didn't do it for me once. I usually hold it until it starts (force of habit). I recall a thread on this a while back. We may need to

two_wheel_mayhem · 10-03-2009, 02:27 PM

As long as it doesn't stay on I'm not gonna worry about it.

Camarofan69 · 10-04-2009, 03:16 PM

mine does it when i quick start and when i hold the key. its only there for a second, but its there.

tshansen · 01-29-2010, 02:34 PM

I brought my camaro in for the pdim update to fix ipod syncing issues. At that time I also mentioned the service stabilitrack indicator that occurs occasionally during start up. They found a software update for the EBCM (electronic brake control module) that they think might fix the warning. I'll know more in a week when it hasn't occured.

tshansen · 01-29-2010, 06:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tshansen

I brought my camaro in for the pdim update to fix ipod syncing issues. At that time I also mentioned the service stabilitrack indicator that occurs occasionally during start up. They found a software update for the EBCM (electronic brake control module) that they think might fix the warning. I'll know more in a week when it hasn't occured.

This update did not fix the problem. It occurred again when I started up later in the day.

Rogue Leader · 01-29-2010, 06:26 PM

Tap start all the time as well, never got that message. Car was built 6/1

1meanss · 03-11-2010, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BKnBLK

Mine comes on as well,along with TC when I mat it,but gos off when I lift,has done it since I added the Turbo guess it's freaking out cause of Torque managements turned off,and it's recieving 580rwtrq

Yeah, I have close to 600 rwhp and it comes on occasionally.

10-01-2009, 11:33 PM	#1
two_wheel_mayhem Would rather be riding Drives: 2012 SS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,508	Service Stabiltrak soon It said it again today, just like the other time. When I first turned the key on, before starting the engine. I even shut it back down and tried again but it didn't say it the next time. What does this mean?

10-02-2009, 12:03 PM	#4
Brokinarrow Drives: 1984 Honda Nighthawk 700s Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,338 View My Garage	I start my Camaro like that all the time, the only time I see the 'Service Stabili-Track' message is if it doesn't start (ie, i didnt have the clutch in, or accidentally let the clutch out too soon). Maybe it does that on autos? __________________

10-02-2009, 02:32 PM	#5
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,329 View My Garage	Only time I've ever seen this was after a dyno run. It lit up with every other light on the console! After a couple minutes, it went away. I've started my Baby with the quick start as well as the "normal" start and have never seen this message. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; Subthump; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

10-02-2009, 03:12 PM	#6
ahart04 most bang for your buck Drives: 2010 2SS/RS CGM/BLK RALLYS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 653	everytime ive done the quickstart, it says service stabilitrack EXCEPT: one time, i stalled, and tried to quickstart-->didn't work. so i held-started it, no serv. stabilitrack. since i always quickstart and mostly don't stall, i am used to seeing 'service stabilitrack' everyday. i saw on a different thread not to be worried.. however i know for a fact that my stabilitrack works (omg this feature is awesome you can take turns at any speed you want lol), so i'm really not worried. __________________ 2G1FT1EW8A9142133 Delivered to me 09/22/09!

10-02-2009, 07:02 PM	#8
LSX-80MM Ghostly Unknown Drives: Silver Ice 2010 SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Glen St Mary,Fla. Posts: 461	Mine comes on as well,along with TC when I mat it,but gos off when I lift,has done it since I added the Turbo guess it's freaking out cause of Torque managements turned off,and it's recieving 580rwtrq __________________ 416,GMPPLSX-LS3 6 Bolt Heads,Custom 80mmComp Turbo,ID850 Injectors Lonnies Twin Pump Setup,Circle D built 6l80eCircle D multi disc billet conv,3in Magnaflow Exhaust,CoolingMist Meth,RX Dual Catch Can,InnovateWB,AeroforceInterceptor,AEM Truboost Controller,matte black Forgestars.

10-02-2009, 07:11 AM	#2
Buckbo Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wilmington,Delaware Posts: 425 View My Garage	If you turn the key for a quick second then let go the engine will continue to crank until the car starts. If you start the car this way the "Service Stabiltrak" message will appear. Holding the key in the start position until the engine fires up will keep the message from appearing. I learned that from a previous thread on this forum.

10-02-2009, 10:58 PM	#10
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,329 View My Garage	Weird so many people see this with the quick start...Hmmm. I'll have to keep my eyes open. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; Subthump; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

10-03-2009, 08:27 AM	#12
GangGreen Drives: Victory Red LT RS Born:3/3/09 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: VEGA$ BABY Posts: 136	i saw it once only, and i do the tap start all the time. 1LT Auto

10-03-2009, 02:27 PM	#14
two_wheel_mayhem Would rather be riding Drives: 2012 SS LS3 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,508	As long as it doesn't stay on I'm not gonna worry about it.

10-04-2009, 03:16 PM	#15
Camarofan69 The Autoglass Guy Drives: 1969 SS 396, 1969 SS , 2010 RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Corvallis MT Posts: 867 View My Garage	mine does it when i quick start and when i hold the key. its only there for a second, but its there.

01-29-2010, 02:34 PM	#16
tshansen Drives: 2010 LT/RS imperial blue Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 57	I brought my camaro in for the pdim update to fix ipod syncing issues. At that time I also mentioned the service stabilitrack indicator that occurs occasionally during start up. They found a software update for the EBCM (electronic brake control module) that they think might fix the warning. I'll know more in a week when it hasn't occured.

01-29-2010, 06:26 PM	#18
Rogue Leader Iatefiberglassinsulation Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Long Island Posts: 3,582 View My Garage	Tap start all the time as well, never got that message. Car was built 6/1 __________________ I'm Brick Tamland. People seem to like me because I am polite and I am rarely late. I like to eat ice cream and I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks. Years later, a doctor will tell me that I have an I.Q. of 48 and am what some people call mentally retarded. 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS - Daily Driver 1996 GMC Sierra 2500 SLT - Tow Vehicle 1993 Volkswagen Fox - Race Car (yes seriously) "Like" my race team on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/farfrumwinnin

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