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nxttruck2002 · 08-04-2014, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by LIL QIK

Well....I took the car out and it seems like I have absolutely no shocks on the car. Bounces around a good bit and if I hit too much of a crown or dip.....it almost feel like it wants to bottom out. So I look down and neither of the lights for the ride control are on. I'm kind of thinking that the Suspension Control Module has taken a crap on me. Thoughts? I have no DTC's for it or anything. I'm curious as to if the dealership will still honor the suspension part of my warranty. Car is a '13 and has 17k on it....but I've pretty much modded most other aspect of the drivetrain....but haven't touched the suspension yet.... Any chance there are some service writers in here that could shine some light on that? I'm not exactly thrilled about taking my car into the dealer for anything...

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Originally Posted by davidcroft

I'm a service writer in Houston.. I'd be happy to take a look at it

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Originally Posted by mlee

He is at Parkway Chevrolet in Tomball

Best service adviser in Houston. Highly recommend.

David at Parkway is top notch and will take GREAT care of your vehicle. I highly recommend him.

KLR ZL1 · 08-04-2014, 08:59 PM

I also highly recommend David at Parkway. I drive from Pearland just to get great service from him. Sometimes you have to drive a ways to get good service.

LIL QIK · 08-07-2014, 02:07 PM

Well...logistics on getting it there were a little of a pain in the butt....but I dropped the car off at Parkway today...

BigBoyBlue · 08-07-2014, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by mlee

No worries with David. He will take care of you. If your mods didn't affect Mag ride then you are good to go. My car is modded and loud as hell and I just had an airbag sensor replaced there with no issues.

Depending on how far and what direction. I may be able to help with a ride if you have to leave it.

Such camaraderie on this site! That is awesome of you to offer him.

LIL QIK · 08-08-2014, 11:19 AM

Just an update...

Dropped it off to David at Parkway yesterday....and within roughly 3 hours he called me back and told me it was ready. You guys were right....He got it taken care of and without any trouble. It ended up being the suspension control module....and if I'm not mistaken it somehow lost it's programming. Didn't need to get replaced....just needed to be re-programmed. Was a quick fix....but most importantly I had a good feeling about leaving my car with David. Not only because of your recommendations....but he's a very personable guy and easy to talk to. Never got the feeling he was yanking my chain like I do with a lot of other dealers. I just don't trust dealerships with my car in general...lol....But David Croft gave me an easy feeling. Much appreciated....

Thanks to everyone

Dave

SamHouseIII · 08-08-2014, 12:37 PM

Glad to hear all went well!!

*mlee* · 08-08-2014, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LIL QIK

Just an update...

Dropped it off to David at Parkway yesterday....and within roughly 3 hours he called me back and told me it was ready. You guys were right....He got it taken care of and without any trouble. It ended up being the suspension control module....and if I'm not mistaken it somehow lost it's programming. Didn't need to get replaced....just needed to be re-programmed. Was a quick fix....but most importantly I had a good feeling about leaving my car with David. Not only because of your recommendations....but he's a very personable guy and easy to talk to. Never got the feeling he was yanking my chain like I do with a lot of other dealers. I just don't trust dealerships with my car in general...lol....But David Croft gave me an easy feeling. Much appreciated....

Thanks to everyone

Dave

There you go...

BTW Davids 1LE won "Best 5th Gen" at C5 Fest V..

GoTopless · 06-23-2022, 01:29 PM

Had an issue with bouncy rough ride so I took it to my dealership and they said front structs are leaking and the rear shocks are locked up? Would that be a SCM failure or a failure of the shock or both?
2013 Camaro ZL1 Convertible.
Thanks

HDRDTD · 06-23-2022, 02:35 PM

On my 2013 ZL1, at around 52,000 miles, I noticed a large wet spot on the floor of the garage under the rear right wheel area.

The car also started riding like it had a very rigid rear suspension once in a while, but not all the time.

It seems that as the mag shocks fail (leak), some people's suspension acts like there is nothing to dampen the suspension (car bounces up and down easily)_while a few peoples suspension acts like it "locks up' as mine did.

I chose to have the rear struts replaced at my local Chevy dealer knowing the cost would be high but it's be done with all genuine GM parts.
The bad news is, because of parts shortages due to Covid, it took 3 1/2 months to locate both rear struts.

After replacing, it's like a brand new car all over again. Well worth the high cost.

GoTopless · 06-23-2022, 02:42 PM

Yikes 3 mos

GoTopless · 06-24-2022, 01:56 PM

Here is one other question.
To me it seems odd both rears would be locked up solid at the same time. What are the chances that the SCM is either corrupt or has lost its programming even though the dealer is not showing any codes? Did the OP dealership pull codes that lead them to the issue of the SCM had lost its programming and could it be possible that the programming is corrupt?
Thanks

Shodown · 06-24-2022, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GoTopless

Here is one other question.
To me it seems odd both rears would be locked up solid at the same time. What are the chances that the SCM is either corrupt or has lost its programming even though the dealer is not showing any codes? Did the OP dealership pull codes that lead them to the issue of the SCM had lost its programming and could it be possible that the programming is corrupt?
Thanks

Very doubtful. Mag ride suspension is widely to known to leak and fail.

Save yourself the time, money and headache of new mag ride and go coilovers. Way better feel on the road, way cheaper, they're adjustable, and most places have them in stock right now. I have Peddars XA Extreme and they are way better than stock.

GoTopless · 06-24-2022, 09:47 PM

Does anyone know if David still works for Parkway Chevy in Houston?

GoTopless · 06-25-2022, 08:22 PM

Disregard
I found the answer.
Thank You

08-04-2014, 08:59 PM	#16
KLR ZL1 H-Town Camaro Club Member Drives: 17 Hyper Blue Metallic KLR-ZL1 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pearland Tx. Posts: 2,035 View My Garage	I also highly recommend David at Parkway. I drive from Pearland just to get great service from him. Sometimes you have to drive a ways to get good service. __________________

08-07-2014, 02:07 PM	#17
LIL QIK Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manvel, Tx. Posts: 115	Well...logistics on getting it there were a little of a pain in the butt....but I dropped the car off at Parkway today... __________________ 2013 ZL1 Camaro - Crystal Red Tint / A6 Best so far of 10.50 @ 134.50 w/ 1.58 60' on 20" Nitto NT05R's (Camaro5 Fest - Royal Purple Raceway)

08-08-2014, 11:19 AM	#19
LIL QIK Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manvel, Tx. Posts: 115	Just an update... Dropped it off to David at Parkway yesterday....and within roughly 3 hours he called me back and told me it was ready. You guys were right....He got it taken care of and without any trouble. It ended up being the suspension control module....and if I'm not mistaken it somehow lost it's programming. Didn't need to get replaced....just needed to be re-programmed. Was a quick fix....but most importantly I had a good feeling about leaving my car with David. Not only because of your recommendations....but he's a very personable guy and easy to talk to. Never got the feeling he was yanking my chain like I do with a lot of other dealers. I just don't trust dealerships with my car in general...lol....But David Croft gave me an easy feeling. Much appreciated.... Thanks to everyone Dave __________________ 2013 ZL1 Camaro - Crystal Red Tint / A6 Best so far of 10.50 @ 134.50 w/ 1.58 60' on 20" Nitto NT05R's (Camaro5 Fest - Royal Purple Raceway)

08-08-2014, 12:37 PM	#20
SamHouseIII I Carry! Drives: 2013 CRT ZL1 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fletcher, Ok Posts: 2,723	Glad to hear all went well!! __________________ I am a Modaholic!! Please Help!! Do Not feed my addicition....See build... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=261540 From Oklahoma, Join us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/okcamaros/

06-23-2022, 01:29 PM	#22
GoTopless Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: midwest Posts: 43	Had an issue with bouncy rough ride so I took it to my dealership and they said front structs are leaking and the rear shocks are locked up? Would that be a SCM failure or a failure of the shock or both? 2013 Camaro ZL1 Convertible. Thanks

06-23-2022, 02:35 PM	#23
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 6,895	On my 2013 ZL1, at around 52,000 miles, I noticed a large wet spot on the floor of the garage under the rear right wheel area. The car also started riding like it had a very rigid rear suspension once in a while, but not all the time. It seems that as the mag shocks fail (leak), some people's suspension acts like there is nothing to dampen the suspension (car bounces up and down easily)_while a few peoples suspension acts like it "locks up' as mine did. I chose to have the rear struts replaced at my local Chevy dealer knowing the cost would be high but it's be done with all genuine GM parts. The bad news is, because of parts shortages due to Covid, it took 3 1/2 months to locate both rear struts. After replacing, it's like a brand new car all over again. Well worth the high cost.

06-23-2022, 02:42 PM	#24
GoTopless Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: midwest Posts: 43	Yikes 3 mos

06-24-2022, 01:56 PM	#25
GoTopless Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: midwest Posts: 43	Here is one other question. To me it seems odd both rears would be locked up solid at the same time. What are the chances that the SCM is either corrupt or has lost its programming even though the dealer is not showing any codes? Did the OP dealership pull codes that lead them to the issue of the SCM had lost its programming and could it be possible that the programming is corrupt? Thanks

06-24-2022, 09:47 PM	#27
GoTopless Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: midwest Posts: 43	Does anyone know if David still works for Parkway Chevy in Houston?

06-25-2022, 08:22 PM	#28
GoTopless Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Convertible Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: midwest Posts: 43	Disregard I found the answer. Thank You