Can't switch PTM modes - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

revo1059 · 05-30-2017, 03:00 PM

Recently I noticed that I can't switch modes when I press the button. When I push the buttons the light will change (from tour to sport or vice versa) but I can't access any of the modes no matter what I do.

A few weeks ago I did get a service stabilitrack message when I started the car but I've seen that happen when I let it sit and the battery gets low. Not sure if the 2 are related.

How can I get my modes back?

KaBoom1701 · 05-30-2017, 03:30 PM

Disconnect battery and let sit 30mins. Reconnect and see if the helps.

Any ecu codes?

ZO6 Bryan · 05-30-2017, 09:34 PM

You are double tapping the traction control button and nothing happens?
I saw a thread last year I think where someone had same problem and the switch had been put back together backwards somehow by someone.

STUNNAH · 05-30-2017, 11:08 PM

Push the traction control button twice...PTM should show in the DIC...Choose mode by pressing tour or sport buttons...Tour goes back, sport goes forward...

revo1059 · 05-31-2017, 07:41 AM

Nothing has been done to the car. It was working then at some point stopped. I'll try disconnecting the battery (hopefully tonight).

KaBoom1701 · 05-31-2017, 09:56 AM

Well try the simple stuff like battery reset and maybe pull the switches from the panel and make sure no wires have come loose.

Weird

BEECHFRONT · 05-31-2017, 10:09 AM

like others have said, you have to push the button to the right of sport mode twice so traction control is off ,or just hold it down for 7 seconds, then you should be able to see ptm modes

revo1059 · 05-31-2017, 11:11 AM

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like others have said, you have to push the button to the right of sport mode twice so traction control is off ,or just hold it down for 7 seconds, then you should be able to see ptm modes

Appreciated, but i know how to engage the modes. If I hold it down for 7 then traction control turns off (both lights come on in the cluster).

GONMAD510 · 05-31-2017, 11:41 AM

I have the same issue with mine. It stopped working after I had the car dynoed. I was going to take the cluster apart and take a look at the switch. I can turn the TC off but I can't choose any of the 5 PTM modes.

KaBoom1701 · 05-31-2017, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by GONMAD510

I have the same issue with mine. It stopped working after I had the car dynoed. I was going to take the cluster apart and take a look at the switch. I can turn the TC off but I can't choose any of the 5 PTM modes.

I bet they messed with the ride sensors under the car when they strapped the car down.....

HDRDTD · 05-31-2017, 05:58 PM

Just a note here, convertibles don't get the PTM's only the coupes have them.

revo1059 · 06-01-2017, 07:42 AM

Unplugging the battery did it for me. Good to go.

GONMAD510 · 06-01-2017, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by revo1059

Unplugging the battery did it for me. Good to go.

How long did you leave it disconnected for?

KaBoom1701 · 06-01-2017, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by revo1059

Unplugging the battery did it for me. Good to go.

Glad it worked!

05-30-2017, 03:00 PM	#1
revo1059 Drives: Black 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Buffalo Grove Posts: 433	Can't switch PTM modes Recently I noticed that I can't switch modes when I press the button. When I push the buttons the light will change (from tour to sport or vice versa) but I can't access any of the modes no matter what I do. A few weeks ago I did get a service stabilitrack message when I started the car but I've seen that happen when I let it sit and the battery gets low. Not sure if the 2 are related. How can I get my modes back?

05-30-2017, 03:30 PM	#2
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Disconnect battery and let sit 30mins. Reconnect and see if the helps. Any ecu codes? __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

05-30-2017, 09:34 PM	#3
ZO6 Bryan Drives: 02 Z06, 95 Trans Am, 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Southeast Posts: 1,838 View My Garage	You are double tapping the traction control button and nothing happens? I saw a thread last year I think where someone had same problem and the switch had been put back together backwards somehow by someone. __________________ Bryan 2018 ZL1 M6

05-30-2017, 11:08 PM	#4
STUNNAH "BEASTM*DE" Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Tennessee Posts: 1,655 View My Garage	Push the traction control button twice...PTM should show in the DIC...Choose mode by pressing tour or sport buttons...Tour goes back, sport goes forward... __________________ Vengeance Racing Stage 1 Kit 575rwhp, 569 rwtq... Rims powder coated gloss black...BFG'S Comp 2 A/S... Dual 10" Kicker Comp S Subs 1200w...

05-31-2017, 09:56 AM	#6
KaBoom1701 KaBoom1701 Drives: 13' ZL1 Red M6 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: I.E. SoCal (Yucaipa) Posts: 8,630	Well try the simple stuff like battery reset and maybe pull the switches from the panel and make sure no wires have come loose. Weird __________________ Mods: Roto-Fab Intake, WW Res. kit & Big Gulp Air Scoop, Elite Catch Can, ATI Super Damper & 18% OD Pulley, LF Idler pulley bracket, Metco CC breather, ID850 Injectors, Stainless Power Headers w/ ceramic coating, TR71X Spark Plugs, JMS Fuel Pump Booster, Bo White TB, Tuned by Ted @ Jannetty Racing, Ron Davis HX, D3 Reservoir, Pfadt 1" Springs, Moreno Camber Plates, ZL1 Addons Splitter guard washers, Tow Hook kit & rock guards, Hurst Shifter Billet Plus 6 Speed Short Shifter, ZL1 DRL lighting harness, ZL1 Recaro Seats.

05-31-2017, 07:41 AM	#5
revo1059 Drives: Black 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Buffalo Grove Posts: 433	Nothing has been done to the car. It was working then at some point stopped. I'll try disconnecting the battery (hopefully tonight).

05-31-2017, 10:09 AM	#7
BEECHFRONT Drives: 2013-ZL1, 69-Z28, 71-CHEVELLE SS Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: South Jersey Posts: 268	like others have said, you have to push the button to the right of sport mode twice so traction control is off ,or just hold it down for 7 seconds, then you should be able to see ptm modes __________________ 2017 C7 Z06 2013-ZL1 2017 HELLCAT SOLD 2019 HELLCAT REDEYE WB 69-Z28, LSA SWAP, T56 MAGNUM 71-CHEVELLE SS, 496 STROKER TH400

05-31-2017, 11:41 AM	#9
GONMAD510 Drives: 2013 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: CA Bay Area Posts: 248	I have the same issue with mine. It stopped working after I had the car dynoed. I was going to take the cluster apart and take a look at the switch. I can turn the TC off but I can't choose any of the 5 PTM modes. __________________ Fast 850cc Injectors, ATI Balancer, 8.66 Lower Pulley, 2.55 Upper Pulley, Lingenfelter CAI, Kooks LT with cat delete pipes, Noweeds Exhaust Cutouts (extremely loud under full throttle), BTR Stage 3 Cam, BTR Platinum 660 Valve Spring Kit, TR7ix Iridium Spark Plugs, Lingenfelter Solid Isolator, 160 Degree Thermostat, Larger SC Coolant Reservoir with Hose Relocation Kit, BMR 1.25" Lowering Springs, MGW Short Throw Shifter, Racing Brake 2 piece rotors front and rear, Starkweather Performance Custom Dyno Tune on 91 Octane. 691.38 RWHP 630.35 RWTQ

05-31-2017, 05:58 PM	#11
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	Just a note here, convertibles don't get the PTM's only the coupes have them.

06-01-2017, 07:42 AM	#12
revo1059 Drives: Black 2012 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Buffalo Grove Posts: 433	Unplugging the battery did it for me. Good to go.