1997-2000 EBCM Repair.
03-25-2012, 12:13 PM
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
1997-2000 EBCM Repair.
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03-25-2012, 12:27 PM
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I've seen no less than four other companies in the past that claimed they could do it. In every case, they eventually returned the units to customers with no repairs. If this one is different, that would be amazing news. I doubtful but hopeful.
Thanks for looking out Mr. Bill
Thanks for looking out Mr. Bill
03-25-2012, 02:42 PM
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Why delete it before someone has a chance to prove/disprove it? Eventually someone is going to crack this nut - why not the company you listed? I hope you re-list it. Who knows.
03-25-2012, 03:00 PM
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03-25-2012, 05:04 PM
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Anything is possible - the best thing would be to get a written Guarantee from them before the work 
I do think one day someone will be able to repair or re-make these unites
one day!
Thanks,Matt
I do think one day someone will be able to repair or re-make these unites
one day!Thanks,Matt
03-25-2012, 06:48 PM
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10, '14
Do you guys think buying a used one is the answer, or just screw it if it goes south? And can the light be programmed out? I'm going to take mine in and have it diagnosed because mine may be a ground. (it comes and goes, mostly comes) BUT if it is the ebcm I can't see spending the money on used for it to possibly go bad as well.
It's nice having the feature, but I can live without it.
It's nice having the feature, but I can live without it.
03-25-2012, 06:56 PM
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The same thing that can happen to the 2001 - 2004 model year EBCM's. Electronically they fail. The only difference is that if the failure code is C1214 on the 2001 - 2004 there are a couple of companies (or you can do it yourself) that can repair that failure (no other code though). On the early year EBCM, as of this point in time, no one has been able to provide a consistent and reliable repair. There have been a few companies that purport to be able to repair the early year EBCM's, have taken money from Forum members and ultimately returned the EBCM without repair but kept the money. Hence my scheptism in post #3.
As Matt suggested before shelling out a lot of money, get some agreement in writing as to costs, etc in case they cannot repair your unit.
As far as repairing the 2001 - 2004 with code C1214 yourself read here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...r-fleabay.html
As Matt suggested before shelling out a lot of money, get some agreement in writing as to costs, etc in case they cannot repair your unit.
As far as repairing the 2001 - 2004 with code C1214 yourself read here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...r-fleabay.html
03-25-2012, 06:58 PM
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03-25-2012, 07:46 PM
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03-25-2012, 07:50 PM
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The same thing that can happen to the 2001 - 2004 model year EBCM's. Electronically they fail. The only difference is that if the failure code is C1214 on the 2001 - 2004 there are a couple of companies (or you can do it yourself) that can repair that failure (no other code though). On the early year EBCM, as of this point in time, no one has been able to provide a consistent and reliable repair. There have been a few companies that purport to be able to repair the early year EBCM's, have taken money from Forum members and ultimately returned the EBCM without repair but kept the money. Hence my scheptism in post #3.
As Matt suggested before shelling out a lot of money, get some agreement in writing as to costs, etc in case they cannot repair your unit.
As far as repairing the 2001 - 2004 with code C1214 yourself read here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...r-fleabay.html
As Matt suggested before shelling out a lot of money, get some agreement in writing as to costs, etc in case they cannot repair your unit.
As far as repairing the 2001 - 2004 with code C1214 yourself read here:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...r-fleabay.html
03-25-2012, 07:53 PM
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http://www.yelp.com/biz/phillips-carpet-rogersville
...which is irrelevant.
Thanks for reposting Bill
03-25-2012, 08:13 PM
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I think he's referring to the fact that the previous tenant was Phillips Carpet...
http://www.yelp.com/biz/phillips-carpet-rogersville
...which is irrelevant.
Thanks for reposting Bill
http://www.yelp.com/biz/phillips-carpet-rogersville
...which is irrelevant.
Thanks for reposting Bill
Bill: Lone Star? Really? That stuff'll gag a maggot.
Give me a nice Heinie or Dos Equis dark. Btw, check out Google Earth sometime. Very handy indeed.
03-25-2012, 08:15 PM
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Don't know if they were a "previous tenent" or not as some of the business nexus type websites seem to indicate Phillips Carpet is still an ongoing business at that address. Relevant as to research on any "company" I may plan on sending money based on nothing more than a website. I want to see proven results/recommendations/track record, etc. BTDT
Bill: Lone Star? Really? That stuff'll gag a maggot. Give me a nice Heinie or Dos Equis dark.
Btw, check out Google Earth sometime. Very handy indeed.
Bill: Lone Star? Really? That stuff'll gag a maggot.
Give me a nice Heinie or Dos Equis dark. Btw, check out Google Earth sometime. Very handy indeed.
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03-25-2012, 08:28 PM
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Good point, but in fairness anyone can say anything on a phone. BTDT, trust me.
I'm much more interested in first hand comments or experiences from trusted sources. This non-repairable EBTCM issue on early C5s has been a known problem for years and something tells me this outfit wouldn't be the first one to try something of this nature on these specific units, even with good intentions, only to find thay can't make good on a reliable repair.
If they've come up with the magical solution great. Time will tell. It usually does.
I'm much more interested in first hand comments or experiences from trusted sources. This non-repairable EBTCM issue on early C5s has been a known problem for years and something tells me this outfit wouldn't be the first one to try something of this nature on these specific units, even with good intentions, only to find thay can't make good on a reliable repair.
If they've come up with the magical solution great. Time will tell. It usually does.