97-00 EBCM thought (did searches)
10-08-2014, 01:21 PM
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St. Jude Donor '15
97-00 EBCM thought (did searches)
Seeing as there is no fix for the dreaded c1255, my thought is this:
Can we just splice into the #11 gray 5 volt reference wire from another 5 volt reference, or make one, just to turn the message and lights off?
Can we just splice into the #11 gray 5 volt reference wire from another 5 volt reference, or make one, just to turn the message and lights off?
10-08-2014, 05:14 PM
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Did you notice the years he's referencing in the title? My understanding is that the early model can't be repaired, although I was under the impression that the '00 can be, that it's just the 97-99 that can't.
10-08-2014, 07:20 PM
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Just for reference 99 and 2000 are the same EBCM. My 99 one died and I put a 2000 one in. Works great.
10-08-2014, 08:42 PM
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The EBTCM sends a serial signal to the BCM and/or the cluster to display the message and illuminate the warning light, so no splicing of wires will turn the light off.
10-08-2014, 09:45 PM
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right, usually can't repair, by fix i meant find another used one even if it costs $800-1000 dollars
10-09-2014, 06:14 AM
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10-09-2014, 08:32 AM
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And I wouldn't be taking a hit on trade in if the lights and messages are not being displayed.
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10-09-2014, 11:19 AM
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I like the train of thought, seems like something could be done to turn the lights off. I don't have the problem right now, but if, or when I do, I would be hesitant to spend $1K for a used one. Where are our electrical engineers?
10-09-2014, 02:03 PM
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My next thought is I wonder if the codes or abs system can be tuned out or removed via a tech I I? Seeing as a BCM needs to have the rpo codes programmed into it match your vehicle, could be possible.
10-09-2014, 02:14 PM
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10-09-2014, 02:23 PM
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1000.00 is 1000.00. Just thought it might have been just a 5 volt reference signal instead of an actual checksum value being sent to the bcm. With the ever decreasing part availability, I was just thinking inside the box about how to eliminate the message.
And I wouldn't be taking a hit on trade in if the lights and messages are not being displayed.
And I wouldn't be taking a hit on trade in if the lights and messages are not being displayed.
end of the help you get
10-09-2014, 02:41 PM
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Failing to advise a buyer of a failed safety-related system, and taking steps to hide it, is also considered illegal in some states.
10-09-2014, 04:18 PM
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Who's to say it wouldn't be disclosed? Also can someone sell a defective item to someone when it's a safety issue ?
Hence am I now stuck with a car that is safety defective forever? If I get I to an accident, am I at fault just because I drive a defective car?
If that's the case the car either sits or goes to the recycling yard.
10-09-2014, 05:31 PM
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You did:
That pretty much indicates that whoever you plan on trading the car in to wouldn't know about the problem because of no warning lights. If you'd planned on telling them you would be taking a hit on the trade in, which you indicated you wouldn't. What else are we supposed to gather from your statement?
Yes, you can sell it, but you have to provide full disclosure of the safety issue. Failing to would make you liable.
Also can someone sell a defective item to someone when it's a safety issue ?
Hence am I now stuck with a car that is safety defective forever? If I get I to an accident, am I at fault just because I drive a defective car?
If that's the case the car either sits or goes to the recycling yard.
Hence am I now stuck with a car that is safety defective forever? If I get I to an accident, am I at fault just because I drive a defective car?
If that's the case the car either sits or goes to the recycling yard.
10-09-2014, 06:42 PM
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You did:
That pretty much indicates that whoever you plan on trading the car in to wouldn't know about the problem because of no warning lights. If you'd planned on telling them you would be taking a hit on the trade in, which you indicated you wouldn't. What else are we supposed to gather from your statement?
Yes, you can sell it, but you have to provide full disclosure of the safety issue. Failing to would make you liable.
That pretty much indicates that whoever you plan on trading the car in to wouldn't know about the problem because of no warning lights. If you'd planned on telling them you would be taking a hit on the trade in, which you indicated you wouldn't. What else are we supposed to gather from your statement?
Yes, you can sell it, but you have to provide full disclosure of the safety issue. Failing to would make you liable.
after all look at all the recalls that go out. baby cribs for instance. the recall said to bring it back to get full refund or exchange. makes you wonder how gm gets away with this "safety-related" issue. oh wait, according to gm and nhtsa it's not because it defaults to completely open and brakes work as intended. abs is there was an aid. so no safety issue there.
anyways enough about all this taking a hit and being a scammer IF i don't.
what about programming the codes out of the BCM with a tech II?
after all we can delete PCM codes related to emissions with hptuners and the like. don't forget to disclose that when you sell your car as well.