Monks

I am getting codes 1286 and 1287, so it looks like I need to replace the
steering wheel position sensor on my 2000. I see the posts on how to do it, but I need
to find one. The posts from 2012 say the parts is no longer made, Is that still true? Anyone have the correct part number, and a possible place to get one for a 2000 ?

Thanks!

Monks

Looks like the correct part number is 26058286. I guess I am now looking for one.

coia96vette

Those are no longer being made new for the 97-2000 cars. You might be able to find a nos part but I believe taking a chance on a used one is your only choice. Good luck.

Vetteman Jack

Sadly there are a number of parts that are no longer being produced for the C5, especially the early models, and this is just one of them.

Monks

I am seeing people selling these for $450 USED, not sure I want to take a chance on a used part that could fail at any time. My car only has 30K miles.

Monks

If I find a reasonably priced used one, Can the Dealer check it to see if it works before
I install it?

Thanks

f6john

Keep your eyes open here and on ebay. I bought a nos sensor a year or so ago for a little over $200. The part was on ebay but I received a heads-up about the item here on the classifieds. They don't come up often but they are out there.

Monks

Curious if anyone took apart a bad sensor and has see what actually failed.
Mine failed in under 30k miles.....not good.

Robert Perkins

There is a SWPS on ebay right now item #321933939849 bid is at $100. Check it out.

Monks

I saw that and sent him a message. he lists it off a car with 18k miles, but it looks pretty beat up, looks like the connector is broken and
he likely didnt center it because I do not see the pin. I still may get it unless I find something better.

Thanks

SG Lou

ECBM's is another

Marc@Vettenuts.net

We just got in a good used SWPS that will fit your car. We send them out already centered for installation and backed by a 90 day warranty. They are $395 shipped.

Thanks,
Marc

SteveDoten@ARH

With over 100,000 97-00 C5's made it is odd that GM pulled the plug on the SW sensor.

Monks

Well, yesterday was my LUCKY day. I went to the local dealer in my small town and
told the Vette mechanic my problem and asked about checking the car with a Tech ll.
He told me he might have a steering sensor for a 2000 in his tool box. Low and behold,
he had a brand new sensor for my car. $150 for the sensor and $299 to install it.

I am a happy camper :-)

dadaroo

If I had a 2000 I would be buying the one from Marc to have a spare.

I have a 2001 but I have many NOS and reman spares for parts and modules. I have everything that has gone extinct on the 97-00 cars. Great insurance and when I croak the car will come with everything needed to keep it going as designed.


Mr. Sam

Marc@Vettenuts.net

We just got one in stock that is tested and works perfectly!

enoniam

I've replaced mine this year - sounds like I should have gone to vettenuts.

I paid $400 for a used one - when I got it there wasn't an alignment pin installed. The steering shaft has two flat sides on it. I installed it such that it went on with the least amount of rotation with the steering wheel pointed straight and then before reconnecting the shaft in front of the firewall checked the voltage coming out to center it. Turns out I've got it installed 180 degrees out. I could set it up so that the steering wheel is upside down when going straight, but have decided to not futz with it until I can get it off of the shaft and rotate the sensor 180 degrees and try again.

LoneStarFRC

I'd doubt it was GM Steve. I'd wager it's very probably their vendor/supplier.
Also there's the fact that not all 97-2000 cars had Active Handling either. My'99 doesn't. Glad now it doesn't.........