Where can I buy a computer to show me the codes that keep coming up on my c5.

I have went to the dealership once when I had check engine but I dont want to pay $100 again to see what codes are coming up...

Thanks.....

 

You don't need the dealer to do it and the computer is built right into your dash. Go to this site. Follow the instructions and post the codes here and someone should be able to point you in the right direction. I bet you find at least a P1416 when you search. This will also tell you how to reset your own check engine light.............send me $50


http://97vette.com/howto/codes/index.html

 

Thanks a ton....

Oh by the way that $50 check is IN THE MAIL.....

 

Code comes up p0161

Oxygen sensor??

Which one is it and how hard is it to get to....?

Thanks again

 

That's Heater Circuit Bank 2, Sensor 2 (Passenger side) I'm not sure how hard it is to get to, someone is sure to chime in with more info.

Paul

 

I agree. It is your Heated O2 sensor. Bank 2 is your passenger side. Sensor 2 means after your catalytic converters...I had this same sensor go bad about 3 months ago. Its super easy to change. I jacked my car up, put all four wheels on rhine ramps, slid under the car right beneath the doors. The sensors will be right there. The actual sensor is, like I said, on the passenger side, but the wires from this sensor run up the driver side of the vehicle. Like wise, the driver side O2 sensor's wires run up the passenger side of the car. Technically you need the special tool to unscrew the O2 sensor, however, I just put a set of vicegrips on it and it came right out. When you go to install the new sensor, leave the plastic cap on the tip of the sensor until you are absolutely ready to install it. Also dont touch the tip once you remove the cap. Finally, plug the wire harness in AFTER you screw the new O2 sensor into the exhaust pipe, and make sure you keep that wire harness un-twisted with you are screwing it in. The wire harness has a small air tube inside of it and you dont want it to get creased and crack. Overall, it should take about 20 minutes. I only replaced the one sensor, but I would recommend replacing both if you can swing the extra cash. Might as well save yourself some time...