The dreaded C1214 Code
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From: Kali
St. Jude Donor '11
The dreaded C1214 Code
I recently purchased the car from poolhustler. It is a 2002 Corvette with only right around 19,700 miles on it now. When we were test driving the car it threw a Check Traction Control Code as Russ was pulling it out of the driveway. He said that it only started doing that after he lowered the car and it was because of the incline on the driveway.
I thought nothing of it, because after we got to a gas station and turned the car off and back on the code was gone.
Now when I was driving the car back home after purchasing it the check traction control and ABS lights were on the entire way back (400 miles).
I mentioned to Russ that this may be a common problem and he agreed to take care of the repair costs if they end up being a couple hundred $.
After doing further research on the board here. I noticed module costs about $1049 list and $650 with a discount. You can also send it in to get repaired?! How can I know if it is the EBCM module or the BPMV. Sad to see such an expensive part fail on such a low mileage car. But please let me know if I need both the BPMV and EBCM or just the EBCM replaced at this time.
The exact code was C1214H, but then I also got a U1064H and B2592
I thought nothing of it, because after we got to a gas station and turned the car off and back on the code was gone.
Now when I was driving the car back home after purchasing it the check traction control and ABS lights were on the entire way back (400 miles).
I mentioned to Russ that this may be a common problem and he agreed to take care of the repair costs if they end up being a couple hundred $.
After doing further research on the board here. I noticed module costs about $1049 list and $650 with a discount. You can also send it in to get repaired?! How can I know if it is the EBCM module or the BPMV. Sad to see such an expensive part fail on such a low mileage car. But please let me know if I need both the BPMV and EBCM or just the EBCM replaced at this time.
The exact code was C1214H, but then I also got a U1064H and B2592
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I recently purchased the car from poolhustler. It is a 2002 Corvette with only right around 19,700 miles on it now. When we were test driving the car it threw a Check Traction Control Code as Russ was pulling it out of the driveway. He said that it only started doing that after he lowered the car and it was because of the incline on the driveway.
I thought nothing of it, because after we got to a gas station and turned the car off and back on the code was gone.
Now when I was driving the car back home after purchasing it the check traction control and ABS lights were on the entire way back (400 miles).
I mentioned to Russ that this may be a common problem and he agreed to take care of the repair costs if they end up being a couple hundred $.
After doing further research on the board here. I noticed module costs about $1049 list and $650 with a discount. You can also send it in to get repaired?! How can I know if it is the EBCM module or the BPMV. Sad to see such an expensive part fail on such a low mileage car. But please let me know if I need both the BPMV and EBCM or just the EBCM replaced at this time.
The exact code was C1214H, but then I also got a U1064H and B2592
I thought nothing of it, because after we got to a gas station and turned the car off and back on the code was gone.
Now when I was driving the car back home after purchasing it the check traction control and ABS lights were on the entire way back (400 miles).
I mentioned to Russ that this may be a common problem and he agreed to take care of the repair costs if they end up being a couple hundred $.
After doing further research on the board here. I noticed module costs about $1049 list and $650 with a discount. You can also send it in to get repaired?! How can I know if it is the EBCM module or the BPMV. Sad to see such an expensive part fail on such a low mileage car. But please let me know if I need both the BPMV and EBCM or just the EBCM replaced at this time.
The exact code was C1214H, but then I also got a U1064H and B2592
I hate to be the parrot here but you did check your chassis ground right? This will definately throw traction control codes... as well as ABS/Active handling and Service vehicle soon.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=896875
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You may benefit from crimping the ends and connecting them directly to that stud (remove the black box junction)
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Actually mine looked fine too... clean and looked brand new... however, it was still causing the ABS/Traction and even made my fog lights quit working (Had to wiggle the little junction box and they would work). After pulling apart and bolting back down, seemed to be fine.
You may benefit from crimping the ends and connecting them directly to that stud (remove the black box junction)
You may benefit from crimping the ends and connecting them directly to that stud (remove the black box junction)
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St. Jude Donor '11
Only the "early" C5 had battery problems. 
I will check other grounds later. Almost every post that I have read that references the C1214 code results in EBCM replacement.
I will check other grounds later. Almost every post that I have read that references the C1214 code results in EBCM replacement.
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Mine was throwing the C1214H code intermittently at first so after researching on the forum I cleaned and reattached all the grounds. It did not solve the problem and finally the code and lights were constant so I pulled the EBCM and had it rebuilt last year. The rebuild worked perfectly and I've had no further problems.
If your EBCM turns out to be the problem I'd have it rebuilt vs buying a new one. Most re-builders use upgraded components vs stock and their warranty's are longer.
If your EBCM turns out to be the problem I'd have it rebuilt vs buying a new one. Most re-builders use upgraded components vs stock and their warranty's are longer.
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