I need help problem with ABS & stability Control
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4th Gear
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From: Allenstown New Hampshire
I need help problem with ABS & stability Control
Hi, I am new to Corvettes. I recently obtained a 2000 and have had the ABS and stability control warning lights come on. I took the car to the local Chevy dealer and they said i needed a new computer module. I had them put that in. Now the lights are coming on again. is there a known problem with this unit? What should i be asking the mechanic?
thanks,
Marty
thanks,
Marty
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St. Jude Donor '08
Don't know how much you paid the dealership but probably was too much.
The ABS going bad is quite common. There is actually a company caled ABSfixer(?) that will sell you a rebuilt ABS unit for around $150.
Here is a link to common problems with C5s.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=984927
Are you getting any DTCs. (Diagnostic Trouble Codes)?
Here is a link that explains them.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...90&postcount=3
C5s are meant to have the rear tires be equal to or taller than the front tires. If your front tires are close in size or taller than the rears this could be a cause for your problem.
You could also have bad sensors.
Hope this gets you started in the right direction.
Welcome aboard!
The ABS going bad is quite common. There is actually a company caled ABSfixer(?) that will sell you a rebuilt ABS unit for around $150.
Here is a link to common problems with C5s.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=984927
Are you getting any DTCs. (Diagnostic Trouble Codes)?
Here is a link that explains them.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...90&postcount=3
C5s are meant to have the rear tires be equal to or taller than the front tires. If your front tires are close in size or taller than the rears this could be a cause for your problem.
You could also have bad sensors.
Hope this gets you started in the right direction.
Welcome aboard!
8th Gear
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Deptford NJ
ABS warning
It seems the dealers go the computer as the fault of this problem more than not and it is rarely the source of the problem. I had the same problem for several months. Every time I hit a bump the warning lights came on till I restarted. Cleaned the chassis grounds and that slowed it down, but it didn't stop. The final solution was cleaning the gray connector plug on the drivers side with electrical contact spray ( radio Shack $9).
That was the last ABS warning light I've seen in 3 mos. Hope that helps
That was the last ABS warning light I've seen in 3 mos. Hope that helps
Burning Brakes
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Code C1214 is commonly associated with a failed EBCM that can be repaired by ABSfixer for $150, or replaced by the dealer for $1,000 or more; likely the dealer replacement will also eventually fail as well, whereas the ABSfixed module has improved parts installed on the circuit board that are not prone to failure.
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St. Jude Donor '03 thru '20
have you looked at the codes via the DIC?
Look at the codes both (H) history and (C) Current and post them here. It will be easier to diagnose with that information.
Look at the codes both (H) history and (C) Current and post them here. It will be easier to diagnose with that information.
