EBTCM failures tracking for 97-00 models
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EBTCM failures tracking for 97-00 models
This is an attempt to gather data on whose EBTCMs have failed to see if they were due to sitting, the model of the ETBCM or year built, as well as if the module failed again etc.
I haven't had this failure on my 45,xxx mile 99 coupe and wonder if "exercising" the system periodically on wet pavement will prevent the failure.
Please state the year of the car,
Build date if known
Age of car when the EBTCM failed
Mileage at failure
The part number of the EBTCM if known
Revision of EBTCM IE... ABS-5/TCS/MSVA, ABS-5/TCS/MSVA2, ABS-5/TCS/MSVA3
If the replacement lasted
If the car has the JL-4 RPO for active handling
If the ABS was exercised or if the car was rarely driven in rain
Front or Rear mounted
Thanks in advance.
I haven't had this failure on my 45,xxx mile 99 coupe and wonder if "exercising" the system periodically on wet pavement will prevent the failure.
Please state the year of the car,
Build date if known
Age of car when the EBTCM failed
Mileage at failure
The part number of the EBTCM if known
Revision of EBTCM IE... ABS-5/TCS/MSVA, ABS-5/TCS/MSVA2, ABS-5/TCS/MSVA3
If the replacement lasted
If the car has the JL-4 RPO for active handling
If the ABS was exercised or if the car was rarely driven in rain
Front or Rear mounted
Thanks in advance.
Last edited by TN Vette; Jan 3, 2011 at 05:49 PM.
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Year model: 1999
Build date: 03/29/99
Age of vehicle when EBTCM failed: 10 years (No total failure but exhibited repeated signs of failure)
Mileage at failure: 156,313 (mileage at replacement)
EBTCM part number: 9367071
EBTCM Revision #: ABS-5/TCS/MSVA2 (Revision number of original part)
Replacement still in use.
RPO JL4: No
ABS not deliberately "exercised". Daily driver. ABS activated on occasion either in rain or bumpy, choppy, road surface upon hard braking.
Mounting location: Front
Build date: 03/29/99
Age of vehicle when EBTCM failed: 10 years (No total failure but exhibited repeated signs of failure)
Mileage at failure: 156,313 (mileage at replacement)
EBTCM part number: 9367071
EBTCM Revision #: ABS-5/TCS/MSVA2 (Revision number of original part)
Replacement still in use.
RPO JL4: No
ABS not deliberately "exercised". Daily driver. ABS activated on occasion either in rain or bumpy, choppy, road surface upon hard braking.
Mounting location: Front
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Not sure if you've seen this long running thread but it's got quite a few details already. It's not specific to 97-00 but it might help answer your question:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...bcm-issue.html
My view is that it's just an unreliable module. Mine failed under warranty but the car was a daily driver at the time.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...bcm-issue.html
My view is that it's just an unreliable module. Mine failed under warranty but the car was a daily driver at the time.
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Not sure if you've seen this long running thread but it's got quite a few details already. It's not specific to 97-00 but it might help answer your question:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...bcm-issue.html
My view is that it's just an unreliable module. Mine failed under warranty but the car was a daily driver at the time.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...bcm-issue.html
My view is that it's just an unreliable module. Mine failed under warranty but the car was a daily driver at the time.
I was hoping to hear more from the earlier cars owners (97-00).
Mine hasn't failed and I am trying to see if there is a pattern of part #'s that have failed or part number revisions. This way if there is a definite pattern, it might keep someone from buying a spare of the same vintage and having a repeat failure.
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I read the other thread and noticed that most of those who responded were from the 01-04 Corvettes with a few 97-00 models.
I was hoping to hear more from the earlier cars owners (97-00).
Mine hasn't failed and I am trying to see if there is a pattern of part #'s that have failed or part number revisions. This way if there is a definite pattern, it might keep someone from buying a spare of the same vintage and having a repeat failure.
I was hoping to hear more from the earlier cars owners (97-00).
Mine hasn't failed and I am trying to see if there is a pattern of part #'s that have failed or part number revisions. This way if there is a definite pattern, it might keep someone from buying a spare of the same vintage and having a repeat failure.
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I have a 1998 that is driven seven months per year and has had no computer failures in 99,000 miles. The ABS is in the rear and the car is driven in a lot of rain. Seven years the battery was disconnected for the winter and two years a battery charger was used.
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