Good morning,
Ok so my buddy picked up a c5 beautiful car 75k picked it up for 17k. but it has a few issues that I do not know a thing about.
on the craigslist listing the guy stated:
The traction control module rebuilt ($200) And the column lock needs the micro switches replaced.
So if The traction control module needs rebuilt where do I send it to? can it get a new one for it and if so any clue how much it will run? installation of it Difficult?
Column lock micro switches?
I own a C3 this is a new ballgame to me, what on earth is a column lock micro switch does it lock the column? and why put a micro switch on a column lock anyways, wont that just create an issue if you have a low or dead battery?

I appriciate any imput you guys can give me I am headed to my buddy's place tomorrow to take a good look at it.
He had a flat on his way home from buying it and now it has a puddle of some fluid under it (I have not seen the Puddle so I am not sure whats leaking I will keep you posted on it though)

Thanks again
Marcus

 

I think a search for ABS fixer is the operation that will R&R them.

For the column lock bypass (CLB) [corvettesofhouston.com about 50.] and instructions CLick Here

A good place to start is to pull the codes to see if any exists. Codes at the DTCs (Diagnostic Test Codes). Click Here for DTC Info

 

Man those 01's were junk!












j/k

 

ok, so he ordered the Clb from thunder racing. when I get to his house I will pull the codes on the car. I actually printed a full list of the codes and how to pull the codes for him before he bought the car. He said the car cycles the codes that are apparent ie the micro switch and the abs.

 

Hey I have an 82 and love it (after i figured out the crossfire injection an how to make it work perfect)
He bought the 01, but I figured I would help him with it, I like to learn how to repair vettes, any year.

 

Its kind of an inside joke around here in the Z06 section that the 01's are troublesome and not as good as the 02 and up cars. Theres really very little difference in them. The 01 guys get pretty riled up about the ribbing they get for having 385 hp and there were some oil blow by issues with some 01's also. 02 and up have their fair share of stupid issues also... so I was really just pokin fun as noted with the ("j/k ") at the bottom of my post.

 

I saw that at the bottom of your post. I am sure I will hae to ask a few more questions to get his 01 back on the road. I am still curious about the puddle of fluid he has on the ground. he isnt sure what it is.
The car has been lowered so maybe he knocked something off when he had the flat

 

Well I own an '01, and that's not quite the truth what you're saying.

The issue affects '99-'02, Click for SB (Even more so the Z06's LS6 engine was affected by the issue.)

I can see how people might not appreciate misinformation being spread about their vehicle which could send a message that affects the value.

Also, the '01 model got the most significant changes over all the year models of C5's.
But not that it really matters much...just saying.

1997
* Completely new, redesigned Corvette. Base (FE1) and Z51 (FE3) suspension packages.
* All Z51 cars include: Power Steering Cooler
* 97-00 C5 LS1's produce 345 HP @ 5600 RPM and 350 Ft Lbs of torque @ 4400 RPM.

1998
* Convertible becomes available
* Active Handling becomes available late in year
* The two slots of a 1998 (and possibly late 1997s) curve toward the rear at the bottom. (versus straight down)

1999
* 26# injectors substituted for 28#
* Fuel pump revised to reduce noise
* FRC "Fixed Roof Coupe" aka the hardtop, becomes available. All FRC's are MN6 (6-speed) cars with the Z51 suspension package, and are about 60lbs lighter than coupes.
* HUD introduced
* Only one line in driver's side fuel rail cover (no fuel return line?)
* Power telescoping wheel becomes an option
* Steering hardware changed to combat wandering
* Door sill trim plates added

2000
* Millennium Yellow available
* "Thin Spoke" versus "wagon wheel" design wheels become standard.
* Pup cats added to all models for LEV emissions requirements (5hp loss relative to 97-99)
* Steel swaybar endlinks instead of plastic on Z51 equipped cars
* Z51 swaybar diameters grow (25.4/21.7 to 28.6/21.7 to 28.6/23.6 (note: new rear same as Z06)
* No keyhole on passenger side doorhandle
* Passenger airbag 'off' switch added to console (light by TC/AH button)

2001
* Return to 28# injectors for all models.
* Second Generation Active Handling
* Nassau Blue discontinued
* Alternator 'clutch' pulley added on A4 cars
* New soundproofing + foam in all cars
* Smaller keyfob
* Electrochromic dimming rearview and driver's mirrors
* Lighter AGM battery
* Thickness + Material in Convertible change
* Chrome exhaust tips for coupe + Convertible
* 85MM MAF with integral temp sensor (versus 74mm with separate plug for IAT)
* LS1 cam profile changed to: .500/0.500, 198/208 on 115.5LSA (From: 0.472/0.479, 202/210 on 117)
* All Corvettes now have the LS6 intake manifold
* All Corvettes now have the LS6 engine block (windage passages in block), which includes a beefier oil pump.
* LS1 changes result in new output of 350 HP @ 5200 RPM and 375 Ft Lbs of torque @ 4400 RPM (MN6)
* Hardtop/FRC discontinued
* Stronger synchros in all transmissions
* Exhaust manifolds revised (5hp regained) - thin wall cast replacing SS manifolds
* Metal valvestem caps (late year)
* Torque Tube changed from metal-matrix composite to aluminum alloy 6061, increased in diameter from 55 to 63 mm.
* Driveshaft couplings have also been upgraded on manual-equipped models for additional strength and durability
* Introduction of the Z06, which has as differences:
* Hardtop body style
* Rear brake ducting
* Screened inlets on front fascia, without foglights
* F1 Supercar tires 265-17 front, 295-18 rear, on 17x9.5 and 18x10.5 (one inch wider, respectively
* New LS6 top-end with new style head design (10.5:1 compression, 64cc chamber), LS6 cam (0.525/0.525, 204/211 on 116) - 385hp
* M12 transmission with shorter gearing (1-2-3 analagous to MN6 with 3.90 rear diff
* Titanium exhaust system
* Lightweight windshield
* New, stronger clutch with redesigned master + slave cylinder
* Stronger rear differential (shotpeened ring gear)
* Red brake calipers (otherwise identical)
* Transmission overtemp warning light on DIC
* 6500 redline gauges with special checkering + Z06 font
* Redesigned PCV system to help combat oil burning
* Red LS6 Fuel Rail Covers (FRC's)
* FE4 Z06 suspension - uprated springs, bars (30mm/23.6mm), shocks (note front spring and rear bar same as Z51)

2002
* Z06 Changes:
* Z06 LS6 cam changed to: 0.551/0.547, 204/218 on 117.5
* Less restrictive intake airbox lid
* Descreened MAF
* Removal of pup-cats (total with changes = 405hp)
* Z06 shocks revised with less rebound for better launching
* Z06 brake pads revised for better stopping (generate more dust)
* Lighter, sodium filled valves w/ stronger valve springs
* Higher tension rings installed to prevent oil burning problems
* Slight piston redesign *
* Clutch strength upgraded.
* HUD available on Z06 (not avail '01 model year)
* Wheel supplier changed to Speedline, moved from forged to cast. Weight nearly identical
* Electron Blue color offered
* Steel endlinks changed to aluminum

2003
* Late model-year new fuel system design from C6's

2004
* Z06 shocks further refined. Accompanying upper front control arm bushing, and rear swaybar bushing changes.

 

Could I use a 2001 MAF in my 99??

 

So I got a chance to look at his car. The fluid leak is comming from the front steering area. their is a boot on the steering arm drivers side, I have never seen fluid comming from a steering arm (but the newer cars are all greek to me and I dont speak greek very well.
I am not sure where to begin to look at what the leak is, do I remove the boot and is their a seal in that area that may need replaced??
Marcus

 

The ABS module is located just ahead of the alternator on driver's side of engine, it mounts just above the steering rack. Make sure it's not brake fluid leaking from the ABS module down onto the rack. Then of course, some steering racks do leak and it may in fact need replacing.

 

so the car is already saying something is wrong with the abs module, the guy he bought it from says it needs rebuilt. Sunday I will take my car ramps over and get the car a little higher up, if the steering rack needs replaced do you happen to know or know of a link that would be able to give me some directions on what I need to do to fix it and or replace parts that need replacing?
I appriciate your imput.

 

Unfortunately not off the top of my head, surely there are those reading this post who have working on the steering rack...

One thing that's been my rule with all of my vette's is the first thing I buy is the factory service manuals (FSM) for that year model from Helm Inc.

You might trying running a search under this General forum and the Tech/Performance forum or even the Z06 forum, all sub forums of C5. If still no help, then a post in any of those on a specific question won't hurt.

Also, do a search in C5 General for Gene Culley for discounted GM parts. He's a forum supporter. (He has the FSM's too.)

I presume these are race ramps or pre-loader ramps, remember these models are a bit low.

Hopefully its not too bad.