It's time to quit dicking around.....
Drifting
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From: Pittsburgh PA
Mine has or had.
Dead oil pressure sensor
Dead Climate Control Screen
Some Stereo Backlights out
Door panel delamination
Left rear axle seal seeping
Squeaky F45 shocks
I have learned from this forum that these are all common problems and obvious defects manufactured into C5s
The EBCM and Column Lock are working so far....knock on wood.
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From: Helotes TEXAS
They only fix 01-04 units as do most other rebuild / repair places. The 97-98 and 2000 cars are SCREWED. 
I have a 2000 FRC and have a bad EBCM and can't find a fix or replacement for it.
You have no idea how many times I've locked up my brakes because some A-hole cut me off in traffic.
I have a 2000 FRC and have a bad EBCM and can't find a fix or replacement for it. You have no idea how many times I've locked up my brakes because some A-hole cut me off in traffic.
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They only fix 01-04 units as do most other rebuild / repair places. The 97-98 and 2000 cars are SCREWED. I have a 2000 FRC and have a bad EBCM and can't find a fix or replacement for it.
You have no idea how many times I've locked up my brakes because some A-hole cut me off in traffic.
I have a 2000 FRC and have a bad EBCM and can't find a fix or replacement for it. You have no idea how many times I've locked up my brakes because some A-hole cut me off in traffic.
Is there a reason ABSFixer doesn't do the 97 to 2000 units?
It would seem that if there was a vendor/reseller that was the correct size to approach and that would care, it would be the one that could get the captive audience.
Has a group tried to approach ABSFixer?
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That sucks.
Is there a reason ABSFixer doesn't do the 97 to 2000 units?
It would seem that if there was a vendor/reseller that was the correct size to approach and that would care, it would be the one that could get the captive audience.
Has a group tried to approach ABSFixer?
Is there a reason ABSFixer doesn't do the 97 to 2000 units?
It would seem that if there was a vendor/reseller that was the correct size to approach and that would care, it would be the one that could get the captive audience.
Has a group tried to approach ABSFixer?
Think this is bad, try a european motorcycle sometime. My BMW has ton's of tech in it too and parts are rare and CO$TLY. It's the price for tech, the mechanical stuff will outlast the tech every time.
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Yes, it would be nice if either GM or some aftermarket company stepped up and began producing the parts that currently are unavailable - but unfortunately I don't see that happening anytime soon. Too small a market, too little profit potential. I've run into stituations already where I wanted to buy a new part (not a major component of the car thankfully) and the individual part was now only available as part of a larger component at a much, much higher price. Ended up going the used part route.
I do appreciate the effort the OP is taking to try and address the situation and would sign on to whatever method of bringing this to either GM's or another company's attention is deemed appropriate (I have no inside connections to help out in that regard). I too worry that somewhere down the line my car is going to need some critical component and it will be tough luck - part not available.
I do appreciate the effort the OP is taking to try and address the situation and would sign on to whatever method of bringing this to either GM's or another company's attention is deemed appropriate (I have no inside connections to help out in that regard). I too worry that somewhere down the line my car is going to need some critical component and it will be tough luck - part not available.
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Yes, it would be nice if either GM or some aftermarket company stepped up and began producing the parts that currently are unavailable - but unfortunately I don't see that happening anytime soon. Too small a market, too little profit potential. I've run into stituations already where I wanted to buy a new part (not a major component of the car thankfully) and the individual part was now only available as part of a larger component at a much, much higher price. Ended up going the used part route.
I do appreciate the effort the OP is taking to try and address the situation and would sign on to whatever method of bringing this to either GM's or another company's attention is deemed appropriate (I have no inside connections to help out in that regard). I too worry that somewhere down the line my car is going to need some critical component and it will be tough luck - part not available.
I do appreciate the effort the OP is taking to try and address the situation and would sign on to whatever method of bringing this to either GM's or another company's attention is deemed appropriate (I have no inside connections to help out in that regard). I too worry that somewhere down the line my car is going to need some critical component and it will be tough luck - part not available.
Totally...
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Your peeing in the wind dude. GM has NO reason to do this, they would rather sell you a new car. GM didn't even build most of the tech in their cars. Delphi is a seperate company anymore so even if you do get GM to even return your call (unlikely), they can't really do much for you.
I had a Crossfire Vette long ago, talk about an Orphan-and look at the 90's version of the ZR1-they were barely supported when they were new.
I had a Crossfire Vette long ago, talk about an Orphan-and look at the 90's version of the ZR1-they were barely supported when they were new.
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Well one thing is sure. I watch the salvage auctions almost daily. No shortage of totalled C5s. So used stuff should continue to be available. Of course the downside is fewer on the road needing parts.
I think the OP has a good idea. Certainly can't hurt to let them know. I've watched the GM propaganda videos on the launch of the C5 and C6. They constantly state that when designing the cars they kept the Corvette faithful/long time enthusiasts in mind. So maybe it's time to tell them put their money where their mouth is.
One more thing. It strikes me as sort of strange some of the stuff you CAN still get. I just got some new seat foams and seals for the fenders. Lots of other upholstery and trim pieces available. Typically those are the sorts of things to get discontinued first....not an actual hard part for the chassis.
I think the OP has a good idea. Certainly can't hurt to let them know. I've watched the GM propaganda videos on the launch of the C5 and C6. They constantly state that when designing the cars they kept the Corvette faithful/long time enthusiasts in mind. So maybe it's time to tell them put their money where their mouth is.
One more thing. It strikes me as sort of strange some of the stuff you CAN still get. I just got some new seat foams and seals for the fenders. Lots of other upholstery and trim pieces available. Typically those are the sorts of things to get discontinued first....not an actual hard part for the chassis.
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AFAIK this is a Bosch designed system and I'm uncertain if Bosch or Delphi manufactured these. At this point it doesn't matter much really.
