ECBM with pump
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Lake Villa IL
Since they are no longer available new and can not be fixed, the only option is try to find one used. They are getting very hard to find and quite expensive when you do. Wish I had better news and good luck.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Toronto Ontario
I think the only real fix now is to find out how to properly delete the entire system once it goes bad.
Seems to me like even buying a use3d replacement for a high price is a crapshoot, id rather just live without the features and delete the nightmare from my life and the DIC so I never see it again.
Seems to me like even buying a use3d replacement for a high price is a crapshoot, id rather just live without the features and delete the nightmare from my life and the DIC so I never see it again.
Le Mans Master
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From: Wisconsin
I think the only real fix now is to find out how to properly delete the entire system once it goes bad.
Seems to me like even buying a use3d replacement for a high price is a crapshoot, id rather just live without the features and delete the nightmare from my life and the DIC so I never see it again.
Seems to me like even buying a use3d replacement for a high price is a crapshoot, id rather just live without the features and delete the nightmare from my life and the DIC so I never see it again.
Le Mans Master
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From: Columbia SC
Pull your dash DIC codes and show us what you have.
Mr. Sam
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From: Knoxville Tn
All manufacturers are required to maintain parts inventories for 10 years on production.
The 2000 Vettes are now 15 years old.
I suspect Chrysler no longer makes certain dodge dart parts too.
Ford abandoned the falcon and Edsel a few years back too.
We are fortunate in many ways because there are a lot of folks making replacement parts that GM no longer makes. Ford, and Chrysler owners aren't as lucky.
If it were profitable to remanufacture the early EBCMs, someone would do it.
The 2000 Vettes are now 15 years old.
I suspect Chrysler no longer makes certain dodge dart parts too.
Ford abandoned the falcon and Edsel a few years back too.
We are fortunate in many ways because there are a lot of folks making replacement parts that GM no longer makes. Ford, and Chrysler owners aren't as lucky.
If it were profitable to remanufacture the early EBCMs, someone would do it.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Wisconsin
All manufacturers are required to maintain parts inventories for 10 years on production.
The 2000 Vettes are now 15 years old.
I suspect Chrysler no longer makes certain dodge dart parts too.
Ford abandoned the falcon and Edsel a few years back too.
We are fortunate in many ways because there are a lot of folks making replacement parts that GM no longer makes. Ford, and Chrysler owners aren't as lucky.
If it were profitable to remanufacture the early EBCMs, someone would do it.
The 2000 Vettes are now 15 years old.
I suspect Chrysler no longer makes certain dodge dart parts too.
Ford abandoned the falcon and Edsel a few years back too.
We are fortunate in many ways because there are a lot of folks making replacement parts that GM no longer makes. Ford, and Chrysler owners aren't as lucky.
If it were profitable to remanufacture the early EBCMs, someone would do it.
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Santa Rosa Beach FL
So you put Corvettes in the same category as Darts, Falcons and Edsels? Corvettes are special and GM knew of their problems early on and instead of coming up with a fix they ignored them. GM knew a great number of EBCMs would fail and when they were out of replacement units that was it.
Meanwhile I'd try Carlisle this weekend. Ebay. Vette junkyards. Craigslist.
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2nd Gear
Joined: May 2015
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From: Fresno California
EBCM ...ugh
I found a used EBCM for $3500.00 including $250 core charge. When the module was replaced the next code came up I believe the code was C1243, mechanic said it needed the pump replaced. I returned the EBCM paying a $975 dollar (30%) restocking fee.. I then found one, used, with a pump for $2200.00.. I am suppose to get that on 8/31.. we'll see what happens.. I think Delphi made the OEM
Kewlblu I Love my car, guess i'm to attached
Le Mans Master
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From: Knoxville Tn
So you put Corvettes in the same category as Darts, Falcons and Edsels? Corvettes are special and GM knew of their problems early on and instead of coming up with a fix they ignored them. GM knew a great number of EBCMs would fail and when they were out of replacement units that was it.
There were no real 'problems' with the EBCMs, they have simply outlived their lifetime of being profitable to the corporation. Almost all electrical and mechanical components will fail at some point.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Columbia SC
I know a lot of "our youth" just can't drive without the electronics holding their hand. The C5 is my only performance car with ABS and the associated TC and AH. I turn TC and AH OFF when I go for a drive since I want to be in control. If I wasn't so lazy I would pull the ABS fuses. In fact, the C5 is the least high performance car I have.
One can install a newer style EBCM but it also requires plumbing changes. So, if someone just "must have" a functioning EBCM it can be done.
Mr. Sam
One can install a newer style EBCM but it also requires plumbing changes. So, if someone just "must have" a functioning EBCM it can be done.
Mr. Sam
Le Mans Master
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From: Wisconsin
I know a lot of "our youth" just can't drive without the electronics holding their hand. The C5 is my only performance car with ABS and the associated TC and AH. I turn TC and AH OFF when I go for a drive since I want to be in control. If I wasn't so lazy I would pull the ABS fuses. In fact, the C5 is the least high performance car I have.
One can install a newer style EBCM but it also requires plumbing changes. So, if someone just "must have" a functioning EBCM it can be done.
Mr. Sam
One can install a newer style EBCM but it also requires plumbing changes. So, if someone just "must have" a functioning EBCM it can be done.
Mr. Sam
Le Mans Master
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From: Wisconsin
The Corvette is an automobile. It comes under the same government rules as as smart car. It is nothing 'special' as far as the government is concerned. We must live with that.
There were no real 'problems' with the EBCMs, they have simply outlived their lifetime of being profitable to the corporation. Almost all electrical and mechanical components will fail at some point.
There were no real 'problems' with the EBCMs, they have simply outlived their lifetime of being profitable to the corporation. Almost all electrical and mechanical components will fail at some point.
Le Mans Master
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From: Knoxville Tn
EBCMs were going bad right off the showroom floor. Look back at posts from the early days if you think there were no problems. There should have been a recall and they should have come up with a fix instead of replacing them until the warranty expired and then ran out of replacements.
Like all parts a certain failure rate is present, however, to my knowledge there was no rampant failures for the "EBCM, prove me wrong.
BTW, GM had the parts then when the cars were new, to fix the problem.
Le Mans Master
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From: Wisconsin
A thread from 2006:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...bcm-issue.html
Believe what you want to believe.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...bcm-issue.html
Believe what you want to believe.