97-00 EBCM repairs?
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TL;DR it'll cost a fair amount for the parts and a bit of labor but it's "repairable" by replacing the older module (and corresponding brake lines) with the newer one.
TL;DR it'll cost a fair amount for the parts and a bit of labor but it's "repairable" by replacing the older module (and corresponding brake lines) with the newer one.
Last edited by mackey; Mar 31, 2019 at 01:30 AM.
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Well, this discussion appears to exist on several levels. You said "repair". On a commercial basis, like retail, I don't think so. There's no shortage of shops who will claim they can fix it, though. And just as many complaints so caveat emptor.
On the other hand, enterprising and very knowledgeable individuals (see above) have posted their "solutions" to the EBCM, as well as other modules, for that matter. So I guess there's a secondary tier of owners out there who are competent and experienced enough to follow the pathfinders. More power to them, I enviously say.
Myself, I'm hoping for something like the Tri-5 (or first gen Camaro) situation where the demand for body panels (and maybe everything else, by now) became so great, it was once again profitable to produce new parts. In case of the EBCM, I'm hoping for plug and play modules. Probably cost and arm and a leg, but at least it's available. Whether it's a black box that plugs directly to the EBCM connectors or an adapter that allows a later OEM component to be used, what's important is that it's within the current level of competence of C5 owners. That market study may be as daunting as the technical problem, itself.
I would welcome being corrected if in fact real repair has become available
Hope this helps.
On the other hand, enterprising and very knowledgeable individuals (see above) have posted their "solutions" to the EBCM, as well as other modules, for that matter. So I guess there's a secondary tier of owners out there who are competent and experienced enough to follow the pathfinders. More power to them, I enviously say.
Myself, I'm hoping for something like the Tri-5 (or first gen Camaro) situation where the demand for body panels (and maybe everything else, by now) became so great, it was once again profitable to produce new parts. In case of the EBCM, I'm hoping for plug and play modules. Probably cost and arm and a leg, but at least it's available. Whether it's a black box that plugs directly to the EBCM connectors or an adapter that allows a later OEM component to be used, what's important is that it's within the current level of competence of C5 owners. That market study may be as daunting as the technical problem, itself.
I would welcome being corrected if in fact real repair has become available
Hope this helps.
Last edited by mister2; Mar 30, 2019 at 02:31 PM.
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This is a well discussed issue. However, my suspicion is that most of the messages from the computer are due to lack of use of the ABS system. Theoretically we should only need it in a panic situation. It was suggested here to "exercise" the ABS by doing several panic stops on a back road from about 60mph. I got those messages, cleared the codes, did the panic stops and have not had the problem since. Now I try to exercise the ABS occasionally. It's the only thing you can do for free, and it may solve your problem.
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" It was suggested here to "exercise" the ABS by doing several panic stops on a back road from about 60mph. "
This made me smile in remembrance of hunting for a gravel road last month when I started get an ABS/TC message on my dash when coming home. What? I had Cleaned all the grounds and wheel connections and ended up pulling the module out and resoldering the relay contacts on the circuit board about a year and a half ago. All was good in Corvette land.
So, getting on the gravel road and sure enough , no traction control working as all four tires sliding away. But found it to be the battery went bad., But now need to do that gravel road more often to see if all is okay in the ABS world of my car.
This made me smile in remembrance of hunting for a gravel road last month when I started get an ABS/TC message on my dash when coming home. What? I had Cleaned all the grounds and wheel connections and ended up pulling the module out and resoldering the relay contacts on the circuit board about a year and a half ago. All was good in Corvette land.
So, getting on the gravel road and sure enough , no traction control working as all four tires sliding away. But found it to be the battery went bad., But now need to do that gravel road more often to see if all is okay in the ABS world of my car.
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To the best of my knowledge, there is not a vendor that can repair the ‘97-‘00 EBCMs. Finding a used one is possible, but expensive.
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" It was suggested here to "exercise" the ABS by doing several panic stops on a back road from about 60mph. "
This made me smile in remembrance of hunting for a gravel road last month when I started get an ABS/TC message on my dash when coming home. What? I had Cleaned all the grounds and wheel connections and ended up pulling the module out and resoldering the relay contacts on the circuit board about a year and a half ago. All was good in Corvette land.
So, getting on the gravel road and sure enough , no traction control working as all four tires sliding away. But found it to be the battery went bad., But now need to do that gravel road more often to see if all is okay in the ABS world of my car.
This made me smile in remembrance of hunting for a gravel road last month when I started get an ABS/TC message on my dash when coming home. What? I had Cleaned all the grounds and wheel connections and ended up pulling the module out and resoldering the relay contacts on the circuit board about a year and a half ago. All was good in Corvette land.
So, getting on the gravel road and sure enough , no traction control working as all four tires sliding away. But found it to be the battery went bad., But now need to do that gravel road more often to see if all is okay in the ABS world of my car.
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