How to Stop The Electrical Gremlins?
Drifting
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 1,959
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From: Victoria tx
IMO - Unless you disturbed a wiring harness or ground, I cannot and would say it is a coincidence. There are many issues that can cause the messages you received. I would pull the coded from the DIC and then search CF for threads about this as it is fairly common to start to troubleshoot it (if you are the hands on type). If not, find a local C5 guy.
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 4,704
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From: Redondo Beach CA
I would guess that the extra amperage available in the new fresh battery made intermittent contacts of the corroded ignition switch less of an issue, since cars don't fix themselves, yet.
But with all of the multiple key insertions, it could just as easily be more amps making the security resistor in the key contact more readily.. A worn switch in the starter circuit is a more common problem , if I am guessing.
I am not against my local dealers in any way, the parts counter in one is a great resource, the other a straight dealer price no advice or help suggested, rip off. I would get a second opinion on anything suggested at dealer prices. A dedicated corvette garage was the call in my area, and was not that easy to find.
$500 bucks to get a new switch installed is why I suggested a second opinion. I am guessing, from the price mentioned by the dealer , the other possible part to question is the electronic body control module. you might want to research the available parts and cost on this key , no longer available new, part, and make an informed decision before spending tons of cash on all the little normal things that need fettering on a used car.
I had a steep learning curve with old cars, mistakes were made............... Can't be helped, humans make mistakes. It is just unfortunate that mistakes with cars live on with you, if only as a memory, as you drive the car around. Of course, the same goes for the victories.
The internet is a great help. I once had an old jag I was running around town, that needed new upholstery . Stroke of luck, I saw an entire MG car club gathered in one spot. I asked for English upholstery advice and they all pretty much favored this one shop. The guy did beautiful work, but I didn't know that leather suitable for an MG, was not correct for my jag, and devalued the new work. Even though it was the same cost in materials, it was the incorrect material.
It's not the cost, it's the skill , sometimes on both sides of the payment, that determines the repair outcome. My high car skills cousin once put a special car on a three year wait list to get his upholstery done.
But with all of the multiple key insertions, it could just as easily be more amps making the security resistor in the key contact more readily.. A worn switch in the starter circuit is a more common problem , if I am guessing.
I am not against my local dealers in any way, the parts counter in one is a great resource, the other a straight dealer price no advice or help suggested, rip off. I would get a second opinion on anything suggested at dealer prices. A dedicated corvette garage was the call in my area, and was not that easy to find.
$500 bucks to get a new switch installed is why I suggested a second opinion. I am guessing, from the price mentioned by the dealer , the other possible part to question is the electronic body control module. you might want to research the available parts and cost on this key , no longer available new, part, and make an informed decision before spending tons of cash on all the little normal things that need fettering on a used car.
I had a steep learning curve with old cars, mistakes were made............... Can't be helped, humans make mistakes. It is just unfortunate that mistakes with cars live on with you, if only as a memory, as you drive the car around. Of course, the same goes for the victories.
The internet is a great help. I once had an old jag I was running around town, that needed new upholstery . Stroke of luck, I saw an entire MG car club gathered in one spot. I asked for English upholstery advice and they all pretty much favored this one shop. The guy did beautiful work, but I didn't know that leather suitable for an MG, was not correct for my jag, and devalued the new work. Even though it was the same cost in materials, it was the incorrect material.
It's not the cost, it's the skill , sometimes on both sides of the payment, that determines the repair outcome. My high car skills cousin once put a special car on a three year wait list to get his upholstery done.
Instructor
Joined: Jul 2019
Posts: 193
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From: Central California
I've had similar issues. Replaced with a new battery and used a tender anytime the car sits from more than 3 days. The ingition switch contacts can become dirty and cause issues with power to the bcm, ecm, and accessory mode. Took mine apart and cleaned the contacts by sanding them with 3000 grit. All problems were fixed by doing so.
