2000 Corvette EBCM
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2000 Corvette EBCM
Hey all,
Been lurking for the past few weeks as I am in the market for a new 'Vette. I really want a yellow 1995-1996 C4 or 2001-2004 C5. Reasoning for those C5 years is I have dealt with EBCM issues on my old 2001 and it wasn't too bad but I know the earlier years can be a nightmare to work with if you have those issues (very hard to repair if at all and finding a used one is super expensive). But I also feel like I am freaking myself out about these issues. I found a beautiful yellow 2000 that I plan to go test drive soon. Am I being too cautious about being worried about the EBCM? Car has about 50,000 miles on it.
Just curious what you all think about that or anything else on a 2000 'vette.
Also it has a clean carfax, nothing stick out in the maintenace records, 4 previous owners.
Been lurking for the past few weeks as I am in the market for a new 'Vette. I really want a yellow 1995-1996 C4 or 2001-2004 C5. Reasoning for those C5 years is I have dealt with EBCM issues on my old 2001 and it wasn't too bad but I know the earlier years can be a nightmare to work with if you have those issues (very hard to repair if at all and finding a used one is super expensive). But I also feel like I am freaking myself out about these issues. I found a beautiful yellow 2000 that I plan to go test drive soon. Am I being too cautious about being worried about the EBCM? Car has about 50,000 miles on it.
Just curious what you all think about that or anything else on a 2000 'vette.
Also it has a clean carfax, nothing stick out in the maintenace records, 4 previous owners.
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Hey all,
Been lurking for the past few weeks as I am in the market for a new 'Vette. I really want a yellow 1995-1996 C4 or 2001-2004 C5. Reasoning for those C5 years is I have dealt with EBCM issues on my old 2001 and it wasn't too bad but I know the earlier years can be a nightmare to work with if you have those issues (very hard to repair if at all and finding a used one is super expensive). But I also feel like I am freaking myself out about these issues. I found a beautiful yellow 2000 that I plan to go test drive soon. Am I being too cautious about being worried about the EBCM? Car has about 50,000 miles on it.
Just curious what you all think about that or anything else on a 2000 'vette.
Also it has a clean carfax, nothing stick out in the maintenace records, 4 previous owners.
Been lurking for the past few weeks as I am in the market for a new 'Vette. I really want a yellow 1995-1996 C4 or 2001-2004 C5. Reasoning for those C5 years is I have dealt with EBCM issues on my old 2001 and it wasn't too bad but I know the earlier years can be a nightmare to work with if you have those issues (very hard to repair if at all and finding a used one is super expensive). But I also feel like I am freaking myself out about these issues. I found a beautiful yellow 2000 that I plan to go test drive soon. Am I being too cautious about being worried about the EBCM? Car has about 50,000 miles on it.
Just curious what you all think about that or anything else on a 2000 'vette.
Also it has a clean carfax, nothing stick out in the maintenace records, 4 previous owners.
I think the EBCM issue is WAAAY overplayed. I hav eabout 50k miles on mine, not even a hint of an issue.
Worst case, just factor in about another $1,500 to the price, that's the max they're running. You are correct that for 2000 and older vettes, if the EBCM does go, it is not fixable-- it's a replacement. . Hunt around for a decent one -- they come up all the time, I found one for $900 recently, and put it on a shelf. If you REALLY want find one quick, lurk around a local track or tracking forum, they rip out the brake system from vettes all the time.
IMHO the EBCM is one of those things that have gotten a really disproportionate amount of attention, because the failure rate really isn't high at all. AND, if it does go, you can still drive the car, you just lose anti-lock brakes and active handling while you take your time and source a new computer.
As long as you know what you're getting into, and the car is in good shape, and is what you want, just get it.
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I have a 2000 vette.
I think the EBCM issue is WAAAY overplayed. I hav eabout 50k miles on mine, not even a hint of an issue.
Worst case, just factor in about another $1,500 to the price, that's the max they're running. You are correct that for 2000 and older vettes, if the EBCM does go, it is not fixable-- it's a replacement. . Hunt around for a decent one -- they come up all the time, I found one for $900 recently, and put it on a shelf. If you REALLY want find one quick, lurk around a local track or tracking forum, they rip out the brake system from vettes all the time.
IMHO the EBCM is one of those things that have gotten a really disproportionate amount of attention, because the failure rate really isn't high at all. AND, if it does go, you can still drive the car, you just lose anti-lock brakes and active handling while you take your time and source a new computer.
As long as you know what you're getting into, and the car is in good shape, and is what you want, just get it.
I think the EBCM issue is WAAAY overplayed. I hav eabout 50k miles on mine, not even a hint of an issue.
Worst case, just factor in about another $1,500 to the price, that's the max they're running. You are correct that for 2000 and older vettes, if the EBCM does go, it is not fixable-- it's a replacement. . Hunt around for a decent one -- they come up all the time, I found one for $900 recently, and put it on a shelf. If you REALLY want find one quick, lurk around a local track or tracking forum, they rip out the brake system from vettes all the time.
IMHO the EBCM is one of those things that have gotten a really disproportionate amount of attention, because the failure rate really isn't high at all. AND, if it does go, you can still drive the car, you just lose anti-lock brakes and active handling while you take your time and source a new computer.
As long as you know what you're getting into, and the car is in good shape, and is what you want, just get it.
I futz'd around in my '01 while the EBCM was bad and it was just annoying it saying the system was off on the DIC and light on the dash but not so bad I wouldn't drive it until I fixed it. I think IF I do get it, (because its the color I want and the price is really good for todays market) I will do just that - Find a replacement to put on the shelf and I can take my time getting that.
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I have a 2000 vette.
I think the EBCM issue is WAAAY overplayed. I hav eabout 50k miles on mine, not even a hint of an issue.
Worst case, just factor in about another $1,500 to the price, that's the max they're running. You are correct that for 2000 and older vettes, if the EBCM does go, it is not fixable-- it's a replacement. . Hunt around for a decent one -- they come up all the time, I found one for $900 recently, and put it on a shelf. If you REALLY want find one quick, lurk around a local track or tracking forum, they rip out the brake system from vettes all the time.
IMHO the EBCM is one of those things that have gotten a really disproportionate amount of attention, because the failure rate really isn't high at all. AND, if it does go, you can still drive the car, you just lose anti-lock brakes and active handling while you take your time and source a new computer.
As long as you know what you're getting into, and the car is in good shape, and is what you want, just get it.
I think the EBCM issue is WAAAY overplayed. I hav eabout 50k miles on mine, not even a hint of an issue.
Worst case, just factor in about another $1,500 to the price, that's the max they're running. You are correct that for 2000 and older vettes, if the EBCM does go, it is not fixable-- it's a replacement. . Hunt around for a decent one -- they come up all the time, I found one for $900 recently, and put it on a shelf. If you REALLY want find one quick, lurk around a local track or tracking forum, they rip out the brake system from vettes all the time.
IMHO the EBCM is one of those things that have gotten a really disproportionate amount of attention, because the failure rate really isn't high at all. AND, if it does go, you can still drive the car, you just lose anti-lock brakes and active handling while you take your time and source a new computer.
As long as you know what you're getting into, and the car is in good shape, and is what you want, just get it.
I'll also agree it's probably overstated. Sometimes our minds can "run away" with thoughts on these things. I actually started researching how to swap the newer '01-up EBCM, all the rewiring, blah,blah, blah. Bottom line is something my buddy and I used to say when we were young; don't build a bridge, and wait for the water to come!!!!
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I had a 2000 pewter coupe for about 7 1/2 years and it was a great car. However, that was many years ago (sold it in 2008) so can't speak as to how it would have held up since then. Have the car checked out with a pre-purchase inspection and see how it goes.
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I'll go one better; I have almost 125,000 miles on my 2000 Vert. No issues with EBCM......YET!
I'll also agree it's probably overstated. Sometimes our minds can "run away" with thoughts on these things. I actually started researching how to swap the newer '01-up EBCM, all the rewiring, blah,blah, blah. Bottom line is something my buddy and I used to say when we were young; don't build a bridge, and wait for the water to come!!!!
I'll also agree it's probably overstated. Sometimes our minds can "run away" with thoughts on these things. I actually started researching how to swap the newer '01-up EBCM, all the rewiring, blah,blah, blah. Bottom line is something my buddy and I used to say when we were young; don't build a bridge, and wait for the water to come!!!!
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Hey all,
Been lurking for the past few weeks as I am in the market for a new 'Vette. I really want a yellow 1995-1996 C4 or 2001-2004 C5. Reasoning for those C5 years is I have dealt with EBCM issues on my old 2001 and it wasn't too bad but I know the earlier years can be a nightmare to work with if you have those issues (very hard to repair if at all and finding a used one is super expensive). But I also feel like I am freaking myself out about these issues. I found a beautiful yellow 2000 that I plan to go test drive soon. Am I being too cautious about being worried about the EBCM? Car has about 50,000 miles on it.
Just curious what you all think about that or anything else on a 2000 'vette.
Also it has a clean carfax, nothing stick out in the maintenace records, 4 previous owners.
Been lurking for the past few weeks as I am in the market for a new 'Vette. I really want a yellow 1995-1996 C4 or 2001-2004 C5. Reasoning for those C5 years is I have dealt with EBCM issues on my old 2001 and it wasn't too bad but I know the earlier years can be a nightmare to work with if you have those issues (very hard to repair if at all and finding a used one is super expensive). But I also feel like I am freaking myself out about these issues. I found a beautiful yellow 2000 that I plan to go test drive soon. Am I being too cautious about being worried about the EBCM? Car has about 50,000 miles on it.
Just curious what you all think about that or anything else on a 2000 'vette.
Also it has a clean carfax, nothing stick out in the maintenace records, 4 previous owners.
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I have a question regarding the EBCM in the model year 2000 corvette. I seem to remember that the early production vehicles had the older EBCM module, but that the newer EBCM module was used in later production. Can anyone confirm that? If so, that would obviously affect which unt you would want to purchase to put on the shelf in case any issues occur later.
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I have a question regarding the EBCM in the model year 2000 corvette. I seem to remember that the early production vehicles had the older EBCM module, but that the newer EBCM module was used in later production. Can anyone confirm that? If so, that would obviously affect which unt you would want to purchase to put on the shelf in case any issues occur later.
I forget the difference between the M and V model or don't know enough of the difference to give bad information, I am sure someone can reply with better details.
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I have a question regarding the EBCM in the model year 2000 corvette. I seem to remember that the early production vehicles had the older EBCM module, but that the newer EBCM module was used in later production. Can anyone confirm that? If so, that would obviously affect which unt you would want to purchase to put on the shelf in case any issues occur later.
You can't put a 2001+ in a 2000 without making modifications to the 2000, there is a sticky on it though.
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For the 1997-2000 Corvettes with the "un-repairable" EBCM there is either an M model or a V model. The ones in 2001-2004 are repairable by re-flowing some solder.
I forget the difference between the M and V model or don't know enough of the difference to give bad information, I am sure someone can reply with better details.
I forget the difference between the M and V model or don't know enough of the difference to give bad information, I am sure someone can reply with better details.
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uh oh. I think you are supposed to add the disclaimer, “…yet.” to the end. That way the Gremlins don’t see it as a challenge. Now ya done pissed ‘em off. You better hit “edit” real quick.