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so you're in luck, the 2001 ebcm is more repairable than the 2000 and older -- it's not repairable in all instances, but it is repairable, as has been pointed out, depends on the code.
there are tons of threads on this topic -- I'm not well-versed in the 2001+ versions, so at the risk of giving you bad advice, I'm not going to say much more than check the forum. there are some really, good detailed threads on this, and I believe information in the sticky.
Also, the better news is that not only was the 2001+ ebcm discontinued later than the pre-2001 version, there are a lot more years' worth of used ebcms out there for 2001+ . check ebay, you''ll see the price for 2000 and older is hitting around $1,500 for an ebcm, the price for a 2001+ is far, far less.
there are tons of threads on this topic -- I'm not well-versed in the 2001+ versions, so at the risk of giving you bad advice, I'm not going to say much more than check the forum. there are some really, good detailed threads on this, and I believe information in the sticky.
Also, the better news is that not only was the 2001+ ebcm discontinued later than the pre-2001 version, there are a lot more years' worth of used ebcms out there for 2001+ . check ebay, you''ll see the price for 2000 and older is hitting around $1,500 for an ebcm, the price for a 2001+ is far, far less.
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"Slippin the inspector an extra $20 bill" no longer works.
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I'm in western NY, and although my C-5 is now 21 years old, I still have to go through the "annual inspection" hassle. And in NY, there's an electric monitor that gets plugged into the car's onboard diagnostic receptacle, and the pass/fail status of your car, along with it's license plate number, which gets scanned at the beginning of the process, is reported directly to "big brother", at the central DMV office.....
"Slippin the inspector an extra $20 bill" no longer works.
"Slippin the inspector an extra $20 bill" no longer works.
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You still have an EBCM even if you don't have active handling. As stated by others, if it fails, your traction control and ABS will no longer function. You will also have warning lights on in your dash. The car can still be driven. It just isn't as safe. Also, depending on where you live, the car my longer pass inspection. You are correct that if it fails, your options are very limited. Good luck!
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In NY if the check engine light is on or the codes to turn it off were erased and the GM driving cycle not completed, the car fails. If the driving cycle is done the check engine light will come back on if the problem remains.
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I'm in western NY, and although my C-5 is now 21 years old, I still have to go through the "annual inspection" hassle. And in NY, there's an electric monitor that gets plugged into the car's onboard diagnostic receptacle, and the pass/fail status of your car, along with it's license plate number, which gets scanned at the beginning of the process, is reported directly to "big brother", at the central DMV office.....
"Slippin the inspector an extra $20 bill" no longer works.
"Slippin the inspector an extra $20 bill" no longer works.
New York DMV | New York Vehicle Inspection Program (NYVIP2)
Also, even if you fail diagnostic, you can get a one year waiver and a pass if you pass the safety inspection (visual inspection and gas cap inspection) and spend ~400 in repairs.
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I'm in western NY, and although my C-5 is now 21 years old, I still have to go through the "annual inspection" hassle. And in NY, there's an electric monitor that gets plugged into the car's onboard diagnostic receptacle, and the pass/fail status of your car, along with it's license plate number, which gets scanned at the beginning of the process, is reported directly to "big brother", at the central DMV office.....
"Slippin the inspector an extra $20 bill" no longer works.
"Slippin the inspector an extra $20 bill" no longer works.
You can be ordered a repair order my police if the vehicle is later than 1985 (Think that's the year) and be required to go through an inspection. I've never heard of that happening though.
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Here in the state of freedom there are no inspections and tags are cheap, You may use any brand of clutch and tires, 93 octane and alligators are plentiful…
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I'm so glad here in Maryland if the car is 20 or older you buy Historic tags for like $55 for 2 yrs or something like that. No inspections or emissions ever.
You can be ordered a repair order my police if the vehicle is later than 1985 (Think that's the year) and be required to go through an inspection. I've never heard of that happening though.
You can be ordered a repair order my police if the vehicle is later than 1985 (Think that's the year) and be required to go through an inspection. I've never heard of that happening though.
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Only a few codes can be repaired on ‘01+ there is no safe haven.
All years are out of dealer stock including ‘01+
I bought the EBTCM part number that goes to my ‘01 a few years back and although $600 at the time for a brand new unit wasn’t something I wanted to spend, it’s nice to have on the shelf as I plan to keep the car another 30-40 years and then my son can have it. As of today that price is a steal, glad I got it.
If you’re keeping the car regardless of year, buy the known problem parts now to have.
All years are out of dealer stock including ‘01+
I bought the EBTCM part number that goes to my ‘01 a few years back and although $600 at the time for a brand new unit wasn’t something I wanted to spend, it’s nice to have on the shelf as I plan to keep the car another 30-40 years and then my son can have it. As of today that price is a steal, glad I got it.
If you’re keeping the car regardless of year, buy the known problem parts now to have.