Specific C5 problems to look for
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 1,540
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From: bloomfield nj
piston slap
oil consumption
abs/ah[check for faults,early cars had issues,from harnesses to ebcm's]
coolant leaks[low coolant level,suspect leaks]
climate control operation
keys/ignition/column locks[wait 10 sec.faults,bla-bla]
rocking seats/memory operation
fuel gauge/sender operation
door control modules
water leaking in[clogged a/c drains/wiper cowl drains,etc]
bcm's[from water leaks,see above]
clutch hydraulics/synchro's/hubs/forks
wheel bearings/speed sensors
leaking seat bladders[not on a z06]
hazard/turn/cruise switches
headlamp motors/gears
steering angle sensors[cars with active handling]
i've probably forgot some,but don't let this let you cringe.these are just some quirks that happen on some cars.not every car suffers from all of these.i wouldn't give my car up on a bet.
check for faults,you don't need anything.the car will do it for you[just a matter of pushing a couple of buttons],it will check all systems[electrical]and will tell you faults,history and current
oil consumption
abs/ah[check for faults,early cars had issues,from harnesses to ebcm's]
coolant leaks[low coolant level,suspect leaks]
climate control operation
keys/ignition/column locks[wait 10 sec.faults,bla-bla]
rocking seats/memory operation
fuel gauge/sender operation
door control modules
water leaking in[clogged a/c drains/wiper cowl drains,etc]
bcm's[from water leaks,see above]
clutch hydraulics/synchro's/hubs/forks
wheel bearings/speed sensors
leaking seat bladders[not on a z06]
hazard/turn/cruise switches
headlamp motors/gears
steering angle sensors[cars with active handling]
i've probably forgot some,but don't let this let you cringe.these are just some quirks that happen on some cars.not every car suffers from all of these.i wouldn't give my car up on a bet.
check for faults,you don't need anything.the car will do it for you[just a matter of pushing a couple of buttons],it will check all systems[electrical]and will tell you faults,history and current
Last edited by dpd; Jan 15, 2006 at 02:33 AM.
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2005
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Originally Posted by dpd
piston slap
oil consumption
abs/ah[check for faults,early cars had issues,from harnesses to ebcm's]
coolant leaks[low coolant level,suspect leaks]
climate control operation
keys/ignition/column locks[wait 10 sec.faults,bla-bla]
rocking seats/memory operation
fuel gauge/sender operation
door control modules
water leaking in[clogged a/c drains/wiper cowl drains,etc]
bcm's[from water leaks,see above]
clutch hydraulics/synchro's/hubs/forks
wheel bearings/speed sensors
leaking seat bladders[not on a z06]
hazard/turn/cruise switches
headlamp motors/gears
steering angle sensors[cars with active handling]
i've probably forgot some,but don't let this let you cringe.these are just some quirks that happen on some cars.not every car suffers from all of these.i wouldn't give my car up on a bet.
check for faults,you don't need anything.the car will do it for you[just a matter of pushing a couple of buttons],it will check all systems[electrical]and will tell you faults,history and current
oil consumption
abs/ah[check for faults,early cars had issues,from harnesses to ebcm's]
coolant leaks[low coolant level,suspect leaks]
climate control operation
keys/ignition/column locks[wait 10 sec.faults,bla-bla]
rocking seats/memory operation
fuel gauge/sender operation
door control modules
water leaking in[clogged a/c drains/wiper cowl drains,etc]
bcm's[from water leaks,see above]
clutch hydraulics/synchro's/hubs/forks
wheel bearings/speed sensors
leaking seat bladders[not on a z06]
hazard/turn/cruise switches
headlamp motors/gears
steering angle sensors[cars with active handling]
i've probably forgot some,but don't let this let you cringe.these are just some quirks that happen on some cars.not every car suffers from all of these.i wouldn't give my car up on a bet.
check for faults,you don't need anything.the car will do it for you[just a matter of pushing a couple of buttons],it will check all systems[electrical]and will tell you faults,history and current
battery leaks that destroy wires and computers
welds on exhausts are prone to break
I think that covers most
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 16,795
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From: Lake Havasu City, AZ
Read the entire thread at the top of the C5 General Section called
Weights, Measures, Ratios etc....
It is a compendium of knowledge of specs, problems, fixes, etc.
there is also dim electronic A/C display...,
Weights, Measures, Ratios etc....
It is a compendium of knowledge of specs, problems, fixes, etc.
there is also dim electronic A/C display...,
Safety Car
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 3,814
Likes: 105
From: Dearborn Heights Michigan
Two things from my C5. Column Lock recall and electrical gremlins, i.e., make sure remote fob actuates door locks, unlock and all memory functions. Also, mine will lose its memory at times for no reason. Never had problems with my 00 M6 as the big list posted above.
Fred
Fred
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 857
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From: Olympia WA
Originally Posted by pski694
you forgot rear end leaks
battery leaks that destroy wires and computers
welds on exhausts are prone to break
I think that covers most
battery leaks that destroy wires and computers
welds on exhausts are prone to break
I think that covers most
