Hey corvette peoples. I am a VW guy moonlighting as a 'Vette guy for the next 5 weeks while my dad is in Germany.

The car is a 2000 C5 with 90k miles on it.

I used the search and found out about the faulty oil pressure readings as mine reads 130 psi.

I had a check engine light the other day, then it went out for no apparent reason. Although I was kinda low on fuel and it wasn't the best gas either. Can someone point me to a link for retrieving the error codes using the dash computer. Thats how I've gathered you do it from what I read here. Please remember I'm a vw guy so these cars are, well....foriegn to me

 

Here you go

http://c5forum.com/ayc/2000dtc.php

 

Stinky Linky! http://c5forum.com/ayc/2000dtc.php

 

Thanks for the link, i'm assuming those are the explanations for the error codes but what I'm looking for is the walkthrough to retrieve the codes. I am getting the check engine light again for some reason. It was on for two drives. was off for 2 days and now is back on. Thanks for your help guys. These forums are way better than the vw ones. MOST PEOPLE WOULD'T EVEN RESPOND TO NOOB QUESTIONS LIKE THESE.

 

https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=26&TopicID=1

 

Thanks a lot. I have to say that this has been the most helpful forum I have ever visited. I swear on the vw forums it is impossible to get any helpful info. You all are awesome!

 

And while Dads in Germany, PUT good gas in his car ! and use the top tier gas like you're supposed to

 

I have been using mobile 1. I figured that would be the best as its whats recomended for the oil.

I ran the IPC diagnostics and came up with 7 codes. I looked at the link posted above but did not see anything similar. I tried to download the codes but this computer is horribly old and won't read the file.

ANy help is appreciated. Here are the codes as seen on the display:

10-PCMP0440HC
A1RDCMB2265H
BORFAU1096H
BORFAU1064H
BORFAU1016H
BORFAC2105H
BORFAC2115h

Thanks for the help fella's

 

P0440 Evaporative Emission (EVAP) System
C2115 Left Rear TPM Sensor Malfunction
C2105 Right Front TPM Sensor Malfunction
B2265 Vertical Position Sensor Circuit
B1016 Loss of Communications with PCM
U1064 Loss of Communications with BCM
U1096 Loss of Communications with IPC

The only one yo need to worry about is P0440. I personally have not read up on the DTC but check you gas cap. A gas cap that is not sealing properly can through EVAP codes and it is the easiest to check and replace. Other components of the EVAP could be invloved ie canister,solenoids,lines, or sensors.

Clear the codes through the DIC refer to link:https://www.corvetteforum.com/techti...D=26&TopicID=1

Drive it and see what comes back, Other variables could have caused the other codes that are stored in History and those codes are not going to cause the CHECK ENGINE LIGHT to come on.

 

Hold down the option button on the dash, while holding options down, hit fuel button 4 times. Then hit reset buton, when the codes read "manual diagnostic" keep hitting reset. That should clear you out.

PS...don't crash your dads car while he is away. That would suck Bueller!

PSS...why is that Carerra next to your vette? You should smoke that thing.

 

Actually in the picture I had just blew by the M3 and the Carrera

And thanks for helping with the error codes. This is so much different than the VW forums. You guys are awesome!!!!

 

Well, I got rearended today.

I was stopped at a red light and a Ford F-350 rearended a GM Blazer behind me and pushed her into me. I didn't hit the car in front of me because I always leave enough room for such an occasion. The Blazers tow hook punched a hole in the rear bumper and creased the plastic, as well as checking the paint along the side. No other body damage. The kid has insurance, and I work at a body shop for a living so the repair won't be a problem.

I have been so incredibly careful for 6 weeks, although I did stretch the Vettes legs a little , and now this isht happens. I figured best to wait until he gets back to show him, rather than try to explain how minor it is and ruin his last 4 days of vacation.

The corvette already needed some work, as there is a scrape on the rocker panel, the front bumper has a minor crack, and the rear bumper was already slightl bruised where I got hit today. I was planning on fixing the rocker while he was gone, but I figure with the insurance $ I will do the paint work off the clock so the extra funds can be applied to the rest of the body work. I'm hoping the insurance company will pay to blend the quarters and trunk lid. Any one have a similar experience?

I just can't believe this happened to me. This went so perfectly until now. AT least My pops is a cool guy and will understand I was not at fault.

I guess my last question is are there any well made aftermarket bumpers for these cars? Not poorly made fast and furious stuff, quality OEM+ stuff, I seem to recall a factory looking bumper that had a duck bill type spoiler integrated into it. Any ways, thanks for helping me through this journey guys, and I'll keep you posted with pics, etc. when the repairs get underway.

 

So like, do you need to get this bad boy fixed before your dad returns? This is beginning to look more like a bad remake of Ferris Bueller by the minute. Your dad DOES know you're driving his toy while he's away, right?

Charlie

 

 

Yeah, he knows. He let me take it to hot august nights once as well as a few other road trips. We have a mutual understanding, not to mention I have full coverage. This really does feel like a bad remake of that movie. I think in the end it will be best as now I can respray the whole car on somebody elses dime.

 

. . .that right there illustrates why he is cool with you using his car while he is gone, you use your head. You sound like my son, and I'm proud of him, bet your dad feels the same. Good job

 

Well, whatever you do, don't get pissed and kick the front bumper in.

 

Thanks! He's back now and when I told him his first question was if I was Ok, then he asked about the car. My old man is awesome. Didn't care about the accident at all since I was okay and the damage was minimal. $1730 is the cost to replace the bumper and blend the quarter panels. I'm hoping to get started this weekend, although I can't really tear the car down until the insurance company takes a look.

I have to say that after the last 5 weeks with this car, I truly want to own a Corvette now. Speed, style, agility, and chicks, lets not forget the chicks See you all next summer when I refinance the house and buy my own C5. Thanks for all your help guys. I, and my dad appreciate it