I really NEED HELP!!!!!
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I really NEED HELP!!!!!
I went to drive the car yesterday after it sitting for about 10 days and when i started it it ran ruff as hell and eventually cut off , not being able to old an idle. The monitor reads reduced engine power and service traction system, something like that and the check engine light is on. I checked the codes and then erased them all and the car ran fine around the block. I came back home and turned it off and tried to restart but got the same issuses. Here are the codes, someone please help and tell me what to do?????
If youd like call me 703-498-5124... thanks Steve
PCM 1518 HC
TCS C 1278 H
IPC B 1543 H
BO RFA U 1096 H
U 1064 H
U 1016 H
If youd like call me 703-498-5124... thanks Steve
PCM 1518 HC
TCS C 1278 H
IPC B 1543 H
BO RFA U 1096 H
U 1064 H
U 1016 H
Le Mans Master
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From: Hot Springs AR
Those look to be communication-related codes. My first guess would be to clear the codes (again), put a full charge on the battery, then try again.
If that doesn't work, clear the codes, then disconnect the battery for about 10 minutes (to get rid of any residual capacitor charge with the computer hardware), reconnect and see if everything resets.
Just a couple of shotgun approaches that won't break anything.
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
If that doesn't work, clear the codes, then disconnect the battery for about 10 minutes (to get rid of any residual capacitor charge with the computer hardware), reconnect and see if everything resets.
Just a couple of shotgun approaches that won't break anything.
HTH, and have a good one,
Mike
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From: MCHENRY ILLINOIS
batt.
get a batt. clean all conections on batt. , if that dont clear it up clean your ground connections as discribed by mr. Bill c ... BC that should do it . a low batt. does lots of goofy things 
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I went to drive the car yesterday after it sitting for about 10 days and when i started it it ran ruff as hell and eventually cut off , not being able to old an idle. The monitor reads reduced engine power and service traction system, something like that and the check engine light is on. I checked the codes and then erased them all and the car ran fine around the block. I came back home and turned it off and tried to restart but got the same issuses. Here are the codes, someone please help and tell me what to do?????
If youd like call me 703-498-5124... thanks Steve
PCM 1518 HC
TCS C 1278 H
IPC B 1543 H
BO RFA U 1096 H
U 1064 H
U 1016 H
If youd like call me 703-498-5124... thanks Steve
PCM 1518 HC
TCS C 1278 H
IPC B 1543 H
BO RFA U 1096 H
U 1064 H
U 1016 H
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Thanks guys!!! i checked the terminals, they were corroded so i cut them and made new ends and still have the same problem. I dont have a battery charger but Ill take my battery and havei t tested..... thank you so much for the help with this sensitive money pit!
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Took the battery to the auto parts store and they tested it, out of the 720 cold cranking amps it was suppose to be putting out, it was only producing 540.... so it looks like it was on its way out. I ordered a new battery and it should be in sometime tomorrow. I hope this is the problem.
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Took the battery to the auto parts store and they tested it, out of the 720 cold cranking amps it was suppose to be putting out, it was only producing 540.... so it looks like it was on its way out. I ordered a new battery and it should be in sometime tomorrow. I hope this is the problem.
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There are two: The "underhood electrical center" is located by the battery. The "instrument panel electrical center" locate in the passenger footwell behind the floor mat.
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Well I didnt get a chance to check the starter of the battery tray, but I put the new battery in along with the new terminals and still have the same problems!!!????? I dont know what to do?? I did notice a buzzing sounding coming from the speakers. What should I try next???
Melting Slicks
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From: Espanola New Mexico
You did not say that you had checked your ground connections, if you have bad ground connections you will have all kinds of low voltage problems, because the battery negative cable is tied to ground. Hope this helps, good luck.
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From: Lampasas Texas
Codes
See this post for Electrical Ground Information!
Just passing it on to you. It will cost you nothing but a little time to clean the grounds. Bet it will fix your trouble.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...tion-long.html
Just passing it on to you. It will cost you nothing but a little time to clean the grounds. Bet it will fix your trouble.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...tion-long.html
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From: st. anne illinois
dude i had that same problem last month. let the car sit for 2 weeks. .it started up.. after a few seconds it died out.. and it wouldn't start again. .had the low engine power light come on. tried to dissconnect the battery for 10 min.. that didn't work.. so i put a new battery in it.. it would fire. then die.... fire then die.. i then cleared my codes and it started right up and everythign... maybe you need to dissconect batt for 10 min.. then put a new one in it.. then clear codes. ???