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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 09:04 AM
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:My 2000 seem to have a mind of its own. The dash goes crazy, pass. window wont go down , traction control lights up, reduce engine power just to list a few. I have went threw ever ground in the car now and Im still having the same problems. They come and go like the wind.
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Here ya go.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...-gremlins.html
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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 09:21 AM
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thanks i will give it a try . Wish me luck .
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If your BCm and carpet underlayment isnt wet, you ave door wiring harness connector issues!

Let us know how you make out.

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Old Jul 18, 2009 | 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
If your BCm and carpet underlayment isnt wet, you ave door wiring harness connector issues!

Let us know how you make out.

BC
If you can"t find the problem, post the dic codes.
Sure sounds like the door harness.
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Any updates?
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 01:46 PM
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Looks like the door wire was the problem. thanks to all
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 01:49 PM
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Looks like the door wire was the problem. thanks to all
what did you find/fix?
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loose wire in the wiring harness.
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loose wire in the wiring harness.
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 05:24 PM
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Looks like the problem has come back. im back to square 1.
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Did you check both door harnesses?

Are there any codes coming up? Check for codes by holding down the 'options' button and pressing the 'fuel' button 4 times.
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