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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.

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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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