Separating EBCM from BPMV
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Cruising
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Separating EBCM from BPMV
Thanks to a number of very helpful members, I have become convinced that I can fix my C1214 Code. I have taken all the preliminary steps like checking all grounds (13 of them), checked battery and it's connections.
I planned to remove the EBCM and replace the faulty relay. I already have the correct relay and the electronic skill necessary to remove/replace the faulty one.
My problem is that I have removed the EBCM harness connector and the four screws that attach it to the BPMV---and it still won't move. I have wiggled the assembly and tapped with a hammer, tried to separate them with a screwdriver---no luck. What am I doing wrong? I need to get this done---but how? I'm going nuts!
Thank you for any help you can give.
I planned to remove the EBCM and replace the faulty relay. I already have the correct relay and the electronic skill necessary to remove/replace the faulty one.
My problem is that I have removed the EBCM harness connector and the four screws that attach it to the BPMV---and it still won't move. I have wiggled the assembly and tapped with a hammer, tried to separate them with a screwdriver---no luck. What am I doing wrong? I need to get this done---but how? I'm going nuts!
Thank you for any help you can give.
Drifting
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From: Bahama North Carolina
Thanks to a number of very helpful members, I have become convinced that I can fix my C1214 Code. I have taken all the preliminary steps like checking all grounds (13 of them), checked battery and it's connections.
I planned to remove the EBCM and replace the faulty relay. I already have the correct relay and the electronic skill necessary to remove/replace the faulty one.
My problem is that I have removed the EBCM harness connector and the four screws that attach it to the BPMV---and it still won't move. I have wiggled the assembly and tapped with a hammer, tried to separate them with a screwdriver---no luck. What am I doing wrong? I need to get this done---but how? I'm going nuts!
Thank you for any help you can give.
I planned to remove the EBCM and replace the faulty relay. I already have the correct relay and the electronic skill necessary to remove/replace the faulty one.
My problem is that I have removed the EBCM harness connector and the four screws that attach it to the BPMV---and it still won't move. I have wiggled the assembly and tapped with a hammer, tried to separate them with a screwdriver---no luck. What am I doing wrong? I need to get this done---but how? I'm going nuts!
Thank you for any help you can give.
Sounds like you are missing one.
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Thank you for your answers. My car is an '02. I also have the Chevrolet shop manual which says that there are only four screws to be removed from the EBCM to separate it from the BPMV. I used a dental mirror to look at indented areas on the sides of the unit and nothing there. I'll look again, but I'm sure didn't see any other screws.
ByronHunter,Thank you for the diagram you sent. I only used a plastic hammer in trying to loosen the units.
ByronHunter,Thank you for the diagram you sent. I only used a plastic hammer in trying to loosen the units.
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Thank you for your answers. My car is an '02. I also have the Chevrolet shop manual which says that there are only four screws to be removed from the EBCM to separate it from the BPMV. I used a dental mirror to look at indented areas on the sides of the unit and nothing there. I'll look again, but I'm sure didn't see any other screws.
ByronHunter,Thank you for the diagram you sent. I only used a plastic hammer in trying to loosen the units.
ByronHunter,Thank you for the diagram you sent. I only used a plastic hammer in trying to loosen the units.
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Obviously there was a change and early 2002 manuals may not have been corrected.
Bill
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Thank you to all who took the time to help. I found that I did have six screws holding the assembly together, and I got it apart. I also rechecked my version of the 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Service Manual, Vol 1 of 3, GMP/02-Y-1,which had an information cutoff date of 10/10/01 and found that it did indeed show and read only 4 screws. I learned a lesson, don't completely trust the book.
I really appreciate your help.
I really appreciate your help.
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