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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 08:36 AM
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My '01 was often posting the "Service Anti-Lock Brakes, etc, etc " message, code C1214. I spent some time cleaning grounds, checking wires, but it kept returning. The ECBM (electronic brake control module) needed replacement - or repair. I went with a repair service in Minnesota that has good feedback from Corvette owners link here. I took out the ECBM and sent it by priority mail ($9). They fixed it the day it arrived, and sent it right back. It's working perfectly now. They get $60 for the repair, give a lifetime warranty, free return freight. It's a 3-person shop so communication is very direct. Hats off to these guys - great job!
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by RB01C5
My '01 was often posting the "Service Anti-Lock Brakes, etc, etc " message, code C1214. I spent some time cleaning grounds, checking wires, but it kept returning. The ECBM (electronic brake control module) needed replacement - or repair. I went with a repair service in Minnesota that has good feedback from Corvette owners link here. I took out the ECBM and sent it by priority mail ($9). They fixed it the day it arrived, and sent it right back. It's working perfectly now. They get $60 for the repair, give a lifetime warranty, free return freight. It's a 3-person shop so communication is very direct. Hats off to these guys - great job!
Very cool!

I did mine @ www.absfixer.com and it was a little more but same result!

Many will find this helpful - thanks for the write-up

Thanks,Matt
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 10:47 PM
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Good info...Thanks..
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 01:52 AM
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That is about 1/2 of absfixer. His reputation is worth the extra though.
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by waddisme
That is about 1/2 of absfixer....
When I looked at the absfixer website the repair cost was $300 - I see it has now been reduced to $150 for the Delphi EBCM - better, but still 2-1/2 times the fee of the shop I sent mine to (Digital Speedometer Service digitalguy_1@charter.net). Their feedback is good too - including Corvette owners. I sent pms to verify how they are holding up - got positive answers. Take care, Dick B

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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 03:24 PM
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I have seen this on Ebay and wondered about it. Thanks for the write up on it. I may have to take advantage of his offer.
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 04:59 PM
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Very COOL! Someone giving good service and charging less. VOLUME is better for business!
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Old Sep 6, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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sweet... I think i'll probably be sending them my ABS unit and my climate control unit...
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Old Sep 8, 2009 | 07:23 PM
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Just to go along with this thread, I just got my EBCM fixed for $50!! I couldn't believe it. I kept seeing everyone talk about costs from $150-350 for fixing these, and I thought that was good. I then saw on ebay ATE (auto and truck electronics) was fixing them for $50, with a lifetime warranty. I also saw they had favorable posts to their work so I gave it a shot. I got it back today and no more lights. It isn't my original EBCM, but that doesn't matter to me. I like the fact that I have no more lights and a lifetime warranty if a problem comes up. I took it out for a ride and everything is working as it should. If you are looking for an inexpensive means to fixing your abs and traction control, this is it. Good luck guys!
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If you get the warning for "service abs, tc, and ah", and get a code, how do you know that the code isn't indicating the problem vs. getting the ECBM fixed?

I'm getting the "service" warning more and more, with a code of C1226 and C1222. They're always History by the time I check them. Does that in itself indicate it's nothing serious, or what the codes are indicating?
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 08:37 AM
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DTC C1222 means the RF Wheel Speed Sensor Input Signal is 0

and C1226 means the RF has Excessive Wheel Speed Variation

...if there is an "H"(history) suffix shown after these codes & you reset/erase these 2 codes and they don't come back on...there may have an intermittent problem...but if they come back & stay on:
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Wheel Speed Sensors
Codes C1221 thru 1228 indicate that one of the wheel speed sensors is either sending a bad signal or no signal. Start by checking the connections. The wheel speed sensors are integrated into the wheel bearing/hub assembly. The wire coming out of the back is the connection for the wheel speed sensors. Verify that the connector are not broken, damaged, or corroded in any way. Pay particular attention to the female end.
The wire coming out of the wheel speed sensor connects to and 18" jumper harness, then to the main harness. It is very common for people to have a weak female pin in one of those connections. If all of that checks out good, swap the jumper harness from side to side. For example if the left front is bad, swap it over to the right front. And install the good one from the right front to the left side. Then clear the trouble code. If the trouble code is now on the right side, you know the wire harness is the problem. If the code is still on the left side after swapping the jumper harnesses, you know the problem is inside the wheel speed sensors.
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Could this service repair my random 1217 and 1243 codes on my YR 2000 vette?
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by csc67
Could this service repair my random 1217 and 1243 codes on my YR 2000 vette?
Same here. 2000 FRC. C1243 H. Would it fix it? Thanks!
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Originally Posted by csc67
Could this service repair my random 1217 and 1243 codes on my YR 2000 vette?
1217 and 1243 are both codes relating to the BPMV. So I am guessing you would have to start there. There is info on the forum that tells you how to do some tests to see if it is operating correctly or not. I have seen that 90% of the time it is the EBCM. Good luck to you guys. There is a wealth of knowledge on this forum.
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Thanks Trussme, for the advice to my specific question, I'll watch a little closer, and check those wheel speed sensors out.
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Originally Posted by Pete W
1217 and 1243 are both codes relating to the BPMV. So I am guessing you would have to start there. There is info on the forum that tells you how to do some tests to see if it is operating correctly or not. I have seen that 90% of the time it is the EBCM. Good luck to you guys. There is a wealth of knowledge on this forum.
Thanks! I just cleared my codes, drove to work and checked again. TCS 1243 H and RFA U 1096 H (I think I copied them down correctly). I guess I'll try the ECBM fix and hope I'm in the 90% group!
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Another reason why I hate all the computers on these things...
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Well this is what mines doing right now. Waiting until in the morning, having to skip the foot ball game but i need to get this issue fixed. Mines flashing all the same codes and has been doing so progressively since i took it to the track with mt ET streets on it and it wheel hopped BAD in second. Putting it up on jack stands tomorrow to go through the whole system. Thanks for the post, this makes me feel a little better about this situation. 300 bucks is hard for a college kid to come up with sometimes haha.
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Sent my module to the same guy. 7 days from when I mailed it to having it returned. $60.00. Worked perfectly.
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 11:33 PM
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Thanks for the post...just in time as I need mine fixed as well. These guys might get pretty busy!
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