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Old May 20, 2010 | 10:44 AM
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Of all the potential codes that could "pop up" in the course of a C5's life, which codes do you guys dread the most?

I would think that the C1214 EBCM is probably pretty high on the list?

Which codes, if found in history, would prevent you from buying a C5?
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Why would a 1214 SCARE you?
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Originally Posted by Desiyaar1
Of all the potential codes that could "pop up" in the course of a C5's life, which codes do you guys dread the most?

I would think that the C1214 EBCM is probably pretty high on the list?

Which codes, if found in history, would prevent you from buying a C5?
any low P0600's code is the worst....not recoverable.
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Originally Posted by 8VETTE7
ie new PCM is in the offing???
Yep. Engine won't start.....done deal.
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Why would a 1214 SCARE you?
Because it can be potentially difficult and pricey to repair?
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Originally Posted by lucky131969
Yep. Engine won't start.....done deal.
So if the engine starts, I should be ok right? :o
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Originally Posted by Desiyaar1
So if the engine starts, I should be ok right? :o
That's kind of a loaded question.....
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Because it can be potentially difficult and pricey to repair?
Only if you go to a dealer to have it fixed. $200.00 was the total cost for me for my C1214.
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Originally Posted by Desiyaar1
Because it can be potentially difficult and pricey to repair?
Only the early cars, another reason to get one later in the model run.
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Originally Posted by Desiyaar1
Of all the potential codes that could "pop up" in the course of a C5's life, which codes do you guys dread the most? My answer:Any I can't get rid of.

I would think that the C1214 EBCM is probably pretty high on the list? My answer: No, EBS Fixers makes it an affordable repair.

Which codes, if found in history, would prevent you from buying a C5? My answer: None. Every repair has a price and what I give for a car would have costs figured in.
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