C5 Tech Corvette Tech/Performance: LS1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Tech Topics, Basic Tech, Maintenance, How to Remove & Replace
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Wiring

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 5, 2010 | 05:35 PM
  #1  
gt35004's Avatar
gt35004
Thread Starter
8th Gear
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Default Wiring

Have a code c1233 for rf speed censor, changed to left received both then, traced wire all the way to large group of wires going to ecm, anyone got any ideas?
Reply
Old Oct 6, 2010 | 06:55 AM
  #2  
trussme's Avatar
trussme
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,170
Likes: 27
From: Magnolia Greens NC
Default

the wiring harness could be the problem. If the code is still there after swapping jumper harnesses, the problem may be the wheel speed sensor.
If all the wires check out good, it's time to take a trip to Auto Zone for a new set of bearings. You can buy replacement AC Delco bearing from your dealer if you want to, or get the exact same bearing in a different box for half the price (~$150) from Auto Zone, you decide.
Reply
Old Oct 6, 2010 | 09:12 AM
  #3  
dgrant3830's Avatar
dgrant3830
Tech Contributor
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 10,962
Likes: 29
From: Van Buren Arkansas
Wounded Warrior Escort '11
Default

I agree. Also the wheel bearing assemblies at Autozone are very good ones for a cheap price, by Tiemkin(sp).
Reply
Old Oct 6, 2010 | 09:24 AM
  #4  
lucky131969's Avatar
lucky131969
Tech Contributor
15 Year Member
Active Streak: 30 Days
Community Builder
Liked
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 19,353
Likes: 1,126
From: Dyer, IN
Default

Originally Posted by trussme
the wiring harness could be the problem. If the code is still there after swapping jumper harnesses, the problem may be the wheel speed sensor.
If all the wires check out good, it's time to take a trip to Auto Zone for a new set of bearings. You can buy replacement AC Delco bearing from your dealer if you want to, or get the exact same bearing in a different box for half the price (~$150) from Auto Zone, you decide.
The output of the wheel sensor can be checked with a meter before replacing.
Reply
Old Oct 6, 2010 | 09:32 AM
  #5  
gt35004's Avatar
gt35004
Thread Starter
8th Gear
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by lucky131969
The output of the wheel sensor can be checked with a meter before replacing.
Any-thing on how to do that or what it is to read?
Reply
Old Oct 6, 2010 | 09:33 AM
  #6  
gt35004's Avatar
gt35004
Thread Starter
8th Gear
 
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
Default

Anything on how to do that or what readings it is to be?
Reply
Old Oct 6, 2010 | 10:17 AM
  #7  
lucky131969's Avatar
lucky131969
Tech Contributor
15 Year Member
Active Streak: 30 Days
Community Builder
Liked
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 19,353
Likes: 1,126
From: Dyer, IN
Default

Originally Posted by gt35004
Anything on how to do that or what readings it is to be?
I know you are new to the forum....you can take advantage of the search function (upper right hand corner) to find many answers.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...sor-codes.html
Reply
Old Oct 6, 2010 | 11:24 AM
  #8  
Bill Curlee's Avatar
Bill Curlee
Tech Contributor
Supporting Lifetime Gold
Veteran: Navy
25 Year Member
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 32,910
Likes: 2,402
From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
Default

I have at least,,,, 20 separate post on this very topic. I’ve owned and worked on C5's since early 98. I’ve NEVER seen ONE WHEEL SPEED SENSOR ever fail. There just about bullet proof. All it consist of is a coil of wire with a toothed reluctor wheel in the center of the coil. The sensor produces a small AC voltage that INCREASES as wheel speed increases .. Spin the wheel and see if your getting an AC voltage out of the sensor pig tail. It starts out at zero and can be as high as 4+ VDC if you spin the wheel fast enough. If you see an AC voltage, the sensor is GOOD.

Sure, the wheel bearings can fail, you can rip the SENSOR pig tail out of the hub but, the sensor its self is hardly ever is the issue.

90% of the time, the problem is a FEMALE pin in the circuit somewhere. There are several in the front harness. There are TWO female pins in the jumper harness and two female pins in the connector where the jumper harness plugs in on the front K member. All of those female pins are suspect. The proper way to test the connection is to insert a spare MALE pin into the female pin. There should be a positive firm connection. If it is bad, it will be sloppy and loose. DO NOT use silicone dielectric grease in those connectors!!!!!!!!!
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Wiring

Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

 Brett Foote
story-5

Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-6

10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

 Michael S. Palmer
story-8

2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

 Joe Kucinski




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:51 AM.

story-0
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-2
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-24 16:12:42


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE