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:

Unique Electrical Issues: Please Help

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 18, 2011 | 07:07 PM
  #21  
toddh44's Avatar
toddh44
Cruising
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
From: Murrieta CA
Default

I' m getting the exact same codes and messages intermittently, but no issues with the AC
blower, PS, or display.
Reply
Old Aug 18, 2011 | 09:28 PM
  #22  
lespaulr0cker's Avatar
lespaulr0cker
Racer
15 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 279
Likes: 4
From: Cincinnati OH
Default

Originally Posted by agiddens
I recently cleaned four grounds in the engine compartment- two that are behind the headlights, one below the battery tray and the one just opposite of that on the driver's side. Would this even be a ground issue?


Possibly, one of the codes mentions the connection of grounds G101 (on the frame rail behind the LH headlight) and G104 (below the battery tray on the frame rail).

Last edited by lespaulr0cker; Aug 18, 2011 at 09:45 PM.
Reply
Old Aug 21, 2011 | 06:21 PM
  #23  
agiddens's Avatar
agiddens
Thread Starter
Navigator
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Default

Problem solved

Last edited by agiddens; Jan 7, 2012 at 08:57 AM. Reason: Problem solved
Reply
Old Sep 12, 2011 | 09:13 PM
  #24  
agiddens's Avatar
agiddens
Thread Starter
Navigator
 
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
Default

Problem solved

Last edited by agiddens; Jan 7, 2012 at 08:57 AM. Reason: Problem solved
Reply
Old Sep 12, 2011 | 09:31 PM
  #25  
cdkcorvette7's Avatar
cdkcorvette7
Tech Contributor
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 2,902
Likes: 21
From: Oak Hill Virginia
Default

Originally Posted by agiddens
Does anybody think brake fluid leaking on an electrical ground could be causing these problems?
Ummmm.... yeah. I think that would do it...
Reply
Old Sep 12, 2011 | 09:54 PM
  #26  
lespaulr0cker's Avatar
lespaulr0cker
Racer
15 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 279
Likes: 4
From: Cincinnati OH
Default

Originally Posted by agiddens
Does anybody think brake fluid leaking on an electrical ground could be causing these problems? After further evaluation it appears that I have brake fluid leaking from a black, round drum that I believe is referred to as a brake booster (attached to the brake fluid reservoir, on the driver's side, inside the engine bay, just in front of the dash). It appears that this leak drips directly on the chassis ground that is just below it. The leak seems to be more extensive while the engine bay is warm. This might explain alot. Please give me your thoughts. Thank you.
The ground in that area is the engine strap ground. Loss of power here could affect any electrical items located on the engine (sensors/etc.) which use ground as a reference or source of current.

The leak needs to be fixed (to avoid brake failure!) and the ground checked.

Last edited by lespaulr0cker; Sep 13, 2011 at 10:44 PM.
Reply
Old Sep 12, 2011 | 11:14 PM
  #27  
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

Originally Posted by agiddens
Does anybody think brake fluid leaking on an electrical ground could be causing these problems? After further evaluation it appears that I have brake fluid leaking from a black, round drum that I believe is referred to as a brake booster (attached to the brake fluid reservoir, on the driver's side, inside the engine bay, just in front of the dash). It appears that this leak drips directly on the chassis ground that is just below it. The leak seems to be more extensive while the engine bay is warm. This might explain alot. Please give me your thoughts. Thank you.
Your worried about an electrica issue and you have BRAKE FFUID LEAKING ????

SOLVE THAT ISSUE FIrst!!!!

YES,,,, IT COULD HAVE EFFECTS ON THE GROUND ..


BC
Reply
Old Sep 13, 2011 | 01:09 PM
  #28  
PEERPSI's Avatar
PEERPSI
Pro
15 Year Member
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 545
Likes: 4
From: Calgary Alberta
Default

If a proper grounding washer is employed and the bolt is tight I doubt brake fluid would be causing your electrical issues. I'm with Bill on the urgency to solve the cause of the fluid leak, particularly if you happen to live or drive near me!
Reply
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
Old Sep 13, 2011 | 10:52 PM
  #29  
lespaulr0cker's Avatar
lespaulr0cker
Racer
15 Year Member
 
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 279
Likes: 4
From: Cincinnati OH
Default

Originally Posted by agiddens
Does anybody think brake fluid leaking on an electrical ground could be causing these problems?

Is there anything else we should know about? Fuel leaking on the exhaust perhaps?

Last edited by lespaulr0cker; Sep 13, 2011 at 10:56 PM.
Reply




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:01 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