'01+ EBCM in 97-00 C5
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I hope he comes back and tells us the results either way so we know for sure.
I've resorted to disconnecting the DIC display and wiring the abs light to airbag light so it lights up when the ignition turns on..Should get me through inspection. Then I can ditch it!
I've resorted to disconnecting the DIC display and wiring the abs light to airbag light so it lights up when the ignition turns on..Should get me through inspection. Then I can ditch it!
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I seriously doubt that any checking of OBD codes done by any enforcement agency has the technology to test for anything other than the industry standardized emissions codes. ABS and other codes are NOT standardized across the automotive industry (yet) so testing agencies would need the capability to analyse vehicle specific codes for perhaps dozens or more manufacturers and then differences across model years. Likely cost prohibitive. Have to believe they rely on the idiot lights on the dash for those types of failures.
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Here in New Zealand there is no emissions testing, and no OBD testing. It's actually just safety inspection - so checking for rust, issues with general safety issues etc etc.
The conditions for passing inspection related to ABS is:
If the vehicle is fitted with ABS from the factory, the warning lamp must illuminate when the ignition is turned on and then turn off after engine is running to indicate a successful check. If the light stays on, or doesnt turn on at all, then this indicates a fail and it must be repaired. If it fails for any reason the vehicle cannot be legally driven on the road until its fixed.
The same check applies to the airbag light, but NOT the check engine light (it doesnt matter if you remove the cat or w/e here) As long as its not over a certain noise.
Also note we drive on the left side here, and can leave the car left hand drive provided we meet certain requirements (keep the car under our name for 4 years, not use it for financial gain etc etc.)
The conditions for passing inspection related to ABS is:
If the vehicle is fitted with ABS from the factory, the warning lamp must illuminate when the ignition is turned on and then turn off after engine is running to indicate a successful check. If the light stays on, or doesnt turn on at all, then this indicates a fail and it must be repaired. If it fails for any reason the vehicle cannot be legally driven on the road until its fixed.
The same check applies to the airbag light, but NOT the check engine light (it doesnt matter if you remove the cat or w/e here) As long as its not over a certain noise.
Also note we drive on the left side here, and can leave the car left hand drive provided we meet certain requirements (keep the car under our name for 4 years, not use it for financial gain etc etc.)
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Here in New Zealand there is no emissions testing, and no OBD testing. It's actually just safety inspection - so checking for rust, issues with general safety issues etc etc.
The conditions for passing inspection related to ABS is:
If the vehicle is fitted with ABS from the factory, the warning lamp must illuminate when the ignition is turned on and then turn off after engine is running to indicate a successful check. If the light stays on, or doesnt turn on at all, then this indicates a fail and it must be repaired. If it fails for any reason the vehicle cannot be legally driven on the road until its fixed.
The same check applies to the airbag light, but NOT the check engine light (it doesnt matter if you remove the cat or w/e here) As long as its not over a certain noise.
Also note we drive on the left side here, and can leave the car left hand drive provided we meet certain requirements (keep the car under our name for 4 years, not use it for financial gain etc etc.)
The conditions for passing inspection related to ABS is:
If the vehicle is fitted with ABS from the factory, the warning lamp must illuminate when the ignition is turned on and then turn off after engine is running to indicate a successful check. If the light stays on, or doesnt turn on at all, then this indicates a fail and it must be repaired. If it fails for any reason the vehicle cannot be legally driven on the road until its fixed.
The same check applies to the airbag light, but NOT the check engine light (it doesnt matter if you remove the cat or w/e here) As long as its not over a certain noise.
Also note we drive on the left side here, and can leave the car left hand drive provided we meet certain requirements (keep the car under our name for 4 years, not use it for financial gain etc etc.)
Also just wanted to say it must be pretty cool living in New Zealand, looks like such a beautiful place I hope to make it there sometime in my lifetime! Must be awesome driving a Corvette around that scenery!
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This CAN be done!!!
Update to this thread.
I've successfully installed a late model (2001+) EBCM into my 99 FRC.
See thread here: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1592087331
I've successfully installed a late model (2001+) EBCM into my 99 FRC.
See thread here: https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...post1592087331
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I've been reading this and the 'other' thread and I'm starting to collect the parts necessary.
My 99 Coupe will Love me for this.
'Someday' I'll be posting a thread just like this of my own 'Adventure'. (soon)
My 99 Coupe will Love me for this.
'Someday' I'll be posting a thread just like this of my own 'Adventure'. (soon)
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I have an early '98, EBCM in rear, with AH and 1255 code. This swap is very attractive.
Post #26 in this thread brings up differing EBCM pinouts in different years. Did anyone check that the pinout of the rear EBCM like mine is the same and will work? I don't have access to these documents.
Also, the sticky thread on this swap for a '99 brings up SWPS pinout and rear brake proportioning valve pinouts. Anyone look at these for the rear EBCM years?
Post #26 in this thread brings up differing EBCM pinouts in different years. Did anyone check that the pinout of the rear EBCM like mine is the same and will work? I don't have access to these documents.
Also, the sticky thread on this swap for a '99 brings up SWPS pinout and rear brake proportioning valve pinouts. Anyone look at these for the rear EBCM years?
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I have an early '98, EBCM in rear, with AH and 1255 code. This swap is very attractive.
Post #26 in this thread brings up differing EBCM pinouts in different years. Did anyone check that the pinout of the rear EBCM like mine is the same and will work? I don't have access to these documents.
Also, the sticky thread on this swap for a '99 brings up SWPS pinout and rear brake proportioning valve pinouts. Anyone look at these for the rear EBCM years?
Post #26 in this thread brings up differing EBCM pinouts in different years. Did anyone check that the pinout of the rear EBCM like mine is the same and will work? I don't have access to these documents.
Also, the sticky thread on this swap for a '99 brings up SWPS pinout and rear brake proportioning valve pinouts. Anyone look at these for the rear EBCM years?
The module moved, not the pinouts. However, your car might not have the yaw and accelerometer sensors. Not a huge deal since the SWPS will have extra wires you can use.
A bigger problem you'd have tackle is mounting the different unit in the rear since a bracket was only made to mount the newer units to the front crossmember.
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Thanks for your reply. THAT is the million dollar question I still have. My '98 has RPO codes F45 (active handling) and JL9 (ABS) and NOT JL4 (active brakes). If you read the 2000 EBCM connector pinout, things like yaw and accelerometer are identified with JL4. So what does my F45-only car have? I could really use '98 specific wiring information for active handling and active brakes options.