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Jan 13, 2016 | 06:28 AM

Bryan Norton

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From: Broken Arrow OK

Smog pump eliminator

Does anyone by chance know where I can find someone who makes an idler to replace the smog pump on my 98? I have googled it to death and can find a bunch for C4s but nothing for a C5. Thanks for any help.

Jan 13, 2016 | 06:59 AM

Cybermind

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The reason you can't find one is because the C5 doesn't have a smog pump. It has a small electric air pump which is positioned in the front bumper fascia near the driver side brake duct. You can disable it if you like but unless you have a way of programming it out you will get error messages.

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Jan 13, 2016 | 07:14 AM

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Jan 13, 2016 | 08:44 AM

CamminC5

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From: Nathalie VA

St. Jude Donor '15-'16-'17-'18

Here's what the pump looks like.

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Jan 13, 2016 | 09:47 AM

Bill Curlee

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From: Anthony TX

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St. Jude Donor '08

SMOG PUMP??????????????

What on the accessory drive do you imagine to be a SMOG PUMP????

Jan 13, 2016 | 10:02 AM

Bryan Norton

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From: Broken Arrow OK

I hadn't gotten that far into it yet. The C5 is a new animal to me. This was simply my ignorance from my days with C4's. Thanks for the help guys.

Jan 13, 2016 | 12:38 PM

Cybermind

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Yep. You'll find the C5 is quite modern and revolutionary for a car designed in the 90's. You will find a multitude of design advancements you wouldn't expect compared to a C4. If you have any other questions, don't hesitate to post them here. This is a great forum.

Jan 14, 2016 | 02:36 AM

Paul Wood

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You can easily have the code programmed out by any reputable tuner. I had mine done years ago never had a problem. I had the tuner adjust a few other things like shift points and shift duration while I had the guy there. Good luck.