97-00 EBCM to 01-04 EBCM conversion?

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Feb 16, 2016 | 02:19 PM

Jay Bizzal

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97-00 EBCM to 01-04 EBCM conversion?

So i have the dreaded ebcm malfunction on my 2000 and was wondering if it were possible to convert to the 01 and up models as they are repairable. Ive heard of someone said that it was done on their early model c5 by the previous owner so that leads me to believe its possible. Does anyone know what this might entail? A total swap of all computer components from a late model c5? If any of the gurus out there know if this is possible or not lets discuss it please! I am not willing to spend big bucks on a used module thats bound to fail again, but maybe down the road willing to make a conversion to 01 up. If its not possible or just totally irrational, i would be looking at deleting the abs module completely to get rid of the warning codes.
Thanks in advance for any help!

Feb 16, 2016 | 03:21 PM

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You can do it. It requires plumbing changes. And, a PCM change to go to a 2001.

No one has posted a change but it can be done.

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Feb 16, 2016 | 04:43 PM

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More than a pcm and hardline change. Rewiring needs to be done as well. Been discussed.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-97-00-c5.html

Feb 16, 2016 | 05:52 PM

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Looks like theres not a clear cut conversion on that thread. Useful information however, thanks for the link!

Feb 16, 2016 | 08:59 PM

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I'm wholly convinced it CAN be done. It's just a matter of the right person doing it out of sheer will or necessity, not for a "tinkering" aspect.

Feb 16, 2016 | 09:05 PM

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I am not the guy to make the breakthrough lol. Unless no one ever does it for a loooong time haha. But yeah im sure it can definetly be done with all the right tools and parts.

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Feb 16, 2016 | 09:29 PM

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I would think the easiest (don't think that word comes into play) way would be having a Donor car and switch everything !!!!!!! Then you might as well buy a another car !!!!!

Feb 17, 2016 | 12:05 AM

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I have a 98 with the rear mounted EBCM. Around this time last year I started getting the C1255 message and thought my EBCM was a goner. After spending days reading all to the EBCM threads, I replaced my battery and alternator (was having issues with both already). I thought that cleared up the problem for a couple of days, then the C1255 came back. I then cleaned my engine bay grounds and also did a "big 3" upgrade. The C1255 went away again. I went out and "exercised" the ABS system to get the fluids moving. The next day I replaced my brake fluid as it was several years old.

Knock on wood, the C1255 hasn't come back. It's been about 8 months and maybe 2,000 miles now without the code.

Long post short, it's always a good idea to make sure your grounds are good and your battery has a full charge. Hopefully you get lucky and can clear up the problem without replacing the EBCM.