Japan new C5
Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 23
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From: Stanmore Bay Auckland New Zealand
The japanese export C5:s doesn't have the RFA module, but it
should have the wire harness.
I upgraded my 2000 C5 with a 01-04 RFA module and bought same year FOBs
and TPMS, as they are all cheaper than the earlier ones.
Then you just have to add the module with a tech2, DONE!
If you have an early C5, 97-00 and buy the 01-04 module, you need to
get another plug.
They are sold separately, don't remember where I got mine though.
should have the wire harness.
I upgraded my 2000 C5 with a 01-04 RFA module and bought same year FOBs
and TPMS, as they are all cheaper than the earlier ones.
Then you just have to add the module with a tech2, DONE!
If you have an early C5, 97-00 and buy the 01-04 module, you need to
get another plug.
They are sold separately, don't remember where I got mine though.
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2016
Posts: 143
Likes: 18
From: Bloomington IL
I have a 99 convertible i'm converting to a race car. I'd be happy to send you the RFA parts you require. However my ecu is a 99 so I have no ability to tune out TPMS. So I would be happy to do an even trade with you. My ecu and RFA parts for your ECU. You would not need to get a tech ii to turn on TPMS as its already on for my ecu.
If someone with more knowledge on this can let me know if there would be an issue with the 99 vs 01 ecu let me know. On the surface it seems us trading would benefit us both.
I can also give you front and rear light wire harnesses if those are giving you trouble
If someone with more knowledge on this can let me know if there would be an issue with the 99 vs 01 ecu let me know. On the surface it seems us trading would benefit us both.
I can also give you front and rear light wire harnesses if those are giving you trouble
Last edited by Alexander K; May 3, 2018 at 03:13 PM.
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I have a 99 convertible i'm converting to a race car. I'd be happy to send you the RFA parts you require. However my ecu is a 99 so I have no ability to tune out TPMS. So I would be happy to do an even trade with you. My ecu and RFA parts for your ECU. You would not need to get a tech ii to turn on TPMS as its already on for my ecu.
If someone with more knowledge on this can let me know if there would be an issue with the 99 vs 01 ecu let me know. On the surface it seems us trading would benefit us both.
I can also give you front and rear light wire harnesses if those are giving you trouble
If someone with more knowledge on this can let me know if there would be an issue with the 99 vs 01 ecu let me know. On the surface it seems us trading would benefit us both.
I can also give you front and rear light wire harnesses if those are giving you trouble
I DO NOT think it will fit electrical wise. You could probably rewire the connectors but,, That's something I would not want to take on.
The 01+ C5 were much different electrically than the earlier cars pin to pin wise.
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Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2017
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From: Stanmore Bay Auckland New Zealand
Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 23
Likes: 5
From: Stanmore Bay Auckland New Zealand
The japanese export C5:s doesn't have the RFA module, but it
should have the wire harness.
I upgraded my 2000 C5 with a 01-04 RFA module and bought same year FOBs
and TPMS, as they are all cheaper than the earlier ones.
Then you just have to add the module with a tech2, DONE!
If you have an early C5, 97-00 and buy the 01-04 module, you need to
get another plug.
They are sold separately, don't remember where I got mine though.
should have the wire harness.
I upgraded my 2000 C5 with a 01-04 RFA module and bought same year FOBs
and TPMS, as they are all cheaper than the earlier ones.
Then you just have to add the module with a tech2, DONE!
If you have an early C5, 97-00 and buy the 01-04 module, you need to
get another plug.
They are sold separately, don't remember where I got mine though.
Cruising
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 14
Likes: 4
From: Rimbo Sweden
Glad to help you guys out, did a lot of research before
I finally got it solved!
Found the part numbers, got some of the parts from gmpartsonline.net
I found the tyre pressure monitors on ebay.
If you have a 01-04 you wont need the connector.
I will try to find the layout for the connector too, if someone have a 97-00.
Part Number Part Name
10312535 Receiver
12102635 Connector
The RFA module cannot be just "activated", you will have to reprogram the car
for another market since the RFA is not included for Japan.
In my case eorope was the closest, almost the same rear lights and such as Japan.
Good luck guys!
Klas
I finally got it solved!
Found the part numbers, got some of the parts from gmpartsonline.net
I found the tyre pressure monitors on ebay.
If you have a 01-04 you wont need the connector.
I will try to find the layout for the connector too, if someone have a 97-00.
Part Number Part Name
10312535 Receiver
12102635 Connector
The RFA module cannot be just "activated", you will have to reprogram the car
for another market since the RFA is not included for Japan.
In my case eorope was the closest, almost the same rear lights and such as Japan.
Good luck guys!
Klas
Cruising
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 14
Likes: 4
From: Rimbo Sweden
Here you will find instructions how to connect a 97-00 connector
to a 01-04 RFA module.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...e-sensors.html
/Klas
to a 01-04 RFA module.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...e-sensors.html
/Klas
Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 23
Likes: 5
From: Stanmore Bay Auckland New Zealand
Glad to help you guys out, did a lot of research before
I finally got it solved!
Found the part numbers, got some of the parts from gmpartsonline.net
I found the tyre pressure monitors on ebay.
If you have a 01-04 you wont need the connector.
I will try to find the layout for the connector too, if someone have a 97-00.
Part Number Part Name
10312535 Receiver
12102635 Connector
The RFA module cannot be just "activated", you will have to reprogram the car
for another market since the RFA is not included for Japan.
In my case eorope was the closest, almost the same rear lights and such as Japan.
Good luck guys!
Klas
I finally got it solved!
Found the part numbers, got some of the parts from gmpartsonline.net
I found the tyre pressure monitors on ebay.
If you have a 01-04 you wont need the connector.
I will try to find the layout for the connector too, if someone have a 97-00.
Part Number Part Name
10312535 Receiver
12102635 Connector
The RFA module cannot be just "activated", you will have to reprogram the car
for another market since the RFA is not included for Japan.
In my case eorope was the closest, almost the same rear lights and such as Japan.
Good luck guys!
Klas
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Cruising
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From: Rimbo Sweden
1st Gear
Joined: May 2018
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Hi Jamie .I gave up .But ill get back to it next summer.Seems our cars are very different to US cars .Im trying to find loom for rear lights ours are way different .Same problem at the front .My spot lights have been removed ,Seems export cars got different spotlights,I bought some US ones .But wiring connectors are different don't fit ,same problem with the rear seems our cars use different bulbs so different wiring connectors.How stupid.
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 36
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From: Under admins eyes
Hi there.
I also have Japan imported -03. There was no RFA module, neighter tyre pressure senders installed from factory. Also keyfob learn and tyre pressure menus where missing on DIC. As I wanted to have those options, I have installed 01-04 RFA 10312535 and enabled tyre pressure monitoring with TECH2. Now I can see tyre pressures in DIC and RFA datas with TECH2. TECH2 also shows that RFA has 2 keyfobs programmed and keyless entry is inactive. Now I need to find a way to set on the keyless entry option and turn on the keyfob relearn option in DIC to get keyfobs working. I keep you updated....
Last edited by Silli; Sep 29, 2018 at 04:40 PM.
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 36
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From: Under admins eyes
Great news everyone. I finally managed to sort everything out, factory fob is working, so I made instructions how to add us keyfob functionality to japan export C5 for those who don´t want to be wasting time trying to accomplish this task. If you don´t have TECH2, just print instruction and take it to shop..
Cheers
Silli
Cheers
Silli
Last edited by Silli; Oct 8, 2018 at 06:00 AM.
Melting Slicks
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From: Miami FL
1st Gear
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Lights
Great news everyone. I finally managed to sort everything out, factory fob is working, so I made instructions how to add us keyfob functionality to japan export C5 for those who don´t want to be wasting time trying to accomplish this task. If you don´t have TECH2, just print instruction and take it to shop..
Cheers
Silli
Cheers
Silli
Hi Silli, did you have to do anything with lights? Did you choose Europe or USA? Cheers Tony
Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 23
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From: Stanmore Bay Auckland New Zealand
Some of it ,but if you read member Silli ,he has solved it all i just have to get the correct RFA Module .Im also confused as to how it is secured in the rear as there is nothing there but the plug ,nothing to secure the RFA
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2018
Posts: 36
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From: Under admins eyes
Hi there.
I have chosen USA at the moment, no need for light modifications as car already had JDM/ european rear lights. Dean, the bracket for RFA if existing is hard to see up there in wheel fender. In my car iholder was aged and cracked so I secured the RFA in place with 2 sided 3M tape. Not so pro but it holds and you can remove RFA module by twisting rather than pulling.
I have chosen USA at the moment, no need for light modifications as car already had JDM/ european rear lights. Dean, the bracket for RFA if existing is hard to see up there in wheel fender. In my car iholder was aged and cracked so I secured the RFA in place with 2 sided 3M tape. Not so pro but it holds and you can remove RFA module by twisting rather than pulling.