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I have a 2003 Anniversary Vette and I have been having problems with the rear shocks. My right on was leaking but there were no codes. So I finally found replacements on Ebay for just above $200 for the two. I can't find new ones anywhere. I replaced the right one and drove the car for a few days and no codes. I then replaced the left good one with the new on as you should do them in pairs. Two days later I get the code to service the left rear shock, C0589 H C. I put my old shock back and the "C" part, currently, of the code went away. The company I got the shocks from gave me a new replacement for the bad one. I am worried that this one is bad too. I can press it down by hand easily a couple of inches. You get what you pay for. The "H", history remained, and it should disappear after 100 drive cycles. After a few weeks with just the history code, the currently code came back. Very frustrating. I finally found a repair shop with a Tech 2 meter to disable the code problems. My question is when I have the F55 shock code removed, do I have to buy all 4 shocks like the Blisteen Z06 type? I would be looking for a smooth ride shock. I am into comfort.
when I have the F55 shock code removed, do I have to buy all 4 shocks like the Blisteen Z06 type? I would be looking for a smooth ride shock. I am into comfort.
It depends. The F55 system was electronically controlled. If your replacement shocks are also electronically controlled and by "shock code removed" you mean your shop told the car you no longer have the F55 system then your replacement F55 shocks are not getting signals about how to adjust their damping.
I would discuss with the shock supplier and/or the shop you worked with to remove the code and see what exactly you have now and how it is supposed to be functioning.
The 'C' stands for 'Current' and there will be an 'H' witch stands for 'Historic' the historic simple meand the code was set some time ago. If you want to check your stored codes follow this simple instruction : When i bought my 03 witch is my second, I really like my F55 suspension, I had one leaking front shock ( And I have a thing for OEM parts ) so I bought a front set and a rear set GM shocks and it has been good so far. If your looking for stock parts I'd look at the place I bought mine from 2 years ago Corvetteparts.com For codes :
It depends. The F55 system was electronically controlled. If your replacement shocks are also electronically controlled and by "shock code removed" you mean your shop told the car you no longer have the F55 system then your replacement F55 shocks are not getting signals about how to adjust their damping.
I would discuss with the shock supplier and/or the shop you worked with to remove the code and see what exactly you have now and how it is supposed to be functioning.
I wish to disable the module from my system. Too many problems and hard to find quality replacements. I have sent back 2 of the 3 defected shocks that I bought. i found a mechanic with a Tech2 meter and i have the instructions to do it. i will not be replacing the shocks with electronic controls. Doing this, do I need to remove my present electronic controled shocks? If so,reading the Forum, Blistien shocks are the choice for doing this. And many articles talk about swing arm replacements. Again I am looking for a smooth ride, I am not a track driver, just a daily driver.
Once you program the system out I'd get a set of these.
I can't speculate what articles you're referring to regarding "swing arm replacements".
Coil over shocks have fitment issues with the transverse leaf spring if I recall correctly, but you're not considering coil over shocks.
So I finally found replacements on Ebay for just above $200 for the two.
Sounds like Chinese crap to me. I do not know anyone yet that has been successful with the ebay "replacements". I have never seen real F55 shocks for $200 each, let alone $200 for a pair. Usually, you are looking at $1000+ for a legit working used set. Put a set a Bilsteins on it and call it a day. Honesly, if comfort is king, you should consider another platform.
Yes. the ones I got are Chinese or South Asain crap. That is why you can only find them on Ebay. You get what you pay for. But it is the only place where I could get new ones. It was a crapshoot and I hit crap. I did reach out to the Bilstein Tech department to get a recomendation of which shocks would be best for me, but they said that they could not recomend one because by disabling the control module the shock would go against the intended use and void the warranty. I was already looking at the shocks that Dads2kconvertable recomended. I have also seen posts that cz06 shocks may work. Again my question is if I disable the control system, do I need to replace all of my electronic shocks.
Yes. the ones I got are Chinese or South Asain crap. That is why you can only find them on Ebay. You get what you pay for. But it is the only place where I could get new ones. It was a crapshoot and I hit crap. I did reach out to the Bilstein Tech department to get a recomendation of which shocks would be best for me, but they said that they could not recomend one because by disabling the control module the shock would go against the intended use and void the warranty. I was already looking at the shocks that Dads2kconvertable recomended. I have also seen posts that cz06 shocks may work. Again my question is if I disable the control system, do I need to replace all of my electronic shocks.
If I understand, you only have the front shocks that work, and the rear replacements are not working. So yes, if you disable the F55 system, you will need to replace the all the shocks. https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...t-be-done.html
Thank you. That is what I thought. I got the car last year with only 13,000 miles on it. My guess is that the car sat for a long time and the shock seals dried up and that started the first one in the rear to leak. I will change all 4 to beat the rush. Now I just have to find the shocks with the right fitment and give a comfortable ride.
Well I finally found someone with a GM Tech 2 meter. Not a dealer, they rot. I also found shocks that are not stiffer than the original. I got them from Parts Geek. They are AC Delco New Soft Ride for the F1 suspension. Front..3210-02658718..$157 ea. Rear.. 3210-02162014..$158 ea. After I received the new shocks I had the service station disable the F55 suspension. I then took the car out for the test to be sure I did not get the dreaded 80 MPH warning. On route 95 I went 100 MPH and no code, then I went 120 MPH and still no code. YEAHHHA. Then I put in the new shocks.The ride is good and I do not care if the shocks are stiff. I do not do any track driving, but I sometimes will put the peddle to the metal to get that rush of pure power.
Well to Dads2kconvertable, if I was capable of doing those things with and in my car, I would not be looking for codes. I would be looking for some new underware and some wet wipes. And to Cherry3m, I live in Rhode Island. I called some auto eletric places and one gave me a name of a service station that they borrowed the meter from. As I said, dealers rot and any of the newer chain ripair shops would not have the meter. You have to find an old timer. The guy that helped me was great. He had never done this and I said that I have the instructions, thanks Killain, and he said come on up and we will figure it out. We were done in 10 minutes and he only asked for $50 but I gave him $80. Now I just have to stop looking at my dash waiting for the service ride control code to come back.
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