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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 08:56 PM
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Default 2000 Corvette problems...

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Yesturday I noticed a strange sound in my vette. In first gear and moderate throttle usage, I hear a "rambeling" noise wich I think is comming from the rear of the car. It occures at aboute 3-4mph and lasts until 12-14mph. Then it seams to dissapare. Is sounds like stones in a box or something. Is this normal? If so what is it?
I don't know if it's my imagination, but I also think it is more pronaunced when turning tightly, like in a parkin lot.

Also my airbag light sometimes stays on for 1-2 min after starting. What could be the problem?

Can anybody help me here?

Thanks in advance!
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 09:33 PM
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this is not normal could be the posi clutches in the rear end . could be an easy fix as changing the posi fluid in the rear end ??
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Old Aug 27, 2004 | 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Sleepy1981
Hi!

Yesturday I noticed a strange sound in my vette. In first gear and moderate throttle usage, I hear a "rambeling" noise wich I think is comming from the rear of the car. It occures at aboute 3-4mph and lasts until 12-14mph. Then it seams to dissapare. Is sounds like stones in a box or something. Is this normal? If so what is it?
I don't know if it's my imagination, but I also think it is more pronaunced when turning tightly, like in a parkin lot.

Also my airbag light sometimes stays on for 1-2 min after starting. What could be the problem?

Can anybody help me here?

Thanks in advance!
Your gear noise is 100% completely normal. It's due to the cut of the gears in the trans. I too was concerned when I first purchased my car, but the owner's video specifically addresses this. Unless you are familiar with the above; then it's possible you clutch packs are "skipping", and could indicate the need to change the fluid / diff. additives. But the key is if you are hearing the noise in a straight line, it's most likely the gear design.

I have no idea about you air bag light.

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Old Aug 28, 2004 | 02:02 PM
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just a guess...but this may be the dreaded "exhaust jingle"...do a search..as there is a lot of info on this topic...
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Default 2000 Corvette steering locks up. Bypass?

Hello! New to forum and have problem with my steering column locking up. I understand that there is a bypass. Suggestions?

In addition, I need original weather strip for passenger window. Replacement allows leak from top of window. Strip has now lip. Suggestions?

Also, how the heck do you just post instead of reply?

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Old Nov 11, 2025 | 09:01 PM
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LMC5 is the steering column lock bypass kit, at the very top of this forum is the post new thread option.
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