IMPORTANT ELECTRICAL INFORMATION (Long!)
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 1,779
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From: LOS ANGELES CA.
A good idea?
I was down at the Rite Aid Drugs Store and bought some baloons(your choice of colors).I cut the solid end off and pulled them over the connections after I cleaned the connectors.They fit real snug and I don't think water will seep in between the connector and the ballon.Total cost $1.50.I hated to spend the buck and a half ,BUT----- 
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 27
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From: Oldsmar FL
Electrical Probems
Bill,
Where can I get a good manual such as the one that you have shown with the ground points. I'm having FOB, BCM and other problems probably related to a poor ground. Does the manual state which of the ground points are terminals or connectors?
thanks,
Bob
Where can I get a good manual such as the one that you have shown with the ground points. I'm having FOB, BCM and other problems probably related to a poor ground. Does the manual state which of the ground points are terminals or connectors?
thanks,
Bob
1st Gear
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1
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From: Pioneer OH
Having some problems described here with my 2002 convertivble 6-speed. Yesterday my drivers side controls quit working. gages pegged out, reduced eningine power, service vehicle soon, low fuel, air bag light traction control light.
I read your post on cleaning the gronds but the pictures are not loading.
Need some help!!
Thanks
Andy
I read your post on cleaning the gronds but the pictures are not loading.
Need some help!!
Thanks
Andy
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 1999
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Woa...I think I have the grounding problem big time. Been getting a rash of random codes. Service Active Handling, Service ABS, Service Traction Control, Reduced Engine Power, Low Tire Pressure...heck, you name it.
Bill's info is just what I needed to hear but the pics are gone now - just Red Xs. I sent you an email Bill, can you update this post or send me some details, pics, or whatever so I can work on this?
Thanks.
Bill's info is just what I needed to hear but the pics are gone now - just Red Xs. I sent you an email Bill, can you update this post or send me some details, pics, or whatever so I can work on this?
Thanks.
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 1999
Posts: 22,490
Likes: 8
Woa...I think I am having the ground problem big time. Been getting a rash of random codes lately. Service Active Handling, Service ABS, Service Traction Control, Reduced Engine Power, Low Tire Pressure...heck, you name it. 
Bill's info is just what I needed but the pics are gone - nothing but red Xs. Bill, I sent you an emai. Can you update this post or send me some details and a few pics so I can locate the connectors?
Thanks man.
Bill's info is just what I needed but the pics are gone - nothing but red Xs. Bill, I sent you an emai. Can you update this post or send me some details and a few pics so I can locate the connectors?
Thanks man.
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1st Gear
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 1
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98 electrical problems
My 98 suddenly started acting up, battery voltage 13v, DIC reads 11
Hood lamp flashes Monitored load relay clicks, and interior lights flash,
starter just clicks, then after a few trys, it starts, but relay and lights still flash.
Won't stay running. I cleaned battery cables and tightened them, unscrewed ground bolts and cleaned. Where are the chassis ground connectors located.
Thanks
Doug
Hood lamp flashes Monitored load relay clicks, and interior lights flash,
starter just clicks, then after a few trys, it starts, but relay and lights still flash.
Won't stay running. I cleaned battery cables and tightened them, unscrewed ground bolts and cleaned. Where are the chassis ground connectors located.
Thanks
Doug
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: San Antonio TX
the marine stores sell a couple of products in a spray can, some of it is called corosen block this is a penitrating dielectric which leaves a good amount of protection on the wires. I use this stuff in my offshore boat and it even works where the salt water is spashing on the componets but needs to be replaced once a year in that application, on the C5 grounds 1 application should do it.
More Than Zero
More Than Zero
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 27
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From: arlington wa
fuel sending unit
Bill; I had that same fuel sending unit problem last fall. I put a can of B-12 fuel system cleaner ( Wallmart ) in with a full tank -- let it set for 10 days -- fixed the issue. Before it would run down to about half a tank and go to 0.Of course then all the low fuel lights would come on. It did that for every tank ( approx 20 ) and never since. Maybe worth a try.Great post on the grounds! Thanks!
Pro
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 581
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From: Charlotte North Carolina
Just a thank you note for all the info you have provided on the forum.
We should think of your info as Christmas, Birthday, etc. presents from a good Samaritan. Like the American Indian, a gift without expections.
Thank you.
We should think of your info as Christmas, Birthday, etc. presents from a good Samaritan. Like the American Indian, a gift without expections.
Thank you.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2003
Posts: 8,812
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From: eastern NC
Originally Posted by Bill Curlee
Looks like all of the pictures are back!
Hope you all can open them.
Bill
Hope you all can open them.
Bill
Thanks for all of your help... GUSTO
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Tech Contributor
Joined: Dec 1999
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From: Anthony TX
CI 6,7,8,9,11 Vet
St. Jude Donor '08
Thanks!!
I pass all the info that I find helpfull for C5's to all of you so that you can ENJOY your C5!
I just purchased a C6 and Im sure that I will be able to do the same on that model one day!
If you have a question on something related to C5's please let me know. I will do my best to help you figureout your problems.
BC
I pass all the info that I find helpfull for C5's to all of you so that you can ENJOY your C5!
I just purchased a C6 and Im sure that I will be able to do the same on that model one day!
If you have a question on something related to C5's please let me know. I will do my best to help you figureout your problems.
BC
Racer
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 261
Likes: 2
From: Old Saybrook CT
Pictures vanished again! Or at least i can't view them. I am going to try to find the grounds tonight. I get the 11 volts indicated from the battery and 13v when running. I also had the fuel gage problem a while back. Doubt that this is a problem that can fix my radio but the reception is terrible. I guess if it had low voltage getting to it that would cause that.
Anyone explain where the grounds are for me so i don't look for hours and find nothing? Thanks everyone,
Bret
Anyone explain where the grounds are for me so i don't look for hours and find nothing? Thanks everyone,
Bret