Start with the battery.
First corvette, first problem
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First corvette, first problem
I bought my first corvette 4 weeks ago, for three weeks its sat at a dealership with a "low power" code. I was told I need a new ECU. Ive been searching for a week and can't find one. Does anyone here have any advice on where I can locate one. PT # 19210071. TIA.
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Feb 24, 2021, 06:55 PM
Melting Slicks
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What's the chance your dealer's service department checked the battery? A lot of stories around here about how wacky things get with bad batteries.
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I was able to load it into the 'cart', so maybe they have one. Refurbished, though. Good Luck.
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Like this one?
https://www.ebay.com/p/656997261
or this one?
https://sdparts.com/i-24098193-acdel...8aAucOEALw_wcB
They are lots of them for sale. That part # is a common GM ECU. There are used ones, new ones, or refurbs available.
https://www.ebay.com/p/656997261
or this one?
https://sdparts.com/i-24098193-acdel...8aAucOEALw_wcB
They are lots of them for sale. That part # is a common GM ECU. There are used ones, new ones, or refurbs available.
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there is a dealer in texas and a dealer in new york that show this part. if you do end needing one i can provide you phone numbers to reach out to them and see if they will sell one to you..GM has no stock at this time
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5th Gear
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Thank you, I contacted both places today, NY did not have one available but Texas did. I bought it and am having it shipped air. Thank you again.
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Not likely, but I personally keep it plugged into a battery tender from Dec-Apr.
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Yes yes... Number one Corvette Rule... Replace the battery with new battery... then carry on with your trouble shooting.... Batteries are inexpensive, plentiful and the base for many Corvette short comings.. Aquire a new battery every 3 years and don't trust anyones advice without knowing about your battery! Ask me how I know!