So this idiot I know bought a C6 flood car...
01-18-2010, 10:18 AM
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You mentioned that the TPMS works but reads all tires at 0 PSI. I am not sure about the vette but in other cars if the computer reads a low PSI or a flat it will put the engine into a limp mode or decrease the power in some way. Could this be a cause in the vette which may be limiting his MPH?
01-18-2010, 10:47 AM
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You mentioned that the TPMS works but reads all tires at 0 PSI. I am not sure about the vette but in other cars if the computer reads a low PSI or a flat it will put the engine into a limp mode or decrease the power in some way. Could this be a cause in the vette which may be limiting his MPH?
I agree and was going to try and reprogram that system today.
01-18-2010, 10:49 AM
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...flood-car.html
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I then set upon learning about the electrical system, all the computers, and how they "talked" to each other. This was actually enjoyable to me, since I have an electrical background, and it interested me how it works. Every electrical component and every computer module was ruined, so they all had to be replaced. I started buying computers that I needed off of eBay. You would be amazed at the deals you can get if you know what to look for. For instance, when looking for the Transmission Control Module, they are a couple of hundred dollars at the dealers. I found a few for $100-$125. I then cross-referenced the part number to find out if GM put this TCM into another GM vehicle. I searched for those and ended up buying a TCM for an 07 Saturn Aura, for $20. The best one was the EBCM/BPMV combination. They are over $2000 new at the dealers. I found a guy named Shaun at smcperformance.com that buys all of GMs left over Corvette and Cadillac XLR parts from Bowling Green, at the end of each production run. He buys them by the tractor trailer load. I got the EBCM/BPMV from him for $300, brand new!
01-18-2010, 02:59 PM
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01-18-2010, 08:45 PM
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01-18-2010, 08:47 PM
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Here you go:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...flood-car.html
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I then set upon learning about the electrical system, all the computers, and how they "talked" to each other. This was actually enjoyable to me, since I have an electrical background, and it interested me how it works. Every electrical component and every computer module was ruined, so they all had to be replaced. I started buying computers that I needed off of eBay. You would be amazed at the deals you can get if you know what to look for. For instance, when looking for the Transmission Control Module, they are a couple of hundred dollars at the dealers. I found a few for $100-$125. I then cross-referenced the part number to find out if GM put this TCM into another GM vehicle. I searched for those and ended up buying a TCM for an 07 Saturn Aura, for $20. The best one was the EBCM/BPMV combination. They are over $2000 new at the dealers. I found a guy named Shaun at smcperformance.com that buys all of GMs left over Corvette and Cadillac XLR parts from Bowling Green, at the end of each production run. He buys them by the tractor trailer load. I got the EBCM/BPMV from him for $300, brand new!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...flood-car.html
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I then set upon learning about the electrical system, all the computers, and how they "talked" to each other. This was actually enjoyable to me, since I have an electrical background, and it interested me how it works. Every electrical component and every computer module was ruined, so they all had to be replaced. I started buying computers that I needed off of eBay. You would be amazed at the deals you can get if you know what to look for. For instance, when looking for the Transmission Control Module, they are a couple of hundred dollars at the dealers. I found a few for $100-$125. I then cross-referenced the part number to find out if GM put this TCM into another GM vehicle. I searched for those and ended up buying a TCM for an 07 Saturn Aura, for $20. The best one was the EBCM/BPMV combination. They are over $2000 new at the dealers. I found a guy named Shaun at smcperformance.com that buys all of GMs left over Corvette and Cadillac XLR parts from Bowling Green, at the end of each production run. He buys them by the tractor trailer load. I got the EBCM/BPMV from him for $300, brand new!
01-18-2010, 11:16 PM
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Good luck with the rebuild. I was very impressed with this thread and luckily I remembered it when I read your posting. A good friend of mine rebuilt a new 911 that was in salt water. Rebuilt the engine (half the cylinder studs had broken from stress corrosion), replated all the steel parts with cad plating, replaced all the electrics. Turned out to be a great car. You'll do fine and you'll have a great car for the money. 
01-19-2010, 11:34 AM
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01-20-2010, 11:15 AM
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01-22-2010, 05:15 PM
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So I need some extra brains thinking about this. Brake lights.... Seems to be simple. However, when I'm just sitting still or driving my brake lights decide to come on for no reason. If I tap the pedal they go off. However, after about 10 seconds they come on again. No I'm not riding the brakes. Now the lights also operate normal, as in when I press the pedal they also work. It does seem like I have to push the pedal further down than normal to get the lights to operate. I replaced the Brake Position sensor today and I have the same result.... Ideas? what else do I need to look at?
01-22-2010, 05:46 PM
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You mentioned that the TPMS works but reads all tires at 0 PSI. I am not sure about the vette but in other cars if the computer reads a low PSI or a flat it will put the engine into a limp mode or decrease the power in some way. Could this be a cause in the vette which may be limiting his MPH?
i read in one my corvette parts catalog about replacing the adjustable shocks with regulars shock you must have a shock simulator plugin or the car will not go over 80mph. so if it has the adjustable shock feature
and one or more is shorted or not making a connection this could be the problem.
good luck
roy
01-22-2010, 06:13 PM
#58
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The sensors inside the tires need to be reset. If you have an Americas Tire or Discount tire near you (or a reputable tire store) they can reset the sensors. A lot of guys set their tire pressure way down (18-20lbs) at the drag strip and the DCI alarms with low pressure warnings and slows the car down for safety reasons.
01-22-2010, 06:38 PM
#59
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So I need some extra brains thinking about this. Brake lights.... Seems to be simple. However, when I'm just sitting still or driving my brake lights decide to come on for no reason. If I tap the pedal they go off. However, after about 10 seconds they come on again. No I'm not riding the brakes. Now the lights also operate normal, as in when I press the pedal they also work. It does seem like I have to push the pedal further down than normal to get the lights to operate. I replaced the Brake Position sensor today and I have the same result.... Ideas? what else do I need to look at?
Also It has been posted here that the harness plug that resides at the rear bumper area below rear brake/tail lights gets corroded and can cause similar problems you are having.....as well as problems with your rear hatch switch above license plate....Hope this helps!!!
Check out this thread !!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...car-locks.html
Ron
Last edited by vetehead; 01-22-2010 at 06:45 PM.
01-22-2010, 07:49 PM
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I would check the brake relay at the passenger side (inside fuse box)...
Also It has been posted here that the harness plug that resides at the rear bumper area below rear brake/tail lights gets corroded and can cause similar problems you are having.....as well as problems with your rear hatch switch above license plate....Hope this helps!!!
Check out this thread !!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...car-locks.html
Ron
Also It has been posted here that the harness plug that resides at the rear bumper area below rear brake/tail lights gets corroded and can cause similar problems you are having.....as well as problems with your rear hatch switch above license plate....Hope this helps!!!
Check out this thread !!
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-c...car-locks.html
Ron