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Hello,
I am a new member who upon going through a midlife crisis told the wife I wanted a Harley, a younger mistress or a Corvette.
she said I could get the car........
Seriously though I sold a beautiful F250 Super Duty and bought a 1999 C5 and it is my first experience at owning a Corvette.
Seems it like owning a boat except parts cost more. I was told a boat is just a hole in the water where you throw your money. Also that the best 2 days of owning a boat is the day you buy it and the day ya sell it.
I am afraid I made a mistake buying the car. Don't get me wrong, it sure puts a smile on my face even sitting in it and driving it is a blast.
I am finding out it has an issue that is very common and you can probably guess what it is. I didn't research enough to see that parts are VERY expensive and since I am disabled and waiting to get approved for disability I have zero income and I am seeing now this car needs $$$$$$$ to keep it running right......and stopping.
I think I could have made a better choice in vehicles seeing what my financial situation is.
I am getting the TCS C1243 & B2527 codes.
I am slowly working through checking/cleaning grounds, checking wheel sensor wiring, cleaning wheel sensors and then.........??
I hope it don't need the whole unit replaced because I do not have anywhere near $1500 - $2000 for a part. I hope it's a ground issue or something.
The problem is intermittent and sometimes the system works and sometimes it don't. I ran a jumper to the motor and it ran.
I am scared I got in over my head with this C5.
And thanks to everyone....I have already learned a butt load being here.
Welcome to the forum. There is a great deal of information here, takes some time to weed it out but it is probably here somewhere. If not there are a lot of people who have knowledge and experience with C5's that will be more than willing to help. You just need to ask.
Best of luck with the car, don't get discouraged and good luck with your disability benefits. Hope it works out.
Hello everyone
