Lil Blue Coupe

Hi,
I've found myself having to do some repairs recently on my 2004 CE C5 (misfires & ac recharge) and used a local dealership to do, but any further work needed I think I need to look into other options.

currently they are telling me I need to replc the EBCM as I have the traction control and ABS lights on dash.

dealer quotes EBCM is $1,100 and 2-3 hrs labor

I saw some posts where guys have bought units from ABSFixer.com for a few hundred and installed themselves or had a local shop install, some just had help from a buddy with experience.

Is there anyone is my area I could talk to about taking this on or if there is a sure fire way to approach this a lot cheaper then the dealer?

any feedback would be greatly appreciated

-Mark
2k4cec5@gmail.com

JETninja

If you do a search in the C5 Z06 forum using "ECBM" you'll see a lot of people have use that service, seems his are better them OEM units cause he uses better components when rebuilding them and has a warranty for them too....

Lil Blue Coupe

ok, I'm going to do that right now, thank you for the tip!

I don't know that have the level of skill to do it myself (replace the part) but I am still reading up on it as I don't want to cause another issue in my efforts that could cause me to spend more $

-M

91LSMAN

I bet Corvettes of Auburn would install it for you.

http://www.corvettesofauburn.com/

Good Luck.

Lil Blue Coupe

I like the sounds of that, thank you

tried to call them but its too late in the day on a Saturday, sounds like they closed at noon so I shot an email to the shop. If I don't hear back I will call again on Monday

-Mark

91LSMAN

No problem. You might need to call. E-mails are not always responded to. But they do good work.

Lil Blue Coupe

for sure, some shops don't use email at all, I just figured since I was at their site I'd shoot the email off just in case they do.

I like the fact that they specialize in Corvettes though

-M

apriliacati

I replaced mine, it was very easy. Go to the absfixxer website, he has a step by step instructions on how to do it.

Lil Blue Coupe

well, I guess that depends on a guys technical skills and physical flexibility. I'm mid 50's and my body doesn't like to bend over or stretch for extended periods of time like it did 25 years ago lol

I actually would like to save any $ I can so I am definitely looking at ABSFixer.com

curious, are you experienced in repairs?
how long did it take you?

-Mark

apriliacati

[QUOTE=Lil Blue Coupe;1594175286]well, I guess that depends on a guys technical skills and physical flexibility. I'm mid 50's and my body doesn't like to bend over or stretch for extended periods of time like it did 25 years ago lol

I actually would like to save any $ I can so I am definitely looking at ABSFixer.com

curious, are you experienced in repairs?
how long did it take you?

-Mark[/QUOTE

I'm not experienced in repairs, I just don't trust anyone else working on my car. And I'm older than you, in my 60s.

You don't have to get under the car, you do have to stretch. The module is just in front of the motor, by the steering rack. Look at the instructions on the absfixxer website, its just 6 Torx head screws. The hardest part was separating the module from the unit, you have to pry it off.

It took me about an hour to get it off, I'll bet now I can do it in 15 minutes. Good luck either way.

Lil Blue Coupe

thank you

OK, so now I guess I need to pop the hood and take a closer look


-Mark

billla

They would; they did mine quick and reasonably priced.

Two trips - first one they removed the EBCM and sealed off the location; second they installed the ABSFixer repaired unit.

Lil Blue Coupe

that is really good to hear, thank you

I sent you a PM

-Mark

Lil Blue Coupe

ok, so I took the plunge and decided to remove the EBCM myself and then depending on how that went I would determine if I would be able to put the refurb back in... was happy to see I was able to get it out in about 30 min but I think I may have a shop put the refurb in, not sure I want to chance cross threading those connectors on reassembly.

anyways, the bigger issue is now that its out I've got no brakes ... pedal goes all the way to the floor!!

I could have swore that I was reading the unit can be out of the car and it could be driven while waiting to send off and get back the refurb... just wouldnt have the ABS and traction control functions, but since the unit was bad it would be no dif than I've been driving it recently

help!! would be most grateful for any insights


-Mark

Lil Blue Coupe

well that explains it, I guess I removed the whole freakin' enchilada ... rats!

so now I need to have my brakes bled... will prob have to have a flatbed come get it to take to a shop for that...

I am considering putting the BPMV back on tomorrow if I can get someone to help me bleed the brakes... its stuck in the garage for the time being ggrr


what a dunce



-M

billla

ABSFixer has removal instructions on their site.

If you can get it back in, bleeding the brakes is no big deal - I have the Motive bleeder that you can borrow - that and a low-profile jack (with pucks) will get you there. Happy to help either by loaning the tools or coming over.

Kmcoldcars

You need the Tech 2 tool to do a proper bleed job since you removed all the brake lines. I would have it taken to Corvettes of Auburn and let them fix it. They have done good work on my 2002 Z06 and on my C4. They know Corvettes.

billla

A Tech 2 isn't *required*, it just reduces the work required.

Personally, I'd do it manually to avoid $300 flatbed trip; C of A is getting the car anyway for the EBCM swap, so they can bat clean-up if needed.

Lil Blue Coupe

thank you for the generous offer, I really appreciate it

it turns out, my day isn't going to allow me time to do all this so I am going to use my AAA for the tow and get it to the Puy dealer in the am. They quoted me $160 for the brake bleed & replace fluid and promised that I will be it back around noon. Its my daily driver so I need it on the road as soon as possible.

I am headed to my garage right now to reattach the BPMV, hoping it goes smoothly...

after car gets done I will send off my EBCM ...

not sure on when I'll get the refurb EBCM back but once I get it sent off I should have a feel for when it will return and make an appt with Corvettes of Auburn for the install, they said they are 4-5 days out on scheduled work

knockin' on wood I don't screw something else up doing this

-M

Lil Blue Coupe

thanks for the tip, for this situation I am going to have Corvettes of Auburn install the refurb'd EBCM, and I would have them do the brakes if they could it it done tomorrow but they can't, need an appt almost a week out

good to know they are doing a lot of business and since I only recently became aware of their shop I will certainly be using them in the future

-M