Slightly depressing!
07-20-2014, 11:10 AM
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but it seems like these things have a lot of small issues. Kinda Junky in a way... I have always been a Chevy owner and this car seems to have the most issues of any car!
aint that the truth. Turned me off to ownership after 3 of themFun to drive nice to look at but a pita to work on plus being boned on the corvette tax for parts. Pass
Look at the issues the C7s have holy cheeee.....cant wait to see C7 tech in 5-10 yrs lol.
07-20-2014, 11:37 AM
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They over engineered everything and used high tech gimmickry where it wasn't needed. It started with the C4s and snowballed. The cars themselves might last forever but the electronics last about 10 years and cost a fortune to service and replace. I guess all new cars are like that.
07-20-2014, 11:57 AM
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What is kinda funny is I got the car for cheaper cos although it was an 01, it had the EBCM issue. Its ALOT cheaper fix in the 01s and up though... 
Anyways, don't let it get it you down - it will be worth the effort in the long run. I have owned many custom cars and this is my first C5. I never been so ecstatic in a car and its surprising the amount of attention it gets even in basically stock form!
07-20-2014, 11:58 AM
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Yeah, Mr Bill hasn't spent much time on here at all!
07-20-2014, 12:07 PM
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They over engineered everything and used high tech gimmickry where it wasn't needed. It started with the C4s and snowballed. The cars themselves might last forever but the electronics last about 10 years and cost a fortune to service and replace. I guess all new cars are like that.
I have never owned a C2 and probably never will, but If I had one available to me, I imagine I would love taking it out on a Sunday afternoon. No active handling, no ecbm, no hud, no memory seats, hell maybe no AC, but a boat load of fun. The C5 has been an affordable sports car for me to own that has more to offer than my capability to use. It was her looks that hooked me, just like the 57 C1, the 63 Split window C2, and the 68 C3.
07-20-2014, 12:09 PM
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I got my C5 a week and 6 days ago. It has been great mechanically... but within a few days of ownership, I realized the CD palyer doesn't work, the Cigarette lighter outlet doesn't work, HUD is out of adjustment, Key FOB not working all the time, EBCM broken (I keep getting all of the lights, signals, codes and all)!!! Little minor stuff! The car itself looks and runs great! Anyhow, I tried the easiest and cheapest thing with most items... checking fuses and grounds. Yep, the grounds had corrosion. I was hoping that would fix the EBCM issues. I hooked it all back up... and NOPE! Still getting all of the signals. I think I'm gonna have to do the repair to the unit. Next was the CD player. I took it out and performed the cleaning on the laser. I put it back in and tried the CD player. I still get ERR... Even with a very clean purchased disc (not burnt). So if someone knows a fix for it that doesn't have to do with cleaning a lens, let me know! Tomorrow I think I'm going to attempt doing the HUD fix. (drilling the hole and putting a screw in there). Anyhow, I just felt like venting a bit about the Vette!!! I don't know if it is just me... but it seems like these things have a lot of small issues. Kinda Junky in a way... I have always been a Chevy owner and this car seems to have the most issues of any car! It was and still is my dream car to have! I'm thrilled to have it!!! I just wish I could get everything working as it should!
07-20-2014, 01:31 PM
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07-20-2014, 02:29 PM
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Burning Brakes
I got my C5 a week and 6 days ago. It has been great mechanically... but within a few days of ownership, I realized the CD palyer doesn't work, the Cigarette lighter outlet doesn't work, HUD is out of adjustment, Key FOB not working all the time, EBCM broken (I keep getting all of the lights, signals, codes and all)!!! Little minor stuff!
Anyhow, I just felt like venting a bit about the Vette!!! I don't know if it is just me... but it seems like these things have a lot of small issues. Kinda Junky in a way...
Anyhow, I just felt like venting a bit about the Vette!!! I don't know if it is just me... but it seems like these things have a lot of small issues. Kinda Junky in a way...
07-20-2014, 02:38 PM
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Melting Slicks
I got my C5 a week and 6 days ago. It has been great mechanically... but within a few days of ownership, I realized the CD palyer doesn't work, the Cigarette lighter outlet doesn't work, HUD is out of adjustment, Key FOB not working all the time, EBCM broken (I keep getting all of the lights, signals, codes and all)!!! Little minor stuff! The car itself looks and runs great! Anyhow, I tried the easiest and cheapest thing with most items... checking fuses and grounds. Yep, the grounds had corrosion. I was hoping that would fix the EBCM issues. I hooked it all back up... and NOPE! Still getting all of the signals. I think I'm gonna have to do the repair to the unit. Next was the CD player. I took it out and performed the cleaning on the laser. I put it back in and tried the CD player. I still get ERR... Even with a very clean purchased disc (not burnt). So if someone knows a fix for it that doesn't have to do with cleaning a lens, let me know! Tomorrow I think I'm going to attempt doing the HUD fix. (drilling the hole and putting a screw in there).
Anyhow, I just felt like venting a bit about the Vette!!! I don't know if it is just me... but it seems like these things have a lot of small issues. Kinda Junky in a way... I have always been a Chevy owner and this car seems to have the most issues of any car!
It was and still is my dream car to have! I'm thrilled to have it!!! I just wish I could get everything working as it should!
Anyhow, I just felt like venting a bit about the Vette!!! I don't know if it is just me... but it seems like these things have a lot of small issues. Kinda Junky in a way... I have always been a Chevy owner and this car seems to have the most issues of any car!
It was and still is my dream car to have! I'm thrilled to have it!!! I just wish I could get everything working as it should!
1. Cig Lighter -- Check the fuses. Worst case, you have to replace the cig lighter assembly. Parts house, pretty cheap.
Here's a link for you:
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/inter...e-lighter.html
2. CD -- Seems like you found that the CDs were upside down.
3. HUD -- You have a HUD on a 1999? Someone else put that HUD in the car. They did not come with HUDs in 99. You can try the screw. Do not know what else to tell you. Could have to replace the unit.
4. EBCM -- Out of luck if it is truly defective. Pre 2001s, there is no true fix and no replacements (except a used one off EBay). You can drive it, but you will not have ABS.
07-20-2014, 02:50 PM
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Melting Slicks
Lighter: Are both sockets dead? (There's another one inside the console.) Note that they are on separate fuses, #7 for lighter, #1 for aux power. Probably just a loose wire in the connector on the back of the socket, but if it's the lighter plug itself that doesn't work, those can be bought at any parts store. Or take it as a sign that you need to give up smoking.
CD player: The most common problem with them is that they play CDs. Seriously. Best fix is a new head unit, preferably something designed this century with a USB plug on the front for mass quantities of MP3 files. Also frees up storage space in the back when you take out the changer.
CD player: The most common problem with them is that they play CDs. Seriously. Best fix is a new head unit, preferably something designed this century with a USB plug on the front for mass quantities of MP3 files. Also frees up storage space in the back when you take out the changer.
07-20-2014, 03:04 PM
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Melting Slicks
07-20-2014, 04:41 PM
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Thank you Mr. Bill for your humilityand being an excellent sport, I too recently bought a 99 c5, before I read all the stickys about pre 2001, 3000 miles later, I'm still smiling, today, I did the first oil and filter and was looking under the car and found titanium mufflers. I thought it was a bit loud when on the gas, never been so happy after changing the oil ever. I sure hope Donutz gets his equals figured out!
07-20-2014, 05:13 PM
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Thank you Mr. Bill for your humilityand being an excellent sport, I too recently bought a 99 c5, before I read all the stickys about pre 2001, 3000 miles later, I'm still smiling, today, I did the first oil and filter and was looking under the car and found titanium mufflers. I thought it was a bit loud when on the gas, never been so happy after changing the oil ever. I sure hope Donutz gets his equals figured out!
Best Regards,
Gunny John
07-20-2014, 05:22 PM
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Safety Car
I hope I'm not this cranky in 20-30 years 
OP,
Welcome to the joys of an old car. I've replaced more stuff on my C5 than any car I've ever owned. It's also one of the first cars I've owned that had around 100k miles on it when I bought it. For the price, it's still a bargain and I've learned a lot about cars fixing and upgrading it.
OP,
Welcome to the joys of an old car. I've replaced more stuff on my C5 than any car I've ever owned. It's also one of the first cars I've owned that had around 100k miles on it when I bought it. For the price, it's still a bargain and I've learned a lot about cars fixing and upgrading it.
07-20-2014, 06:04 PM
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Well, I gotta say... Sorry if I was an @SS last night!! I had quite a bit of Jameson prior to hopping on the computer!
The Cig lighter thing, I just need to go to radio shack and get a new outlet. Both fuses are fine and the outlet it just intermittent. The HUD was a factory install. So, I'm hoping the screw method will fix it.
The EBCM, I was un-aware that all of the fixes that have been posted for it were not for all of the C5's. I thought that was a standard fix. I guess I'm screwed for fixing that and getting the lights out. Lastly, the CD player is an in dash CD player. I installed the CD's both ways. Both times it just says ERR. After removing it and doing the cleaning and all, I'm left to believe that it is just not working correctly.
The Cig lighter thing, I just need to go to radio shack and get a new outlet. Both fuses are fine and the outlet it just intermittent. The HUD was a factory install. So, I'm hoping the screw method will fix it.
The EBCM, I was un-aware that all of the fixes that have been posted for it were not for all of the C5's. I thought that was a standard fix. I guess I'm screwed for fixing that and getting the lights out. Lastly, the CD player is an in dash CD player. I installed the CD's both ways. Both times it just says ERR. After removing it and doing the cleaning and all, I'm left to believe that it is just not working correctly.
