C6 PARTS AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION
This is Bob at Fichtner Chevrolet, and I wish to thank you for taking the time to read my newsletter. I will be including technical and service information as it comes available from GM.
If you have any questions or wish to order parts for your Corvette or any GM vehicle you can call me at 406-628-4618; email me at
parts@fichtnerchevrolet.com
Remember we off all GM parts at wholesale prices, not just Corvette!
We also have a popular Corvette parts order web site here:
http://www.corvetteforum.net/c5/kenf...rtspage1.shtml
We will be updating this site with the popular C6 parts as they come available.
A: POPULAR PARTS
B: TECHNICAL BULLETINS AND INFORMATION
A: POPULAR C6 PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
These are some of the accessories available to order now!
Other colors of these items are in the works and will be available in the future GM says.
Rear Spoiler Precision Red List $ 175.00 Cost $ 148.75
Rear Spoiler Silver
Rear Spoiler Orange
Rear Spoiler Blue
Door Handles Precision Red List $ 100.00 Cost $ 85.00
Door Handles Silver
Door Handles Orange
Door Handles Blue
Rear License Plate Holder Precision Red List $ 65.00 Cost $ 55.25
Rear License Plate Holder Silver
Rear License Plate Holder Orange
Rear License Plate Holder Blue
Rear License Plate Holder Black
Brushed Aluminum Door Sill Plates List $ 80.00 Cost $ 68.00
Storage Pouch-Single List $ 115.00 Cost $ 97.75
Transparent Roof Panel * see technical section information
Transparent Top-Partial for C2L and CC3 option ONLY
This includes the glass and framework, NO weatherstrips or latches!
List $ 900.00 Cost $ 750.00
Accessory add on Transparent Top-complete assembly-CF7 option
This includes everything to add a transparent top to a car that did not come with one from the factory.
List $ 1600.00 Cost $ 1360.00
ACCESSORY PARTS GM SAYS IS COMING SOON!
Storage Pouch set of 2
Front License Plate Holder-all colors except Black
Cargo Organizer
Removable roof panel storage bag and bracket
18 & 19 Cast Aluminum 10 spoke wheels ( available polished or with painted silver, gold, and gun metal finishes)
Exhaust plate screen
Cockpit Wind Break
Body Colored Interior Trim Package
CD Changer
Woven Mesh Side Cove Inserts
Chrome Door Handles
Decklid Liner with Embroidered Logo ( convertibles only)
Manual Shift Knob & Boot keyed to interior color
Park Brake Handle & Boot keyed to interior color
Front End Cover
MORE PARTS TO COME SOON!
If you have any part question please give us a call at 406-628-4618 or email us at
parts@fichtnerchevrolet.com
B: TECHNICAL BULLETINS AND INFORMATION
Transparent Tops: I have called GM Parts Technical Assistance as there has been much confusion about the glass tops as GM Parts lists 2 different tops at very different prices. The following is a quote from GM. If your car has the CF7 option you must use the more expensive accessory top. If your car has the C2L or CC3 option ( came from the factory with dual or glass top; not just the painted top) you can use the less expensive top that comes as a partial assy. Note: you would need to also get the latches, weatherstrips etc. The difference is in the fit. The tops look similar, but a C2L or CC3 top will LEAK LIKE A SIVE when put on a car with CF7.
CORVETTE KEYLESS IGNITION
This is taken from an August 2004 GM Tech Link Newsletter.
The 2005 Corvette keyless access system uses a coded transmitter fob. With the transmitter fob inside the passenger compartment, pressing the START button on the instrument panel starts the engine. The engine is turned OFF by briefly pressing the OFF/ACC button.
TIP: In most respects, this system is identical to the one used on the Cadillac XLR. However, there are some differences in the keyless access system when the Corvette is equipped with a manual transmission.
The ignition is not designed to turn off on vehicles equipped with a manual transmission unless the transmission is in REVERSE. This means the ignition state will be Key On, Engine Off if the transmission is not in Reverse when the OFF/ACC button is pressed.
This can affect some service procedures because the engine control module (ECM) remains awake in the Key On, Engine Off state.
TIP: When performing any service procedure calling for turning the ignition OFF on a manual transmission car, be sure to place the transmission in Reverse before pressing the OFF/ACC button.
After a reprogramming event or after performing a CKP System Variation Learn Procedure, its necessary to turn the ignition OFF for a period of time, to allow the data to be written to long term memory because the ECM is waiting for the ignition state to be OFF.
If the engine is started or the ignition is turned back to RUN under the assumption that the ignition had bee turned off after the procedure, the write is aborted and all of the learned information is lost.
In the case of an ECM reprogramming or replacement, it could appear that the ECM did not properly program. With a CKP learn, the ECM will not store the learned values, which may cause DTCs to set.
TIP: If battery voltage drops below 9v the electronic control modules shut down.
Condition Button Press What Happens
Engine off, ignition off Press Start Ignition on, engine starts
Automatic Trans. In Park Press off/acc Engine off, ignition off,
Engine Running RAP enabled for up to 20
Minutes.
Automatic Trans. In Park Press off/acc ACC enabled
Engine off, ignition off
Manual Trans. In reverse Press off/acc Engine off, ignition off,
Engine Running RAP enabled for up to
20 minutes.
Manual Trans. Not in reverse Press off/acc Key On, Engine Off
Engine running
Either Transmission Press off/acc ACC enabled
Engine Off, Ignition Off
Either Transmission Press off/acc Key On, Engine Off
Engine Off, Ignition Off for 5 seconds
TOP TIER DETERGENT GASOLINE
This information applies to all 2005 and prior GM passenger cars and trucks. (U.S. and Canada only)
Top Tier Detergent Gasoline, a new class of gasoline with enhanced detergency, will be appearing at retail stations of some fuel marketers. This gasoline meets new, voluntary deposit control standards developed by GM, BMW, Honda and Toyota.
The U.S. EPA requires all gasoline sold in the U.S. to contain a detergent additive. However, the requirement is minimal and in many cases is not sufficient to keep engines clean. A higher level of detergent is needed than what is required by the EPA. Top Tier Detergent Gasoline exceeds the detergent requirements imposed by the EPA.
The four corporations recognized the benefits to both the vehicle and the consumer. Also, joining together emphasized that low detergency is an issue of concern to several automotive companies.
All vehicles will benefit from using Top Tier Detergent Gasoline, which will help keep engines cleaner than gasoline containing the lowest additive concentration set by the EPA. Clean engines help provide optimal fuel economy and performance, and reduced emissions. Those vehicles that have experienced deposit related problems would especially benefit from the use of Top Tier Detergent Gasoline.
The Top Tier program, begun on May 3, 2004, is a voluntary program initiated by the four automotive companies. Some fuel marketers have already joined, although not all fuel marketers will off Top Tier Detergent Gasoline. Once fuel marketers make public announcements, a list of all fuel marketers meeting Top Tier standards will be made available. For now, it will be necessary to look for the Top Tier designation at the gas pump.
Bob
Corvette Store
Bob's C6 Parts and Tech. Info 10/05/04
