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Forum: C5 Tech
07-27-2022, 08:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 658
Posted By bsmutz

Thanks!

Thanks for the info. I did follow the procedure for burping the system after changing the coolant. My guess is that it would probably have showed up before now if that was the issue. I will follow...
Forum: C5 Tech
07-27-2022, 01:31 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 658
Posted By bsmutz

Overheating issue

2000 at 147k. Changed coolant, cleaned radiator & condenser last year. Confirmed both fans were working correctly. Most likely has stock tune. At ambient temperature of 75-80, it maxed out the...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-27-2016, 01:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,683
Posted By bsmutz

I replaced my membrane with a new one (horn was...

I replaced my membrane with a new one (horn was on all the time, had to pull fuse) and it quit working within a few months (January to April). Any reason I can't wire the horn switches to a simple...
Forum: C5 Tech
05-11-2016, 12:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 54,442
Posted By bsmutz

Whipped the old one out (well, more like cursed...

Whipped the old one out (well, more like cursed the old one out). Stupid connector behind the motor with it's impossibly short wires gave me fits until I accidentally pushed the right place and the...
Forum: C5 Tech
05-10-2016, 01:03 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 54,442
Posted By bsmutz

2000 with dual climate control. When I first got...

2000 with dual climate control. When I first got the car, the fan made a lot of noise when turned up. Didn't sound good. Then I found out the air wasn't working, so had it recharged. Fan was working,...
Forum: C5 General
09-25-2015, 05:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 716
Posted By bsmutz

I drove it for at least a couple of weeks (100...

I drove it for at least a couple of weeks (100 mile round trip to work) until they could get it in the shop. No new noticeable driveability issues. Been driving a 'Vette for about 12 years now pretty...
Forum: C5 General
09-25-2015, 03:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 716
Posted By bsmutz

Another one bites the dust, sorta

While driving down the freeway at 70 mph a few weeks ago, a huge chunk of metal came flying out from under the car next to me and went under my 1998. It got stuck and sounded like a jack hammer. I...
Forum: C5 Tech
02-05-2015, 06:49 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,904
Posted By bsmutz

I only have one FOB, too, but I'm the only one...

I only have one FOB, too, but I'm the only one driving the car with any regularity. But... after programming in the settings I like, the car just goes ahead and does whatever it wants. Sometimes it...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
01-30-2015, 06:20 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,823
Posted By bsmutz

12 disc cartridge needed

For a '98 Pioneer cdx-m2016 or JD-T1212. Tray opening would be on the right when looking at it with the insertion direction arrow pointing away from you. Looking for someone that has one and doesn't...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-11-2014, 05:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 735
Posted By bsmutz

Yeah, I've used them a few times. The last time...

Yeah, I've used them a few times. The last time my favorite local tire shop charged me like $50 to put the fronts on with me bringing them the rims. Then they charged me $80 to do the rears a couple...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-11-2014, 05:31 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 735
Posted By bsmutz

Thanks you guys. I've never bought 4 tires at...

Thanks you guys. I've never bought 4 tires at once before and didn't want to start now. Put a plug in it to get me home and will order a couple for the rear soon. Nobody seems to stock that size for...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-11-2014, 02:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 735
Posted By bsmutz

extended mobility tires

Had a flat this morning with run flats. Costco says they can't replace two run flats with non run flats, that they need to replace all 4 due to issues with handling. I think it's BS. Anyone have any...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-01-2014, 05:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 552
Posted By bsmutz

Never mind, I figured it out.

Never mind, I figured it out.
Forum: C5 Tech
08-01-2014, 04:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 552
Posted By bsmutz

Low coolant message

Monday my car overheated (253F) on the way home. I found the condenser and radiator filled with crap and was hoping that was the issue. After cleaning and flushing, I found the water pump had gone...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-26-2014, 12:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,470
Posted By bsmutz

What's that going to tell me? That I have a leak?...

What's that going to tell me? That I have a leak? I've done the flashlight thing a few times. There's nowhere that I can put my head where I can see the source of the leak. There's simply too much...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-25-2014, 06:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,470
Posted By bsmutz

Thanks a bunch for spending the time here. I...

Thanks a bunch for spending the time here. I appreciate it very much. This is usually my daily driver with a 100 mile round trip to work, so I've driven it in all kinds of weather. Summer is...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-25-2014, 03:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,470
Posted By bsmutz

Radiator is clean. I was thinking it had to be...

Radiator is clean. I was thinking it had to be the water pump because of the intermittent nature of it. If a freeze plug or hose, you'd think it would leak all the time. Not sure how the pressure...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-25-2014, 03:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,470
Posted By bsmutz

I keep it topped up and it overheats either way,...

I keep it topped up and it overheats either way, full or partially empty. Like Sunday I emptied the system and refilled it. Last night on the way home from work (only one small drop on floor of...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
03-25-2014, 03:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,470
Posted By bsmutz

Overheating & coolant leak

Hoping for some help here. My car has been leaking coolant for quite a while now. It also overheats when sitting in traffic or driving less than about 30 mph. Sometimes, it doesn't leak at all, other...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-04-2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 496
Posted By bsmutz

Yes, it's the CTSY fuse. I looked at the...

Yes, it's the CTSY fuse. I looked at the schematic last night but didn't see the cigarette lighter. Hopefully, I'll get some time this weekend to troubleshoot. Thanks for all the suggestions so...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-03-2013, 10:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 496
Posted By bsmutz

Especially intermittent shorts! Hopefully, that's...

Especially intermittent shorts! Hopefully, that's all it is.
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
04-03-2013, 01:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 496
Posted By bsmutz

Short circuit problem

The other day after work when I started the car I noticed that the heater display was off and started getting the SYS flashing. When I got home, I checked the fuses and found the upper left fuse...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-30-2012, 02:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,592
Posted By bsmutz

Last night, I tracked down the IAT sensor and...

Last night, I tracked down the IAT sensor and found that I hadn't connected it when I put the plenum back on. I unbolted the 8 bolts holding the plenum down, the vacuum line for the brake booster,...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-29-2012, 01:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,592
Posted By bsmutz

Went out Saturday morning and there wasn't really...

Went out Saturday morning and there wasn't really any more gas smell around the car. I did notice that I had left the last oil dump in the open container I drained it into, so that had to have been...
Forum: C4 Tech/Performance
10-26-2012, 07:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,592
Posted By bsmutz

After I got in the car, I saw the gauge is...

After I got in the car, I saw the gauge is actually to 260, so
180 is where it sits, lol. Hope I didn't give leesvet a heart attack!
It was reading between 90 & 94C on the way home, so it's...
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