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Forum: C5 Tech
07-28-2017, 07:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,071
Posted By toxdoc

Thanks for replying Bill, I replaced the...

Thanks for replying Bill,

I replaced the switch a couple of years ago, thinking that had to be it. I should have mentioned that. Surprisingly, nothing changed.
Forum: C5 Tech
07-28-2017, 02:42 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,071
Posted By toxdoc

OP here again, howdy folks. Well, in the...

OP here again, howdy folks.

Well, in the intervening years since I started this thread, nothing has changed. Just thought I'd bring the subject up again to see if anyone has any new ideas.

To...
Forum: C5 General
08-20-2016, 02:47 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 733
Posted By toxdoc

Long ago car alarm installer here--- Alarms...

Long ago car alarm installer here---

Alarms require, among other things, 12V switched power, 12V constant power, and a ground. One possibility is that your installer used Scotchlok type...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-30-2012, 11:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,071
Posted By toxdoc

The remotes do not work. Not for a few years,...

The remotes do not work. Not for a few years, and I haven't particularly cared about that, nor explored it. May have happened when I replaced a battery, but maybe not, I don't remember. Maybe the...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-30-2012, 10:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,071
Posted By toxdoc

Ah, got it! All the Uxxxx codes seem to show...

Ah, got it!

All the Uxxxx codes seem to show up under B0 RFA, whatever that means. Thanks.
Forum: C5 Tech
09-30-2012, 09:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,071
Posted By toxdoc

Thank you! U1096H loss communication IPC ...

Thank you!

U1096H loss communication IPC
U1064H loss communication BCM
U1016H loss communication PCM (this one worries me the most.)

Additional info (re. data buss potential issues) - the...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-30-2012, 08:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,071
Posted By toxdoc

Some further info: Occasionally, the DIC...

Some further info:

Occasionally, the DIC will show "low oil temperature" when starting cold in the morning. By cold, I mean Fresno in the summer "cold", it's been probably in the mid 70's or so...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-29-2012, 09:12 AM
Replies: 1,060
Views: 140,965
Posted By toxdoc

145,000 miles 1999 red coupe California

145,000 miles

1999 red coupe

California
Forum: C5 Tech
09-27-2012, 08:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,071
Posted By toxdoc

Will do. However, I suspect the charging system...

Will do. However, I suspect the charging system is fine since it keeps the battery nicely charged, and seemingly provides plenty of voltage and amperage to run the car even in the proverbial...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-27-2012, 05:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,071
Posted By toxdoc

Thanks much! I did manage to check voltage...

Thanks much!

I did manage to check voltage at the ignition switch, at least a couple of the larger obvious wires. The "big red wire" showed normal voltage (that is, essentially the same as...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-27-2012, 03:29 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,071
Posted By toxdoc

Erroneous Low Voltage on Gauges

Greetings,

I could use some advice please.

The Problem: When starting my 1999 C5, 145k miles, the dash gauge shows low voltage, and the low voltage warning light comes on. This slowly...
Forum: C5 General
10-26-2009, 11:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,003
Posted By toxdoc

Agree with dgrant. My last Al one lasted 24hrs...

Agree with dgrant. My last Al one lasted 24hrs at best.

I check in to this forum every year or two just to see how this issue is coming along.

140K miles and she runs fine, whatever the oil...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-09-2009, 07:25 PM
Replies: 869
Views: 296,168
Posted By toxdoc

Hi Gang, Just my yearly log-in to see if the...

Hi Gang,

Just my yearly log-in to see if the sensor issue has been definitively resolved yet. It looks like the new brass one may be a good bet, so I may try that one, I guess. (I cut the hole a...
Forum: C5 General
07-18-2008, 08:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 385
Posted By toxdoc

BF Goodrich Supersport A/S Opinions Please

Hi all,

I've read the online reviews from TireRack etc., but there were only a few from Corvette owners.

For those who own these, how are they for you?

It's time for me to buy tires. The...
Forum: C5 General
07-18-2008, 08:13 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 6,379
Posted By toxdoc

1999 @ 136K miles

1999 @ 136K miles
Forum: C5 General
07-17-2008, 07:40 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,153
Posted By toxdoc

Either of those sound reasonable, especially the...

Either of those sound reasonable, especially the old gas (I doubt the previous owner had put in Sta-Bil; I'm pretty sure they didn't expect the car to be sitting for 2 years in impound. I wonder how...
Forum: C5 General
07-03-2008, 01:26 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 3,064
Posted By toxdoc

I've certainly had it at its handling limits for...

I've certainly had it at its handling limits for the roads I was on. A bit beyond a couple of times, and I learned to tone it down a bit.

Near the 173 MPH or whatever supposed top speed? No. ...
Forum: C5 General
07-02-2008, 12:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 753
Posted By toxdoc

136K on my '99 C5. I drive it about half time as...

136K on my '99 C5. I drive it about half time as a DD. (But since it gets 23MPG combined, and my SUV 15MPG, I will probably drive the C5 more often now.)
Forum: C5 General
07-02-2008, 01:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,441
Posted By toxdoc

fireman591, Thanks. I finally found time to...

fireman591,

Thanks. I finally found time to do it. I allocated an hour, the whole thing took like 15 minutes, no instructions needed. Just a 10mm socket and pliers for the spring hose clamps. ...
Forum: C5 General
06-01-2008, 10:54 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,829
Posted By toxdoc

Stock '99 with 136K miles. No complaints, and it...

Stock '99 with 136K miles. No complaints, and it gets the best mileage of anything I own. Still looks surprisingly good, and draws a nice comment now and then, but no pic handy except this one: ...
Forum: Car Care Discussion
06-01-2008, 06:15 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,608
Posted By toxdoc

Agree with 000 grade steel wool and white...

Agree with 000 grade steel wool and white vinegar. Do not try to save time / effort by using coarser (i.e.) 00 grade steel wool. It can make visible scratches in the glass. Found out the hard way,...
Forum: C5 General
06-01-2008, 12:09 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 3,407
Posted By toxdoc

136K miles and no tickets. (last 11K I put on,...

136K miles and no tickets. (last 11K I put on, and I just asked the guy who put on the first 125K miles. None there either.)

Having said that, my very first speeding ticket was in a 'vette. ...
Forum: C5 General
05-31-2008, 04:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 816
Posted By toxdoc

Bought mine 18 months ago at 125k. Now at 135k. ...

Bought mine 18 months ago at 125k. Now at 135k. It's been fine. A few common C5 issues (battery, oil pressure sending unit, headliner detached), but in those 18 months I've had to spend lots more...
Forum: C5 General
05-30-2008, 09:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,441
Posted By toxdoc

Ah, now I get it. Thanks! ;)

Ah, now I get it. Thanks! ;)
Forum: C5 General
05-30-2008, 08:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,441
Posted By toxdoc

Thanks folks. @ MagRedConv, Thanks. I...

Thanks folks.

@ MagRedConv,

Thanks. I searched those terms, but I guess I'm not a very good searcher! I'll try harder next time. If I get stuck, I'll pull out the (rather encyclopedic!)...
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