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Forum: C5 Tech
12-21-2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 399
Posted By FL_Dave

Cruise Control disengaging problem

I’ve read many posts where owners have had a problem with cruise control disengaging after it is set, or owners not being able to set the cruise control after it disengages. I’m sure there is a post...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-16-2012, 09:09 AM
Replies: 98
Views: 34,588
Posted By FL_Dave

How do you delete a post?

Thanks Ron. I'm eating crow over here! Indeed this is a tough rework, and no markings on the chip. Bugger.

I appreciate reading the more informed answer, even if it isn't mine. I can't speak...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-15-2012, 01:41 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 34,588
Posted By FL_Dave

collaboration

Hi Bill,
I’m not advocating that ABS CPU fix is for everyone, I’m just saying let’s get the coating off the board and see what we’re looking at. We have an amazing wealth of knowledge in the group...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-14-2012, 12:20 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 34,588
Posted By FL_Dave

CPU? Maybe...

I'm not so sure that a failed microcontroller would be an impossible fix. Usually these things are a standard device (eg 80c196) with propriety microcode. Given the low volumes for this vehicle,...
Forum: C5 General
05-01-2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,666
Posted By FL_Dave

Screamer is my newest best friend. Thanks...

Screamer is my newest best friend. Thanks Screamer, it was my fuse as well this time.

I've had abs/tcs messages before and after lots of checking (resoldered abs module, cleaned all the grounds,...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-23-2012, 12:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,404
Posted By FL_Dave

bad sensors

I'm fairly confident that there was a bad batch of sensors (or re-purposed sensors) a year or two ago. I bought a some that read incorrectly - some high, some low - and kept reprogramming and...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-16-2012, 02:27 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,260
Posted By FL_Dave

I fixed a scratch once with a little clear coat...

I fixed a scratch once with a little clear coat applied with a small brush (pencil type). You just lay it down like touch up paint, a little proud of the surface. Next carefully wet sand with...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-16-2012, 02:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,784
Posted By FL_Dave

I had a leak where the lines plugged into the...

I had a leak where the lines plugged into the back of the compressor. I replaced the O-rings, drew a vacuum, and recharged. It has been three years or so, and is still working fine. (If that's...
Forum: C6 Corvette General Discussion
02-18-2012, 12:46 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,505
Posted By FL_Dave

IDV on C5 in Florida

I thought a few members would be interested in reading what happens when a stubborn forum member insists on fair compensation for diminished value after being hit by an insured driver. The short...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-08-2011, 05:43 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 918
Posted By FL_Dave

TCS active right?

Am I misunderstanding something. It seems to me that if you have the car supported on jackstands and want to exercise the ABS/TCS, the active handling should be enabled.

I haven't done it yet,...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-21-2011, 12:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,359
Posted By FL_Dave

I often wonder how many of these ABS failures are...

I often wonder how many of these ABS failures are mis-diagnosed as a module problem when the problem is really just a low battery. I struggled with this error message on start up for a few years on...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-13-2011, 07:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,312
Posted By FL_Dave

ABS/TCS Gone

It's been a year now without the ABS TCS error message. I did a bunch of stuff, including disassembly and resolder of ABS module, but that wasn't it.

The fix was simply tightning the loose nut on...
Forum: C5 Tech
04-24-2011, 03:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,301
Posted By FL_Dave

Just pop it off with a small screwdriver. Dave

Just pop it off with a small screwdriver.
Dave
Forum: C5 Tech
02-15-2011, 11:54 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,914
Posted By FL_Dave

HB bad or not?

I've read through this and many other threads regarding HB wobble trying to decide if this is a problem on my stock '00.

It may halp others to look at the following video of C6 wobble...
Forum: C5 Tech
09-06-2010, 07:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 642
Posted By FL_Dave

Tune

I don't have an opinion on the torque converter lock up or not. However, Phil did tune my '00 w/ A4 and did a great job.
Dave
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-19-2010, 08:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 654
Posted By FL_Dave

Thanks Gene

Email sent.
Dave
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-16-2010, 05:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 654
Posted By FL_Dave

no PMs received & updates

******s – never received your PM. Pls resend.
Hamdog – Daffy might be interested in swaping me for your front+rear bumpers. PM sent. Pls provide a town/intersection so I can see about shipping....
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-15-2010, 05:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 654
Posted By FL_Dave

Pewter or silver bumper

Thanks everyone for the quick and kind replies.

Shipping appears to be a challenge on these things. I searched this forum and found that Greyhound seems like the best option. According to...
Forum: C5 Parts for Sale/Wanted
07-14-2010, 02:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 654
Posted By FL_Dave

WTB: C5 Front Bumper

Pewter preferred w/ fog lights. Tampa/Florida area.
Thx
Dave
Forum: C5 Tech
06-24-2010, 01:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 639
Posted By FL_Dave

Here you go

You'll want to use the search for answers to questions like this. Here's a great thread on the topic including battery vendor discussion and videos of the repair:...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-22-2010, 04:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,312
Posted By FL_Dave

I think 1243 was caused by my battery as well. ...

I think 1243 was caused by my battery as well. Trussme has done a nice writeup on diagnostics and Bill Curlee has made many suggestions to help clean up the electrical gremlins. I went through a...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-15-2010, 11:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,835
Posted By FL_Dave

I fixed the drivers leak a few years ago after...

I fixed the drivers leak a few years ago after searching the forum for instructions. It has been a while so I don't remember all the details, but here are a few things that will help.

The...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-13-2010, 06:34 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,570
Posted By FL_Dave

Thx

Thanks Quicksilver. I didn't realize the signal traveled so far.
Dave
Forum: C5 Tech
06-12-2010, 12:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,570
Posted By FL_Dave

Phil - there is nothing about this story that...

Phil - there is nothing about this story that feels good. Bugger. I hope my luck is better. I'm thinking: put the vette up on blocks and after fixing the TPMS, put the rims back on and confirm...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-10-2010, 12:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,837
Posted By FL_Dave

Wife's C6?

Bill,

If you ever decide to sell your C5 and move up, please let us know in advance. I'm sure there are many, mostly silent, readers like me, that count on your C5 posts to fix our problems. If...
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