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Forum: C5 Tech
01-18-2024, 06:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 739
Posted By joeflyer

You can pick up a battery maintainer at Harbor...

You can pick up a battery maintainer at Harbor Freight for $10.00. I have been using one on my 2001 since new. Fifth-generation Corvettes do all sorts of crazy electrical things when the battery...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-06-2024, 09:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 220
Posted By joeflyer

I had a similar problem with my 2001. Removing...

I had a similar problem with my 2001. Removing the EBCM is a bit of a challenge, partly because it is installed with torx screws. No lift is needed, but to remove the bottom screws, it's much easier...
Forum: C8 General Discussion
10-15-2023, 12:49 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,730
Posted By joeflyer

My neighbor across the street has the NPP...

My neighbor across the street has the NPP exhaust, and it wakes me up almost every time he starts the car in the morning. I think it is loud.
Forum: C5 Tech
09-28-2023, 07:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 251
Posted By joeflyer

Both problems fixed

Both problems turned out to be caused by faulty sensors. $100 for the TPMS sensor and installation and $10 for the OAT sensor.

The TPMS sensors aren't recalibrated. They are relearned. My wrong...
Forum: C5 Tech
08-20-2023, 01:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 251
Posted By joeflyer

TPMS and OAT incorrect readings

My 2001 is having a new electrical problem. New tire-pressure sensors were installed a year ago. The battery died recently, probably due to a problem with the under-hood lamp. I removed the battery...
Forum: C5 Tech
01-24-2023, 02:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 428
Posted By joeflyer

Remove one or two taillights (left side) to...

Remove one or two taillights (left side) to access the wiring. I tuck the connector behind the bumper cover above the license plate.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
10-29-2022, 02:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,813
Posted By joeflyer

But it doesn't ship until 12/31/2022. Look at the...

But it doesn't ship until 12/31/2022. Look at the bottom of the web page.
Forum: C5 Tech
06-29-2022, 11:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 496
Posted By joeflyer

If you do the job yourself (it's easy),...

If you do the job yourself (it's easy), lengthening the bolts (counter-clockwise) lowers the body. On the front, shortening the bolts (clockwise) lowers the body.
Forum: C8 General Discussion
01-09-2022, 11:16 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,814
Posted By joeflyer

September 2000 NCM to Chicago to St. Louis to...

September 2000
NCM to Chicago to St. Louis to Denver to Santa Fe to Las Vegas, then home to near San Jose. 4200 miles.
Forum: C5 Tech
12-22-2021, 02:08 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 693
Posted By joeflyer

Look along the bottom edge of the knee bolster....

Look along the bottom edge of the knee bolster. There are two holes for sheet-metal screws there. One or both of the screws is missing. Should be easy to see.
Forum: C5 Tech
12-20-2021, 08:52 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 693
Posted By joeflyer

That nut probably came off the instrument-panel...

That nut probably came off the instrument-panel frame under the steering wheel. The sheet-metal screw that goes into it would first go through the knee panel. The screw is probably on the floor...
Forum: C5 Tech
12-05-2021, 09:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,975
Posted By joeflyer

I use a homemade version. It does keep most of...

I use a homemade version. It does keep most of the garbage out of the radiator. You can get the material at Home Depot or Lowe's.
Forum: C5 Tech
11-08-2021, 09:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 866
Posted By joeflyer

What do you mean by "reset shoes?"

What do you mean by "reset shoes?"
Forum: Northern California
10-17-2021, 07:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 561
Posted By joeflyer

I used Speedee Muffler on Thornton for work on my...

I used Speedee Muffler on Thornton for work on my C5. It's next to Dale Hardware.
Forum: C5 Tech
10-11-2021, 10:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 868
Posted By joeflyer

I don't know any way to test the unit before...

I don't know any way to test the unit before reinstalling it, but you can use two screws to start out, and if it works, add the other four. If you replace the Torx screws with hex-head screws it will...
Forum: C5 Tech
10-11-2021, 10:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,351
Posted By joeflyer

This is what I used. ...

This is what I used.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B000C9UJUU/?coliid=I1EADGNP6LTYII&colid=2G2Q5WFK41R15&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
Forum: C5 General
08-29-2021, 10:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,346
Posted By joeflyer

I bought a pair of aftermarket visors on eBay a...

I bought a pair of aftermarket visors on eBay a few years ago, but they aren't available today. There are several pairs of OEM for $168 and up.
Forum: C5 Tech
08-08-2021, 11:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 548
Posted By joeflyer

There is no seal. It's a tight fit. I squirt some...

There is no seal. It's a tight fit. I squirt some isopropyl alcohol on the parts before mating them.
Forum: C5 General
08-03-2021, 10:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,533
Posted By joeflyer

You did the lowering procedure correctly....

You did the lowering procedure correctly. Probably just need to drive the car some more to let the suspension settle.
Forum: C5 General
06-17-2021, 12:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 515
Posted By joeflyer

Run, don't walk, away from that car! There are...

Run, don't walk, away from that car! There are plenty of nice C5s available for less than $15k. If you buy that car you are in for months or years of disappointment before you give up on it and try...
Forum: C5 General
06-09-2021, 11:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 456
Posted By joeflyer

This ...

This

https://www.amazon.com/PAC-Aux2Car-Universal-Auxiliary-Interface/dp/B0007CK30I/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=aux2car&qid=1623295753&s=electronics&sr=1-2&th=1
might work, depending on the...
Forum: C5 Tech
06-08-2021, 12:14 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,729
Posted By joeflyer

Search in this forum for EBCM. I recently had the...

Search in this forum for EBCM. I recently had the same problem. When the warning lights are on, your car does not have working anti-lock brakes, traction control and active handling. The solution for...
Forum: C5 Tech
03-07-2021, 12:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 370
Posted By joeflyer

Look further toward the back of the car. Behind...

Look further toward the back of the car. Behind the plastic speaker panel is a rounded felt-covered panel covering the wheel well. At the back end of that panel is a small panel that butts up against...
Forum: Northern California
12-18-2020, 08:29 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 638
Posted By joeflyer

K & N C5 air filter-Free

FREE: K&N air filter for the LS1 engine (C5) with 35,000 miles on it. It's in very good condition but it needs to be cleaned. Cleaner and recharge oil included. It can be picked up in Newark....
Forum: C5 Tech
11-18-2018, 01:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,063
Posted By joeflyer

Probably a door-control relay going/gone bad. I...

Probably a door-control relay going/gone bad. I had mine replaced, but still at times the driver’s side won’t unlock.
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