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Old 11-15-2009, 02:21 AM   #1
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Coming home today the Vette shut down on the freeway , I had just enough momentum to pull over to the right shoulder. Called Joe C whoo was a couple miles ahead of me and he came back to help. The emergency lane was fairly narrow and almost got tagged by some guy ina little white ricer, he then veered left into the middle lade (tires smoking) and luckily regained control. I called AAA then CHP who showed up and sat behind me with lights flashing til AAA got there. It seemed I was out of gas even though the gauge said a little over a quarter tank left. They put 2 gal. in and after a couple tries the car started. CHP bocked the lane to give Joe and I time to get back on the fwy. and a quarter mile down the road she died again I got it started again after 3 attempts and got off at the next exit.
Told the CHP officer I'd take surface streets home and took off, all the while getting Active Handling, and check engine warnings. Got home shut her down and it would not start again unless I pressed the pedal to the floor then turned the key. I was able to do that a couple time after which even that didn't work. I pulled codes, checked voltages, ground wires, and the best I can guess is the fuel pump may have died.
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Old 11-15-2009, 02:34 AM   #2
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That sucks. In my other car I can turn the key to on without starting it and I can hear the fuel pump. Not sure how to do that on a Corvette.

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Old 11-15-2009, 02:42 AM   #3
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that is bad hope you get your vette up and running did you also check with those people at autozone?? if they dont fix it dont get so at them kk
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Old 11-15-2009, 03:34 AM   #4
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Sorry to hear that Fred. Hope you get it rectified.

You should be able to hear the pump when you turn the key on like previously stated.
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Old 11-15-2009, 04:33 AM   #5
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Fuel filter clogged??
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Old 11-15-2009, 10:00 AM   #6
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Happy to hear that you guys are OK, and the ricer didn't lose it!

As for the Vette, I agree that the fuel pump/gauge sender could have died, by why the active handling code? Yeah, maybe the fuel filter/regulator is plugged up, have you ever replaced it?

I have the 03 factory service manuals if that would help, you are welcome to use them.

Try adding a few more gallons of gas first.

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Old 11-15-2009, 10:29 AM   #7
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Old 11-15-2009, 10:52 AM   #8
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Fred - Sorry to hear about your Vette. I'm happy to hear you're okay. Good luck in resolving the issue soon.
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Old 11-15-2009, 12:01 PM   #9
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Sorry to hear that Fred. I agree really sounds like the fuel pump. Post some DIC codes and I can tell you more.
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Old 11-15-2009, 05:01 PM   #10
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Wow, thats a crazy situation. Does sound like a fuel pump problem. Glad you made it home ok and good luck with fixing this problem.
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Old 11-15-2009, 05:03 PM   #11
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Old 11-15-2009, 05:44 PM   #12
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Went out this morning and she started right up, ran just fine. I let it run for about 5 min. shut it down and it started up just fine again, no codes. Good power everything seemed normal til I shut down and tried to start again the service traction control came up. I pulled it out of the garage and started checking wiring, ground points, etc. She would not start. I turned the key to "on" I could hear the fuel pump then after a few seconds started the car right up. Did that a couple times (I had to let it sit in the "on" position for a few seconds each time). I cleaned the throttle body and carefully cleaned the air sensor & screen. She started right up. shut it down then it didn't want to start again. I let it sit for 5 min. then she started but I again got every message in the book, active handling, security, check engine light, etc.
Sooo I'll be calling Lake Chev. in the morning
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Old 11-15-2009, 05:50 PM   #13
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With all those codes being thrown is it possible you have an electrical problem? I can't see why you'd throw some of those codes if it was just fuel/fuel pump related.

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Old 11-15-2009, 06:06 PM   #14
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Here's a few of the codes:

10-PCM P1518 H C

28-TCS C1298H

58-SDM U1000H
U1016H
U1040H
U1096H

A0-LDCM B2282H
B2284H
B2262H
B2264H
U1255H
U1064H
U1016H
U1096

A1-RDCM B2283H
B2285H
B2263H
B2265H
U1255H
U1064H
U1016H
U1096H
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Old 11-15-2009, 06:11 PM   #15
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I have all the codes, let me know if you want me to e-mail them to you.
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Old 11-15-2009, 07:29 PM   #16
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Fred, strange as it sounds It might be the battery, Seen a lot of posts about intermittant probs. Codes etc. & many times its the battery or a bad ground. Good luck. Dennis
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Hey Fred! Sorry to hear about your troubles.

I had a very similar issue with the 05 C6 a couple years ago, and it drove me nuts.

Finally tracked down as a loose connection on the terminal block supplying the fuel pump.

Once it finally failed to start for the mechanic (started for him over 40 consecutive times), he tracked down the terminal block in minutes.

That does not account for the active handling issue or the engine warning codes, but might be a contributing issue.

good luck!

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Fred, check these threads - similar issues, may be some gems of knowledge in them that help you.

Good luck Fred.


http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...t-there-5.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...ne-help-3.html


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Good luck with this. I know how an issue like this can be very frustrating. Gotta love this forum with so much experience and expertise, someone will come up with the answer to your problem.
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That sucks Fred, hopefully you will find the issue... Did the CHP give you a ticket for tint when he was behind you...?
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