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Old January 7th 12, 08:39 PM posted to alt.autos.corvette
FBNE[_2_]
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Default Common ground C5?

On 1/7/2012 10:00 AM, Dad wrote:
> "FBNE" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 1/6/2012 2:18 PM, Bob I wrote:
>>> Step 2 - after ABS running ABS Diagnostic is check EBCM and PCM grounds
>>> for good connection and
>>> Step 3 is Check for intermittant wiring connections.
>>>
>>> On 1/6/2012 9:39 AM, FBNE wrote:
>>>> I installed a new ABS module during the summer and solved my C1214 code
>>>> problem. Recently it began a series of codes about every third or
>>>> fourth
>>>> start. The codes this go around are 1689, 1241, 1248, 1265, 1266, 1267,
>>>> 1268, 1276. I have the description for all of them but was wondering if
>>>> anyone knows if this points to a common ground point or another area I
>>>> should look for. I can clear the codes while driving and they generally
>>>> don't reappear until a follow-up start. The car is a 2001 C5. Thanks.
>>>> Chris

>> By chance do you know if the ground(s) for the EBCM is one of the
>> common ground points? I have cleaned up the one near the front left
>> headlight.

>
> Without a manual you are spinning your wheels. There are 13 ground
> points, 3 on the engine, 1 each on the frame rails under the headlights,
> 4 on the doors, (1 each front and rear of the door, some inside the
> cabin), 1 up behind each of the 4 wheels. Those are general locations
> and may require you to remove items to access them.
>
> From what your are describing I doubt it is a ground and is maybe the
> ABS unit. It is ether faulty or the connections were damaged when it was
> installed, but who knows when you have no manual to trouble shoot it
> properly. Without one it is like trying to hit a curve ball while
> standing on third base rather than home plate.
>
> Try this guy if all else fails, some of the ABS units had problems that
> may need updated. www.ABSFixer.com His ABS upgrade and guarantee can
> make your problems go away as long as you own the car.

Thanks Dad, I am on my second ABS from Brandon now. These started about
3-5 months after I did the install. I will double check the large plug
on the ABS and the other connections.
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