C5 Corvette Secrets
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ค. 2024
- Lyle from C&S Corvettes continues the series on Corvette Secrets, Easter Eggs & Cool Features. This week covers the C5 Corvette.
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*thousands of C5 Corvettes owners are skipping dinner tonight and running into their garages right now ,to take off their front bumpers to get that factory built sheet* hahaha...
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Another feature of the instrument panel: if you hold the Option button and press the Fuel button 4 times, you enter the diagnostics where the computer lists out every code stored on the computer. You then get the option of clearing each code individually after it’s done cycling. It reads “Manual Diagnostics”, press Options until you find the code you are looking for and hold Reset to clear it.
*C5 it's have technology before over 20 years still most cars they don't have it and they will never have it.. thanks for the video*
Thought I would mention the ability to pull codes from the DIC panel..... I'm no expert, but I don't know of any other vehicle that allows you to do this on the DIC?
1. Turn the ignition to the On position, but don’t start the engine.
2. Press the “Reset” button on the Driver Information Center (DIC) to turn off any warning messages.
3. Press and hold the “Options” button.
4. While holding the “Options” button, press the “Fuel” button four times within a 10-second period.
Also should note (atleast on my 01) you can pull codes while driving. I have done this numerous times when I had failing knock sensors
Came here to post this. Super helpful feature!!
Yes... The C5 is the only vette you can pull up your codes... GM didn't make this mistake on the C6, C7, or C8s... Now your can tell you mechanic what's wrong with your car... Keeping them honest... Lol...
Very good feature
@@jimharrow8104 or fix it yourself lol
Thanks again Lyle.....I'm a C5 owner. I watch every week regardless of topic. Good stuff!! murray/vancouver canada
Wow!! The amount of knowledge you have of Corvettes is amazing!!!😃
To reset your Tire Pressure monitor, take a magnet by your Tire valve stem, listen for the beep.
Lyle, it’s Roger over in Fort Lauderdale. We spoke yesterday about the 2014 Corvette with the dashboard coming apart. You directed me to wait that there would be plenty of other cars that didn’t need expensive repairs. Thank you very much. I appreciate your advice. I’ll keep your number one in my book. Keep up the good work.
My Pleasure!! The Big "P" ( patience) is your best friend in the hunt for your Corvette. :)
Why do I love C5 Vettes, it's the pop-up headlights! Last years before they went with a fixed headlight but the nostalgia the
pop-ups give are great. Sad state when we do not get a newer car with this interesting design feature.
I look forward to each week ! TY....
Great job. Thanks Lyle.
Outstanding info, as always!!! You have a great weekend also!!!
Hi Lyle.... I called and spoke to you a little while ago. ( Me from Australia again, With the Right-Hand Drive 97 C5, )........ Another thing I realized on my c5 is, If you are doing something inside the car, and need to keep the doors open for a length of time, you don't have to disconnect your battery to turn the interrior lights off.. All you have to do is click the door latch on the side of the door when you have it open, with a screw driver to simulate the door is closed, while you have it open, and this turns off all you interrior lights, as if the door is closed, so you can work on it all day without having to worry about your battery going flat....... Thanks again Sam.
Lyle, You do a very great job of being fun and very informative, I look forward to seeing these videos every week. Thank you and I thank C and S Corvettes for allowing you to keep making these videos.
Thanks Lyle!! As always, I've learn something new again. Your videos never get old. Cheers!
You can also get the build sheet from the Corvette Museum.
Very helpful thank you. Have a C7,C6 but my C5 has always been a favorite body style. You have great info videos keep up the good work for all us little people.
Love this vid, just bought a 99 C5 and this vid showed me some stuff I didn’t know at all. Thanks!
This is one of your best videos yet. I enjoy how you’ve gotten so good at making videos that you just roll along as if nothing is wrong. Good work Lyle.
Thank you Lyle. I am a proud C5 owner (2004) model. I just found your video feed and I am glad I did. Your videos are not only informative, but enjoyable to watch. Thanks again for the videos.
Thanks again. Always great information. I had a ‘93 C-4 years ago and just bought a ‘98 C-5 convertible. Noticeable difference. I really love my C-5 and enjoy learning more about it watching your videos. 👍
Thank you for your service..your comments are very helpful and informative
I appreciate you taking the time to inform those either interested in Corvettes and/or those who are current owners. I currently have V3, but having an itch for C5 Z06, or C6 GRANDSPORT.
Well I bought a 1999 Corvette in Nov 2021. Had trouble with the serpentine belt staying on. Got one with deeper groves, it stayed on. This was a symptom of a bigger problem. 600 miles to Florida condo, and real problem found. The harmonic balance had started to separate, and serpentine portion move towards timing cover. Part changed out by local shop, and all is good. This is a not so common problem with C5 & C6 vettes, and owners must be aware. Mine was just caught in time before more serious damage was caused. I was lucky.
I've done a couple of vidoes on this issue, and you are correct...it is the #1 issue that most new Corvette owners are unaware of. Lyle
On the C5's and C6's, where the harmonic balancer goes on the crankshaft, first, it's a taper shaft crank, and it does not have a woodruff key to keep it in place. It has a HUGE torque load on to keep it tight, but some do still come loose and sling a belt. GM's answer was to use a new bolt and the face of the bolt face has embedded tiny diamond shards (for lack of a better word), so that when torqued to 280 ft/lbs (somewhere in that range) the diamond chips 'dig in' to the mating surface of the bolt face and the harmoic balancer. Problem solved with cheap GM engineering. Who'd a thunk it
@@cscorvetteify .... well, when you are 600 miles from home, and the break loose harmonic balancer is beginning to rub on the timing cover, local shops are not aware of GM's mess, nor the fix they came up with. And since this problem exists in C5 & C6, they sure took their time of coming up with their near secret solution. I'm surprised anyone knows. Cheers.
Thank you so much for the great info. My husband just purchased me a C5. All new 🔔 & whistles.
You can access all vehicle codes by pressing and holding "options", press "fuel" 4 times then press any button for "diagnostics". This will display all T-codes from every ECM. After being displayed, press "Reset" and it will clear all T-codes. To exit press "odo". Thank you for this excellent video!
Thank you Lyle! I really appreciate this information.
Great video!! New owner of a C5 and looking forward to seeing and learning all i can about the car!! Thanks again. Excellent job!!
Thanks Lyle ! You are the ‘go to’ guy for anything Corvette in my book! Keep it up!!
Great video! Thank you for doing these!!
Lyle: These are my favorite kind of videos. There's lots of stuff I learn from you every time you do these videos. thanks again.
Thank you carl!!!
Im excited about the 2003 c5 50th anniversary convertible that i will get next week!!.
Hey Lyle thanks from So Oregon , and appreciate this weeks c5 goodies especially the build sheet location a tad hard to get to but very cool to know 😎 your the best guy out there every week so keep up all you do for us, take care and see ya next week
Hey Kyle I finally subscribed. my first introduction to you was a statement that I here far too much of . & It was " so your looking to buy a C-5! " Stay away from the early years 97-2000 & absolutely walk away from the a-4 (4l60E) Lyle I seem to not learn past mistakes! By the time I saw your video I had already bought ( with Very little research) my 56,000 "99" with an A-4. I have already changed the harmonic balancer & power flushed the A-4 & added amsoil because these rear mounted A-4s get far too HOT? My only saving grace is I have the "so called performance axel" I Just have to learn to live with my automatic however it would be easier if there wasn't a 6 speed in every video & Every C-5 Expert saying stay away from them! (It's not like the old days when you could swap them) lastly have you seen the video where if your locked out of your C-5 so you just shake the rear body side to side ( vigerisley) & for some reason the rear hatch opens up! (Coupe) for sure thanks Lyle sorry if this was too long! Chris
On an early C5, if the option code sticker isn't in the glovebox, look underneath the driver's side hatch cover in the floor of the trunk. Also, reproduction build sheets and window stickers with your car's info are available from the National Corvette Museum.
Is their a cost to obtain build sheet for Currently owned C5 from Corvette Museum in Bowling Green , Kentucky?
Thank you! Please post more videos about the C5.
Thanks Lyle. Very informative
I recently acquired a 2000 C5 so far have put about a thousand miles on it and now it's in storage for winter I absolutely love the car it is beautiful handles great and even stock the performance is wonderful look forward to more of your videos thanks Joe
Great show ,I have an 05 C~6. A lot of fun ,under 50m miles
Very informative, thanks.
Just subscribed thanx I’m purchasing my first corvette c5z06 2001. And I’ll b watching this channel regularly 🙏🙏
Great info!!
Thanks! I learned more stuff about my recently purchased 2001!
Thank's for the video, it gives me some new things to test !
Thanks !
Love my 2000 triple black 6 spd convertible. Had to put in a harmonic balancer and cut through top and installed oil sending unit.
Great tips I can now use on my 2000, Thank you!
Great video! Thanks!
Great video my friend. It was informative as I am the owner of a 2004 C-5. You told me some things I did not know and again many thanks.
TY for the great info
GREAT INFO ! Definitely saving for my future c5! You’re a walking encyclopedia of Corvette history !! Love this channel
Same!! I'm looking at either an 01 or 02 c5s
@@smashadams85100 I’m not ready yet although I’ve been looking at 02-04’s Won’t be able to buy until I retire in 5 years
@@stephendibari5010 no worries you got plenty of time 🤙. I probably have a few months until I can really start looking.
Awesome info, Thanks
Great video man I loved every minute
I found the info on the build sheet fascinating. All the info presented is helpful, but the build sheet is a particularly great tidbit. Thank you
Very informative 👏
Just bought a c5 2 weeks ago and this video just showed me so many things the dealer didn’t
There is a little yellow light on the bottom of the rear view mirror that is on at night that slightly illuminates the center console.
good video.ThaNx 4 the INFO
Thanks a bunch man. Bought my first C5 yesterday and i think i'm in love. I went from a Wrangler to this so i'm trying to learn how freakin low it is!😁😁 Big shoutout from Sweden!
You're going to love it once you get used to being low and fast. I hope you really enjoy every minute that you are in it! Lyle
Thank you for the answer. It's really, really, really fun to drive. Like a gocart but lightning fast. Winter is fast approaching here but if i'm lucky i can enjoy it a couple of weeks more. I'm gonna use the wintermonths to fix it, it's a '98 so of course there's some issues, and equip it for all the roadtrips and adventures next spring and summer.
All the best!
Also thanks for another great video.
I'm looking to move to the Gulf Coast from Philadelphia, Naples area soon as I get there I will be bringing my C5 to you for all my work, great content my man
Thank you! We look Forward to meeting you! Lyle
Thanks! Learned a lot
Great video thanks for the information. New owner of a 2002 Corvette
To add to the fuel door release, there is also a rear hatch release in both rear storage compartments there is a tiny cable with a ball on the end on each side of the car. You can pull each 1 to release the hatch in case you lose power or if it becomes inoperable.
When in competition mode if you want to read say oil or water temp you can hit the reset button on the DIC an read all info you can normally see and it stays in Comp. mode.
If you have locking lug nuts there is an indentation under the left rear and center storage covers where the meet up for the key for factory locking lugs.
Thank you. Lot of information.
Thanks couple of things I don't not know. Just posted to our clubs page.
TY
Very helpful C5 ownerTY.
Great info-- can’t wait to hear the C 6 secrets 😎
I’m going to try out the seatbelt trick next time I’m at the track. Thanks Lyle👍
Just know that only the lap portion of the belt is the only part that locks you in. I use mine all the time cause you never know when you might have to slam the brakes cause of someone else’s carelessness. It will keep you planted in the seat.
I didn't even realize I had a keyhole in the door, 🤪🤣🍻🇺🇲
Holy crap! I thought this was going to be the same unoriginal vette facts. Boy was i wrong. Great video
Let’s go with the c6!
For convertibles, there's a button to release the top storage cover. It won't work if the trunk is popped.
Great video, just wanted to let you know great job.
Thank you! Lyle
Hey Lyle, one point: the photocell in the DIC button panel also keeps the interior lights from coming on if ambient light is sufficient. C4 did a similar thing with its photocell.
Cool...
Thanks buddy new c 5 owner had a few c 4 tho thanks
When putting down the C5 convertible top, after undoing the front latches, when you press the rear deck lid release button, the windows automatically go down if they are in the up position..
Even if the car is off which is interesting
Hey Brother you the man. Just one confirmation that all 04 Vettes have the C6 fuel system in GM did away with the ffs code on the 2004 RPO sticker.
Grace and peace
You are correct. The 2004 was the first year that the "insert from top of tank" fuel pumps, and they carried that design through 2006, after which they changed it yet again. Lyle
Once again, a super cool informative podcast. I learn more about my 01 C5 everyime. Thank y'all
Damn There was a few of these I didn't know, and I legit grew up with my C5, Like I can remember being in a car seat in that car! Though that build sheet is probably mush by now.
My 2002 (bought it 1/2005) has a Nut behind the wheel. 🙃
I did not know about the build sheet. Thanks
Hi Lyle.... I called and spoke to you a little while ago. ( I'm the guy from Australia, With the Right-Hand Drive 97 C5, With the funny accent! ).... Anyhow, I asked you about the ride control feature on my C5, as I could not tell, if it was working, as I changed from "Tour" to "Sport" to "Perf".... There are quite a few blogs about this mystery with others too, saying the same thing...... Well !.... What I found is, If you drive the car, at just normal speed on a quiet piece of road, and do a bit of a slight "Slalom" from left to right, ( Just a couple of feet to the left and right ), and switch between the Three modes ( "Tour" to "Sport" to "Perf" ) as you are doing it, and You can definitely feel the difference in your steering wheel, as it becomes stiffer and more direct..... At least this is an indication ( For the Newbies like me ), that something is actually happening when you move the dial, as until this, I could not feel anything without trying to be Ayrton Senna. Thanks Lyle. Great job, Great Channel, Great presentation, and YOU, are a fully professional bloke and a half, as we say down here... Thanks again Sam.
Thank you for info! What year C5 would u go with? Thank you.
Very surprised you didn’t mention reading and clearing codes in the DIC.
A few weeks ago on my C5 Convertible if found a release button that opens the lid for the roof, for the past 2 years I've been pulling the cord behind the drivers seat.. crazy what you find on accident in these cars sometimes................
If you put your ignition switch in the second position then push the accelerator three times it resets the oil change indicator. Push it four times it reset your ABS and traction control systems. Mine turned on when I went through a huge puddle of water and got something wet.
Thanks Lyle I have an 0 3/ 50th anniversary Z06 and your video is very informative.
Mine is an 03 Z06 so well, love ut!
As well, love it
@@darrylsjodin3962 Puts a smile on my face Every time I start it.
Love mine. Just bought it. 61,xxx miles, I’m the 4th owner. Electron blue metallic….
When can we expect the video on C5 development vs C6/7? That was extremely interesting to me and now I am curious!
You have made me pick a wise choice after getting into corvette. I liked the c3 but you let me know lots of vacuum problems. C4s they dont make the parts anymore and hard to diagnose. C5 seems like the perfect one especially 2001-2002. C6 is too expensive and too much electronics for me. Plus i had a 1997 miata as a first car so you know i gotta get the daddy now.
Lyle, can you explain something I saw on another Vette TH-cam channel: If you have passive entry system on the C5 and you lock you key in the car, you can shake the vehicle and the door will unlock.
Here's one I would imagine you are aware of. My battery went dead and when I put a new one in the car would start and roll about 5' and shut off. Over and over. The I thought of something...I have a 99 FRC but I had a 90 before. It did that a long time ago and I went to the passenger door and locked the door WITH THE KEY and then unlocked it. Started right up and drove perfectly. I think it is tied into the security system. I know you have a problem with the year I have because of the BCM and I have had a problem with mine. I set it to a rip off company in Jacksonville and they tried to scam me saying I needed a new one for $1200. I made them send it back and I had marked the inside of the box with MY VIN and don't pull any dirty shit. They sent it back, I took it apart and cleaned the back side of the PCB with scotchbrite and and heated every solder joint. It's worked perfectly ever since. Before that it would leave the ABS light on after I started it sometimes. It never does that any more. Just be careful to only heat the solder until it just barely melts the solder...do not overheat. Thanks for the great vids. One other thing....the fuel senders. Sometimes techron works for a while and sometimes not for long at all. I know guys that have changed the senders and it is a royal pain in the arse. And it wen right back to not reading the fuel right. I pretty much put techron in mine about every third tank. I ran it empty a few times and surprised it didn't wipe out the pump....they don't like to run dry
Thank you for telling me where the light sensor is
What is the best harmonic balancer you can recommend me for my C-5 2003. 122,000 miles and is wobble, i just got it my first dream corvette, and a have no plans for tracking it or street racing, just cruising with it.
😎🤙🏼
What about a video on the names or part numbers for smaller items like the little plastic place screws for the roof housing . The little rebits if that make any since. I'm new to corvette
I'm not understanding what you mean...please re-type and re-send this comment, as I want to help but the spelling on key words is ambiguous. Lyle
Another unknown to most C5 owners is that there is a cabin pressure release valve which is located under the carpet just behind the driver side rear tire on the sidewall.
This valve allows air to flow out of the cabin when closing the trunk on FRC and verts, and the hatch on the coupes. Without this valve closing the hatch or trunk with the windows up and roof on/up would be a challenge.
IT would! It would also pop your ears everytime you close the door. I wish they had inserted another valve on the other side of the car--the single valve is barely adequate. Lyle
@@cscorvetteify Agreed on the second valve. I've been fortunate to own 3 c5s and one for 20+ years since new. Neither of them had issues with the hatch or trunk closing with a firm press on the lid. However, I've heard from others having issues where they needed to open their doors or windows, or remove the roof to get their trunk or hatch to close.
Good stuff. Crazy how they place the original build sheet inside that front cross member in the nose of the car........because placing it inside the car or someplace where the owner can easily find it makes far too much sense, lol.
Lyle I would like to have my original build sheet for my 2003 C5.
Indeed a list of the option codes
Thanks
Lou
Chevy sent me mine via email. Just request it!
Is there a cable for opening the back hatch like the fuel door