Part 2: Common questions and problems from 5 years of owning my C6 Corvette.
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- čas přidán 6. 07. 2021
- The first part got so much action, I realized there was more info I could add. If you want to watch the first part you can find it here:
Common questions and answers from 5 years owning my C6 Corvette
• Part 1: Common questio...
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New C6 2007 base model owner. Thanks for the tip. I did not know the trunk hatch was self locking and that the dash light switch can control the mirror lights. This is my first Corvette.
when it comes to a corvette i feel like the high school cheerleader 🤸♂ "c6 vettes look pretty" 😎 thanks for the great pointers. 🤩 i want one to road-trip drive not to just look at.
I highly recommend it! My daughter and I did a rally last year in this one. (Still have to post the last part of the video). We leave for this years Rally next Wednesday. Once again taking the c6.
thanks for the great news. 😎C6 yah.
I have a C7 corvette, many things carried over from c6 to c7. I do appreciate your knowledge and the content. From one corvette guy to another, THANKS
Thanks for watching!
I just bought my first C6 and this video has been full of valuable information. Subbed and looking over your other videos. Thanks
Excellent Information, for the new and proud Z06 owners, like me!
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Planning on getting a C6 Corvette as my second corvette, had a C4. So thanks for this!
thank you for sharing very helpful do not have one yet but looking for one soon
Great information. I’m in the market now to buy my first corvette and add it to my collection.
Great information, thank you sir!
You’re very welcome. Hope it helped out, even if just a little.
Enjoyed your video. Thank you.😊
Great video, and very well presented. A good learning tool for corvette owners.
Thanks for watching! I appreciate the feedback.
i have a question .my 2005 c6 corvette drains the battery after couple weeks.. I no now i need to keep it on a floating charge tHE PROBLEM IS THAT i have been disconnbecting the battery for couple of years now i just connect it when i want to drive it right but now it flashes up service charging system. and now i push to start and it doesnt start well not right away then it starts then stops then starts then stops and so on untill i put it in gear and will stop doing that but doesnt let me drive it
Great info! 1st Vette. Lots to learn. Awesome automobiles. Thanks for your Knowledge.
Thanks for watching. Enjoy that Vette!
I just bought a 07 and the CID is constantly showing the tire pressure for all four tires it will go away only for a second by pressing the reset button or changing the HUD setting but then comes right back on. Any thoughts as to why this is occurring?
@@jasonmonaco6452 that is bizarre. Almost like one of the preferences has been set to default on tire pressure. I can’t say I’ve ever seen or heard of that happening. Might try disconnecting the battery for a few minutes and resetting the car. Kind of a pain in the butt to reset everything, but it might do the trick.
I own a 2007 C6 LT3 Z51. I’ll have to admit it saves more gas than my 2007 Subaru wrx sti Impreza…. And is so far the best car I have own thus far. She’s been a good car to me and I’ll have to admit if you don’t like attention or people that slow down to see who’s driving the car then don’t buy it. Haha. I personally bought it to know what it’s like to own an American Muscle car. It’s been a really good decision. (P.s thanks for the tips and tricks in this video, I actually learned new things!)
I'm intrigued to get one
Coral Gables 🌴🇺🇸 Good info. Appreciate it. 👌 🏄
Very interesting and educational. Got a C6 and When I saw your video and I exactly experienced the same issue my battery died and don’t know how to open my car and I called the Triple A ( 3AAA ) and all he did ask for my key and did exactly on your video. Thanks for sharing and will subscribed
Glad you got some good info from it. Thanks for watching and the sub!
Thanks for the info
The hatch closer was designed for when the door windows are up. The hatch often would not latch because of the air pressures at play.
Good info on the clutch fluid. I have 69k miles on my C6 and noticed it's become more difficult to shift. I will definitely give this a try.
Thanks again.
My c5 same clutch issues. 65k miles. Tried to manually flush and helps a little. I need to get it fixed this Spring
There was a recall on the crappy clutch fluid used in c6's. You could have it drained & flushed for up till 10 years after the car was put into use.
Great stuff 👍👍👍
Thanks! Glad I could help.
Good stuff and great color on that car. 👍👍
Thanks! Jet stream Blue gets a lot of compliments. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for mentioning the pucks! I have saved so many people by telling them about these. Use them corvette guys!!!
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@@dimavolvo760 no idea what you are saying?
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Will this fit, what it's worth, can I...? Lol love the channel. Keep up the great work.
Thanks for watching! Glad you can see the humor. ;)
Great video Thx
Good video, I have a C7 Stingray and your advice on holding the clutch in while turning off the car applies to it.
I’ve found myself doing it on my wife’s Civic Si as well. I figure it can’t hurt… Thanks for watching!
Just bought my first C6 days ago. Did not know about the lifting pucks.
I had a velocity yellow c6. This color is amazing in the sun! I've seen it inperson. Very rare color!
One of my best buddies decided he needed a C6 too.. he wound up with Yellow. It's pretty hot! Thanks for watching!
I owned a 1967 427/435 in 1969. My 2011 box stock LS 3 will out run the 435 and get 30 mpg. Way to go Chevy, i'm impressed.
The mirror lights are the same on many GM cars from around the same time
I like your Toyota key ring ha ha another feature on the fob is that if the battery goes dead on the fob there is a receptacle inside the glove compartment that you put the fob into and the cars module will pair with the fob and you can start the car
Thanks, I’m a Toyota salesperson by day… that port in the glove box was covered in part one of this video. Thanks for watching!!
Dang good vid
I didn't know about the auto closing hatch. I'm going to have to see if mine dies that.
I drilled an 1/8 th. Inch hole in the tub and attached a shoot wire to the lever and put it through the hole and bent it down an inch because the emergency button was bad
Hello! Thank you for the informative video!
Have you figured out how to keep the mirror dome lights off when opening the door? Because when we open the door boom the lights automatically come on
They’re supposed to.. I’d have to look into if there’s an override position for those anywhere. It’s possible it can be set up in the personalized settings, but I doubt it.
Interesting topics Sir, bought a Yellow 08 yesterday and appreciate this info. Do I see headers on that LS3 motor.
Thanks! And yes, my car has 1 7/8” long tube headers. (It’s also a 416ci Ls3 now).
C6 has Sequential Port Injection to minimize carbon deposits on intake valves.
Your thoughts about changing the lower radiator support bracket. My 05's is broken. Didn't know that when I bought it last January
I have not personally had to do that repair. From what I’ve seen, and by looking at the car, it appears to be a fairly simple process. Remove the OEM part and either repair or replace it depending on time, budget, and skill level. It is made of aluminum, so if you have a good welding shop nearby that can TIG, you can likely save some bucks vs buying a new one. If you are a prolific scraper, they do make “skids” that fasten to the crossmember to limit the damage done. Thanks for watching, I hope it helps you enjoy that Vette!
Well most gm stuff is that way . If you ever owned any gm product it’s all basically similar and easy to figure out. But if the corvette is your first gm product I can see how it can be confusing
Purchased my C6 in 2005 now I am going through the ECBM Nightmare to stop " Service Active Handling." 31 trips to the dealer since I took delivery on the same issue now the dealer won't help as GM no longer makes the ECBM. I have to find someone to get to it to take it out, send it out to be re- soldered then reinstall it. And GM wants me to buy a new ERAY? No thanks.
Removing the EBCM should be pretty straightforward. Them good ole 2005 models and their one year parts... how frustrating. I hope you get it figured out.
Thank you.....cars with automatic transmissions not shifting out of park....micro switch not getting proper current?
Or the shift lock solenoid beside the shifter is sticking.
I had a 86 Z28 and it had that same trunk feature where it would close by itself...this car had a short in the system somewhere and kept blowing the relay for the trunk and the fog lights ...had the car for almost 30 years and the trunk and fog lights never work ...just got the trunk in the down position and pulled the relay ..so you had to close the trunk manually lol ....looked at buying a C6 almost bought it but the harmonic balancer had a slight wobble to it and of course the dealer said it was alright ...but down the road that would have eventually wreck alot...and said he would split the cost to fix it if I wanted to buy it....I thought that was cheap of him and should have fix it at no cost to me...and so I didnt buy it...Check your harmonic balancer ..I thought you might be talking about that...but i guess you havent got that problem yet...it sounds like its a big fix and not to buy the GM ones because they are all garbage ,from my research to buy after market one would be better ...this was a few years ago so GM might have gotten the problem fixed with their supplier.
This car has a fully forged 416ci LS3 with an ATI balancer on it. (I think I may have covered that in part one of this video). The harmonic balancer issue is a common concern on the forums and social media. It’s really not THAT hard to change, but it is time consuming since the steering rack has to be removed to access the balancer for removal. If you’re going to be replacing the balancer, and you ever plan to upgrade the cam, do it at the same time. Thanks for watching!
@@Mr_SynergyPerformance Thanks for getting back...yeah I didn't see your first video...and thought I would mention it... the C6 I took out felt like my 86 z but on steroids lol...I do like the outside look of the C6...just inside makes me feel like I am in the 90s lol Like having a time machine. Lol Thanks again!
@@jimhamlin6551 I’m partial to plain interiors myself, so it’s not a big deal that the c6 is not overly modern. As long as the AC works, I’m good! Lol.
My drunkard neighbor brought his C7 over and told me to sit in it and start it. Nothing worked and he called me a dark cloud. The drunk had a dead car battery and both fobs were dead. Tried jumping the battery but it didn`t work because the fob was dead too. And it didn`t want to roll hindering pushing it back to his house. There is an over ride procedure involving a slot by the glove box.
THANKS FOR YOUR INTERESTING VIDEOS. ONE QUESTION : IN MY C6 2005 CORVETTE WHILE DRIVING THERE IS A NOISE IN THE REAR RIGHT WHEEL. I HAVE CHECK ALREADY THE AXLE NUT AND IT IS FIRMELY FASTEN. DO YOU THINK THAT IT COULD BE A BEARING OR ANOTHER PROBLEM?
DO YOU THINK THAT IT IS RELATED WITH THE WARNING LIGHT THAT SHOWS "SERVICE ACTING HANDLING SYSTEM"? THANKS FOR YOUR COMMENTS.
You could have a bad hub bearing.. if there is enough play in it, it’s possible the wheel speed sensor is not reading correctly, throwing your trouble code. You really need to have that looked at.
@@Mr_SynergyPerformance MANY MANY THANKS FOR YOUR PROMT ANSWER. I WILL KEEP ON TRYING
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Maybe you’re next helpful video can be on how to install air in the tires
Do you need assistance with that?
What is that thing located in the center of the underside hanging down, looking like it’s almost touching the floor?
Just a piece of exhaust wrap material. I have the entire exhaust heat wrapped from the headers to the mufflers. It will sometimes get snagged on road debris. I just hadn’t fixed it yet when I shot that video.
Great Info. Thanks. Looking at getting a C6. Your view under car, What is that hanging down from the middle of the car almost to the floor?
I have the exhaust heat wrapped. It had gotten snagged and had a piece hanging down.
Do you know about any good brake rotors to replace the stock ones? I've been looking to get my changed since they're older and starting to become discolored.
Personally, I used DBA 4000 series rotors and EBC red pads on my car. I think I covered that or mentioned it in my first video about the c6. Or maybe that info is in the video detailing all the mods I’ve done (which is still in progress). Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the reply, appreciate the info and the content, you got a great lookin c6. Wish I found one in blue but yellow will do.
Do you know anything about cleaning the rear hatch ducts or udders? Thanks.
If you are talking about the drains for the hatch gutter.. I typically just use compressed air and gently blow them out until they drain. I'm fortunate to have covered parking so the schmutz buildup is pretty minimal on mine. Thanks for watching!
I have a 2009 corvette and I changed the brakes and now I can't get fluid to rear brakes any suggestions.
Late reply here, but you may have to have the dealership connect the car to the Tech2 and cycle the ABS module in order to bleed them. I have not had that issue yet, but I've heard others have.
Thanks I just purchase a 2011 C6. I am having a starting issue. Message center says Service Charging System.
First, have the alternator checked. If it checks ok, then Check the heavy gauge wiring on your starter. The starter solenoids are prone to heat fatigue and the plastic parts holding the wiring lugs will crack.
I have a 2013 corvette grand sport n my rear shock blow put i replace a both of them but the vette doest run like it should b...the magnetic ride mode doest work...i cant feels the different anymore....do u know y?
Lmk. Do i have to take it in to reset?
Did you replace the shocks with the GM magnetic ride replacements?
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Yes.....but i got from rockauto....same part number....i get the part number from chevrolet dealer...
I think many people these days, especially non car enthusiasts, don’t give a thought about their Key Fob Battery. And since that 2032 button cell goes bad/weak/dead so slow. People think: Oh I have to be leaning against my car for that button hidden over the rear C6 license plate to work. Or, I have to be standing no less than 6 feet from the car for my fob to work. My car won’t even recognize my fob if it’s in my pants pocket…..ALL WRONG PEOPLE! Put a fresh 2032 battery into both of your fobs and watch the magic begin! It’s like your C6 is on Viagra or 😕 um something like that. Seriously, your fob should work from 25-30 yards away. You should be able to stuff it in luggage and put it in the trunk and the push button start should spring the car to life. How do I know? This issue has happened to me more than once with different cars!!! And every time it happens I just laugh at myself. So three weeks ago when I picked up my “new” 2011 Grand Sport Convertible 6 speed manual what do you think happened? I just thought that’s the way a 10 year old GM fob is supposed to act: Doppy. Nope. I’m the Dope. I changed the batteries in both fobs and BAM! They work great! Hope that helps. What size battery does it take? I can’t figure out those damn button…….
Guys I’m talking about Batteries! Stop drifting to another subject! 2032 is THE most common button battery made. Go to Costco and buy a sheet of them today. Duracell kick ass. Don’t ask me how long it’s going to last though. Your mileage may vary. 🤘🏼
I do keep my batteries fresh. In fact, I even keep a spare in my wallet. The button on the back of my car is just finicky. New battery in the fob makes no difference. But that’s just my car. Thanks for watching!
My 2010 Grandsport convertible does not have the auto closing trunk
Nope, they didn't come with it, and actually GM has had it since the late 80's. My '87 350 IROC had it, and it quit working with only 20,000 miles on the car. But it was 17 years old at that time. It was a $700 fix back in 2004.
@@danielfair4675 Thank-you!
How fast can u get it? I know online it says 186mph or around that for the speed but we all know sometimes you can do more than what they say.
The guy that owned it before me ran it to the 200mph mark on the speedo.. it was a bolt on/cam car with stock gearing at that point. If you make enough power and have the intestinal fortitude to stay in it long enough these cars have a tremendous potential for top speed.
@@Mr_SynergyPerformance That's what I've heard from my coworker. He's got a c6. Beautiful cars.
So my keyhole is gone? Can i buy and install a new one?
EWWW... I'd have to imagine you could, but with the age of these cars you may have better luck buying a used one and having it rekeyed to match your current car. I'd also look to see if it has just been "relocated" to inside the bumper for some reason. Pull a tail light and look down inside the bumper. Thanks for watching!
Since I think yours is a 2009 like mine could you include in a video changing the air filter as I just got mine and it looks like it could be a problem. Thanks
The engine air filter? Unless you have the Vararam Snake Charmer intake, yours will be different.
My clutch slave cylinder went out at 14000
Yikes! That is super low mileage for that failure. Thanks for watching!!!
Wish I was a corvette people
This is the year and color I like the best. But I haven’t met a Vette I didn’t like.
What year is your C6?
2009.
Am I missing something. We drive around all day with our licence plates exposed to the world but cover them up when selling or doing videos?
I did that just for these comments. ;) Thanks for watching.
"The key hole" that is what she said
Why are you covering your license plate, lol?
To trigger people to ask why. 😉 Congrats, you’re the first! You win nothing though. Thanks for watching!
Corvetttes have engines not MOTORS
Motor: noun: a machine, especially one powered by electricity or internal combustion, that supplies motive power for a vehicle or for some other device with moving parts. Thanks for watching.
All engines are motors. Not all motors are engines. No big deal. A lot of people get confused.
Pro tip: flammable and inflammable mean the same thing. I learned that real quick at an early age.
Why cover your license plate? You drive everywhere with that plate exposed to the world but cover it for a video ??
To get people to make this comment. Lol. Thanks for watching!
Covering the plate...you drive around all day with the plates exposed but now want to cover it on CZcams? Come on! Think! Plus all the states protect that information.
I did that just to see who would speak up about it. Thanks for watching!
Never understood why people cover their license plate? You drive everywhere with it in full view of the entire world
In this case I did it to see how many comments it would generate. Thanks for watching!
There is definitely a privacy concern with showing your vehicle and plate number. People with no bad intentions think in the same way as you do about it.
Thanks for info.
You’re welcome. Be sure to check out part one.. lots of stuff there too. Thanks for watching!