DIY: Replacing 97-04 C5 Z06 Starter and Fixing Charge System Fault Code

[@YBSOCIOT]

For anyone having fitment issues with the first starter he had. It WILL fit. The issue is the black plastic piece thats held at the starter mounting point you need to loosen that piece, slide the starter in at an angle and then rotate so the holes line up The starter with the two longer bolts are recommend as the short bolt configuration has been known the crack the block in very very rare occasions

[@peterb4143]

Having the same charge system fault code since few days ago. It starts half the time like normal now but other half it won’t and make weird noises or sputter weirdly but still start after a few attempts. Alternator and battery are good I think since voltage reads 14.1 and it cranks over strongly. I believe some connection could possibly be loose or damaged so I’ll probably order a starter for the day it won’t start for good. I also have American racing headers on the way, how is it with heat as I assume yours aren’t coated? I don’t plan on coating mine. Also any o2 sensor extensions for front or rear?

[@orestvlogz2256]

Yea mine weren’t coated and no issues with sensors. What I don’t remember is if my tuner relocated a sensor or not since I was supercharged.

[@mikestlouis5304]

Good video I just bought a 04 Z06 replaced the battery and alternator and still had a weak start. Starter is next hopefully that’s it.

[@orestvlogz2256]

Check your connections on the starter. Hopefully that’s it and you don’t need to replace it! Good luck!

[@EricCharlesGroup]

did it work in the last analysis?? as of Feb 2024??

[@MrCheffster]

I wish I had a corvette to have this issue to fix!

[@orestvlogz2256]

😂😂

[@REDWILLY_BTX-956]

No you don’t 😂 I’m going crazy new alternator connector new alternator new battery and still giving that message Charge fault system

[@frankag227]

Same process for base C5 ?

[@johnpittman7928]

Good vid. Next time you have your headers off you should wrap them. I used DEI titanium black wrap and it works great

[@notagain5150]

Im having the same problem with something draining my battery, the starter will be installed on monday . I hope it works.

[@EricCharlesGroup]

did it work??

[@ohhboyy088]

What is the link ? Or part number to the correct starter?

[@orestvlogz2256]

I would suggest calling summit racing and telling them you need the starter with notch for the oil pan. I couldn’t find the correct one online but they knew exactly what I meant over the phone.

[@orestvlogz2256]

Just rewatched the video and you can see the part number at the 10:47 mark.

[@ohhboyy088]

Thank you sir🤙🏽

[@notagain5150]

I also got the pull key wait 10 sec. column lock issue

[@orestvlogz2256]

You need the LMC5 Module off of Amazon. It will take care of that issue and make sure you don’t lock up while on the road. I did it and it’s super simple. LMC5 Module - C5 Corvette... www.amazon.com/dp/B0744X5DD3?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

[@lukemeier1853]

These c5's look great but they are the biggest electrical pieces of crap that had ever been allowed on the face of the Earth...

[@orestvlogz2256]

Yes! 100% agreed!

[@karinapronina1221]

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