I Wasted all my money on an automatic Corvette hiding a huge issue!

[@CorkVanDenHandel]

Very sorry you have had these issues. I bought my C5 knowing and expecting problems, but even so I have run into the odd problem here and there.

[@CovenantGarage]

For me it was wierd problem after the other, I just can’t afford it

[@Mazak23]

ABS Fixer can repair your EBCM module now for $750. You have to send them the module and the pump to get it repaired.

[@CovenantGarage]

I’ve heard really bad things about those kinds of companies from other corvette owners, I’m honestly just done with this car, I’m making a new video on my decision to sell it for a manual

[@bredloaf.]

I have a manual c5 that I just got. Only problem so far is the harmonic balancer which I plan to do soon. Hopefully all goes well for you man

[@CovenantGarage]

@@bredloaf. just did it, it’s a pain, but easy enough once u get the steering rack out, don’t use a installer tool from o Riley’s or auto zone, u have to buy a tool off Amazon. I used the o trolleys tool and got the installer tool stuck inside the crankshaft

[@patrickmaxey2145]

I do not miss my c5 at all. One problem after another. Just traded into a c6

[@CovenantGarage]

That’s awesome brother! I’m glad you got it! What critiques do you have for the video was it good? What would you change?

[@geoffsnook4749]

I hope you can get that module! It is a sweet car!

[@CovenantGarage]

It is, but I still want a manual!

[@CovenantGarage]

More videos to come with this one tho

[@jeromejackson2231]

Hate to say it like this but I’m glad you’re uploading this was just bout to grab one but ehhhh

[@CovenantGarage]

@@jeromejackson2231 if you buy cheap prepare to spend hundreds of dollars and a ton of time in a cramped space fixing it, or spend thousands and have someone else do it

[@CovenantGarage]

What’d you think of the video, what changes should I make in the future?

[@TwoDollarGararge]

That's project car ownership if you want to make money become a parts breaker.

[@CovenantGarage]

@@TwoDollarGararge parts breaker is crazy, love the name. Yeah ur right, I now have 2 non running projects

[@TwoDollarGararge]

@CovenantGarage I have 3 only one runs and drives meh oh well it's fun.

[@CovenantGarage]

@@TwoDollarGarargewe do it because it’s fun, that Miata looks line he’s having fun too

[@TwoDollarGararge]

@CovenantGarage yeah or parts paid 800 for an abandoned 928 got $550 back in the badges and guage cluster that's where the money is.

[@CovenantGarage]

@@TwoDollarGararge dang, that’s crazy

[@Keilun3]

I would probably say sell it and buy a manual, there are good cars out there for not crazy prices. If you don’t mind can I ask whatca paid?

[@CovenantGarage]

I agree that’s what I think I’ve landed on doing, I’m in no rush to sell mine but I’ll probably list it for about 10k, I bought it and fixed it up for more than that to answer your question, but I’m not super inclined into give out the exact price you feel?

[@Keilun3]

@ ye I get it, I paid 9.5 for a fully built one with not great paint. If your looking for a manual do know an auto to manual swaps about 4k.

[@CovenantGarage]

@ yeah it is cheaper and more sensible to just sell it and buy one, imma enjoy the heck out of mine while I have it tho

[@Keilun3]

@@CovenantGarage well if your engine is healthy and it’s not crazy miles doing a built manual swap wouldn’t be dumb, c5s have torque tube issues that mean you gotta drop the whole bottom of the car if clutch needs to be swapped. So it’s not that much more work to swap it then if you buy one and have to do that off the bat.

[@CovenantGarage]

@@Keilun3I mean yeah, the part that sucks is re writing code in the ecu, it’s not just tuning the ecu map sadly

[@astronautdolphindetective6908]

i love my 98

[@CovenantGarage]

@@astronautdolphindetective6908 don’t get me wrong I love mine too! I just wish it was a manual

[@PrestonFarney]

if possible maybe get a mic so we can hear you better... idk just a thought

[@CovenantGarage]

I appreciate it, a bit limited on budget, but definitely in the works

[@stingdawg2452]

What year Vette do you have?

[@CovenantGarage]

It’s a 1999 Z51!

[@stingdawg2452]

@ awesome. I have a 2000 z51 auto

[@CovenantGarage]

@ that’s dope brother, I love my car, I just really wish it was a manual 😭

[@CovenantGarage]

@@stingdawg2452 what color is it?

[@stingdawg2452]

@ yeah. I wished I got a manual too. But autos aren’t too bad honestly. Sorry to hear that your Vette is having issues.

[@BOTmaster15]

With time and money, everything can be fixed. Why you can't repair EBCM module? If it is electronics I would turn to someone who is doing pc repairs. Broken PCB is broken PCB nothing nightmarish about it.

[@CovenantGarage]

@@BOTmaster15 i wish, but this problem has been around for 25 years and thousands have tried but no one has successfully repaired one. People can easily repair the ones from 2001-2004 and I don’t know what the difference in computers allows for that

[@BOTmaster15]

@@CovenantGarage ok but WHY it cant be fixed. Is it microcontroler being fried, or blown capacitor? Newer ebcm is just solder cracking and losing connection. For module pushing 25yrs it is not uncommon.

[@CovenantGarage]

@ I don’t know 😅, I’m very limited in electrical knowledge, my experience tops out as rewiring electrical connections and rendering connections lol

[@markhagopian3257]

Every one just ignores it. No biggy.

[@ChiCub83]

Waaaaaaaaaah. Waaaah.

[@CovenantGarage]

It’s a bit different when you’re a college student and you spent all your money buying it and maintaining it

[@aaronkearney8152]

@@CovenantGarageshouldn’t have bought it then, sounds like you bought one with a lot of wear, as well. It’s a 25 years old it’s gonna have some problems.

[@CovenantGarage]

@@aaronkearney8152I bet you’re fun at parties, lol I bought it cuz I love these cars I don’t care if i should or shouldn’t have

[@aaronkearney8152]

⁠​⁠@@CovenantGarageI own 03 zo6 I love these cars as well. I’m just saying this car having some problems should’ve been expected. These cars are old enough to drink now lol