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C5 Corvette Guide



How to use this Book............................................1

Introduction....................................................1

Legal	........................................................5

The Corvette Commandments	................................6

C5 Corvette Guide

C5 Corvette Evolution Timeline	................................7

1997	........................................................7

1998	........................................................7

1999	........................................................7

2000	........................................................8

2001	........................................................8

2002	.......................................................10

2003	.......................................................11

2004	.......................................................11

C5 Corvette Guide

VIN Locations	...............................................13

VIN Information	...............................................15

VIN Sequence Description	...............................15

Corvette Specifications	.......................................16

C5 Corvette Performance	.......................................17

C5 Body Colors and Production Numbers	.......................18

1997	.......................................................18

1998	.......................................................18

1999	.......................................................19

2000	.......................................................19

2001	.......................................................20

2002	.......................................................21

2003	.......................................................21

2004	.......................................................22

C5 Corvette Guide

C5 RPO Codes 1997‑2004	.......................................23

Build Sheet Info	.......................................26

National Corvette Museum	...............................27

Corvette Assembly Plant	.......................................30

Transmission Gear Ratios	...............................31

Propshaft Differences	.......................................31

C5 Corvette Suspension	.......................................32

C5 Corvette Suspension Dimensions	.......................32

C5 Corvette Suspension Alignment	.......................33

C5 Corvette Guide

C5 Corvette Springs	.......................................37

C5 Corvette Suspension Alignment Specs	.......................38

LS6 Engine Details	.......................................40

LS1 Head Details	.......................................41

GM Head Guide	...............................................41

LS6 Head Information	.......................................42

LQ4 Truck heads	...............................................43

C5 Corvette Guide

GMPP C5R Race Heads	.......................................43

C5 DTC Code Retrieval Procedure	...............................45

C5 DTC Code Acronym	.......................................48

C5 DTC Codes	...............................................48

10‑PCM ‑ Powertrain Control Module	.......................48

10‑PCM ‑ Powertrain Control Module	.......................49

10‑PCM ‑ Powertrain Control Module	.......................50

10‑PCM ‑ Powertrain Control Module	.......................51

28‑TCS ‑ Traction Control System	.......................52

28‑TCS ‑ Traction Control System	.......................53

38‑RTD ‑ Real Time Damping	...............................53

40‑BCM ‑Body Control Module	...............................54

60‑IPC ‑ Instrument Panel Cluster	.......................55

C5 Corvette Guide

80‑Radio ‑ Radio Not Found	...............................55

99‑HVAC ‑ Heater, Ventilation, Air Conditioning	...............55

A0‑LDCM ‑ Left Door Control Module	.......................56

A1‑RDCM ‑ Right Door Control Module	.......................56

A6‑SCM ‑ Seat Control Module	...............................57

B0‑RFA ‑ Remote Function Actuation	.......................57

C5 Corvette Buyers

Corvette Oil	...............................................58

Engine Oil and Oil Filter Change Removal Procedure	.......58

Question About Oil?	.......................................61

C5 Corvette Wheels	.......................................62

C5 Corvette Guide

Cast Aluminum	...............................................62

Z06	.......................................................62

C5 Corvette Wheel Hard Core Data	.......................62

C5 Corvette Wheels Weight by brand and type	...............62

How to Measure C5 Corvette Wheels Offset	...............64

Reprogram Tire Sensors	.......................................65

Reprogram Keyless Remote	...............................66

C5 Corvette Guide

Pull Key Message	.......................................67

C5 Corvette Interesting Details	...............................68

Corvette C5 Problems	.......................................71

Common Problems (not prevalent to all years)	...............72

C5 Corvette Column Lock Diagram	...............................73

C5 Corvette Guide 

Pictures of Problem Areas	...............................75

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Control Locations	.......................................81

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Removal Procedure for Top (single person operation)	.......84

Cutaway Images and Service Inspection Areas	...............87

Service Points	...............................................88

Drivers Cutaway	...............................................89

Rear Drivetrain	...............................................90

C5 Corvette Guide

C5 Corvette Recalls 1997‑2004	...............................91

Recalls 1997	...............................................91

Recalls 1998	...............................................97

Recalls 1999	..............................................100

C5 Corvette Guide

Recalls 2000	..............................................104

Recalls 2001	..............................................108

Recalls 2002	..............................................111

Recalls 2003	..............................................114

Recalls 2004	..............................................117

Upgrades for Your C5 Corvette	..............................121

C5 Corvette Buyers

Recommended Products	......................................122

C5 Corvette Torque Values	..............................138

Corvette Acronyms	......................................145

C5 Corvette Value!	......................................147

Buyers Guide and Checklist	..............................148

Service History	..............................................151

C5 Corvette Winterizing	......................................152

C5 Winter Storage Checklist (Short Term)	..............154





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