Recent content by BusaMan

Totally agree, MickeyTee (it rhymes 🤭). Replacing the START switch fixed the issues. I took the faulty switch apart to see for myself what could have possibly failed, and there is nothing obviously wrong with it; e.g., over-heated component, broken/cracked solder, corrosion, bent lead on...

Well, I would have saved myself a chunk of money, had I waited a week to take it to the dealership. Drat! 🤬 Sure appreciate all the comments. Thx.

Thanks for the responses, guys. It’s too late for me to try to replace it myself; i.e., the dealer has ordered the replacement switch thru eBay. I really appreciate the pointer to SMC Corvette. How involved IS the process of swapping the switch out? I think they’re planning on charging me 1.5...

UPDATE… The XLR-trained tech in Colorado Springs has determined that the weird starting behavior described above is, in fact, due to a faulty START ignition switch. He tested the switch, and found it fails an internal logic check. I’ll know for certain in a week, after he’s replaced the switch. FYI

"Lex", the brake lights work strangely. When the green circle (halo) shows on the START switch, depressing the brake pedal lights up all 3 rear lights. When the ACC light is on, the brake lights also work normally. When the red light is on, the brake lights don’t work at all, UNLESS the DIC...

Thanks for the reply. I had the problem start BEFORE I changed the car battery out. I think the 4-year-old Optima yellow top was getting a little tired, because I was having to rev up the engine to about 2,200 rpm to get the top to work right. SO, I changed out the battery. It didn’t fix the...

I’m having similar issues. I MAY have posted them in the wrong place, tho. <https://www.xlr-net.com/forums/posts/93358/bookmark> Sure would love to get a line on how to fix it. How tough is it to: 1) replace the START switch?, and 2) get a replacement? What’s the part number for the ignition switch?

Hi, Richard. It’s been a while. Well, I’m now having a similar problem as MattBlueXLR reported. First indication of a problem that I had was: got in the car, all normal. Pressed brake and hit start button… NADA. No sign that the starter "heard" the order to START. I thought the fob might be...

Thanks for the cylinder info, "Fireduck". Any help w/ the spark plug torque values? I don’t have a clue if there are torque differences between the base and "V" engines. My intake manifold bolts were a little looser than ideal, so I re-tightened them, for the 3rd time now. I saw a value of 10...

Thanks, "Mickey". My problem is that I don’t know the cylinder layout; i.e., where is cylinder #1? If I find that out, I can zone in on cylinders 1&5 and see what gives. When I first changed out the spark plugs, 2 were noticeably looser than the others (which were pretty tight). When I put in...

I’ve been off-site for some time, so if these questions are already answered, I couldn’t find them. To wit: 1) I’ve been getting intermittent "cylinder misfire" SES messages lately (on cylinders 1 & 5). Problem is, I can’t find the cylinder layout, so I don’t know for sure which ones they are...

My ’06 Base model was throwing codes, too. Before I was going to have to face an expensive sojourn to my dealer (1-hour drive away, and pricey), I checked on this site and found a reference to loose bolts on the intake manifold. Trying to get a socket ON those bolts was a super challenge; I...

I really appreciate the info. My '06 Base model came down w/ ECL flu, a couple of weeks ago (71K miles). P0300 code. I used to be a regular on this forum, but have been away for some time. However, I (fortunately) DID recall the reports of loose intake manifold bolts, so I checked them and...

Exact Problem; Now solved! I had the exact same experience, with my '06 Base. The "Press Brake to Start" came up after switching to ACC mode and back. I tried it (without even pressing the Start button), and it worked! Got me home. After the obligatory battery charge step (same result) I...

Sorry to see that you sold your "V", Mike. Just so you know, your original rims live on, and still look great. :wave: Tim