It doesn’t happen often, but when a headlight actuator control module bites the dust, your 1997-2004 C5 Corvette’s headlamps will no longer go up or down. If you’re running into problems with your Corvette’s headlights, we can help you understand what’s happening and find a fix. Read on. Before You Get Ahead of Yourself: Check […]
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97-04 C5 Corvette LED Tail Light Flasher Bypass Module Installation
Skill Level: 1 Wrench Tools required: small flat-blade screwdriver, #15 Torx driver Time required: 1 hour Parts source: Corvette Central, Part # 665034 When it comes to brightness, you simply can’t beat LEDs, especially LED tail lights vs. stock units. The only problem with LED tail lights, however, is that they flash much more rapidly […]
Corvette C5, C6 & C7 Wheel Bearing Installation
A person with moderate mechanical skills who is familiar with automotive components should only attempt the replacement of wheel bearings.
C5/C6/C7 Engine Cleaning
Whether you are prepping your Corvette to roll across the auction block or display at a show, a spotless engine shows how important and well-maintained your Corvette is. Filthy engines are more apt to retain heat and make it difficult to detect small leaks. Dirt and dust cause pulleys and belts to squeak from undue […]
C5 Battery Leak
If you own a squeaky clean C5, you’re still likely concerned about an acidic force that could be slowly destroying your prized possession: Battery electrolytic acid leakage.
C5 Oil Pressure Sending Unit Replacement
If you haven’t already replaced the oil pressure sender (CC part # 305254) on your C5 Corvette, it will become a necessity when the gauge stops functioning properly. One telltale sign is the oil pressure gauge needle leaning past the high mark at all times or not moving from the lowest point. Another sign is […]
C5 Easy Z06 Front Grille Installation
If you want to really dress up the nose of your stock C5, then adding Z06-style front grilles is an easy and inexpensive way to do it. Corvette Central offers these after-market grilles for about $125 a pair and installing them really couldn’t be easier. In fact, you don’t even need any tools, and the […]
Corvette Evolution: From Status Icon to Competent Cruiser
Society often pokes fun at aging, but there are many positives to growing older that are often glossed over. Many types of wines and cheeses are encouraged to age. As a person grows older, they typically do so with increased wisdom and a better understanding of what is important in life. Fine art that was […]
C4, C5, and C6 Interior Squeaks
While plastic certainly has its merits in our modern society, it can be problematic when it is used extensively in automotive interiors. Temperature extremes, excessively bumpy roads, and improper removal/reinstallation are the biggest factors that can cause annoying interior component squeaks. 1984-1989 Corvettes are arguably the worst affected, with later C4s, C5s, and C6s being […]
C4-C6 Corvette Control Arm Urethane Bushing Installation Overview
Over time, the original rubber control arm bushings on C4-C6 Corvettes will wear out and fail. While some owners will want to stick with new rubber bushings as a replacement option, there is another option that has become almost second nature in recent years: urethane bushings. These bushings offer two primary benefits: longer life and […]