*thousands of C5 Corvettes owners are skipping dinner tonight and running into their garages right now ,to take off their front bumpers to get that factory built sheet* hahaha...

Another feature of the instrument panel: if you hold the Option button and press the Fuel button 4 times, you enter the diagnostics where the computer lists out every code stored on the computer. You then get the option of clearing each code individually after it’s done cycling. It reads “Manual Diagnostics”, press Options until you find the code you are looking for and hold Reset to clear it.

Thought I would mention the ability to pull codes from the DIC panel..... I'm no expert, but I don't know of any other vehicle that allows you to do this on the DIC? 1. Turn the ignition to the On position, but don’t start the engine. 2. Press the “Reset” button on the Driver Information Center (DIC) to turn off any warning messages. 3. Press and hold the “Options” button. 4. While holding the “Options” button, press the “Fuel” button four times within a 10-second period.

*C5 it's have technology before over 20 years still most cars they don't have it and they will never have it.. thanks for the video*

To reset your Tire Pressure monitor, take a magnet by your Tire valve stem, listen for the beep.

Why do I love C5 Vettes, it's the pop-up headlights! Last years before they went with a fixed headlight but the nostalgia the pop-ups give are great. Sad state when we do not get a newer car with this interesting design feature.

Wow!! The amount of knowledge you have of Corvettes is amazing!!!😃

Thanks again Lyle.....I'm a C5 owner. I watch every week regardless of topic. Good stuff!! murray/vancouver canada

Dropping an appreciation comment for you guys. First time c5 owner (and wished I found your channel earlier) and you taught alot and calmed me down with a lot of the random gremlins I got after purchasing my beautiful 2001. Hope yall see this … thank you!

Well I bought a 1999 Corvette in Nov 2021. Had trouble with the serpentine belt staying on. Got one with deeper groves, it stayed on. This was a symptom of a bigger problem. 600 miles to Florida condo, and real problem found. The harmonic balance had started to separate, and serpentine portion move towards timing cover. Part changed out by local shop, and all is good. This is a not so common problem with C5 & C6 vettes, and owners must be aware. Mine was just caught in time before more serious damage was caused. I was lucky.

On an early C5, if the option code sticker isn't in the glovebox, look underneath the driver's side hatch cover in the floor of the trunk. Also, reproduction build sheets and window stickers with your car's info are available from the National Corvette Museum.

You can also get the build sheet from the Corvette Museum.

Hi Lyle.... I called and spoke to you a little while ago. ( Me from Australia again, With the Right-Hand Drive 97 C5, )........ Another thing I realized on my c5 is, If you are doing something inside the car, and need to keep the doors open for a length of time, you don't have to disconnect your battery to turn the interrior lights off.. All you have to do is click the door latch on the side of the door when you have it open, with a screw driver to simulate the door is closed, while you have it open, and this turns off all you interrior lights, as if the door is closed, so you can work on it all day without having to worry about your battery going flat....... Thanks again Sam.

Lyle, You do a very great job of being fun and very informative, I look forward to seeing these videos every week. Thank you and I thank C and S Corvettes for allowing you to keep making these videos.

Thank you so much for the great info. My husband just purchased me a C5. All new 🔔 & whistles.

There is a little yellow light on the bottom of the rear view mirror that is on at night that slightly illuminates the center console.

GREAT INFO ! Definitely saving for my future c5! You’re a walking encyclopedia of Corvette history !! Love this channel

You can access all vehicle codes by pressing and holding "options", press "fuel" 4 times then press any button for "diagnostics". This will display all T-codes from every ECM. After being displayed, press "Reset" and it will clear all T-codes. To exit press "odo". Thank you for this excellent video!

I look forward to each week ! TY....

Lyle, it’s Roger over in Fort Lauderdale. We spoke yesterday about the 2014 Corvette with the dashboard coming apart. You directed me to wait that there would be plenty of other cars that didn’t need expensive repairs. Thank you very much. I appreciate your advice. I’ll keep your number one in my book. Keep up the good work.

Thank you carl!!! Im excited about the 2003 c5 50th anniversary convertible that i will get next week!!.

Thank you Lyle. I am a proud C5 owner (2004) model. I just found your video feed and I am glad I did. Your videos are not only informative, but enjoyable to watch. Thanks again for the videos.

Thanks Lyle ! You are the ‘go to’ guy for anything Corvette in my book! Keep it up!!

To add to the fuel door release, there is also a rear hatch release in both rear storage compartments there is a tiny cable with a ball on the end on each side of the car. You can pull each 1 to release the hatch in case you lose power or if it becomes inoperable. When in competition mode if you want to read say oil or water temp you can hit the reset button on the DIC an read all info you can normally see and it stays in Comp. mode. If you have locking lug nuts there is an indentation under the left rear and center storage covers where the meet up for the key for factory locking lugs.

This is one of your best videos yet. I enjoy how you’ve gotten so good at making videos that you just roll along as if nothing is wrong. Good work Lyle.

When putting down the C5 convertible top, after undoing the front latches, when you press the rear deck lid release button, the windows automatically go down if they are in the up position..

I didn't even realize I had a keyhole in the door, 🤪🤣🍻🇺🇲

Thanks Lyle!! As always, I've learn something new again. Your videos never get old. Cheers!

Very helpful thank you. Have a C7,C6 but my C5 has always been a favorite body style. You have great info videos keep up the good work for all us little people.

Great video my friend. It was informative as I am the owner of a 2004 C-5. You told me some things I did not know and again many thanks.

Thanks a bunch man. Bought my first C5 yesterday and i think i'm in love. I went from a Wrangler to this so i'm trying to learn how freakin low it is!😁😁 Big shoutout from Sweden!

Thanks again. Always great information. I had a ‘93 C-4 years ago and just bought a ‘98 C-5 convertible. Noticeable difference. I really love my C-5 and enjoy learning more about it watching your videos. 👍

Love my 2000 triple black 6 spd convertible. Had to put in a harmonic balancer and cut through top and installed oil sending unit.

Another unknown to most C5 owners is that there is a cabin pressure release valve which is located under the carpet just behind the driver side rear tire on the sidewall. This valve allows air to flow out of the cabin when closing the trunk on FRC and verts, and the hatch on the coupes. Without this valve closing the hatch or trunk with the windows up and roof on/up would be a challenge.

If you put your ignition switch in the second position then push the accelerator three times it resets the oil change indicator. Push it four times it reset your ABS and traction control systems. Mine turned on when I went through a huge puddle of water and got something wet.

Hey Lyle thanks from So Oregon , and appreciate this weeks c5 goodies especially the build sheet location a tad hard to get to but very cool to know 😎 your the best guy out there every week so keep up all you do for us, take care and see ya next week

I recently acquired a 2000 C5 so far have put about a thousand miles on it and now it's in storage for winter I absolutely love the car it is beautiful handles great and even stock the performance is wonderful look forward to more of your videos thanks Joe

Great info!!

Lyle: These are my favorite kind of videos. There's lots of stuff I learn from you every time you do these videos. thanks again.

Love this vid, just bought a 99 C5 and this vid showed me some stuff I didn’t know at all. Thanks!

Hey Brother you the man. Just one confirmation that all 04 Vettes have the C6 fuel system in GM did away with the ffs code on the 2004 RPO sticker. Grace and peace

Great video!! New owner of a C5 and looking forward to seeing and learning all i can about the car!! Thanks again. Excellent job!!

Great info-- can’t wait to hear the C 6 secrets 😎

Thank you for your service..your comments are very helpful and informative

For convertibles, there's a button to release the top storage cover. It won't work if the trunk is popped.

Just bought a c5 2 weeks ago and this video just showed me so many things the dealer didn’t

Great job. Thanks Lyle.

Just subscribed thanx I’m purchasing my first corvette c5z06 2001. And I’ll b watching this channel regularly 🙏🙏

Thanks!

I appreciate you taking the time to inform those either interested in Corvettes and/or those who are current owners. I currently have V3, but having an itch for C5 Z06, or C6 GRANDSPORT.

Great show ,I have an 05 C~6. A lot of fun ,under 50m miles

I found the info on the build sheet fascinating. All the info presented is helpful, but the build sheet is a particularly great tidbit. Thank you

Hi Lyle.... I called and spoke to you a little while ago. ( I'm the guy from Australia, With the Right-Hand Drive 97 C5, With the funny accent! ).... Anyhow, I asked you about the ride control feature on my C5, as I could not tell, if it was working, as I changed from "Tour" to "Sport" to "Perf".... There are quite a few blogs about this mystery with others too, saying the same thing...... Well !.... What I found is, If you drive the car, at just normal speed on a quiet piece of road, and do a bit of a slight "Slalom" from left to right, ( Just a couple of feet to the left and right ), and switch between the Three modes ( "Tour" to "Sport" to "Perf" ) as you are doing it, and You can definitely feel the difference in your steering wheel, as it becomes stiffer and more direct..... At least this is an indication ( For the Newbies like me ), that something is actually happening when you move the dial, as until this, I could not feel anything without trying to be Ayrton Senna. Thanks Lyle. Great job, Great Channel, Great presentation, and YOU, are a fully professional bloke and a half, as we say down here... Thanks again Sam.

My 2002 (bought it 1/2005) has a Nut behind the wheel. 🙃

I'm looking to move to the Gulf Coast from Philadelphia, Naples area soon as I get there I will be bringing my C5 to you for all my work, great content my man

Outstanding info, as always!!! You have a great weekend also!!!

Hey Lyle, one point: the photocell in the DIC button panel also keeps the interior lights from coming on if ambient light is sufficient. C4 did a similar thing with its photocell.

Thank you! Please post more videos about the C5.

Here's one I would imagine you are aware of. My battery went dead and when I put a new one in the car would start and roll about 5' and shut off. Over and over. The I thought of something...I have a 99 FRC but I had a 90 before. It did that a long time ago and I went to the passenger door and locked the door WITH THE KEY and then unlocked it. Started right up and drove perfectly. I think it is tied into the security system. I know you have a problem with the year I have because of the BCM and I have had a problem with mine. I set it to a rip off company in Jacksonville and they tried to scam me saying I needed a new one for $1200. I made them send it back and I had marked the inside of the box with MY VIN and don't pull any dirty shit. They sent it back, I took it apart and cleaned the back side of the PCB with scotchbrite and and heated every solder joint. It's worked perfectly ever since. Before that it would leave the ABS light on after I started it sometimes. It never does that any more. Just be careful to only heat the solder until it just barely melts the solder...do not overheat. Thanks for the great vids. One other thing....the fuel senders. Sometimes techron works for a while and sometimes not for long at all. I know guys that have changed the senders and it is a royal pain in the arse. And it wen right back to not reading the fuel right. I pretty much put techron in mine about every third tank. I ran it empty a few times and surprised it didn't wipe out the pump....they don't like to run dry

Very informative, thanks.

Very surprised you didn’t mention reading and clearing codes in the DIC.

Holy crap! I thought this was going to be the same unoriginal vette facts. Boy was i wrong. Great video

You have made me pick a wise choice after getting into corvette. I liked the c3 but you let me know lots of vacuum problems. C4s they dont make the parts anymore and hard to diagnose. C5 seems like the perfect one especially 2001-2002. C6 is too expensive and too much electronics for me. Plus i had a 1997 miata as a first car so you know i gotta get the daddy now.

Thanks! I learned more stuff about my recently purchased 2001!

Thanks couple of things I don't not know. Just posted to our clubs page.

Thanks Lyle. Very informative

Great video thanks for the information. New owner of a 2002 Corvette

I’m going to try out the seatbelt trick next time I’m at the track. Thanks Lyle👍

Thank you Lyle! I really appreciate this information.

Very informative 👏

Great tips I can now use on my 2000, Thank you!

Damn There was a few of these I didn't know, and I legit grew up with my C5, Like I can remember being in a car seat in that car! Though that build sheet is probably mush by now.

Thank's for the video, it gives me some new things to test !

Lift the e-brake up one click before you start the car. It will let you drive without the front driving lights on.

Great video man I loved every minute

TY for the great info

Thank you for telling me where the light sensor is

Great video! Thank you for doing these!!

A few weeks ago on my C5 Convertible if found a release button that opens the lid for the roof, for the past 2 years I've been pulling the cord behind the drivers seat.. crazy what you find on accident in these cars sometimes................

We all know those sensors are sending our personal information to Zuckerbutt.

Thanks Lyle I have an 0 3/ 50th anniversary Z06 and your video is very informative.

good video.ThaNx 4 the INFO

Awesome info, Thanks

Once again, a super cool informative podcast. I learn more about my 01 C5 everyime. Thank y'all

Good stuff. Crazy how they place the original build sheet inside that front cross member in the nose of the car........because placing it inside the car or someplace where the owner can easily find it makes far too much sense, lol.

Great video! Thanks!

Thanks! Learned a lot

Would never think a build sheet would be there. You know a mechanic thought of that one. Lol

Lyle, can you explain something I saw on another Vette KZfaq channel: If you have passive entry system on the C5 and you lock you key in the car, you can shake the vehicle and the door will unlock.

Very helpful C5 ownerTY.

I did not know about the build sheet. Thanks

What about a video on the names or part numbers for smaller items like the little plastic place screws for the roof housing . The little rebits if that make any since. I'm new to corvette

Thanks again for the good information, on my driver's side the tightening of seat belt does not work, after pulling it all the way out, as it retracts back i do not hear a ratchet sound, it does work on the passenger side, I can find no video on fixing this, can you send me in the right direction, going to auto cross at the end of April, thank you!!!!!

Also thanks for another great video.

Do you have an idea what’s the best injection cleaner for a 2002 C5 Corvette please

TY

Let’s go with the c6!

I’m starting to look at buying a c4 or c5 (or c6 maybe) but I’m seeing a lot more automatics than manual transmission cars. I haven’t ever really enjoyed driving automatic sports cars, I had both manual and auto 300zx’s and MR2’s (always turbo) in the past, and the auto versions just felt like slugs. The only exception was a turbo dual clutch Jetta that I liked. How comparable is the acceleration and driving feel between the auto and the manual? All the vids I’ve found online end up comparing completely different models and I’d really like a same/same comparison before I dump 20-30 grand into a car.

Quick question I have a limited budget but want an aggressive sound what do you recommend

Great video, just wanted to let you know great job.