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I purchased one from Amazon and with batteries it was silent. The 2nd one I recieved beeped like his. What was wrong with yours?

@@kendalgee5808 Beeps the same even when I spray R134 right on it.

I've had no issues with my plates! I made sure they were wider than the frame (so no worries about misplacing). I thought about perhaps welding them in place -- but i didn't want to permanently modify, and I've ended up using them in a different spot for another car... so the flexibility is great.

@@JoeyElam I think I am going to drill 2 holes about 1/2" from the edge of each plate and countersink the hole so that a socket head cap screw will seat flush with the plate surface. Then I'll drill and tap the Quick Jack rails so that the plate will be securely attached in the spot that is located under the jacking puck. That way I can easily remove the plates when I'm lifting another vehicle that is not my C5 Corvette.

With the plastic trim still off -- right at the front of the top where that latch comes out -- there's a slot/hole where you can put in a flat-head screwdriver and rotate the latch into the latched position!

@@efamadventures So even without any power top working on the C7 Convertible - you can MANUALLY raise the tonneau cover and MANUALLY raise the top and MANUALLY latch it to the windshield.??? Just want to clarify. Your response is appreciated.

@@marblox9300 Yes -- it's not convenient by any means, but yes. The only thing i didn't mess with manually was the rear bow -- the part that holds the back section (with the rear window) down to the car after everything else is closed up. I'm not sure how that part is manually set into final closed position.

@@efamadventures That would be important as water can easily get in through the back.

They want you to go into the dealer to get it fixed, SOL if it's raining

@@JoeHamby Yea, I know you're right - manufacturers just pretend to care about their customers but in reality................

When it initially failed-- it went about halfway closed and stopped. I was able to open and partially close a few times, then it stopped moving completely.

If your roof is closed completely -- my guess is that is probably one of the windshield header sensors. I think the first think step is unlatching those 2. If either fails to unlatch, or the sensor fails to realize they unlatch, it won't go to the next step in the process. I'll have to pay attention to the first thing that moves the next time I do it! The little cheapy tech2 type tool is what gives you the sensor status so you can get an idea if it's a sensor or mechanical issue. If you remove the trim cover on the convertible top closest to the windshield -- there's a small square hole near the windshield. Inside there you can see the back side of the rotating hook that goes into the windshield. You can actually pry it with a large flat blade screwdriver to manually release (both sides). Good luck!

The wandered down on their own for a few hours!

@@efamadventures :)

www.ebay.com/itm/222489047033. This is what I got! Spray painted black when I got them.

Check your trunk partition first -- maybe remove and re-snap those 2 round pop-on holders. There is a sensor in one or both of them. But usually if that is the issue it should tell you that on the dash. But that's probably a sensor failure of some sort . If you have a code reader like mine (near end of video) -- you can see the sensor values of all the sensors to know where to start.

@@JoeyElam I have the same issue, I'll try what you said, thanks!

Timing may need to be adjusted if you bypass the ESC module -- with a timing light and spinning the distributor. The idle screw shouldn't matter, if already set properly...

The plug shown (where i show to disconnect it and plug in the bypass module) -- the side of the connector that feeds wires through the firewall connects the ESC, which is behind the glovebox. By unplugging that, and plugging in the bypass (or shorting the two wires), you are bypassing the ESC completely.

That's awesome, and Thank you! I was able to get an ESC at Advance Auto Parts. Took 2 tries as the first "new" one was bad also, but the 2nd one was fine. A lot of people permanently bypass the ESC, but on this truck I'm trying to keep it as stock as possible.

@@JoeyElam thank you! I’ll go to advanced today, I didn’t think they had it because I couldn’t find it on their website. I too keeping mine stock. Im keeping the nice jumper I ordered for emergency use after I replace the ESC. I wish I watched this video a year ago it would have saved me a ton of time and money.

Advanced does not have them. Where else can I get one?

If you leave it unplugged, you'll have no spark. The spark signal travels through the green and black wires. So if they are completely disconnected you'll have no spark to the plugs.

@@efamadventures I tried it and the car starts and idles. When I connect it, the engine stalls.

@@vinloy23 interesting. Did yours get replaced with HEI at some point by chance? Or maybe it's somehow bypassed prior to that plug from the distributor?

@@JoeyElam It is a 1981 Pontiac Firebird with electronic HEI, stock. It suddenly refused to start. Troubleshooting pointed to the ESC. Disconnected it and car started right up. When you used your bypass device, was it because it did not start?

@@vinloy23 Hmm -- i have no idea how the HEI works with ESC. I thought it was either/or, but that era was a lot of trial for "computerized" stuff in cars. My truck wasn't starting -- it had bad ESC, and at the time, a bad ignition module in the distributor. So after fixing the Module, still didn't start, bypassed ESC, started. Mine will die/not start if you unplug the esc (or the bypass module) b/c it completely kills the spark signal...

Isn't it because he said the new battery pack comes with its own circuit board already attached that I assume does the same regulation or whatever they are meant for?

Would you share the link to the new replacement battery please for the one not available on Amazon. Thank you

Awesome 👍 great feeling I'm sure.

If the truck has esc and no modifications I don't think it will run at all without esc plugged in. So my completely factory truck should die if I unplug ESC because the spark signal is running through the ESC. So there would be no spark. If you've got rough idle I bet ESC is bypassed somehow already.... Could be a carb issue...?

Just bought your bypass piece on eBay, hope it works!

Yes, Brilla had osteosarcoma at the wrist. About 25% of that lower leg bone. I went to a dog oncologist for 2nd opinion, and yes we followed up with chemo treatments. This is to kill any potential cancer spread that you can't see in x-rays. The stats for survival after amputation without chemo are very poor. Much better survival time with Chemo. it's s a tough decision to make, we struggled with what to do as well. In the end we decided to do whatever we could to end the pain and extend her life as long as her quality of life is good... My understanding is that there is almost always spread at some point. The chemo is to try to catch it early. Even that supposedly it usually comes back eventually... Check out Brilla Facebook page link in the comments and you can scroll through the posts about her journey. She's 12 months post chemo and doing well! Good luck. Feel free to ask more questions!

Here was the prognosis from the dog oncologist: Average median survival times: Palliative therapy: 3-4 months (concern for pathologic fracture) Amputation alone: 4-6 months (concern for metastatic disease) Amputation with aggressive chemotherapy: 12+ months (concern for metastatic disease). I found statistics for each option online from a few sources as well.

Thank you so much for your post, it is a huge help and so important to know other stories that beat the statistics…those numbers you posted above, the vet also told me and they are just to awfull to hear…….Brilla Journey is amazing! so happy to know that she is doing well and happy, 12 months post chemo, 💪 Ben’s situation is exactly the same. He is already showing me he is a fighter and full of resilience! Thank you once again!🙏

Both! The plate allows the pucks to be fully supported. 👍