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#1807 of 2032 some help w/top = yes .. power loss, nope... by rayainsw

Jun 30, 2008 (4:39 pm)

I have never experienced anything like what you are describing – nor have I read about anything similar, and I have monitored the largest “Corvette-focused” forum for over 3 years.
 
Good luck, and please post the resolution?
 
Regarding the noisy roof – there is a TSB:
 
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1554872&highlight=roof+tsb
 
But I would not let a Dealer do what is described.
 
I did the fix described here – and it reduced the noise on my 2007’s top by over 95%:
 
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/showthread.php?t=1956846&highlight=noise+top
 
Good luck.
- Ray
Happy to have a Chevy dealer nearby with a good ‘Vette Tech.

#1808 of 2032 Re: New 08 extreme loss of power on hill down to 10 mph [jodenessky] by bolivar

Jun 30, 2008 (10:28 pm)

Replying to: jodenessky (Jun 30, 2008 1:11 pm)
I agree with fedlawman, this might be a fuel supply problem. Especially if you are running the tank low of gas, and drive up a 5 mile hill (I think that is what you said).
 
The Corvette gas tank is a complex arrangement. It is a split, two-tank system, with I think 3 fuel pumps in it, to move gas between the tanks and to the engine. This system has had some reported problems. Usually they seem to be failure in the guage display (caused by components inside the tanks), and also failures that will shut the car down completely.

#1809 of 2032 Re: New 08 extreme loss of power on hill down to 10 mph [jodenessky] by Mr_Shiftright HOST

Jul 02, 2008 (6:35 pm)

Replying to: jodenessky (Jun 30, 2008 1:11 pm)
This could be so many things. I think it's electronic in nature and the monitor is a great idea for solving it. Maybe this dealer does not have a good Corvette tech. Not all dealers are equal in their skill or understanding of these cars.

#1810 of 2032 68 Corvette Wiper Help by camydog

Jul 06, 2008 (6:37 pm)

Hi all,
 
I have been troubleshooting the wipers on my '68 coupe for a long time and have replaced many parts. I have the wipers working and the wiper door responds to the override under the dash. My problem is that the wiper switch has no effect on turning the wipers on and off and the door wants to close on the running wipers unless I override the door. I control the wipers by the override under the dash. They are on unless I override. Just on and off, no two speed.
 
The vacuum hoses are correct, I have a new wiper relay under the center console, the vacuum valve in the right fender is new, the hoses are new and I have good vacuum. The up switch on the wiper door works and the linkage for the wipers and door is intact.
 
So, the problem is the wipers will not work with the dash mounted switch, will not park, and the door will close on them while they are running if I don't override. I suspect the wiper motor curcuitry.
 
If anyone has any ideas please let me know.
 
Thanks.

#1811 of 2032 Re: 68 Corvette Wiper Help [camydog] by bolivar

Jul 06, 2008 (7:02 pm)

Replying to: camydog (Jul 06, 2008 6:37 pm)
First, you are in the C6, 2005 and up, area. You need to go to the C3 section for your 1968.
 
Next, I once owned a 1972. There is a relay inside the wiper motor itself. This controls a lot of the wiper motor. It, along with a cam arrangement, controls the 'park' feature. You may need this relay, or may need an entire new wiper motor. You also need a factory service manual to help with your work on this.

#1812 of 2032 Re: 68 Corvette Wiper Help [bolivar] by obyone

Jul 07, 2008 (6:06 pm)

Replying to: bolivar (Jul 06, 2008 7:02 pm)
First, you are in the C6, 2005 and up, area. You need to go to the C3 section for your 1968.
 
Must be me but I can't find a C3 section under Chevrolet Corvette. I could find the C6 topic but that is different from this one. Have you mistaken a Corvette forum with Edmunds?

#1813 of 2032 Re: 68 Corvette Wiper Help [obyone] by bolivar

Jul 07, 2008 (10:36 pm)

Replying to: obyone (Jul 07, 2008 6:06 pm)
Dang, dang, dang, wrong forum site. Thought I was on corvetteforum ...

#1814 of 2032 68 vette wiper door light by klinkmeister

Jul 29, 2008 (12:22 pm)

The red wiper door light will not turn off even with the key removed, any ideas on this problem?

#1815 of 2032 Re: 68 vette wiper door light [klinkmeister] by bolivar

Jul 29, 2008 (12:43 pm)

Replying to: klinkmeister (Jul 29, 2008 12:22 pm)
A 'red wiper door light'? I don't remember any such thing on my 72. But, it's been a long time.... And, the 68's are different animals in several things.
 
But, do you maybe have an added on security system, and this is a light for it?????

#1816 of 2032 Re: 68 vette wiper door light [bolivar] by klinkmeister

Jul 29, 2008 (12:48 pm)

Replying to: bolivar (Jul 29, 2008 12:43 pm)
No alarm system," wiper door" is on light

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