05-23-2010, 08:47 PM | #1 |
Drives: Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: May 2010
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Problems already...
So i picked up my brand new 2LT RS camaro on tuesday and i was driving it for about 3 day and washed it once between that time. The check engine light came on so the next day saturday i brought back to the dealership i thought it had something to do with the gas cap but the guy brought it back out after an hour and said everything was fine with it and passed all the computer checks. So i get into it and start it up and it just starts shaking and moving in a way i never had it before so i left and running and popped the hood and saw the engine just shaking back and forth and not in a normal way. So i went back into the drivers seat and looked at the dash and it was saying engine power low so i shut it down and went back into the service department and the guy asked me if i wash my car and i go yeah and he was like theres your problem right there and i was like what your telling me i cant wash my car or drive in the rain so they asked me to leave it there for a few days and gave me a rent-a-car any ideas guys on what went wrong or if anyone else had that problem.
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05-23-2010, 08:50 PM | #2 |
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Can't.read.no.punctuation...
aaaahhhhh... my eyes!
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05-23-2010, 08:55 PM | #3 |
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So basic idea is the dealer said you have engine problems because you washed your Camaro? Thats a first ... I want to hear why washing the Camaro can cause engine problems because I am SOOOO screwed if this is true.
Did you like spray water up into the exhaust or intake or something?
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05-23-2010, 08:56 PM | #4 |
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05-23-2010, 08:58 PM | #5 |
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lol... its easier to help you, if we can read what you say. It's not bashing you, we need the understand you lol.
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05-23-2010, 08:58 PM | #6 |
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did you wash and rinse the engine area?
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05-23-2010, 08:59 PM | #7 | |
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05-23-2010, 09:00 PM | #8 |
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The 4th generation vettes didn't like water, if you washed the engine you ran the risk of shorting out the infamous optispark....
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05-23-2010, 09:00 PM | #9 |
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But people might be more willing to help you out if it didn't take so long to figure out what you are trying to say. It's really hard to read something with incorrect grammar or no punctuation. |
05-23-2010, 09:02 PM | #10 |
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Come on it was not that difficult to read.... let's solve his car problem first then deal with the other if need be....
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05-23-2010, 09:13 PM | #11 |
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Well either you have left out a lot or the service department did.
I can assure you can drive your Camaro in the rain and you can even wash your Camaro. So I'm pretty sure that's not what they were telling you. So you haven't told us enough to really help you, because I am quite sure I've driven a whole bunch of Camaros in the rain and I've washed them all without concern or consequence.
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05-23-2010, 09:13 PM | #12 | |
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No need in grammar Nazi’s running around forums belittling someone they don't know. These forums arent job resumes. If it hurts your eyes or you cant understand it don't read or reply. His concerns and points were completely understandable. Now back on topic.. That sounds strange I never heard of anyone having that problem yet. I had a 97 Trans Am Ram Air that threw check engine codes when it got wet. Whether it be a drive through car wash or just raining. Nothing as serious as you stated though. I wish you the best.
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05-23-2010, 09:22 PM | #14 |
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fair enough.... have you heard of any issues if the engine gets washed on these cars?
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