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nyrfan · 08-02-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Monchy36

If you just got it you can ask VMax to replace it... Maybe FedEx or UPS damage the TB...
My 2 cents...

Agreed, but before you do that, preform the steps above.

kjkjr27 · 08-02-2012, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monchy36

If you just got it you can ask VMax to replace it... Maybe FedEx or UPS damage the TB...
My 2 cents...

I doubt it was damaged during shipping it was packed really good. I'll try was nyr suggested in a little bit, pretty fustrated right now not gonna lie.

BaylorCamaro · 08-02-2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Blade

Put it all back together and I was expecting a CEL. Well I got that and the sputtering and the message saying "Reduced engine power" I let it run for another 10-15 secs for it to calm down from the cold start, but it still sputtered, so I turned the car off, waited about 30 secs and started her up again and she came on like nothing had happened.

The CEL stuck around for about 8-10 more miles, the code was for the throttle position sensor being off, no biggie. After the 8-10 miles the CEL went away.

My suggestion, install the ported TB, make sure the sensor wire is plugged back in, start her up, I am sure the CEL and the sputtering will happen. Let her run a bit, about 15-30 secs. Turn her off, start her up again and see if she starts normal. If she does take her for a nice long drive with the wife/girlfriend. By the time you guys come back home, the CEL will probably be gone.

I got the same code when I pulled it off to work on the IM. I just removed it and cleaned the sensor. However between the time of taking it off and putting it back on I probably did somewhere close to the same procedures for the throttle/idle learn reset.

kjkjr27 · 08-02-2012, 10:22 AM

I wish I had a way to read the codes but I don't :(

nyrfan · 08-02-2012, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by kjkjr27

I wish I had a way to read the codes but I don't :(

Take a ride to a local auto parts store (with the good TB on) and by a cheap scanner, you can get one for about $45. I have one, always good to have.

Monchy36 · 08-02-2012, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by kjkjr27

I wish I had a way to read the codes but I don't :(

Auto Zone check that for free...
Did you have a tune? I use mine to check codes and descriptions... One of the best mods i did!

nyrfan · 08-02-2012, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Monchy36

Auto Zone check that for free...

Thought of that, problem is he probably can't get there with the ported TB on.

Monchy36 · 08-02-2012, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kjkjr27

I doubt it was damaged during shipping it was packed really good. I'll try was nyr suggested in a little bit, pretty fustrated right now not gonna lie.

I point that out because i see other threads with bad TB, and i think they check it before shipping it...

Blade · 08-02-2012, 11:04 AM

Yea....try the relearn procedures next. It's a pretty easy step by step process.

Note the last step of that relearn procedure, sometimes when you don't clear the code, it will keep kicking the resulting side effects, in your case the reduced engine power.

I would install the stock TB, buy a scan too, that clears codes as well and get to work.

Or

Just take the car to autozone/pep boys/oreilly install the ported TB right there in the parking lot, see if you get the CEL and the reduced power side effect and have the tech there check the code and clear it.

OOLIE · 08-02-2012, 11:08 AM

Both times I disconnected Tb ( first was to put on RX second Ported intake) a code came on and Tracy just cleared it with no problems after

kjkjr27 · 08-02-2012, 11:10 AM

I disconnect the battery to clear them but they come back, and go away when I install the stock, I'm doing the relearn this now and if that doesn't work I'm gonna try to find a way to figure out what the codes are.....

nyrfan · 08-02-2012, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by kjkjr27

I disconnect the battery to clear them but they come back, and go away when I install the stock, I'm doing the relearn this now and if that doesn't work I'm gonna try to find a way to figure out what the codes are.....

After your done with the relearn process, just pull fused 5 & 20 for 15 minutes, that should clear any codes.

kjkjr27 · 08-02-2012, 11:25 AM

Forgot I had onstar.....

Communication error wtf?
TC malfunction
Throttle position sensor 2 malfunction
Throttle position sensor 1 malfunction

Blade · 08-02-2012, 11:28 AM

No worries on the comm error....sometimes you get that on the scan tools.

The other errors are what you get when you unplug the TB sensor.

Just go ahead and pull the fuses like nyrfan suggested, I can't believe I didn't think of that. Once you put the fuses back in and the car starts up, and you still get the codes with the ported TB installed, my guess is that the sensor on the ported TB is screwed up somehow and I would contact Tracy.

08-02-2012, 10:22 AM	#18
kjkjr27 COTW 9/16/13 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro IOM Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Syracuse Posts: 10,089	I wish I had a way to read the codes but I don't :( __________________ Twitch Youtube

08-02-2012, 11:04 AM	#23
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	Yea....try the relearn procedures next. It's a pretty easy step by step process. Note the last step of that relearn procedure, sometimes when you don't clear the code, it will keep kicking the resulting side effects, in your case the reduced engine power. I would install the stock TB, buy a scan too, that clears codes as well and get to work. Or Just take the car to autozone/pep boys/oreilly install the ported TB right there in the parking lot, see if you get the CEL and the reduced power side effect and have the tech there check the code and clear it. __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable

08-02-2012, 11:08 AM	#24
OOLIE Drives: 2011 LS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: FL Posts: 1,643	Both times I disconnected Tb ( first was to put on RX second Ported intake) a code came on and Tracy just cleared it with no problems after __________________

08-02-2012, 11:10 AM	#25
kjkjr27 COTW 9/16/13 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro IOM Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Syracuse Posts: 10,089	I disconnect the battery to clear them but they come back, and go away when I install the stock, I'm doing the relearn this now and if that doesn't work I'm gonna try to find a way to figure out what the codes are..... __________________ Twitch Youtube

08-02-2012, 11:25 AM	#27
kjkjr27 COTW 9/16/13 Drives: 2011 2LT/RS Camaro IOM Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Syracuse Posts: 10,089	Forgot I had onstar..... Communication error wtf? TC malfunction Throttle position sensor 2 malfunction Throttle position sensor 1 malfunction __________________ Twitch Youtube

08-02-2012, 11:28 AM	#28
Blade Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS BVM Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Charlotte Posts: 4,689 View My Garage	No worries on the comm error....sometimes you get that on the scan tools. The other errors are what you get when you unplug the TB sensor. Just go ahead and pull the fuses like nyrfan suggested, I can't believe I didn't think of that. Once you put the fuses back in and the car starts up, and you still get the codes with the ported TB installed, my guess is that the sensor on the ported TB is screwed up somehow and I would contact Tracy. __________________ Formerly owner of: 2012 2SS/RS Build Thread - Totaled by red light runner 2010 LT/RS Build Thread - Traded in for 2012 2SS 2007 Acura TSX 1992 Oldsmobile Achieva V6 1992 Mercury Sable