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Tenring · 09-13-2015, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by frack

Did you remove the steering knuckle? Yes or No?

Did you turn the steering wheel around possibly more than one time? Yes or No?

Joseph1LE · 09-13-2015, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by frack

Did you remove the steering knuckle? Yes or No?

In my case I did to make room, because I did not take any of my spark plugs out during header install and I wanted more room to be sure that I was not going to crack any of them. Would of been ok, had I not set the car back down over night with knuckle not attached.

Did you turn the steering wheel around possibly more than one time? Yes or No?

In my case, I ended up spinning the wheel around like I was piloting a friggin pirate ship.

If you did, then the steering wheel sensor has to be reset regardless. In your case you might be right and the clock spring is not broken, but I would want to check to be sure. Don't want no airbag malfunctions while your driving.

For peace of mind check all of your plugs and wires again.

I figured it was already implied that I did unbolt that knuckle. I did not turn the steering wheel. I turned the wheels themselves slightly with the car in the air cause the shaft wasn't wanting to line up so I gave the wheels a slight turn and it slid right in to place. So that has to be where I screwed up. I turned them maybe 10-15 degrees. I'll just take it to the dealer tomorrow. Thanks.

*edit* pulled out all of my spark plugs and they all look perfect so that can be ruled out. Made sure my wires were all seated well and drove the car around afterwards and still got the "service power steering, drive with care" message whenever I made a sharp right turn such as a u-turn. Going to re-program the steering angle sensor tomorrow and then go from there.

Joseph1LE · 09-14-2015, 05:15 PM

Ok so heres the verdict. My steering rack was 360 degrees out of center due to the slight turn I did with the wheels to get it to line up with the shaft. Re-centering it did not correct the problem and it is still throwing a C0544 code. As a result of turning the wheels, my steering gear broke. It's going to be replaced and the problem will be solved. Lesson learned for the future.

christianchevell · 09-14-2015, 06:51 PM

BTW service stabillitrac is a code it can throw up for just about anything also, and you may need s good tune for those headers........ had service stabillitrac for a loose hose to catch can.......

jesse454545 · 10-26-2015, 11:25 AM

i am having this same problem right now with my 2011 SS, i was just driving it down the road at around 40mph and all of a sudden i get the service stabilitrak warning light. I check my spark plug wires and all that seems fine. I am about to go out and see what i can find loose. i will keep yall posted.

Joseph1LE · 10-26-2015, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jesse454545

i am having this same problem right now with my 2011 SS, i was just driving it down the road at around 40mph and all of a sudden i get the service stabilitrak warning light. I check my spark plug wires and all that seems fine. I am about to go out and see what i can find loose. i will keep yall posted.

If you haven't touched your steering shaft it's very unlikely that it's the same problem that I had.

GONIF · 10-26-2015, 02:42 PM

I have installed many sets of long tube headers on 14 and 15 5th gen Camaro's ,and have never had to undo the steering on a lift .

Joseph1LE · 10-26-2015, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by GONIF

I have installed many sets of long tube headers on 14 and 15 5th gen Camaro's ,and have never had to undo the steering on a lift .

I have spoken to several people besides myself who did need to unbolt the shaft. It varies by header brand.

GONIF · 10-26-2015, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Joseph1LE

I have spoken to several people besides myself who did need to unbolt the shaft. It varies by header brand.

1 7/8 Kooks, SW, SP, and ARH , slid right in with no problem what so ever without taking apart the steering knuckle . And I am a 64 year old man. And the ARH headers were a real work of art outstanding ,just beautiful. The Kooks were pretty nice too . Have yet to do 2 inch ,so maybe they might need to take apart the steering knuckle .

Bodywerks · 10-26-2015, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Joseph1LE

I have spoken to several people besides myself who did need to unbolt the shaft. It varies by header brand.

I can see needing to for 2" headers maybe, or not on a lift, but I didn't even remove the spark plugs on my original header install, let alone the steering shaft. Had to take them off and put them back on during my head install and again they slid right in. Didn't even know the shaft was there.

Joseph1LE · 10-27-2015, 11:10 AM

Not sure what you want me to tell you guys but it is what it is.... And I'm not alone in that there are people I know personally who had the same experience. I did mine on a lift btw... I don't see how being on a lift or not is relevant to how the headers fit between the steering shaft and engine block. It's either going to fit between the gap or it's not regardless of whether the car is on a lift or not.

Explit Player · 10-29-2015, 09:09 AM

Lesson learned: The entire car is actually a big stabilitrak system.

09-14-2015, 05:15 PM	#17
Joseph1LE Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE, 2001 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Miami Posts: 836	Ok so heres the verdict. My steering rack was 360 degrees out of center due to the slight turn I did with the wheels to get it to line up with the shaft. Re-centering it did not correct the problem and it is still throwing a C0544 code. As a result of turning the wheels, my steering gear broke. It's going to be replaced and the problem will be solved. Lesson learned for the future. __________________ 2017 GMC Canyon All Terrain- daily driver/dirt bike hauler 2015 Camaro SS 1LE- sold 2001 Camaro SS SOM M6- sold 1999 Firebird Formula A4- sold

09-14-2015, 06:51 PM	#18
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	BTW service stabillitrac is a code it can throw up for just about anything also, and you may need s good tune for those headers........ had service stabillitrac for a loose hose to catch can....... __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

10-26-2015, 02:42 PM	#21
GONIF Drives: 73 VETTE ,, 05 2500hd diesel,14 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: The Left lane PHOENIX AZ Posts: 2,626	I have installed many sets of long tube headers on 14 and 15 5th gen Camaro's ,and have never had to undo the steering on a lift . __________________ OLD GUY FLYING FAST AND LOW

10-27-2015, 11:10 AM	#25
Joseph1LE Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE, 2001 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Miami Posts: 836	Not sure what you want me to tell you guys but it is what it is.... And I'm not alone in that there are people I know personally who had the same experience. I did mine on a lift btw... I don't see how being on a lift or not is relevant to how the headers fit between the steering shaft and engine block. It's either going to fit between the gap or it's not regardless of whether the car is on a lift or not. __________________ 2017 GMC Canyon All Terrain- daily driver/dirt bike hauler 2015 Camaro SS 1LE- sold 2001 Camaro SS SOM M6- sold 1999 Firebird Formula A4- sold

10-29-2015, 09:09 AM	#26
Explit Player IG @Brian_ _Self Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS M6+17'Tesla Model S Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Bristol, TN : Instagram @Brian_ _Self Posts: 804 View My Garage	Lesson learned: The entire car is actually a big stabilitrak system. __________________

10-26-2015, 11:25 AM	#19
jesse454545 Drives: 2011 CAMARO 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: SAN DIEGO & TEXAS Posts: 345	i am having this same problem right now with my 2011 SS, i was just driving it down the road at around 40mph and all of a sudden i get the service stabilitrak warning light. I check my spark plug wires and all that seems fine. I am about to go out and see what i can find loose. i will keep yall posted.