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f5journal · 03-30-2011, 09:24 AM

Note: the OP has a V6

Russell James · 03-30-2011, 09:34 AM

Probably was getting a ton of spark knock, and the ecm kicked it into reduced power mode ... and all the lights. Could be some bad gas, combined with the CAI... that direct injection is already quite lean in some conditions.

I'd put the stock box back on, a fresh tank of premium, and see if that crinkling sound goes away.

St33lsinger · 03-30-2011, 09:38 AM

I have a SS (auto) and I have noticed if I jump on it from a dead stop you'll hear the engine rpm jump but then seems to disengage from the trans. Like the computer takes the power off and then applies the power to the wheels as it wants.

Thing is I didn't notice before adding my CAI.

Is this normal action for the Stabilitrak and Traction Control?

I don't even want the OP had happpen.

GEEo · 03-30-2011, 09:51 AM

I had that Engine Power Reduced situation a couple months back.

My car had no power at all. A ford Pinto was probably faster at that time. It wouldnt start and the engine doesn't crank. But after LOTS of try to turn it on it did.

I drove it on the exspress way to the dealer and it would barely go 60mph!

A week and a half later at the dealer they called and said that all my wiring was fried??

ron10 · 03-30-2011, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steelsinger

I have a SS (auto) and I have noticed if I jump on it from a dead stop you'll hear the engine rpm jump but then seems to disengage from the trans. Like the computer takes the power off and then applies the power to the wheels as it wants.

Thing is I didn't notice before adding my CAI.

Is this normal action for the Stabilitrak and Traction Control?

I don't even want the OP had happpen.

try turning the stabiltrak and traction control off (hold button down for 7 seconds) that should cure that problem.

St33lsinger · 03-30-2011, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ron10

try turning the stabiltrak and traction control off (hold button down for 7 seconds) that should cure that problem.

It does but my concern is is my Stabilitrak and Traction Control being damaged or what?? And after reading the OP post..

Rockin the BlueSS · 03-30-2011, 10:14 AM

the service stabilitrack is a general "there is a problem" note...

i had the dealer do some work on my car, they had to remove the ADM race intake and when they put it back together they put the maf sensor harness through a hole with a bolt and it cut through some of the wires... the Service stabilitrack notice came on... i think that warning just comes on when ever there is a problem with the motor...

ffrcobra_65 · 03-30-2011, 11:58 AM

that's the problem with some dealers....when there is a problem and they see an after-market stuff that has to do with induction, they assume it is the cause. It is the easiest route to take especially if they don't know or have the time to properly troubleshoot.

03-30-2011, 09:38 AM	#17
St33lsinger Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 1 RS/SS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,095 View My Garage	I have a SS (auto) and I have noticed if I jump on it from a dead stop you'll hear the engine rpm jump but then seems to disengage from the trans. Like the computer takes the power off and then applies the power to the wheels as it wants. Thing is I didn't notice before adding my CAI. Is this normal action for the Stabilitrak and Traction Control? I don't even want the OP had happpen. __________________ Had: 69' RS, 78' Z28, 98' SS Have: 2010 1RS/SS

03-30-2011, 10:14 AM	#21
Rockin the BlueSS The New Guy Drives: 2010 2SS/RS IBM M6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Cali Posts: 1,147	the service stabilitrack is a general "there is a problem" note... i had the dealer do some work on my car, they had to remove the ADM race intake and when they put it back together they put the maf sensor harness through a hole with a bolt and it cut through some of the wires... the Service stabilitrack notice came on... i think that warning just comes on when ever there is a problem with the motor... __________________ Wiper Reservoir Relocation Thread

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Russell James Drives: '15 SS 1LE, '69 Z28 drag car Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mich Posts: 4,482	Probably was getting a ton of spark knock, and the ecm kicked it into reduced power mode ... and all the lights. Could be some bad gas, combined with the CAI... that direct injection is already quite lean in some conditions. I'd put the stock box back on, a fresh tank of premium, and see if that crinkling sound goes away.

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ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	that's the problem with some dealers....when there is a problem and they see an after-market stuff that has to do with induction, they assume it is the cause. It is the easiest route to take especially if they don't know or have the time to properly troubleshoot.