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ravensjeff · 10-17-2012, 08:51 PM

Sounds like you found a good place. In pa, Tom Henry Chevy is top notch and does alot of performance mods.

bigted83 · 10-17-2012, 08:56 PM

Well im in the process of moving to Springfield Illinois

Ject · 10-18-2012, 04:24 AM

I'm finding it hard to believe an over oiled air filter caused it.

Rhyder · 10-18-2012, 03:08 PM

Im curious to how the MAF getting oil on it would cause a stabilitrac issue? Thats the only thing i can think of that a little oil might effect.

Im genuinely curious if any of the car experts out there could shine some light on that...

bigted83 · 10-18-2012, 04:38 PM

The paper they gave me said I had a aftermarket maf sensor which was causing a lean condition

moserbe · 10-18-2012, 07:00 PM

Why would the MAF sensor be an aftermarket one? When you install a CAI you use the original sensor.

04GOAT-11SS · 10-18-2012, 07:47 PM

A MAF with some oil film on it would cause a lean condition. How it would cause the stabilitrac error and not a check engine light is confusing though. I'm guessing they couldn't find the stabilitrac problem, were checking codes and data and happened to see high fuel trims. Saw the K&N filter and decided to clean the MAF and reset the computer.

bigted83 · 10-18-2012, 08:30 PM

I think thats what they did, as I had no check engine light and the stabilitrack light came on as i was driving

Ject · 10-19-2012, 05:36 AM

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Originally Posted by bigted83

I think thats what they did, as I had no check engine light and the stabilitrack light came on as i was driving

It came on as your were driving as in driving it back home? If so, I'd take it right back ask for $ back and to fix the issue at hand that they did not correct.

bigted83 · 10-19-2012, 07:22 AM

No it came on as i was driving to my uncle's house before I took it in

Rhyder · 10-21-2012, 07:03 PM

OK then Im not crazy, i was confused completely about a stabilitrac issue being caused by the MAF....

So i would take it to another dealer.....a technician telling you with a straight face the MAF caused a stabilitrac issue seems a bit suspect......

And I would tell them they need to give you your money back, if they want to switch the original MAF back in i would be fine with that. If they dont have the old part they should refund you at least part, 50% at least seems fair, of the money back...it was thier misdiagnoses that had them replace a part they didnt need to....

moserbe · 10-21-2012, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 04GOAT-11SS

A MAF with some oil film on it would cause a lean condition. How it would cause the stabilitrac error and not a check engine light is confusing though. I'm guessing they couldn't find the stabilitrac problem, were checking codes and data and happened to see high fuel trims. Saw the K&N filter and decided to clean the MAF and reset the computer.

I agree with you. Something here stinks.

Chavira2009 · 10-21-2012, 08:40 PM

Believe it or not guys, you can get a stabilitrac message caused by a MAF sensor. I used to see it all the time at the dealership i used to work at.

10-17-2012, 08:51 PM	#43
ravensjeff 100% Chevy & Harley Man Drives: 2010 2SS: Blown LSX 376-B15 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eldersburg,MD Posts: 2,211 View My Garage	Sounds like you found a good place. In pa, Tom Henry Chevy is top notch and does alot of performance mods. __________________ LSX 376-B15, TVS2300 SC, Harland Sharp Rockers w/ Trunion Bearings, ATI Balancer/keyed, AR LT Headers/Borla Catback Exhaust, DSS 1400 HP Axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, 3.70, Hotchkis Springs/Sway bars, Forgeline SO3P Aluminum Wheels (20x9.5 F/20x11 R)w/ Hidden Titanium Hardware, Nitto NT05 Tires (27540ZR20 F/31535ZR20 R), Billet LPE brake/gas pedals, Escort 9500ci Radar Detector Laser Jammer, Roto Fab CAI with Ice Silver box, Carbon fiber tube/MAF Housing Assy, LPE Aluminum coil covers, SS9 Sleeper Fiber Glass Hood (ACS), Carbotech 1521 ceramic brake pads, Elite catch can.

10-18-2012, 04:24 AM	#45
Ject aka Patrick Drives: '10 Camaro 2SS '04 Silverado Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Derby Kansas Posts: 3,072	I'm finding it hard to believe an over oiled air filter caused it. __________________ Current Modifications: Your average Bolt-ons & Suspension Upgrades GForce Engineering: 9" Rear End, Strange Pro Iron Case w/Moser Nodular 3.70:1 Detroit locker, 3.5" Solid Drive Shaft

10-18-2012, 07:00 PM	#48
moserbe Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wellsboro, Pa Posts: 758 View My Garage	Why would the MAF sensor be an aftermarket one? When you install a CAI you use the original sensor. __________________

10-17-2012, 08:56 PM	#44
bigted83 They call me captain slow Drives: 2010 camaro lt Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Springfield Illinois Posts: 1,241	Well im in the process of moving to Springfield Illinois

10-18-2012, 03:08 PM	#46
Rhyder Drives: 2012 45 Anniversary Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 2,511	Im curious to how the MAF getting oil on it would cause a stabilitrac issue? Thats the only thing i can think of that a little oil might effect. Im genuinely curious if any of the car experts out there could shine some light on that...

10-18-2012, 04:38 PM	#47
bigted83 They call me captain slow Drives: 2010 camaro lt Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Springfield Illinois Posts: 1,241	The paper they gave me said I had a aftermarket maf sensor which was causing a lean condition

10-18-2012, 07:47 PM	#49
04GOAT-11SS Drives: 2011 2SS/RS 2004 GTO Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 42	A MAF with some oil film on it would cause a lean condition. How it would cause the stabilitrac error and not a check engine light is confusing though. I'm guessing they couldn't find the stabilitrac problem, were checking codes and data and happened to see high fuel trims. Saw the K&N filter and decided to clean the MAF and reset the computer.

10-18-2012, 08:30 PM	#50
bigted83 They call me captain slow Drives: 2010 camaro lt Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Springfield Illinois Posts: 1,241	I think thats what they did, as I had no check engine light and the stabilitrack light came on as i was driving

10-19-2012, 07:22 AM	#52
bigted83 They call me captain slow Drives: 2010 camaro lt Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Springfield Illinois Posts: 1,241	No it came on as i was driving to my uncle's house before I took it in

10-21-2012, 07:03 PM	#53
Rhyder Drives: 2012 45 Anniversary Vert Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: atlanta Posts: 2,511	OK then Im not crazy, i was confused completely about a stabilitrac issue being caused by the MAF.... So i would take it to another dealer.....a technician telling you with a straight face the MAF caused a stabilitrac issue seems a bit suspect...... And I would tell them they need to give you your money back, if they want to switch the original MAF back in i would be fine with that. If they dont have the old part they should refund you at least part, 50% at least seems fair, of the money back...it was thier misdiagnoses that had them replace a part they didnt need to....

10-21-2012, 08:40 PM	#55
Chavira2009 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Hurst RJT Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Mexico Posts: 117	Believe it or not guys, you can get a stabilitrac message caused by a MAF sensor. I used to see it all the time at the dealership i used to work at.