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speedbrds · 11-02-2010, 07:09 PM

I recently drove in the mountains of SoCal and stopped to take pics. when I got back into the vehicle, I started it and shifted into "S" mode on 6AT to get maximum power on acceleration. When traffic cleared, I punched the gas and there was noticeable hesitation and the car barely moved then a second passed and it went like Hell. That was one time. The second and last time I was a complete stop and was in manual mode in gear 1. I gassed it and nothing for about a second.

I've had the car for just over a month and never experience this before. I am around 2200 miles. Is it just me or is anyone else experiencing similar problems?

Awesome_SS · 11-07-2010, 01:07 PM

Same problem here. I have an automatic with almost 5K miles. It has happened about 5 or 6 times. At first, I thought it was my foot hitting more on the side wall near the pedal, but more conscience of it now and I know it isn't it. Taking mine in next month and having them look at it while it is getting the stable track re-programmed. Does yours have CAI? I am thinking it might be that, since it started doing it right after the install.

speedbrds · 11-07-2010, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffs_SS

Same problem here. I have an automatic with almost 5K miles. It has happened about 5 or 6 times. At first, I thought it was my foot hitting more on the side wall near the pedal, but more conscience of it now and I know it isn't it. Taking mine in next month and having them look at it while it is getting the stable track re-programmed. Does yours have CAI? I am thinking it might be that, since it started doing it right after the install.

I do not have a CAI. Just stock hardware.

Darin Morgan · 11-12-2010, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by speedbrds

I do not have a CAI. Just stock hardware.

Low end hard throttle transitions are very hard to negotiate (tune) It took me a long time to tune mine so it would not do it. It could be a rich hit ( to much fuel) but its almost always a lean hit on the throttle transition if you do it fast. You can walk into the throttle with a smooth progression or get the car tuned properly. The first will not void the warranty but the second one will. You might also take it back to the dealer and see if they can re-flash it for you with an updated operating system for the ECU

jtzako · 11-12-2010, 09:30 AM

Autos in general have some hesitation, mostly so they can downshift to the proper gear before taking off. Have you tried manually putting it in the gear you want before flooring it?
The only time I really notice any hesitation due to shifting is when taking a turn. I slow down from higher road speed to take a right hand turn and often want to accelerate out of the turn, but instead the car hesitates so it can down shift then it goes.. (kindof annoying but no good way to correct it)

ron10 · 11-12-2010, 09:40 AM

have you done the fuse pull?
this may help.pull #5 and #20 fuse,leave out for a few hours,then reinstall.doing this helped mine.

Darin Morgan · 11-12-2010, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ron10

have you done the fuse pull?
this may help.pull #5 and #20 fuse,leave out for a few hours,then reinstall.doing this helped mine.

Good advice.

lewylew · 11-13-2010, 10:54 PM

I have a tune on my car will the fuse pull effect my tune?

RickRay · 11-13-2010, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by ron10

have you done the fuse pull?
this may help.pull #5 and #20 fuse,leave out for a few hours,then reinstall.doing this helped mine.

It's a V6 ..I'm sure these fuse pull does not work for us..just the V8s..

RickRay · 11-13-2010, 10:59 PM

Mine does the same thing once in awhile....

Darin Morgan · 11-18-2010, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by lewylew

I have a tune on my car will the fuse pull effect my tune?

The fuse pull will not effect the tune up. Its impossible for that to happen.

SDCamaro10 · 12-12-2010, 12:23 AM

Bump!

This happened to me twice, once yesterday and once again today. Give it some gas to go, and it hesitates, almost seems like its stalling out for a second, and then it picks back up and starts to go. Only happened at highway speeds, was easy on the throttle, no gear shifting needed, and it seemed like it was going to stall out.

I dont see it being an issue of too much fuel being injected, since i was light on the throttle. Check all my connections when i got home, nothin wrong there. Any other ideas?

Cal 20112SS · 12-12-2010, 10:36 AM

At 5K miles mine started doing it. Really bad when the car is still cold. My CEL came on, so I plugged in my SCT tuner and it spit out code P0174 which is related to the MAF sensor on my CAI. I unplugged it, cleaned everything out, used some compressed air on my K&N filter. Next day my CEL went off and the car is running smoother now.

2010 2SS RS · 12-18-2010, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by speedbrds

I recently drove in the mountains of SoCal and stopped to take pics. when I got back into the vehicle, I started it and shifted into "S" mode on 6AT to get maximum power on acceleration. When traffic cleared, I punched the gas and there was noticeable hesitation and the car barely moved then a second passed and it went like Hell. That was one time. The second and last time I was a complete stop and was in manual mode in gear 1. I gassed it and nothing for about a second.

I've had the car for just over a month and never experience this before. I am around 2200 miles. Is it just me or is anyone else experiencing similar problems?

I always felt it was the car taking a bit to switch back into V8 mode. Cause I only notice it hesitate when I punch it while in that AFM V4 mode when I'm steady accelerating (which keeps it outta AFM mode) and punch it she never hesitate

11-02-2010, 07:09 PM	#1
speedbrds It wasn't me! Drives: '11 SW Camaro LS Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Fontana Posts: 78 View My Garage	Hesitation when Accelerating I recently drove in the mountains of SoCal and stopped to take pics. when I got back into the vehicle, I started it and shifted into "S" mode on 6AT to get maximum power on acceleration. When traffic cleared, I punched the gas and there was noticeable hesitation and the car barely moved then a second passed and it went like Hell. That was one time. The second and last time I was a complete stop and was in manual mode in gear 1. I gassed it and nothing for about a second. I've had the car for just over a month and never experience this before. I am around 2200 miles. Is it just me or is anyone else experiencing similar problems?

11-13-2010, 10:59 PM	#10
RickRay INJACC Drives: 2010 CGM 2LT/RS AUTO Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Montreal (South Shore)Quebec, Canada Posts: 6,518 View My Garage	Mine does the same thing once in awhile.... __________________ *Member of 'Club Elite' #70* 2LT/RS Auto / Solo HFC / Solo Mach X-LLT J-Pipe / JBA Headers Shorty CAI - Cold Air Inductions / VMAX TB / Trifecta Tune Hotchkis Max Strut Brace / Blade Dovetail Spoiler / Elite Catch Can ACS T3 Hood Ports / T2 Bumper Ports / T2 Splitter / ACS T1 Led Light Kit ACS Rockers / ACS Composite Hood Liner / ACS Upper Rear Quarter Ports ACS Front Wheel Mud Flaps / ACS Rear Wheel Mud Flaps / Vitesse Throttle Controller Pedders Drop Suspension / BMR Lower Control Arms / Style 41 ZL1 Wheels / Oracle Afterburners / Oracle Concept SMD Side markers Complete SS Brembo Brakes Set

12-12-2010, 12:23 AM	#12
SDCamaro10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT RJT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,951	Bump! This happened to me twice, once yesterday and once again today. Give it some gas to go, and it hesitates, almost seems like its stalling out for a second, and then it picks back up and starts to go. Only happened at highway speeds, was easy on the throttle, no gear shifting needed, and it seemed like it was going to stall out. I dont see it being an issue of too much fuel being injected, since i was light on the throttle. Check all my connections when i got home, nothin wrong there. Any other ideas? __________________

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Awesome_SS Jeff Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Williamsburg, Va Posts: 659	Same problem here. I have an automatic with almost 5K miles. It has happened about 5 or 6 times. At first, I thought it was my foot hitting more on the side wall near the pedal, but more conscience of it now and I know it isn't it. Taking mine in next month and having them look at it while it is getting the stable track re-programmed. Does yours have CAI? I am thinking it might be that, since it started doing it right after the install.

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jtzako Drives: 2010 IBM Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: DFW, Tx Posts: 1,157	Autos in general have some hesitation, mostly so they can downshift to the proper gear before taking off. Have you tried manually putting it in the gear you want before flooring it? The only time I really notice any hesitation due to shifting is when taking a turn. I slow down from higher road speed to take a right hand turn and often want to accelerate out of the turn, but instead the car hesitates so it can down shift then it goes.. (kindof annoying but no good way to correct it) __________________ 2010 Camaro SS Imperial Blue \| CAI Inc, CAI \| Solo Hi Flow Cats \| X-Pipe \| Backup Camera \| PDIM

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ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	have you done the fuse pull? this may help.pull #5 and #20 fuse,leave out for a few hours,then reinstall.doing this helped mine.

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lewylew Drives: 2010 ZL550& 2021 C8 Z51 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Near Philadelphia Posts: 1,577 View My Garage	I have a tune on my car will the fuse pull effect my tune?

12-12-2010, 10:36 AM	#13
Cal 20112SS Drives: 2019 C7 Stingray Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Posts: 558	At 5K miles mine started doing it. Really bad when the car is still cold. My CEL came on, so I plugged in my SCT tuner and it spit out code P0174 which is related to the MAF sensor on my CAI. I unplugged it, cleaned everything out, used some compressed air on my K&N filter. Next day my CEL went off and the car is running smoother now.