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Booneabal · 11-26-2009, 08:23 PM

My car is 2 days old, I first noticed that the remote start woudln't work consistently - the lights flashed but the engine didn't start.
There the engine light started flashing intermittently then it went solid and stayed solid.
The engine idles extremely rough and rpms will not go higher than about 1300. I have only been able to drive the car at 50mph to get home from the initial problem site.
I called on-star and they said that cylinder 4 is mis-firing.

Appreciate any ideas or experience on this issue - the car is brand new so I don't mind having it fixed but I don't want a problem which will affect the longevity of the car....

bradRS · 11-26-2009, 08:27 PM

Plugs are easy to damage on the DI engines. Hopefully it was an error that happened during build that can easily be corrected.

Booneabal · 11-27-2009, 04:17 PM

Got a call from the dealership, they replaced the ignition wire & plugs but neither of those did it - they have been working on this for a whole day.
I wish I had gotten the 60 day return....

Michael_Js · 11-27-2009, 05:26 PM

Wow, don't give up THAT fast! They'll find and fix the problem. I KNOW it's inconvenient, but it's a great ride!

BackinBlackSS/RS · 11-27-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael_Js

Wow, don't give up THAT fast! They'll find and fix the problem.

chappy48 · 11-27-2009, 06:52 PM

I've found out that the remote start can't be used a bunch of times in a row. Mine will usually allow 2 remote starts back to back then you have to wait awhile.

jwjk · 11-27-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Booneabal

Got a call from the dealership, they replaced the ignition wire & plugs but neither of those did it - they have been working on this for a whole day.
I wish I had gotten the 60 day return....

That's certainly no fun, but I wouldn't give up on them so quickly. They'll get your ride back in shape and this will be but a baaaad memory.

Jason

tradosaurus · 11-27-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by bradRS

Plugs are easy to damage on the DI engines. Hopefully it was an error that happened during build that can easily be corrected.

Why do you assume we all know what "DI" stands for?

By the way what does DI stand for?

bluman · 11-27-2009, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tradosaurus

Why do you assume we all know what "DI" stands for?

By the way what does DI stand for?

DI = Direct Injection

Mike2ss · 11-27-2009, 11:18 PM

Give them a chance to fix it.

Booneabal · 11-28-2009, 06:45 AM

Last time I called they had four guys all over it trying to figure it out and getting help for the software folks in Detroit over the phone. I had planned to flex my ride this weekend so it sucks but I really love the car and its worth the wait 8).
Thanks for the support, will let you know when they figure it out.

MikeW · 11-28-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by chappy48

I've found out that the remote start can't be used a bunch of times in a row. Mine will usually allow 2 remote starts back to back then you have to wait awhile.

The Dealer should have prepped you on this info. You can remote start it twice. It will run for up to 10 min each time then turn off if you haven't inserted the key in the ignition by that time.

Gunmetal · 11-28-2009, 08:18 PM

Doesnt want it bad enough

Booneabal · 11-29-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Gunmetal

Doesnt want it bad enough

You are right, that explains canvassing every dealer in Florida and the southern united states to buy one off the lot. Taking time off work to go and buy it as well. 8).

Anyway, I am hoping they can fix it this week. I have a business trip at the end of the week and will be parted from my baby for 2 weeks 8(.

11-26-2009, 08:23 PM	#1
Booneabal Drives: 2LT RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 136	2 day old 2LT RS - Engine troubles My car is 2 days old, I first noticed that the remote start woudln't work consistently - the lights flashed but the engine didn't start. There the engine light started flashing intermittently then it went solid and stayed solid. The engine idles extremely rough and rpms will not go higher than about 1300. I have only been able to drive the car at 50mph to get home from the initial problem site. I called on-star and they said that cylinder 4 is mis-firing. Appreciate any ideas or experience on this issue - the car is brand new so I don't mind having it fixed but I don't want a problem which will affect the longevity of the car....

11-26-2009, 08:27 PM	#2
bradRS Drives: Pontiac Solstice GXP Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 79	Plugs are easy to damage on the DI engines. Hopefully it was an error that happened during build that can easily be corrected. __________________ TPW set for 12/ 7...birthed on 12/10...stripes added 14th and ready to ship on the 15th. 11/6/2009 ABM ordered from Smith Stokes, Reidsville, NC 11/18/2009 3000, Order accepted by production control 11/25/2009 3000, Order accepted by production control (second time) 12/3/2009 3300, Order scheduled for production 12/9/2009 3400, Order Broadcast 12/10/2009 3800, Order Produced VIN 2G1FG1EV4A9177814 12/15/2009 4000, Available to Ship from OSH by Railroad

11-27-2009, 05:26 PM	#4
Michael_Js SoCal C5 Family Member Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS - Black w/IOM; 6M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: San Diego, CA, USA Posts: 5,299 View My Garage	Wow, don't give up THAT fast! They'll find and fix the problem. I KNOW it's inconvenient, but it's a great ride! __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2010 Black 2SS/RS; 6M; IOM, GFX, sunroof; ADM Race CAI; Zoomers CB; Viper Alarm; Pdaft F&R sways, Adj Endlinks, Rtrailing arms, Camber kit, strut brace, Front Trailing Arm Bushing; SLP Skip-Shift Elim; Tinted lights/windows; Hurst Short-throw; LoJack; Door & Dash ABL Mods; ********; JBA Shorty headers; AACStyle LEDs; Stillen DS rotors, Hawk Ceramic pads; Havoc Blk Chrome wheels: 20x9s; Lingenfelter Blk Al Pedals; RevXtreme Catch Can; Goodridge SS lines; Ported TB; RK Sport hood; Hotchkis chassis brace; KW V3 coilovers;

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11-27-2009, 04:17 PM	#3
Booneabal Drives: 2LT RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 136	Got a call from the dealership, they replaced the ignition wire & plugs but neither of those did it - they have been working on this for a whole day. I wish I had gotten the 60 day return....

11-27-2009, 06:52 PM	#6
chappy48 Drives: 2010 Camaro Auto 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Wauconda, IL Posts: 878	I've found out that the remote start can't be used a bunch of times in a row. Mine will usually allow 2 remote starts back to back then you have to wait awhile.

11-27-2009, 11:18 PM	#10
Mike2ss Airborne Pathfinder Drives: Camaro ZL575 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: San Benito, TX Posts: 1,139	Give them a chance to fix it.

11-28-2009, 06:45 AM	#11
Booneabal Drives: 2LT RS Rally Yellow Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 136	Last time I called they had four guys all over it trying to figure it out and getting help for the software folks in Detroit over the phone. I had planned to flex my ride this weekend so it sucks but I really love the car and its worth the wait 8). Thanks for the support, will let you know when they figure it out.

11-28-2009, 08:18 PM	#13
Gunmetal Drives: Cyber Grey 1SS/RS w/Body Kit Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Swansea, Illinois Posts: 389	Doesnt want it bad enough