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prkfreds · 05-12-2013, 07:30 PM

Installed Kooks long tube headers with a SCT tuner. Getting check engine lite on with codes 1133 & 1153. Does anyone know the cause or fix for this?

rberns · 05-12-2013, 08:09 PM

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173650

I would be guessing that your 02 sensors were never tuned out, but I am not positive. Im sure someone else with more expertise can chime in.

MarylandSpeed · 05-12-2013, 08:17 PM

This shows up from time to time with headers for some reason. Normally you would not turn these two codes off when tuning. That said, when they show up..it is the most common fix. I have seen customers where the car runs fine, but this code keeps popping up even after new O2 sensors and extensions. Only fix they could find was turn the code off in the computer.

Also, this code seems to pop up most with the change of seasons..like when temps are not cold, and not hot.

axis · 05-13-2013, 02:56 AM

Is it a generic SCT tuner or did you get a header tune included with it from a vendor?

If you just bought a SCT tuner and install the Camaro tune, you will never completely get rid of the CEL. It will always come back. You'll need to have a shop send you a email tune that will optimize the headers and turn off the rear O2 sensors. None of the handhelds have the ability to turn them off, from the factory.

05-12-2013, 07:30 PM	#1
prkfreds Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Crete, Illinois Posts: 8 View My Garage	Kooks Long Tube Headers Installed Kooks long tube headers with a SCT tuner. Getting check engine lite on with codes 1133 & 1153. Does anyone know the cause or fix for this?

05-12-2013, 08:09 PM	#2
rberns Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US Posts: 3,291 View My Garage	http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=173650 I would be guessing that your 02 sensors were never tuned out, but I am not positive. Im sure someone else with more expertise can chime in. __________________ 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS, Circle D 3200, ADM Transmission Cooler, BTR Valvetrain, Cam Motion .621 .595 228/244 113+4, ARH 1 7/8 full exhaust, Cold Air Inductions, Katech C5R TC, Melling HV, BTR SLR lifters, Trunion Upgrade, LS2 Dampner, LS9 head gaskets, Bo White PTB, MM can, GFX, Subs, B&M Deep transmission pan, Holley fuel rail, Proform valve covers, relocated coil packs Last edited by rberns; 05-12-2013 at 08:29 PM.

05-13-2013, 02:56 AM	#4
axis Search Ninja Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Ark Posts: 7,183	Is it a generic SCT tuner or did you get a header tune included with it from a vendor? If you just bought a SCT tuner and install the Camaro tune, you will never completely get rid of the CEL. It will always come back. You'll need to have a shop send you a email tune that will optimize the headers and turn off the rear O2 sensors. None of the handhelds have the ability to turn them off, from the factory. __________________ 2010 Black 2SS/RS A6 Halltech CF 102 fed GPI modded intake manifold Bo (knows) White ported TB Kooks LT's/ Dynomax VT Pfadted (springs/sways) Dyno tuned by Rhino and GPI I once parallel parked a train.

05-12-2013, 08:17 PM	#3
MarylandSpeed Account Suspended Drives: 2012 ZL1 & 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,378	This shows up from time to time with headers for some reason. Normally you would not turn these two codes off when tuning. That said, when they show up..it is the most common fix. I have seen customers where the car runs fine, but this code keeps popping up even after new O2 sensors and extensions. Only fix they could find was turn the code off in the computer. Also, this code seems to pop up most with the change of seasons..like when temps are not cold, and not hot.