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Rbrodeur · 03-24-2015, 07:27 PM

Hi so today I had my first oil change at approximately 3.5k miles, done at the Dealership. The only mod I have on my 2LT is a VTC. I have never had any issues with the CEL and it didn't come on immediately after the oil change, I drove about 20 miles then it came on. Any one have any guesses? Could this be the VTC ? I just find it odd it happened right after my oil change so I am not really pointing fingers at the VTC as the issue. Thanks guys.

Travis104 · 03-24-2015, 07:31 PM

I have seen a few threads about the VTC triggering a CEL, but after starting the car a few times it usually corrects itself. If you are near a parts store, they will usually scan the ECM for free and let you know what it is.

hunter1660 · 03-24-2015, 07:34 PM

Pull the code

Rbrodeur · 03-25-2015, 09:24 AM

Looking for help still

Evergreen6 · 03-25-2015, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Rbrodeur

Looking for help still

Go have the code scanned, or if you have OnStar, call them and ask what code has been set.

There's only like a billion things that can cause the CEL to come on. Having the code narrows it down.

TXLS3 · 03-25-2015, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Rbrodeur

Looking for help still

Your gonna have to get the code scanned. thats the best advice one can give at this point. Now when you have the code that will tell us everything.

Spec · 03-25-2015, 09:37 AM

Keep in mind that a loose oil cap will pop a code... not sure if a loose oil filter will also. Maybe they overfilled it or didn't put enough oil? Be careful with that... always check the level after an oil change.

TooCool5 · 03-25-2015, 09:54 AM

Your on warranty, bring it back. I do not trust anyone to touch my car for this reason.
I know someone who went for an oil change and CEL came on immediately
afterward. Very mysterious.
then the shop tries to sell her a cat.

FloridaBill · 03-25-2015, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Rbrodeur

Looking for help still

How can anyone help when you don't know the code for the CEL?

TPAJETSKI · 03-25-2015, 11:19 AM

You need new ball bearings and fetzer valve. It's all ball bearings nowadays. Now prepare that Fetzer valve with some 3-in-1 oil and some gauze pads. And you're gonna need 'bout ten quarts of anti-freeze, preferably Prestone. No, no make that Quaker State.

I apologize for the 80s reference for the folks here that weren't even alive in the 80s.

rtcat600man · 03-26-2015, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Rbrodeur

Hi so today I had my first oil change at approximately 3.5k miles, done at the Dealership. The only mod I have on my 2LT is a VTC. I have never had any issues with the CEL and it didn't come on immediately after the oil change, I drove about 20 miles then it came on. Any one have any guesses? Could this be the VTC ? I just find it odd it happened right after my oil change so I am not really pointing fingers at the VTC as the issue. Thanks guys.

I would be happy to help you with this issue, but unfortunately I am still waiting for some lights to show up.

1KillerSS · 03-26-2015, 05:59 AM

Ill bet you 100% its the flux capacitor.

hrpiii · 03-26-2015, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by 1KillerSS

Ill bet you 100% its the flux capacitor.

The oil change would have reset that, so he should be okay there.

ELIC1 · 03-26-2015, 07:23 AM

i would take the VTC out and see if the light is still on.

03-24-2015, 07:27 PM	#1
Rbrodeur Banned Drives: 2014 2LT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Boston Posts: 168	CEL came on after oil change? Need help! Hi so today I had my first oil change at approximately 3.5k miles, done at the Dealership. The only mod I have on my 2LT is a VTC. I have never had any issues with the CEL and it didn't come on immediately after the oil change, I drove about 20 miles then it came on. Any one have any guesses? Could this be the VTC ? I just find it odd it happened right after my oil change so I am not really pointing fingers at the VTC as the issue. Thanks guys.

03-24-2015, 07:34 PM	#3
hunter1660 Drives: 2011ss/rs camaro Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: florida Posts: 1,261	Pull the code __________________ . OBX LTH,Rotofab,Magnuson Heartbeat.AEM wideband, HP Tuners

03-25-2015, 09:54 AM	#8
TooCool5 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LS 3.6 LLT V6 325 HP Join Date: May 2009 Location: LS Posts: 4,242 View My Garage	Your on warranty, bring it back. I do not trust anyone to touch my car for this reason. I know someone who went for an oil change and CEL came on immediately afterward. Very mysterious. then the shop tries to sell her a cat. __________________ 2010 Camaro Auto, Inferno Orange, Titanium Interior, Gearhead Wheels AIRAID CAI

03-26-2015, 05:59 AM	#12
1KillerSS Too much is never enough! Drives: AGP TT SS [COTW] 4/20/15 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 4,149 View My Garage	Ill bet you 100% its the flux capacitor. __________________ AGP TT kit, 54/57 Forged rotating assembly, Custom grind cam... Dual nozzle meth, ID850's, Livernois dual fuel pumps, ECS BAP, 25% UDP, 3 inch Magnaflow catback with X pipe, Mantic 9000 clutch, DSS 1000hp axles, DSS aluminum driveshaft, ZL1 rear end, solid subframe bushings, HE differential offset bushings, BMR Trailing arm, BMR toe rods, Lingenfelter LNC-2000,SJM Line Lock. 747 whp 714wtq *Build thread* http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...55#post8107855

03-24-2015, 07:31 PM	#2
Travis104 Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Virginia Posts: 591	I have seen a few threads about the VTC triggering a CEL, but after starting the car a few times it usually corrects itself. If you are near a parts store, they will usually scan the ECM for free and let you know what it is.

03-25-2015, 09:24 AM	#4
Rbrodeur Banned Drives: 2014 2LT Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Boston Posts: 168	Looking for help still

03-25-2015, 09:37 AM	#7
Spec Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 4,018	Keep in mind that a loose oil cap will pop a code... not sure if a loose oil filter will also. Maybe they overfilled it or didn't put enough oil? Be careful with that... always check the level after an oil change.

03-25-2015, 11:19 AM	#10
TPAJETSKI Drives: Camaro Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 710	You need new ball bearings and fetzer valve. It's all ball bearings nowadays. Now prepare that Fetzer valve with some 3-in-1 oil and some gauze pads. And you're gonna need 'bout ten quarts of anti-freeze, preferably Prestone. No, no make that Quaker State. I apologize for the 80s reference for the folks here that weren't even alive in the 80s.

03-26-2015, 07:23 AM	#14
ELIC1 Account Suspended Drives: black and silver Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: new york Posts: 1,728	i would take the VTC out and see if the light is still on.