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air.force.chick · 12-03-2012, 10:30 PM

So, I have a stock 2012 Camaro LS. Everything is still stock!

I've had it about 4 months. I went to the chevy dealer to ask about my fog lights and rims if I could order both. They informed me that if I get fog lights put in, my 'check engine' light will always stay on after. Also, I asked if I could order my 18 inch rims for my car and they informed me that I would have the 'tire' light on in my dash always on due to the tire pressure system might be off after.

For the people that have done this to their LS, have any of yall had this happen to you?

Thanks for your input!

SimpleGreen · 12-03-2012, 10:34 PM

Your dealership is retarted. If the LS already has the fog light plugs in the harness then all you should need is the headlight switch with the fog light button in the center and perhaps worst case a quick modification to your BCM via computer.

If you swap wheels, as long as the TPMS sensors are put back into the new wheels and put back on the car without being damaged it should be a non issue.

jph2275 · 12-03-2012, 10:35 PM

That is surely

. Sounds like they were feeling lazy that day and didn't want the job or they are incredibly stupid and you need to stay away from them anyway.

I'm sure people that have done this will chime in.

Brian 1LE SS · 12-03-2012, 10:36 PM

Go to a different dealership, they sound like they dont want your business.

sycraft · 12-03-2012, 10:36 PM

GM will not support the BCM modification to update the fog light circuit. They will do it for 10 and 11 models. I had mine done, but I knew and engineer and mine was done as a test vehicle. they may do it in the future but it will cost you

air.force.chick · 12-03-2012, 10:43 PM

Okay thanks yall! I truly appreciate it. I did talk to a rim shop and they said they've done tons of Camaro LS rims and have never had a problem. I'm gonna give it a try! Thanks a bunch!

trewyn15 · 12-03-2012, 10:45 PM

Go teach them something, then head to another dealership. They don't deserve your business if they're not that knowledgeable or not willing to help.

Austin45 · 12-03-2012, 11:58 PM

midnighter · 12-04-2012, 12:07 AM

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air.force.chick · 12-04-2012, 07:52 AM

I have seen on other posts and threads where people bought their wiring harness' and fog lights for their LS, but is this something I should get done professionally? Thanks yall for any help..

Hannibal · 12-04-2012, 08:05 AM

1) The tire pressure sensors are what makes the car "see" the pressure in the tires, not the rims. As someone said, you can remove your factory sensors and install them on any rims that you like. You can also buy new ones and simply reprogram them. This is a 10 minute job that anyone can do.

2) There are many aftermarket harnesses that can be bought. The quality will vary so read the lighting section here on the forum. You can certainly do this yourself if you have any degree of mechanical talent. It's not hard and takes a few hours to do.

trailerrick · 12-04-2012, 08:33 AM

Here is my LS with fog lights, and 20" wheels installed. The Check engine light has never need on...

Find a new dealer, as stated your's is an idiot....

nyrfan · 12-04-2012, 08:39 AM

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Here is my LS with fog lights, and 20" wheels installed. The Check engine light has never need on...

Find a new dealer, as stated your's is an idiot....

OMG, maybe your dealer shut the CEL off for that big advertisment your giving them

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Why oh why is that on the front of your car?

12-03-2012, 10:30 PM	#1
air.force.chick Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro LS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Hampton VA Posts: 19	LS rumors? So, I have a stock 2012 Camaro LS. Everything is still stock! I've had it about 4 months. I went to the chevy dealer to ask about my fog lights and rims if I could order both. They informed me that if I get fog lights put in, my 'check engine' light will always stay on after. Also, I asked if I could order my 18 inch rims for my car and they informed me that I would have the 'tire' light on in my dash always on due to the tire pressure system might be off after. For the people that have done this to their LS, have any of yall had this happen to you? Thanks for your input! Attached Images

12-03-2012, 10:34 PM	#2
SimpleGreen Drives: 2015 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Southeast Louisiana Posts: 2,112	Your dealership is retarted. If the LS already has the fog light plugs in the harness then all you should need is the headlight switch with the fog light button in the center and perhaps worst case a quick modification to your BCM via computer. If you swap wheels, as long as the TPMS sensors are put back into the new wheels and put back on the car without being damaged it should be a non issue. __________________ 2015 Camaro 2SS/RS SIM 2016 Jeep Wrangler 2DR Willys Wheeler 1993 C1500 Single Cab Stepside 5.3L LS Swap

12-03-2012, 10:36 PM	#4
Brian 1LE SS Drives: 98 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Northern California Posts: 461	Go to a different dealership, they sound like they dont want your business. __________________ 98 Camaro SS M6, a few mods 13 Ram R/T, tow vehicle 6th gen??

12-03-2012, 10:36 PM	#5
sycraft COTW 5/06/2013 Drives: 2017 Corvette Grand Sport-Ho-Vette Join Date: May 2012 Location: Milford, Michigan Posts: 3,201 View My Garage	GM will not support the BCM modification to update the fog light circuit. They will do it for 10 and 11 models. I had mine done, but I knew and engineer and mine was done as a test vehicle. they may do it in the future but it will cost you __________________ 2017 Grand Sport, Borla X Pipe.....Enough Said

12-03-2012, 10:45 PM	#7
trewyn15 Drives: 2004 Monte Carlo LS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Janesville, WI Posts: 2,414	Go teach them something, then head to another dealership. They don't deserve your business if they're not that knowledgeable or not willing to help. __________________ 2004 Monte Carlo LS - 1966 AMC Rambler Rebel Classic - 2000 Trans Am WS6

12-03-2012, 10:43 PM	#6
air.force.chick Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro LS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Hampton VA Posts: 19	Okay thanks yall! I truly appreciate it. I did talk to a rim shop and they said they've done tons of Camaro LS rims and have never had a problem. I'm gonna give it a try! Thanks a bunch!

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12-04-2012, 07:52 AM	#11
air.force.chick Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro LS Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Hampton VA Posts: 19	I have seen on other posts and threads where people bought their wiring harness' and fog lights for their LS, but is this something I should get done professionally? Thanks yall for any help..

12-04-2012, 08:05 AM	#12
Hannibal Drives: Camaro SS & ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 527	1) The tire pressure sensors are what makes the car "see" the pressure in the tires, not the rims. As someone said, you can remove your factory sensors and install them on any rims that you like. You can also buy new ones and simply reprogram them. This is a 10 minute job that anyone can do. 2) There are many aftermarket harnesses that can be bought. The quality will vary so read the lighting section here on the forum. You can certainly do this yourself if you have any degree of mechanical talent. It's not hard and takes a few hours to do.

12-04-2012, 08:33 AM	#13
trailerrick Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: May 2012 Location: Central KY Posts: 212	Here is my LS with fog lights, and 20" wheels installed. The Check engine light has never need on... Find a new dealer, as stated your's is an idiot.... Attached Images