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Abygale · 09-03-2009, 01:39 PM

Yesterday, out of the blue, my check engine light came on. I called Onstar and they said it had to do with the emissions detector or something. They told me to make sure the gas cap was on properly which it was.

The owner's manual says this light will go away after driving the car a few times. I've driven in at least 30 miles and 4 times since insuring it was on properly. Anyone else have this happen yet?

Next stop is the service department I guess :(

kjnylin · 09-03-2009, 01:44 PM

It's under warrenty so fixing it shouldn't be a problem. It's just a hastle and waste of time. Some dealers offer free loaners. That may help.

If I have a check engine light on cars that are out of warrenty, I take them to Auto Zone where they will plug in the OBDII code reader and give you the trouble code along with the diagnosis for free. This has saved me hundreds of $$.

Good luck!

buddylok · 09-03-2009, 03:55 PM

try disconnect the battery, wait around 5-10 mins, connect the battery and start the car.

Michael_Js · 09-03-2009, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kjnylin

It's under warrenty so fixing it shouldn't be a problem. It's just a hastle and waste of time. Some dealers offer free loaners. That may help.

If I have a check engine light on cars that are out of warrenty, I take them to Auto Zone where they will plug in the OBDII code reader and give you the trouble code along with the diagnosis for free. This has saved me hundreds of $$.

Good luck!

Great idea! (for some future use) Never thought of that

Thanks!

Abygale · 09-03-2009, 07:45 PM

Well, it's fixed but I spent 2 hours at the dealership. Apparently there was a huge update to the computer system so it took the techs a long time to get the computers updated to talk to each other. It's reset, and while I was there since they were in they installed my splash guards. Overall not too much of a waste of time. No charge at all for the engine light fix

Oh the tech HAD TO drive my car around a bit to make sure everything was okay with the car! He loved it and wants to get one himself

*CamaroSpike23* · 09-04-2009, 09:19 AM

im sure he just "had to" drive it. lol.

glad you got your car back (and updated)

baby02 · 09-04-2009, 11:10 AM

yes, happened this morning, and i got the same answers as you. have an appointment for tuesday.

canadian ss · 09-05-2009, 04:41 PM

Pretty much EVERYTHING is covered under factory warranty. Why would you go elsewhere to get your car checked out? Do you think the autozone or wherever, can scan these cars? NO. They use a different system. Most dealers are updating to it as we speak. Our tech II scanner won't even read the codes. We have to use an interface due to the speed of the communication between modules.
The dealer is your friend. The price of the warranty is in the price of the car. Use it. Go there with every squeak, rattle, SES light, brake, etc. If there is a problem, it will be fixed. No charge to you.

Abygale · 09-05-2009, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by canadian ss

Pretty much EVERYTHING is covered under factory warranty. Why would you go elsewhere to get your car checked out? Do you think the autozone or wherever, can scan these cars? NO. They use a different system. Most dealers are updating to it as we speak. Our tech II scanner won't even read the codes. We have to use an interface due to the speed of the communication between modules.
The dealer is your friend. The price of the warranty is in the price of the car. Use it. Go there with every squeak, rattle, SES light, brake, etc. If there is a problem, it will be fixed. No charge to you.

Yep, but just be prepared. If you are the first 2010 Camaro in there for service and it's your first time in there it will take a bit for them to update those computer diagnostic programs

Spike, I did notice that the other cars in there for service didn't seem to "require" a test drive to make sure the problems were fixed but mine sure did

acehole · 09-05-2009, 04:52 PM

Keep that car in good running order abygale you got to meet up with us in Oct...

canadian ss · 09-05-2009, 04:57 PM

You can also request a " No test drive". Check your odometer when it goes in and when you pick it up. Make sure your request is very visible so nobody can't say "I didn't know?"
Also, you can request only a certified tech to work on it as well. They won't generally abuse a customers car.

CamaroScotty · 09-05-2009, 05:18 PM

Always keep in mind, a STEADY check engine light isn't too serious.

But USE Caution, if you have a blinking check engine light - the car should be towed to the nearest dealership.

*CamaroSpike23* · 09-05-2009, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abygale

Spike, I did notice that the other cars in there for service didn't seem to "require" a test drive to make sure the problems were fixed but mine sure did

its a hot car....

next time you should tell them that YOU will take them on a test drive if they need to see something.

Abygale · 09-06-2009, 09:46 AM

Good advice guys thanks. The tech was actually pretty cool and I didn't mind him driving it. He was going pretty fast when he pulled back into the dealership though so I know he had some fun

09-03-2009, 01:39 PM	#1
Abygale Drives: . Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: . Posts: 2,523 View My Garage	Check Engine Light :( Yesterday, out of the blue, my check engine light came on. I called Onstar and they said it had to do with the emissions detector or something. They told me to make sure the gas cap was on properly which it was. The owner's manual says this light will go away after driving the car a few times. I've driven in at least 30 miles and 4 times since insuring it was on properly. Anyone else have this happen yet? Next stop is the service department I guess :(

09-03-2009, 01:44 PM	#2
kjnylin Drives: 2013 ZL1 Black/Black Auto Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Puyallup, Wa Posts: 164 View My Garage	Under warrenty It's under warrenty so fixing it shouldn't be a problem. It's just a hastle and waste of time. Some dealers offer free loaners. That may help. If I have a check engine light on cars that are out of warrenty, I take them to Auto Zone where they will plug in the OBDII code reader and give you the trouble code along with the diagnosis for free. This has saved me hundreds of $$. Good luck! __________________ Order accepted by GM, 6/15/2009 Picked up at dealer 8/21/2009 UPDATE! Purchased a 2013 ZL1 on 3/14/2015.

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09-03-2009, 03:55 PM	#3
buddylok Drives: - Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: - Posts: 458 View My Garage	try disconnect the battery, wait around 5-10 mins, connect the battery and start the car.

09-03-2009, 07:45 PM	#5
Abygale Drives: . Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: . Posts: 2,523 View My Garage	Well, it's fixed but I spent 2 hours at the dealership. Apparently there was a huge update to the computer system so it took the techs a long time to get the computers updated to talk to each other. It's reset, and while I was there since they were in they installed my splash guards. Overall not too much of a waste of time. No charge at all for the engine light fix Oh the tech HAD TO drive my car around a bit to make sure everything was okay with the car! He loved it and wants to get one himself

09-04-2009, 11:10 AM	#7
baby02 EYE CANDY Drives: 1SS RS ABM Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Port St Lucie, fl Posts: 673 View My Garage	yes, happened this morning, and i got the same answers as you. have an appointment for tuesday.

09-05-2009, 04:41 PM	#8
canadian ss Psycho on day pass Drives: 2010 yellow 1ss m6 -GM tech Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: grimsby, ont. Posts: 487 View My Garage	Pretty much EVERYTHING is covered under factory warranty. Why would you go elsewhere to get your car checked out? Do you think the autozone or wherever, can scan these cars? NO. They use a different system. Most dealers are updating to it as we speak. Our tech II scanner won't even read the codes. We have to use an interface due to the speed of the communication between modules. The dealer is your friend. The price of the warranty is in the price of the car. Use it. Go there with every squeak, rattle, SES light, brake, etc. If there is a problem, it will be fixed. No charge to you.

09-05-2009, 04:52 PM	#10
acehole Drives: mits lancer oz Join Date: May 2009 Location: shawnee Posts: 196	Keep that car in good running order abygale you got to meet up with us in Oct...

09-05-2009, 04:57 PM	#11
canadian ss Psycho on day pass Drives: 2010 yellow 1ss m6 -GM tech Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: grimsby, ont. Posts: 487 View My Garage	You can also request a " No test drive". Check your odometer when it goes in and when you pick it up. Make sure your request is very visible so nobody can't say "I didn't know?" Also, you can request only a certified tech to work on it as well. They won't generally abuse a customers car.

09-05-2009, 05:18 PM	#12
CamaroScotty Account Suspended Drives: Your new SLP Camaro! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Cedarburg, WI Posts: 6,801	Always keep in mind, a STEADY check engine light isn't too serious. But USE Caution, if you have a blinking check engine light - the car should be towed to the nearest dealership.

09-06-2009, 09:46 AM	#14
Abygale Drives: . Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: . Posts: 2,523 View My Garage	Good advice guys thanks. The tech was actually pretty cool and I didn't mind him driving it. He was going pretty fast when he pulled back into the dealership though so I know he had some fun