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Acebeforejack · 03-22-2010, 12:44 PM

I just got my JBA shorty headers installed 2 days ago and the engine light is on.. I have a diablo sport predator tuner and i was curious is anyone could walk me threw on how to turn the engine light off.. I also have another quistion.. I installed a CAI and i thought i could tell the little hp differnce then after i installed the custom tune that came with the predator i didnt notice anything really... I turned off the skip shift and i think the DOD.. Is there anything else i can do? thanks..

Michael_Js · 03-22-2010, 01:11 PM

Did you/they reset the computer after the header install? I had no codes with my JBA shorties.

No knowledge of tuning, so can't help there...

Icntdrv55 · 03-22-2010, 01:14 PM

On a separate topic.....have either of you guys noticed any performance increase with the shorties. I am on the fense as I have heard mixed reviews, some say they increase HP some say they dont!

Acebeforejack · 03-22-2010, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael_Js

Did you/they reset the computer after the header install? I had no codes with my JBA shorties.

No knowledge of tuning, so can't help there...

how do you reset the computer? no i didnt.. and i bet they didnt either

JBAGREG · 03-22-2010, 03:30 PM

If you have the Diablo Sport Tuner you should be able to read what code you have triggered. Before you do anything, follow the step by step instructions that came with your Diablo and read the Check Engine Code. Thats going to tell you where to start your diagnosis.

Once you know what the code is. Write it down and use the Diablo to clear the code. After that, come back and tell us what code you have triggered.

FYI. The JBA 1812S headers will not trigger a light unless you have caused an issue with an 02 sensor. Lets see what codes you have before we do anything else.

Michael_Js · 03-22-2010, 03:33 PM

Ok, what he said

If you don't have the tuner, some auto parts stores, like AutoZone, will read the code for free...

Acebeforejack · 03-22-2010, 04:57 PM

okay i did what you said... I got 3 codes P0030 P0053 P0135 they all had to do something with heating something... But it wouldnt let me clear it..

Eric Baker · 03-22-2010, 05:33 PM

Are any of the O2's unplugged by chance?

JBAGREG · 03-22-2010, 05:54 PM

P0030 HO2S Heater Control Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
P0053 HO2S Heater Resistance (Bank 1, Sensor 1)
P0135 02 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 1)

Did you disconnect the battery when you installed the headers?

JBAGREG · 03-22-2010, 06:18 PM

Sounds to me like a Bad 02 sensor. - Could have been damaged during install or not hooked back up. Here is the data I found on OBD-Codes.com
Your OBD-II Trouble Codes Repair Site

Oxygen O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1, Sensor 1)

What does that mean?

This code refers to the front oxygen sensor on Bank 1. The heated circuit in the oxygen sensor decreases time needed to enter closed loop. As the O2 heater reaches operating temperature, the oxygen sensor responds by switching according to oxygen content of the exhaust surrounding it. The ECM tracks how long it takes for the oxygen sensor to begin switching. It the ECM determines (based on coolant temp) that too much time elapsed before the oxygen sensor began operating properly, it will set P0135.

Causes
A code P0135 may mean that one or more of the following has happened:

O2 Heater element resistance is high
Internal short or open in the heater element
O2 heater circuit wiring high resistance
open or short to ground in the wiring harness

Possible Solutions
Repair short or open or high resistance in wiring harness or harness connectors
Replace oxygen sensor (cannot repair open or short that occurs internally to sensor)

trudawg660 · 03-22-2010, 06:24 PM

a couple of the v6 people had that problem with the jba shorties

2010 4 DW · 03-22-2010, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trudawg660

a couple of the v6 people had that problem with the jba shorties

They fixed the check engine light when the leak was fixed between the flanges on the collector.

You have to use high temp RTV at that location for optimal seal.

DW

fldrummer · 03-22-2010, 10:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2010 4 DW

They fixed the check engine light when the leak was fixed between the flanges on the collector.

You have to use high temp RTV at that location for optimal seal.

DW

I had the same problem when installing my DT shorties on the driver-side. We torqued the head bolts on top first and couldn't get the bottom flange to seal w/ the collector (should have done the opposite first, but the instructions didn't specify, if I recall. I would get under the car and check those flange connections to make sure they're flush first, before anything else (I had a huge gap, LOL).

Acebeforejack · 03-23-2010, 01:38 PM

none of that sounds good :(

03-22-2010, 12:44 PM	#1
Acebeforejack Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 20	JBA shorty headers installed, engine light on I just got my JBA shorty headers installed 2 days ago and the engine light is on.. I have a diablo sport predator tuner and i was curious is anyone could walk me threw on how to turn the engine light off.. I also have another quistion.. I installed a CAI and i thought i could tell the little hp differnce then after i installed the custom tune that came with the predator i didnt notice anything really... I turned off the skip shift and i think the DOD.. Is there anything else i can do? thanks..

03-22-2010, 01:11 PM	#2
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	Did you/they reset the computer after the header install? I had no codes with my JBA shorties. No knowledge of tuning, so can't help there... __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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;

03-22-2010, 01:14 PM	#3
Icntdrv55 CCOTR Member Drives: Victory Red 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Parker CO Posts: 1,096	On a separate topic.....have either of you guys noticed any performance increase with the shorties. I am on the fense as I have heard mixed reviews, some say they increase HP some say they dont! __________________ Camaro Club Of The Rockies (CCOTR) Check us out on Facebook! --------------------------- 2010 Camaro SS/RS Victory Red A6- Vararam Intake, Doug Thorley Tri Y LTs, Magnaflow X-pipe, Flowmaster Super 40's, VMS Tune, Razzi Ground Effects, Herritage Grill, RED headlight and fog light Halos, LED DRLs, Dash and extended Door ABL, engine, grill and rear defusser LED lighting ........ 12.59@112.21 (DA Corrected)

03-22-2010, 03:33 PM	#6
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	Ok, what he said If you don't have the tuner, some auto parts stores, like AutoZone, will read the code for free... __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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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03-22-2010, 03:30 PM	#5
JBAGREG Account Suspended Drives: JBA SUPERSPORT 2SS/RS Vortech Blown Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Dimas Posts: 58 View My Garage	If you have the Diablo Sport Tuner you should be able to read what code you have triggered. Before you do anything, follow the step by step instructions that came with your Diablo and read the Check Engine Code. Thats going to tell you where to start your diagnosis. Once you know what the code is. Write it down and use the Diablo to clear the code. After that, come back and tell us what code you have triggered. FYI. The JBA 1812S headers will not trigger a light unless you have caused an issue with an 02 sensor. Lets see what codes you have before we do anything else.

03-22-2010, 04:57 PM	#7
Acebeforejack Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 20	okay i did what you said... I got 3 codes P0030 P0053 P0135 they all had to do something with heating something... But it wouldnt let me clear it..

03-22-2010, 05:33 PM	#8
Eric Baker Drives: Black/Black 2SS/RS 6M Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Boston MA Posts: 987 View My Garage	Are any of the O2's unplugged by chance?

03-22-2010, 05:54 PM	#9
JBAGREG Account Suspended Drives: JBA SUPERSPORT 2SS/RS Vortech Blown Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Dimas Posts: 58 View My Garage	P0030 HO2S Heater Control Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 1) P0053 HO2S Heater Resistance (Bank 1, Sensor 1) P0135 02 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 1) Did you disconnect the battery when you installed the headers?

03-22-2010, 06:18 PM	#10
JBAGREG Account Suspended Drives: JBA SUPERSPORT 2SS/RS Vortech Blown Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Dimas Posts: 58 View My Garage	Sounds to me like a Bad 02 sensor. - Could have been damaged during install or not hooked back up. Here is the data I found on OBD-Codes.com Your OBD-II Trouble Codes Repair Site Oxygen O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1, Sensor 1) What does that mean? This code refers to the front oxygen sensor on Bank 1. The heated circuit in the oxygen sensor decreases time needed to enter closed loop. As the O2 heater reaches operating temperature, the oxygen sensor responds by switching according to oxygen content of the exhaust surrounding it. The ECM tracks how long it takes for the oxygen sensor to begin switching. It the ECM determines (based on coolant temp) that too much time elapsed before the oxygen sensor began operating properly, it will set P0135. Causes A code P0135 may mean that one or more of the following has happened: O2 Heater element resistance is high Internal short or open in the heater element O2 heater circuit wiring high resistance open or short to ground in the wiring harness Possible Solutions Repair short or open or high resistance in wiring harness or harness connectors Replace oxygen sensor (cannot repair open or short that occurs internally to sensor)

03-22-2010, 06:24 PM	#11
trudawg660 Drives: 2006 Dodge Charger / 2SS IOM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 1,640	a couple of the v6 people had that problem with the jba shorties

03-23-2010, 01:38 PM	#14
Acebeforejack Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Georgia Posts: 20	none of that sounds good :(