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2012REDSS · 01-04-2012, 06:30 AM

How easy is it to damage a O2 sensor? All the plugs are connected everything is tight, no leaks and I got a CEL on the way home this morning. Only thing I can think of is I damaged a sensor but I didnt drop them bang them nothing. I'm going to swing by the parts store on the way to work and see what codes I get but I'm pretty dissapointed. I got the Solos just because they said they wouldnt trip a CEL.

IndeedSS1 · 01-04-2012, 07:11 AM

I've ran the SOLO cats for over 20k miles. The only time I set a code was related to one of the the rear O2 extensions leaking. If your SOLOs came with the aluminum extenders, instead of steel, look real close at those. It doesn't take a very big leak to throw a code.

2012REDSS · 01-04-2012, 07:52 AM

should I just get a tune and forget about the rear O2's?

Parag · 01-04-2012, 08:45 AM

Your on the wrong forum is if you expect someone here to say dont get a tune. Lol

bhillakaiceberg · 01-04-2012, 08:48 AM

I just installed the Solo HF Cats not too long ago and my CEL came on, but I just pulled the neg battery cable and let it reset. It has not come back on since. Might just try that first.

2012REDSS · 01-04-2012, 08:49 AM

I dont care about the warranty I already cancelled the extended warranty they talked me into when I bought the car I was just hoping to not need one till the turbo. Thats why I did the solos instead of the LTs. I just want my car running right with no CEL

2012REDSS · 01-04-2012, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhillakaiceberg

I just installed the Solo HF Cats not too long ago and my CEL came on, but I just pulled the neg battery cable and let it reset. It has not come back on since. Might just try that first.

I'll try that for now but dyno tune is scheduled for a week from today.

Padre · 01-04-2012, 09:24 AM

First thing to check for is exhaust leaks. That will throw a code (lean).

But obviously you need to check the codes first. But don't lose hope.

Padre

2012REDSS · 01-04-2012, 09:55 AM

I don't feel or hear any leaks and I checked the manifold to mid pipe bolts they were tight

2012REDSS · 01-05-2012, 03:56 PM

P1153 was my CEL DTC. What gives? I read a bunch of posts and this usually happens when guys put on LTs and don't tune. Any suggestions?

Padre · 01-05-2012, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2012REDSS

P1153 was my CEL DTC. What gives? I read a bunch of posts and this usually happens when guys put on LTs and don't tune. Any suggestions?

That's not an easy one. The computer is seeing an unexpected A/F ratio, which could come from a bad O2 sensor, a leak, or some other change in airflow.

What other mods do you have and did you use any RTV silicone to seal the shorty header gaskets?

Padre

2012REDSS · 01-05-2012, 04:45 PM

Nope used the gaskets that came with the solos, I have a roto fab cai and a x pipe, res delete and pypes pipe bomb axel back

Padre · 01-05-2012, 04:54 PM

Read over this:

http://www.ls2.com/boggs/dtcs/DTC%20P1153.htm

It will give you an idea what's happening, but there's lots to do to determine if the O2 sensor is bad or if your mods have caused it to read unexpectedly. If the sensors are good and there are no leaks and the car otherwise is OK, probably the only option is to tune them out.

Padre

2012REDSS · 01-05-2012, 05:18 PM

Read it and basically I either have a leak or need a tune which shouldn't be since solo claims no cel.

01-04-2012, 06:30 AM	#1
2012REDSS Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NC Posts: 657	CEL after Solo HF Cats How easy is it to damage a O2 sensor? All the plugs are connected everything is tight, no leaks and I got a CEL on the way home this morning. Only thing I can think of is I damaged a sensor but I didnt drop them bang them nothing. I'm going to swing by the parts store on the way to work and see what codes I get but I'm pretty dissapointed. I got the Solos just because they said they wouldnt trip a CEL.

01-04-2012, 07:11 AM	#2
IndeedSS1 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS LS3 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Eastern MO Posts: 3,786	I've ran the SOLO cats for over 20k miles. The only time I set a code was related to one of the the rear O2 extensions leaking. If your SOLOs came with the aluminum extenders, instead of steel, look real close at those. It doesn't take a very big leak to throw a code. __________________ She is only memory now.

01-04-2012, 08:48 AM	#5
bhillakaiceberg Drives: 2011 2SS/RS & 2017 1SS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,960	I just installed the Solo HF Cats not too long ago and my CEL came on, but I just pulled the neg battery cable and let it reset. It has not come back on since. Might just try that first. __________________ *2011 Chevrolet Camaro 2SS/RS L99* (1 of 782) 10.78 @125mph ALL MOTOR SBE Built/Tuned by Me 2017 Chevrolet Camaro 1SS Auto 9.29 @144.57mph ALL MOTOR SBE #TEAMGPI Gwatney Performance Innovation

01-04-2012, 09:24 AM	#8
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC NGray Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,500 View My Garage	First thing to check for is exhaust leaks. That will throw a code (lean). But obviously you need to check the codes first. But don't lose hope. Padre __________________ OLD HOTNESS: The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington. NEW HOTNESS: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC. Bone Stock, 1/8th: 8.051 @ 89.44, 1.919

01-05-2012, 04:54 PM	#13
Padre Only drives on Sundays Drives: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC NGray Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 2,500 View My Garage	Read over this: http://www.ls2.com/boggs/dtcs/DTC%20P1153.htm It will give you an idea what's happening, but there's lots to do to determine if the O2 sensor is bad or if your mods have caused it to read unexpectedly. If the sensors are good and there are no leaks and the car otherwise is OK, probably the only option is to tune them out. Padre __________________ OLD HOTNESS: The "Heretic": '11 2SS/RS L99 A6 Black/Inferno. Build Journal, Videos D1SC GT9 JBA-LT = 720/680 \| 10.330 @ 133.61, 1.546 sixty... Camaro King at ECS V, Darlington. NEW HOTNESS: '16 2SS A8 NPP MRC. Bone Stock, 1/8th: 8.051 @ 89.44, 1.919

01-04-2012, 07:52 AM	#3
2012REDSS Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NC Posts: 657	should I just get a tune and forget about the rear O2's?

01-04-2012, 08:45 AM	#4
Parag Drives: 2010 camaro 2SS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Denver Posts: 1,334	Your on the wrong forum is if you expect someone here to say dont get a tune. Lol

01-04-2012, 08:49 AM	#6
2012REDSS Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NC Posts: 657	I dont care about the warranty I already cancelled the extended warranty they talked me into when I bought the car I was just hoping to not need one till the turbo. Thats why I did the solos instead of the LTs. I just want my car running right with no CEL

01-04-2012, 09:55 AM	#9
2012REDSS Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NC Posts: 657	I don't feel or hear any leaks and I checked the manifold to mid pipe bolts they were tight

01-05-2012, 03:56 PM	#10
2012REDSS Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NC Posts: 657	P1153 was my CEL DTC. What gives? I read a bunch of posts and this usually happens when guys put on LTs and don't tune. Any suggestions?

01-05-2012, 04:45 PM	#12
2012REDSS Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NC Posts: 657	Nope used the gaskets that came with the solos, I have a roto fab cai and a x pipe, res delete and pypes pipe bomb axel back

01-05-2012, 05:18 PM	#14
2012REDSS Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: NC Posts: 657	Read it and basically I either have a leak or need a tune which shouldn't be since solo claims no cel.

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