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rharon · 09-07-2009, 05:27 PM

I got a check engine light today on startup. Any idea in how to get it off? I think it might be the headers.......ARH Header system.

TeddyP25 · 09-07-2009, 05:35 PM

Definitely the headers, mine also came on after awhile. Tunes would be the only cure...

A.R. Headers · 09-07-2009, 07:24 PM

A tune will not only cure the issue but will also give the engine the opportunity to take full advantage of the system. There's HP waiting to be unleashed. Let me know if you need a hand finding a good tuner in your area.

Nick

rharon · 09-07-2009, 08:38 PM

Thanks Nick.Remember I prototyped the noweeds.net diverters with you guys....Do you have anyone in Fresno,CA.? also will the magnaflow system bolt up to the exhuast, or do I need some differnt pipes? I would like to go 3 inch all the way instead of the factory mufflers

khislop007 · 09-08-2009, 01:01 PM

Will having the engine light on affect anything? I want to get a tune but don't want to mess with it yet until the warranty is up. But I am thinking of the Vector Motorsports stealth tune once they confirm there are no issues.

Tanner · 10-07-2009, 08:33 PM

I had headers installed and a tune right afterwards. Now two days later the check engine light came on. What's up? Do I need another tune???

khislop007 · 10-07-2009, 08:45 PM

I installed my ARH with only 54 miles and today at 109 miles mine came on....no tune.....waiting until the warranty is up.....I think

jpsuperman81 · 10-07-2009, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by khislop007

I installed my ARH with only 54 miles and today at 109 miles mine came on....no tune.....waiting until the warranty is up.....I think

Doesn't matter unless it won't pass inspection, most/all places in the continental USA won't pass with a light on. Not sure what your rules are over there my friend.

khislop007 · 10-07-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsuperman81

Doesn't matter unless it won't pass inspection, most/all places in the continental USA won't pass with a light on. Not sure what your rules are over there my friend.

OK. that doesn't matter over here. But I know after a while I'll just get sick of seeing it and get it tuned. Are you going to get yours tuned out?

I'll post some vids with mine shortly.

jpsuperman81 · 10-07-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by khislop007

OK. that doesn't matter over here. But I know after a while I'll just get sick of seeing it and get it tuned. Are you going to get yours tuned out?

I'll post some vids with mine shortly.

I leave early Am tomorrow morning for cam,ported heads, intake manifold, throttle body, 160 thermo, underdrive pulleys and custom dyno tune. I will be gone till late friday probably. I have an ongoing post in the members car journal section I will be updating with pics and video. I plan to get a before dyno which isn't stock but ARh longtubes and borlas like you and then and after dyno of course.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43809

khislop007 · 10-07-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsuperman81

I leave early Am tomorrow morning for cam,ported heads, intake manifold, throttle body, 160 thermo, underdrive pulleys and custom dyno tune. I will be gone till late friday probably. I have an ongoing post in the members car journal section I will be updating with pics and video. I plan to get a before dyno which isn't stock but ARh longtubes and borlas like you and then and after dyno of course.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=43809

Sounds good....I'll keep a check on it!

kelleyperformance · 10-08-2009, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Tanner

I had headers installed and a tune right afterwards. Now two days later the check engine light came on. What's up? Do I need another tune???

hmm... if its still cat efficency codes then the tuner just forgot to disable those codes, or didnt disable all of them. its not really the tune itself that has to do with the light, just whether its basically overridden or not

Wacker · 10-08-2009, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by rharon

I got a check engine light today on startup. Any idea in how to get it off? I think it might be the headers.......ARH Header system.

You will need a tune to disable the light. The tuner disables the code that initiates the light. If you do not disable the light you will have no knowledge of another malfunction. If you dont want a tune and are willing to do the work, by an OBD II scanner from autozone and clear the code every time it pops up. If you already have a tune, call your tuner and tell him to re-flash your car disabling the code.

HeavyD · 10-08-2009, 12:16 AM

As soon as you tune your car most dealers won't accept your car for warranty. If you wanted to protect your warranty you should have waited till the warranty was expired. Long tube headers always require a tune. Do some searches. Some tunes don't 100% correct CEL anyways.

09-07-2009, 05:27 PM	#1
rharon Drives: 2010 Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fresno / Clovis , CA Posts: 328 View My Garage	Check Engine Light I got a check engine light today on startup. Any idea in how to get it off? I think it might be the headers.......ARH Header system. __________________ Magnacharger TVS2300, ARH HEADERS, ROTO-FAB CAI, NOWEEDS.NET DIVERTERS

09-07-2009, 05:35 PM	#2
TeddyP25 Drives: 2SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Fort Collins Posts: 611	Definitely the headers, mine also came on after awhile. Tunes would be the only cure... __________________ 2SS/RS CGM/BLK GFX MN6418 Stroker.785rwhp/885lbtq.50 SHOT NO2..Pfadt arms,toe links,coilovers,swaybars,end links,engine mounts,dif/sub bushings.MGWshifter.Tick LVL 3.ARH1 7/8 LT's/ARH exhaust.ADM gauges/race CAI.E-FORCE SC.8 rib IW 10%OD.LPE dual pump/module.85lb inj,custom valve covers.RMCR tune.TOOLEY RACING CAM.JRE posi kit.JRE fuel upgrade.RX MONSTER CatchCan.DSS axels/DS.Hammerhead rear, 3:73's. WYOSPEED builthttp://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=115687

09-07-2009, 08:38 PM	#4
rharon Drives: 2010 Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Fresno / Clovis , CA Posts: 328 View My Garage	Thanks Nick.Remember I prototyped the noweeds.net diverters with you guys....Do you have anyone in Fresno,CA.? also will the magnaflow system bolt up to the exhuast, or do I need some differnt pipes? I would like to go 3 inch all the way instead of the factory mufflers __________________ Magnacharger TVS2300, ARH HEADERS, ROTO-FAB CAI, NOWEEDS.NET DIVERTERS

09-08-2009, 01:01 PM	#5
khislop007 ZEUSS Drives: Hard! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 2,567 View My Garage	Will having the engine light on affect anything? I want to get a tune but don't want to mess with it yet until the warranty is up. But I am thinking of the Vector Motorsports stealth tune once they confirm there are no issues. __________________

10-07-2009, 08:33 PM	#6
Tanner Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 370 View My Garage	I had headers installed and a tune right afterwards. Now two days later the check engine light came on. What's up? Do I need another tune??? __________________ 2SS/RS Victory Red / painted White Rally Stripes - 6 Speed Automatic with Tap Shifter Sands - Surprise Last edited by Tanner; 10-07-2009 at 08:48 PM.

09-07-2009, 07:24 PM	#3
A.R. Headers Drives: Pontiac G8 GT Join Date: May 2009 Location: new york Posts: 263	A tune will not only cure the issue but will also give the engine the opportunity to take full advantage of the system. There's HP waiting to be unleashed. Let me know if you need a hand finding a good tuner in your area. Nick

10-07-2009, 08:45 PM	#7
khislop007 ZEUSS Drives: Hard! Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cayman Islands Posts: 2,567 View My Garage	I installed my ARH with only 54 miles and today at 109 miles mine came on....no tune.....waiting until the warranty is up.....I think __________________

10-08-2009, 12:16 AM	#14
HeavyD Drives: 1SSRS RY L99 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,323	As soon as you tune your car most dealers won't accept your car for warranty. If you wanted to protect your warranty you should have waited till the warranty was expired. Long tube headers always require a tune. Do some searches. Some tunes don't 100% correct CEL anyways.

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