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prfireman · 10-17-2009, 12:56 PM

3 weeks ago engine light on, reduce power, and traction control
turn off 30mins later back to norm
on Oct. 9 same thing drove it to dealer she stayed the weekend, dealer states problem fixed, now Oct 17th remote start one minute and shuts off, all the same marks, left it sit for 2 hours, only Engine light on

Oh I just installed a Corsa cat-back on Oct. 14 it should have nothing to do with it

Day 1 at Dealer Service
1977 check eng light and reduce power message are on. checked codes. found 5 codes. co242-ecm indicated traction control malfunction, p2122- app senor 1 circuit low voltage, p2138-app sensors 1 and 2 not plausible, B0233- air flow control circuit short to battery, B0408 main temp control circuit to battery. trace codes c0242, p2122 and p2138 to rubbed through wires at the throttle body. repaired wires.

Day 2 at Dealer Service
p21211 code, ordered APP senor (2 to 5days for part)

At dealer cool, new part comes in they going to fix it, Service guy comes out all fixed cool let me hurry back to work cool here I go, WTF same crap different day, turn around drive back inside a start a Sh** storm, Fing thing did it again, but we fixed the code a AAP, I call GM they tell the dealer run a full diag. before you replace the ECM, now waiting for my car again, IF THEY WOULD HAVE LISTEN TO ME FROM THE BEGINING, he said those forums are no good for info we look at GM only.. yeah now I am waiting for a new ECM

yotaman96 · 10-17-2009, 01:03 PM

What did the dealer say they did to fix it? Can Onstar tell you what the engine code is?

prfireman · 10-17-2009, 01:17 PM

Dealer said it was a module (questionable) and wires on electronic gas pedal
They also said they did the A/C recall since a code came up for that
I have no idea what codes were shown, dealer didn't say
Service dept. closed today, if now it will be back in there

tones2SS · 10-17-2009, 01:51 PM

Can you try Auto Palace or a car store of some sorts? They have the hand held OBD reader, (On Board Diagnostics) that can read the code for you.
GOOD LUCK!!

Bear · 10-17-2009, 03:00 PM

Are these cars OBDII or OBDIII? I have Autotap from from 4th gen, just wondering if that still works on these cars?

djsnoflake · 10-17-2009, 09:02 PM

Hey check your intake. If it is loose anywhere or the airbox didn't close all the way, your MAF can go cattywompas and throw the engine/service traction

MyNewSolstice · 10-17-2009, 09:07 PM

is there any sensors on the exhaust? could they be loose? usually the SEL light is related to an airflow issue most often... have you done an oil change? did they remove your air filter...Once they actually messed up the sensor on my car by doing that.

MyNewSolstice · 10-17-2009, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bear

Are these cars OBDII or OBDIII? I have Autotap from from 4th gen, just wondering if that still works on these cars?

I believe it is not OBDII Not sure if it is straight up OBDIII

lawdogg149 · 10-17-2009, 09:09 PM

if it worked on a 4th gen it will work on the 5th. Both are OBDII

themossman · 10-17-2009, 09:34 PM

Go to an autoparts store and get the code pulled. I'm dealing with a P3028 (knock sensor)...thought it was bad gas but it keeps coming back...it's time for a trip to the dealer.

GQ4Life · 10-17-2009, 10:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themossman

Go to an autoparts store and get the code pulled. I'm dealing with a P3028 (knock sensor)...thought it was bad gas but it keeps coming back...it's time for a trip to the dealer.

try race gas.. see if u still get it...
dealer still cool with your mods?

prfireman · 10-19-2009, 03:03 PM

The code they have now is P2122
They orders a APP senor

I need to find my other paper work, to see what code came up

themossman · 10-19-2009, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GQ4Life

try race gas.. see if u still get it...
dealer still cool with your mods?

If it's a bad knock sensor....the mods wouldn't have cause it. If is isn't, I'll probably have to pay for the diag fee...

prfireman · 10-19-2009, 05:00 PM

Just updated my info
codes and repairs are stated on top

10-17-2009, 12:56 PM	#1
prfireman Drives: 1969 Pontiac Firebird Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 134 View My Garage	ENGINE light on for 4th time in this Month 3 weeks ago engine light on, reduce power, and traction control turn off 30mins later back to norm on Oct. 9 same thing drove it to dealer she stayed the weekend, dealer states problem fixed, now Oct 17th remote start one minute and shuts off, all the same marks, left it sit for 2 hours, only Engine light on Oh I just installed a Corsa cat-back on Oct. 14 it should have nothing to do with it Day 1 at Dealer Service 1977 check eng light and reduce power message are on. checked codes. found 5 codes. co242-ecm indicated traction control malfunction, p2122- app senor 1 circuit low voltage, p2138-app sensors 1 and 2 not plausible, B0233- air flow control circuit short to battery, B0408 main temp control circuit to battery. trace codes c0242, p2122 and p2138 to rubbed through wires at the throttle body. repaired wires. Day 2 at Dealer Service p21211 code, ordered APP senor (2 to 5days for part) At dealer cool, new part comes in they going to fix it, Service guy comes out all fixed cool let me hurry back to work cool here I go, WTF same crap different day, turn around drive back inside a start a Sh** storm, Fing thing did it again, but we fixed the code a AAP, I call GM they tell the dealer run a full diag. before you replace the ECM, now waiting for my car again, IF THEY WOULD HAVE LISTEN TO ME FROM THE BEGINING, he said those forums are no good for info we look at GM only.. yeah now I am waiting for a new ECM Last edited by prfireman; 10-22-2009 at 07:53 PM.

10-17-2009, 01:03 PM	#2
yotaman96 Drives: 2017 Camaro SS1LE 2000 Trans Am WS6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 2,952 View My Garage	What did the dealer say they did to fix it? Can Onstar tell you what the engine code is? __________________ 2017 Krypton Green SS 1LE Magnacharged 2000 Trans Am WS6 manual trans 2002 Trans Am 2015 Ram Crew Cab Cummins

10-17-2009, 03:00 PM	#5
Bear Drives: 2015 Green Flash 2SS M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 352	Are these cars OBDII or OBDIII? I have Autotap from from 4th gen, just wondering if that still works on these cars? __________________ Back in the Game.

10-17-2009, 09:07 PM	#7
MyNewSolstice Drives: 06 Solstice Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 349 View My Garage	is there any sensors on the exhaust? could they be loose? usually the SEL light is related to an airflow issue most often... have you done an oil change? did they remove your air filter...Once they actually messed up the sensor on my car by doing that. __________________ 2006 Solstice Z0K 1978 Camaro Z28 1978 Corvette 350/220HP SOON TO BE LS2

10-17-2009, 09:34 PM	#10
themossman Apprehensive Optimist Drives: '10 SS/RS SIM Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: JAX Posts: 1,383	Go to an autoparts store and get the code pulled. I'm dealing with a P3028 (knock sensor)...thought it was bad gas but it keeps coming back...it's time for a trip to the dealer. __________________ Car is for sale --->http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=158486 Current Summary: Engine:Phase One-(All work by Vengeance Racing): Custom Cam, AR Headers, ported throttle body, ported intake, custom tune, dual valve springs, hardened push rods, under drive pulley, thermostat, Vararam CAI, C5R timing chain, Melling oil pump catch can, breather, MagnaFlow Sport Axle Back Suspension: Pfadt Sport Sway Bars, Pfadt drop springs Other: MGW Shifter, Custom Paint my build journal ---->http://camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=30057

10-17-2009, 01:17 PM	#3
prfireman Drives: 1969 Pontiac Firebird Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 134 View My Garage	Dealer said it was a module (questionable) and wires on electronic gas pedal They also said they did the A/C recall since a code came up for that I have no idea what codes were shown, dealer didn't say Service dept. closed today, if now it will be back in there

10-17-2009, 01:51 PM	#4
tones2SS Drives: '13 Roush S3 '16 Ram Sport 4X4 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,096	Can you try Auto Palace or a car store of some sorts? They have the hand held OBD reader, (On Board Diagnostics) that can read the code for you. GOOD LUCK!!

10-17-2009, 09:09 PM	#9
lawdogg149 Drives: Corvette ZO6 CSR edition #47 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Calhoun, GA Posts: 766 View My Garage	if it worked on a 4th gen it will work on the 5th. Both are OBDII

10-19-2009, 03:03 PM	#12
prfireman Drives: 1969 Pontiac Firebird Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 134 View My Garage	The code they have now is P2122 They orders a APP senor I need to find my other paper work, to see what code came up

10-19-2009, 05:00 PM	#14
prfireman Drives: 1969 Pontiac Firebird Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: New Jersey Posts: 134 View My Garage	Just updated my info codes and repairs are stated on top

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