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usa1camaro1969 · 08-31-2010, 07:27 AM

The code said it was running lean. Re-check the cold air intake connections.

Mankind · 08-31-2010, 08:07 AM

Your remote start will not work until you clear the CEL. Headers can cause a CEL depending on the headers you run. If you are running lean then there is most likely air getting sucked into the intake that the sensor is not seeing. Therefore, it is not sending enough fuel to compensate. Recheck your fittings and be sure you tightened the sensor. Sometimes the tube doesn't go on the bottom of the intake all the way and you will suck air there. The SLP did not cause your CEL. The dealer will blame it on your CAI if you take it to them due to the larger amount of air vs the fuel. So check then recheck and if you find nothing put your stock box back on before you go to dealer.

shakenbk · 08-31-2010, 12:46 PM

Thanx for the info

devildoc · 08-31-2010, 01:53 PM

Hey shakenbk make sure all your hoses are snug and secure. I had forgot to put the vacuum tube back on the airaid v2 and I got a CEL, checked it with my dashhawk and wow "I'm an idiot" sounded off in my brain.

BaylorCamaro · 08-31-2010, 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by devildoc

Hey shakenbk make sure all your hoses are snug and secure. I had forgot to put the vacuum tube back on the airaid v2 and I got a CEL, checked it with my dashhawk and wow "I'm an idiot" sounded off in my brain.

I never thought about that, but it makes sense.

WHIPPLECHARGED · 08-31-2010, 02:19 PM

P2177 Fuel trim lean at cruise or acceration bank 1
p2179 Fuel trim lean at cruise or acceration bank 2

A few things that can cause these codes:
1: vacuum leak, Listen for a hissing sound while the car is running at idle to isolate

2: make sure your oil fill cap is tight

3: Fuel delivery system. Make sure you didn't fill up with E85 by mistake.

4: Mass air flow sensor fault. Make sure it is sealed and hopefully you didn't drop it when intalling your CAI because it can get damaged easily.

If none of these simple checks don't resolve your CEL. I would put your OEM intake back on and take it to the dealer. Just in case you have a Mass air flow problem, they may to cover under warranty with your CAI.

shakenbk · 08-31-2010, 07:16 PM

thanx bee and devil ill check all that out tonight

Camarodriver · 08-31-2010, 10:00 PM

when I brought my car in with the K&N intake on my LLT, they simply asked me to bring it in before they applied for a GM approved warrantee fix. The overall attitude at my dealer is quite reasonable, even though they won't support warrantee repairs on parts that directly affect the warrantee claims themselves. So if you have a CAI, do remove it (or make sure your dealer is cool with it) before you go in, unless your issue is a broken mirror, diggit?! hehehehe

eB

shakenbk · 09-01-2010, 03:10 AM

Well sam at fairway chevy checked all my fittings on my CAI and everything was good he cleared the CEL and it's just a waiting game from here... By the way if anyone needs any work on their cars in the las Vegas area sam smith at fairway chevy is the man to go too!

xpanda305x · 12-13-2010, 04:40 PM

i have this code and i have the setup below...i have no clue what it can be...

Sneeks20 · 12-13-2010, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

But I have had that CAI installed for over 2000 miles, and I haven't heard of anyone else getting one with the KN. I guess it could be, but it would be unusual.

Dont mean to steal the thread OP. Just a question

I noticed on mine, when i switched the ignition on, right next to the mileage display it read CAL!!! I have an k&n 63 series. Is this bad??

Sneeks20 · 12-13-2010, 06:00 PM

So is CEL or CAL bad???

Demon Hunter · 12-13-2010, 06:49 PM

CEL stands for Check Engine Light, and yes it usually is a bad thing. As for your CAL, i'm not quite sure what your talking about. Maybe others can jump in on that one.

GretchenGotGrowl · 12-13-2010, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Demon Hunter

CEL stands for Check Engine Light, and yes it usually is a bad thing. As for your CAL, i'm not quite sure what your talking about. Maybe others can jump in on that one.

CAL stands for calibration. When you startup or if you have disconnected the battery you will get this while the compass is being recalibrated. It should go away in a few minutes after a battery disconnect and almost immediately when starting.

08-31-2010, 07:27 AM	#15
usa1camaro1969 Back on the dino-juice Drives: '10 LS + a few more Join Date: May 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,641	The code said it was running lean. Re-check the cold air intake connections. __________________ I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence. -Ricky Bobby America is all about speed. Hot, nasty, badass speed. -Eleanor Roosevelt, 1936

08-31-2010, 08:07 AM	#16
Mankind Whats a Millwright? Drives: 2LT/RS SIM, 05 Wht Denali Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Holden, LA Posts: 410	Your remote start will not work until you clear the CEL. Headers can cause a CEL depending on the headers you run. If you are running lean then there is most likely air getting sucked into the intake that the sensor is not seeing. Therefore, it is not sending enough fuel to compensate. Recheck your fittings and be sure you tightened the sensor. Sometimes the tube doesn't go on the bottom of the intake all the way and you will suck air there. The SLP did not cause your CEL. The dealer will blame it on your CAI if you take it to them due to the larger amount of air vs the fuel. So check then recheck and if you find nothing put your stock box back on before you go to dealer. Last edited by Mankind; 08-31-2010 at 03:38 PM.

08-31-2010, 01:53 PM	#18
devildoc Drives: '12 Toyota Tacoma Dbl Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 1,275 View My Garage	Hey shakenbk make sure all your hoses are snug and secure. I had forgot to put the vacuum tube back on the airaid v2 and I got a CEL, checked it with my dashhawk and wow "I'm an idiot" sounded off in my brain. __________________ MRT V2\|Trifecta Tune\|Airaid\|ARH LTs\|Eibach Sways STANDING 1/4MI: 13.948@99.87 6600RPM HP/TQ Gains - 30.54HP/24.3TQ (NOT PEAK)

08-31-2010, 02:19 PM	#20
WHIPPLECHARGED Drives: 2011 1SS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Vegas Posts: 736	P2177 Fuel trim lean at cruise or acceration bank 1 p2179 Fuel trim lean at cruise or acceration bank 2 A few things that can cause these codes: 1: vacuum leak, Listen for a hissing sound while the car is running at idle to isolate 2: make sure your oil fill cap is tight 3: Fuel delivery system. Make sure you didn't fill up with E85 by mistake. 4: Mass air flow sensor fault. Make sure it is sealed and hopefully you didn't drop it when intalling your CAI because it can get damaged easily. If none of these simple checks don't resolve your CEL. I would put your OEM intake back on and take it to the dealer. Just in case you have a Mass air flow problem, they may to cover under warranty with your CAI. __________________

08-31-2010, 10:00 PM	#22
Camarodriver Drives: 1975 Camaro, 2010 2LT, 2011/2SSrs Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 611 View My Garage	when I brought my car in with the K&N intake on my LLT, they simply asked me to bring it in before they applied for a GM approved warrantee fix. The overall attitude at my dealer is quite reasonable, even though they won't support warrantee repairs on parts that directly affect the warrantee claims themselves. So if you have a CAI, do remove it (or make sure your dealer is cool with it) before you go in, unless your issue is a broken mirror, diggit?! hehehehe eB __________________ Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition by the mediocre mind.... Al E 2010 Summit White 2LT Camaro <-(GONE)*New 2011 2SS/RS SW M6 OEM Hurst shifter ordered Oct 7th, 2010 The perma-grin effect pictured above by a good buddy giving me a ride in my Camaro! Used 75 Camaro = $3500 Rolling restoration over 10 years = $5000 $5 of gas burned in 10 seconds = Priceless!

08-31-2010, 12:46 PM	#17
shakenbk Drives: 2011 RED LT/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 54	Thanx for the info

08-31-2010, 07:16 PM	#21
shakenbk Drives: 2011 RED LT/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 54	thanx bee and devil ill check all that out tonight

09-01-2010, 03:10 AM	#23
shakenbk Drives: 2011 RED LT/RS Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 54	Well sam at fairway chevy checked all my fittings on my CAI and everything was good he cleared the CEL and it's just a waiting game from here... By the way if anyone needs any work on their cars in the las Vegas area sam smith at fairway chevy is the man to go too!

12-13-2010, 04:40 PM	#24
xpanda305x Banned Drives: Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gunshine State Posts: 3,150 View My Garage	i have this code and i have the setup below...i have no clue what it can be...

12-13-2010, 06:00 PM	#26
Sneeks20 Account Suspended Drives: your woman wild... Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 751 View My Garage	So is CEL or CAL bad???

12-13-2010, 06:49 PM	#27
Demon Hunter Drives: 2010 Black Camaro LT Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 675 View My Garage	CEL stands for Check Engine Light, and yes it usually is a bad thing. As for your CAL, i'm not quite sure what your talking about. Maybe others can jump in on that one. __________________

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