Failed Texas emissions test! Help! Codes P0556, P013A, P013C, P219A - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Camaro_Fuzion · 05-20-2020, 10:54 PM

I am the owner of the 2010 Camaro 2SS I've been having catalytic converters and 01/02 sensor issues for the last six months. To try and resolve the problem. I had my ASE mechanic install aftermarket parts. A Kinetixracing high flow Catalytic Converter set left/right and all the 01/02 sensors front and back. The mechanic cleared the codes after installation. But the check engine light came back on. I already failed the Texas emissions test today. I really need to pass the emissions test on the next visit within 15 days. I don't know if this all has to do with the car's electrical system or mass air flow sensor. I want to rid of all the issues that affect the catalytic converters and 01/02 sensors. I have attached the error codes report that pertains to my vehicle. I wonder if there is an underlining issue that is causing all these issues. I hope to get this resolved. Any advice would be greatly appreciated from the team. Thank you!

Parts installed.

Kinetixracing Catalytic Converters

Aftermarket 01/02 Sensors

Vegas Bound · 05-20-2020, 11:54 PM

Is the battery original? Weak battery can cause these issues.

CuseZilla · 05-21-2020, 12:09 AM

If the car was tuned that may be the issue. That may also be a solution. GL

Camaro_Fuzion · 05-21-2020, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegas Bound

Is the battery original? Weak battery can cause these issues.

No, the battery is not original. The battery is an Odyssey Extreme. The battery appears to still be in good running condition. Sometimes my car won't start when I turn the ignition switch on. It doesn't happen very often. I really don't want to get taken by some of these shops locally in Houston, TX They might want to fix everything but the problem. Or try to make up extra repairs so they can dime and nickle me out of money.

https://www.carid.com/odyssey/extrem...l?urlId=168444

Camaro_Fuzion · 05-21-2020, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by CuseZilla

If the car was tuned that may be the issue. That may also be a solution. GL

I've never had my car tuned before. I did take it to a performance shop the other day. The tech plugged his hardware code reader into my dashboard. He tried to make my computer relearn the fuel system. To try and rid of all the Catalytic Converter and 02 sensor codes. The check engine light went away. But after a short while. The check engine came back on. All I did was after he cleared my codes. I started my car. I went down the road and stopped at Love's gas station for a 32 oz diet coke drink. I got back in my car and turned it on again. The check engine light returned. I have had the codes cleared many times. And each time the check engine light returns. What do you all really think the problem is?

Camaro_Fuzion · 05-21-2020, 01:04 AM

I've been told by one person who never tested my car. That I might have a leaking manifold or a vacuum line leak. I won't rule out the battery being weak. I will have Autozone test my battery, starter, and alternator. The error codes report is very long. I'm hoping a master mechanic sees this post and responds with some suggestions also.

Vegas Bound · 05-21-2020, 09:48 AM

Have a local shop do a smoke test on the engine. If smoke comes out, you found your vacuum leak.

Camaro_Fuzion · 05-21-2020, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Vegas Bound

Have a local shop do a smoke test on the engine. If smoke comes out, you found your vacuum leak.

Thank you for the response bro. Can that throw out codes like the ones I reported?

Vegas Bound · 05-21-2020, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Camaro_Fuzion

Thank you for the response bro. Can that throw out codes like the ones I reported?

Vacuum leak can throw codes. Messes with AFR.

frankwjr · 05-21-2020, 10:45 AM

get a tune! stock computer will never learn HFC's....give dynoSteve at RDP a holler...his SCT/tune for life deal can't be beat.

I just passed MD. emissions with JBA shorties/HFC/cam/and no rear mufflers lol.

Good luck!

PEACE

RupertPupkin · 05-21-2020, 01:16 PM

Is Texas emissions pretty strict? I’m from Chicago, and they just hook up OBD and that’s it. I’m looking to move down to Houston/Austin area.

Aries240SS · 05-21-2020, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RupertPupkin

Is Texas emissions pretty strict? I’m from Chicago, and they just hook up OBD and that’s it. I’m looking to move down to Houston/Austin area.

Texas is the same. You just can't have 2+ not ready codes, or any permanent codes. +visual inspection of course.

JB'sZL1 · 05-21-2020, 01:38 PM

Hah. You seem to be jumping all over the place. Just because the battery "appears" to be in good condition means absolutely nothing. Check the voltage before starting and while starting.

RupertPupkin · 05-21-2020, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Aries240SS

Texas is the same. You just can't have 2+ not ready codes, or any permanent codes. +visual inspection of course.

Visual inspection as in?

05-20-2020, 10:54 PM	#1
Camaro_Fuzion Drives: 2022 Chevy Camaro 2SS Redline Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 309	Failed Texas emissions test! Help! Codes P0556, P013A, P013C, P219A I am the owner of the 2010 Camaro 2SS I've been having catalytic converters and 01/02 sensor issues for the last six months. To try and resolve the problem. I had my ASE mechanic install aftermarket parts. A Kinetixracing high flow Catalytic Converter set left/right and all the 01/02 sensors front and back. The mechanic cleared the codes after installation. But the check engine light came back on. I already failed the Texas emissions test today. I really need to pass the emissions test on the next visit within 15 days. I don't know if this all has to do with the car's electrical system or mass air flow sensor. I want to rid of all the issues that affect the catalytic converters and 01/02 sensors. I have attached the error codes report that pertains to my vehicle. I wonder if there is an underlining issue that is causing all these issues. I hope to get this resolved. Any advice would be greatly appreciated from the team. Thank you! Parts installed. Kinetixracing Catalytic Converters Aftermarket 01/02 Sensors Last edited by Camaro_Fuzion; 05-20-2020 at 11:11 PM.

05-21-2020, 01:04 AM	#6
Camaro_Fuzion Drives: 2022 Chevy Camaro 2SS Redline Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 309	I've been told by one person who never tested my car. That I might have a leaking manifold or a vacuum line leak. I won't rule out the battery being weak. I will have Autozone test my battery, starter, and alternator. The error codes report is very long. I'm hoping a master mechanic sees this post and responds with some suggestions also. Last edited by Camaro_Fuzion; 05-21-2020 at 08:23 AM.

05-21-2020, 10:45 AM	#10
frankwjr Drives: 2010 SS 2SS M6 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Smithsburg, Md. Posts: 2,446	get a tune! stock computer will never learn HFC's....give dynoSteve at RDP a holler...his SCT/tune for life deal can't be beat. I just passed MD. emissions with JBA shorties/HFC/cam/and no rear mufflers lol. Good luck! PEACE __________________ 2010 SS 2SS M6 - Tune by RDP dynoSteve!(Woot) - Daily Driver - *150K!* - All work by me...

05-21-2020, 01:16 PM	#11
RupertPupkin Drives: 2014 Camaro SS 1Le Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: IL Posts: 1,583	Is Texas emissions pretty strict? I’m from Chicago, and they just hook up OBD and that’s it. I’m looking to move down to Houston/Austin area. __________________ 2014 SS 1LE Money Pit/ Forged 402 CAM 22X/24X, .619/.617, 113 LSA/ LS9 Heads FIC 1200cc/DSX Aux Pump//McLeod RXT Clutch 730whp: 630Trq

05-20-2020, 11:54 PM	#2
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	Is the battery original? Weak battery can cause these issues.

05-21-2020, 12:09 AM	#3
CuseZilla Drives: 2013 ZL1 Camaro Join Date: May 2018 Location: Liverpool Posts: 8 View My Garage	If the car was tuned that may be the issue. That may also be a solution. GL

05-21-2020, 09:48 AM	#7
Vegas Bound Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Sparkly Red One Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Hospitality State Posts: 2,558	Have a local shop do a smoke test on the engine. If smoke comes out, you found your vacuum leak.

05-21-2020, 01:38 PM	#13
JB'sZL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 and 2019 Ram Laramie Join Date: May 2017 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 1,259	Hah. You seem to be jumping all over the place. Just because the battery "appears" to be in good condition means absolutely nothing. Check the voltage before starting and while starting.