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DangerZL1 · 12-14-2009, 12:52 PM

Did they have an ETA on the PCM? Maybe this is the end of the ordeal and you'll have your car back soon. I'd be suprised if this doesn't fix it.

Booneabal · 12-14-2009, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DangerouSS

Did they have an ETA on the PCM? Maybe this is the end of the ordeal and you'll have your car back soon. I'd be suprised if this doesn't fix it.

They are saying the PCM is coming on Wednesday at the latest.
If I get it back I am gonna drive the heck out of it to make sure the problem doesn't arise again.

DangerZL1 · 12-15-2009, 04:35 PM

Thanks for the update. Hopefully you'll have your car back tomorrow at the latest and can finally begin enjoying it rather than worrying about it. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Top Thrill · 12-16-2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Booneabal

They are saying the PCM is coming on Wednesday at the latest.
If I get it back I am gonna drive the heck out of it to make sure the problem doesn't arise again.

It is Wednesday. Any up-date?

Top Thrill · 12-19-2009, 11:25 PM

What is the deal. Is the car fixed Booneabal? Don't let us just wonder whas is going on. We need to know.

Booneabal · 12-22-2009, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Top Thrill

What is the deal. Is the car fixed Booneabal? Don't let us just wonder whas is going on. We need to know.

Yesterday evening, roughly 26 days later, I drove home my Camaro.
They installed the Powertrain Control Module on Saturday and the car has been running fine since. However, the tech is still nervous that there is another underlying problem with the car and that it may only be a matter of time before the dreaded "check engine" light returns.
For me, I'm gonna enjoy the car as much as I can while I have it - mayeb it will run fine from now on. If it doesn't, I am soooooooo covered under lemon law.

Thanks for all the support and ideas while I was waiting to get her back.

Watch this space.

DangerZL1 · 12-22-2009, 11:36 AM

Glad to hear you have it back. I can understand the tech's apprehension about the repair, but it is working correctly now and no other part they tried worked, so I'll assume is fixed and you'll be ok. Yes, the lemon law will be the next step I'd take, but I wouldn't even think about that now. Merry Christmas!

Top Thrill · 12-23-2009, 05:35 PM

I am very glad to see that you have your car and all is well.

vesi · 12-26-2009, 10:22 PM

Just this Christmas eve my camaro had the Malfunction light come up, and a locked car icon. It wouldn't start. I called Onstar and they told me to wait 20 mins and restart the car.

The car started after 20 minutes but the Malfunction light is still on. Onstar is telling me it looks like a missfire in valve 6. No chevrolet dealers around here were open or able to service it.

Hopefully Monday i can get it checked and it wont be anything major.

Booneabal · 12-29-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by vesi

Just this Christmas eve my camaro had the Malfunction light come up, and a locked car icon. It wouldn't start. I called Onstar and they told me to wait 20 mins and restart the car.

The car started after 20 minutes but the Malfunction light is still on. Onstar is telling me it looks like a missfire in valve 6. No chevrolet dealers around here were open or able to service it.

Hopefully Monday i can get it checked and it wont be anything major.

Good luck, my situation started with the check engine light but eventually led to really rough idling and "limp mode" where the car wouldn't drive more thatn 50mph.

You may be in for a rough patch because it is possible that (a) you really had a misfire due to spark plug, moisture or a ton of other real issues or (b) there is a glitch in you powertrain computer or sensors which is causing it to mis-read the engine condition.

Its pretty much going to be trial & error for them to determine (a) or (b) but I hope you get good support from the service folks.

Angrybird 12 · 12-30-2009, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by safe123

I suggest that the remote start can't be used a bunch of times in a row. Mine will usually allow 2 remote starts back to back then you have to wait awhile.

yes that is the way GM remote starts are designed...2 times and not again until you have used the Key to start it.
Also if the door, hood or trunk is ajar it won't start. I tested this on my HHR, I had someone sit in the car and after I started it I had them pop the hood, as soon as it opened the engine stopped. I could not restart it until I closed the hood... also if you use the key to unlock the door and open it the engine will quit (and the horn will start beeping)

viper1cobra · 12-30-2009, 12:51 PM

Sorry to haer about your problems. I would give it a little more time, to let GM find and fix the problem. They will find a way to make it right.

Hammer70 · 01-21-2010, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Michael_Js

Wow, don't give up THAT fast! They'll find and fix the problem. I KNOW it's inconvenient, but it's a great ride!

12-19-2009, 11:25 PM	#47
Top Thrill BOD 5/28/09 #13485 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 913	What is the deal. Is the car fixed Booneabal? Don't let us just wonder whas is going on. We need to know. __________________

12-23-2009, 05:35 PM	#50
Top Thrill BOD 5/28/09 #13485 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 913	I am very glad to see that you have your car and all is well. __________________

12-30-2009, 12:51 PM	#54
viper1cobra Member Club Elite #131 Drives: 2017 50th Anniversary H50 2SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Far West TEXAS Posts: 1,729 View My Garage	Sorry to haer about your problems. I would give it a little more time, to let GM find and fix the problem. They will find a way to make it right. __________________

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12-14-2009, 12:52 PM	#43
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,936	Did they have an ETA on the PCM? Maybe this is the end of the ordeal and you'll have your car back soon. I'd be suprised if this doesn't fix it.

12-15-2009, 04:35 PM	#45
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,936	Thanks for the update. Hopefully you'll have your car back tomorrow at the latest and can finally begin enjoying it rather than worrying about it. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.

12-22-2009, 11:36 AM	#49
DangerZL1 Drives: 2023 Black ZL1 Auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: FEMA Region 4 Posts: 2,936	Glad to hear you have it back. I can understand the tech's apprehension about the repair, but it is working correctly now and no other part they tried worked, so I'll assume is fixed and you'll be ok. Yes, the lemon law will be the next step I'd take, but I wouldn't even think about that now. Merry Christmas!

12-26-2009, 10:22 PM	#51
vesi Drives: 2012 2LT/RS 45th Anniv. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Parsippany, NJ Posts: 190	Just this Christmas eve my camaro had the Malfunction light come up, and a locked car icon. It wouldn't start. I called Onstar and they told me to wait 20 mins and restart the car. The car started after 20 minutes but the Malfunction light is still on. Onstar is telling me it looks like a missfire in valve 6. No chevrolet dealers around here were open or able to service it. Hopefully Monday i can get it checked and it wont be anything major.