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splashlog48 · 07-11-2017, 05:43 PM

Tell them you'll back outta the deal and see what they say !!

Rolfomatic · 07-11-2017, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

Dealers love to get over on the public. Sounds like you got a chance to serve them some karma.

That's a pretty silly thing to say. Nobody is getting rich off of Joe Consumer by screwing him over and over.

KaBoom1701 · 07-11-2017, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by maddoggyusa

I guess de-mod, pull the battery, and see what happens. Worse case, get it re-tuned when done.

But I'm guessing you will need to re-tune to stock to fix it to run properly.

how is it they sold you a modified ZL1 but have a problem taking your modded SS??

Spurshot · 07-11-2017, 10:37 PM

Anyone keeping track of which people that posted in this thread you'd buy a car from? ..and which you'd not?

MrChrisLS3 · 07-11-2017, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.T1982

They want to charge me 4.8hrs labor if I let them do it. The sale is done bit I need to get this resolved. The worst thing would be for them to cancel their check and I would have two car payments...

Contrary to my first post, if this is something you said you would do, then do it. I was under the assumption that they were simply demanding it. As far as the tune, you could tell them what your situation is. If they can re-flash it, they might, but it sounds like they will charge you to do it.

Mr.T1982 · 07-12-2017, 12:06 AM

They did not sell me the ZL1. they only bought the old car from me. I then bought the other car from a different dealer. The sales are all done but I am going to demod the car this weekend. I was just surprised they asked it to be done. I told them I was planning on demod de modding the car but they bid on the car with notes stating it needs tires and the CEL was on. I'm thinking if I really wanted to I could get by without doing a thong but that's not me. Also I will be able to sell the headers and intake

Ponchonutty · 07-12-2017, 12:54 AM

If all the mods done were cai,headers, and a tune, just swapping the old manifolds with working cats will get rid of the cel after you do a battery reset. It will not harm the car with that tune on there in any way

STUNNAH · 07-12-2017, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.T1982

They did not sell me the ZL1. they only bought the old car from me. I then bought the other car from a different dealer. The sales are all done but I am going to demod the car this weekend. I was just surprised they asked it to be done. I told them I was planning on demod de modding the car but they bid on the car with notes stating it needs tires and the CEL was on. I'm thinking if I really wanted to I could get by without doing a thong but that's not me. Also I will be able to sell the headers and intake

It's really not that complicated...The problem as I now see it is that you leaped on the new car before your business was settled on your old car...You made it sound like a trade-in related transaction vs a sell and buy...So you really have no alternative but to do as you promised and the only disappoint you can have is with yourself...

Rock-It Man · 07-12-2017, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Reddog1982

If it's a chevy dealer shouldn't they be able to flash it back to a stock tune. If you already sold them the car why is it your problem. They're the ones making money hand over fist.

Because if the CEL is on, the seller is on the hook to fix it.

That's how the law works in some states.

Welker2 · 07-12-2017, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr.T1982

I technically told the dealership I was going to demod the car before they got it, but didn't have time, so I just sold it to them as is. They then flipped out stating they wanted it demoded. You would think they could flash it back but I'm not sure that is going to go too well. The paperwork I received doesn't state I must remove the parts but it was verbally stated.

It sounds like part of the deal you made with them (verbal or otherwise) was it would be de-moded, they even had you take the car back to do it. If this is the case and although they should have checked things out before paying you for the vehicle, they can hold you to it. It also sounds like they will negate the deal if you don't. I would be checking up on my state's laws in regards to verbal contracts as well, in some states/cases they can be just as binding as a written contract.

That being said, I would de-mod the vehicle, disconnect the battery for at least 5-10 minutes, clear any/all codes and hope the CEL light goes and stays off. However, since you've had the car tuned, I would bet that if the CEL does go off, it doesn't stay off for long and you will also need to get it 'de-tuned'. Good luck.

SSEssence · 07-12-2017, 10:31 AM

^this, essentially since the tuner never got rid of the CEL, once you put your stock parts on and reset the battery, it should reset the CEL.

Mr.T1982 · 07-15-2017, 05:54 PM

CONCLUSION TO THIS MESS!!

I think I read a few people were interested in the end result of this whole mess. I ended up removing the mods, as promised. Brought the car back to the dealership and everything worked out fine. Thank you everyone for your posts!

InFiD3ViL · 07-15-2017, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr.T1982

CONCLUSION TO THIS MESS!!

I think I read a few people were interested in the end result of this whole mess. I ended up removing the mods, as promised. Brought the car back to the dealership and everything worked out fine. Thank you everyone for your posts!

Glad it all worked out man!

Now it's time to start enjoying your new ride and modding that beast!

But you can't keep us hanging like that. Where are the pics of the ZL1???

Mr.T1982 · 07-18-2017, 01:01 AM

How do i post pictures? It asks for a url for the pics?

07-11-2017, 05:43 PM	#43
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07-11-2017, 10:37 PM	#46
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07-12-2017, 12:06 AM	#48
Mr.T1982 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: WI Posts: 82	They did not sell me the ZL1. they only bought the old car from me. I then bought the other car from a different dealer. The sales are all done but I am going to demod the car this weekend. I was just surprised they asked it to be done. I told them I was planning on demod de modding the car but they bid on the car with notes stating it needs tires and the CEL was on. I'm thinking if I really wanted to I could get by without doing a thong but that's not me. Also I will be able to sell the headers and intake __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1 800HP

07-12-2017, 12:54 AM	#49
Ponchonutty Drives: 2012 SS L99 Converible Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: New Washington, Ohio Posts: 606	If all the mods done were cai,headers, and a tune, just swapping the old manifolds with working cats will get rid of the cel after you do a battery reset. It will not harm the car with that tune on there in any way __________________ 2012 L99 Convertible SS Tooley Racing Stage 2 DOD delete, 3,200 stall converter, Shorty headers and custom stainless exhaust, CAI, and tune as mods

07-15-2017, 05:54 PM	#54
Mr.T1982 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: WI Posts: 82	CONCLUSION TO THIS MESS!! I think I read a few people were interested in the end result of this whole mess. I ended up removing the mods, as promised. Brought the car back to the dealership and everything worked out fine. Thank you everyone for your posts! __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1 800HP

07-12-2017, 10:31 AM	#53
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,836 View My Garage	^this, essentially since the tuner never got rid of the CEL, once you put your stock parts on and reset the battery, it should reset the CEL.

07-18-2017, 01:01 AM	#56
Mr.T1982 Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: WI Posts: 82	How do i post pictures? It asks for a url for the pics? __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1 800HP