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ZEDL1 · 10-11-2018, 01:42 AM

This is my first time asking for help from our members.
It does not relate to my ZL1, but rather to my 2015 DD. It is a V6, six speed auto.

Yesterday, I backed my car out of the garage in order to have some work completed in the garage. I used the remote starter function which operated properly.
Several hours later, I used the remote start again to bring the car back into the garage. It started normally, then quickly shut itself off. The remote start function did not then and will not function now.
The car started fine with the key manually inserted, but the DIC had a "Check Stabilitrac" light illuminated. The car shuddered noticeably as I drove it back into the garage.
Can anyone offer thoughts as to what may be wrong? I'd rather correct this myself, but will have it taken to the local dealer if need be.
Thanks to all for any help.
Jim

Moe A · 10-11-2018, 06:16 AM

No CEL? if so try checking for any codes, as my Remote start function does not work with a CEL present.

as for your car shuddering that could possibly be a loose ground wire, or a loose throttle body plug, or your MAF plug is loose.

lbls1 · 10-11-2018, 08:10 AM

The remote start function will not work if there is a CEL or an issue with the car's function. Its hard to say if there really is something genuinely wrong, as sometimes the computer and sensors go whacky. If it persists then I'd take it to the dealer for a diagnosis. Good luck.

NVRL8 ZL1 · 10-11-2018, 10:21 AM

You could try to disconnect the battery and let sit for a few minutes, re-connect.

If the problem persists or comes back, a trip to the dealer is the best bet

RankSS · 10-11-2018, 11:28 AM

Charge the battery fully.

ZEDL1 · 10-12-2018, 12:47 AM

Thank you to all for your help. I appreciate it very much.

I'll focus upon the battery issue and will go forward from there. I didn't know that the auto start will not function with a CEL/DIC issue, but thanks again to our members, now I know.
Again, thanks very much for your help.

tazman · 10-12-2018, 09:02 AM

Any chance you have a throttle controller on your 15? they are known to give problems, you might need to recalibrate it.

ZMEnow · 10-12-2018, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RankSS

Charge the battery fully.

A battery causing a motor to stumble after it's cranked running and under power from the a good working alternator? Interesting..

RankSS · 10-12-2018, 12:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZMEnow

A battery causing a motor to stumble after it's cranked running and under power from the a good working alternator? Interesting..

A bad or discharged battery has caused many stabilitrac issues on these cars.
I too don't understand why once it is running the alternator can't prevent this.
My car will stumble if I start it with battery voltage below 11.5 volts.
Any kind of misfire will cause a stabiltrac code to be tripped.
You calling bullshit on me?

ZMEnow · 10-12-2018, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RankSS

A bad or discharged battery has caused many stabilitrac issues on these cars.
I too don't understand why once it is running the alternator can't prevent this.
My car will stumble if I start it with battery voltage below 11.5 volts.
Any kind of misfire will cause a stabiltrac code to be tripped.
You calling bullshit on me?

If its a functioning good working battery that's at 11.5 volts upon start, then it should charge back to norm, meanwhile the Alternator should continue to output 14.xx volts. The questions is what is the true output of your alternator during and after initial charging.

RankSS · 10-12-2018, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZMEnow

If its a functioning good working battery that's at 11.5 volts upon start, then it should charge back to norm, meanwhile the Alternator should continue to output 14.xx volts. The questions is what is the true output of your alternator during and after initial charging.

My alternator is fine. You don't have to believe me I am ok with that.
I am not the only one who has had this problem.

NVRL8 ZL1 · 10-12-2018, 03:04 PM

The alternator will not charge a low battery, they are designed only to maintain what is required by the system to run. Throw a decent charger on it overnight if you think that's the problem.

evonschu · 10-24-2018, 03:45 PM

You could go down the route I did, before finally replacing the starter with new and adding heat shielding to finalize the fix.

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527875

ZEDL1 · 10-25-2018, 12:05 AM

Thank you for the additional input evonschu.
I've read the threads that you'd attached. This seems like an odd issue.
Moving into our new home here in America (I'm a very recently transplanted Canadian) has not allowed me the time to apply of the thoughts that our group has given to me. That changes tomorrow. I'll update very soon. Thank you again to all of you for your help and insights.
Jim

10-11-2018, 01:42 AM	#1
ZEDL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Triple Black, 2015 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plymouth, Indiana Posts: 488	2015 Stabilitrac Issue This is my first time asking for help from our members. It does not relate to my ZL1, but rather to my 2015 DD. It is a V6, six speed auto. Yesterday, I backed my car out of the garage in order to have some work completed in the garage. I used the remote starter function which operated properly. Several hours later, I used the remote start again to bring the car back into the garage. It started normally, then quickly shut itself off. The remote start function did not then and will not function now. The car started fine with the key manually inserted, but the DIC had a "Check Stabilitrac" light illuminated. The car shuddered noticeably as I drove it back into the garage. Can anyone offer thoughts as to what may be wrong? I'd rather correct this myself, but will have it taken to the local dealer if need be. Thanks to all for any help. Jim

10-11-2018, 08:10 AM	#3
lbls1 Drives: 2002 Camaro SS SOM; 2015 Malibu LTZ Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 4,021	The remote start function will not work if there is a CEL or an issue with the car's function. Its hard to say if there really is something genuinely wrong, as sometimes the computer and sensors go whacky. If it persists then I'd take it to the dealer for a diagnosis. Good luck. __________________ '02 CAMARO SS SOM; 5.7L LS1/FLS6B '08 TBSS AWD Black Granite Metallic '15 Malibu LTZ 2LZ Turbo *'14 CAMARO ZL1 Blue Ray Metallic*

10-11-2018, 11:28 AM	#5
RankSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saskatoon SK Can. Eh Posts: 365	Charge the battery fully. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS RS, Maggie with 3.4" pulley, 60# injectors, ADM dual fuel pumps, ADM Stage 2 Cam with Brian Tooley springs and pushrods, black CAI intake, Stainless Works long tube headers w/gutted cats, ZL1 Diff w/offset bushings, Pfadt lowering springs, Pfadt sway bars, Pfadt solid sub frame mounts, BMR trailing arms and toe rods, Hurst short throw shifter, Painted on Hugger Orange stripes, Forgestar F14 Piano Black wheels, Nitto NT05 rubber.

10-12-2018, 09:02 AM	#7
tazman Drives: 2014 ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Tucson AZ Posts: 217	Any chance you have a throttle controller on your 15? they are known to give problems, you might need to recalibrate it. __________________ 2014 ZL1 Roto-Fab intake, 2" TSP headers, JRE 125 package and tune. 2015 2LT RS overkill tune, 80MM throttle body with JacFab spacer, ported intake manifold and Roto-Fab cold air intake. Vitesse throttle controller.

10-24-2018, 03:45 PM	#13
evonschu Drives: Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Hillsboro, OR. Posts: 166 View My Garage	You could go down the route I did, before finally replacing the starter with new and adding heat shielding to finalize the fix. https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=527875 __________________ 2013 Camaro ZL1 M6: Rotofab CAI, JDP ZL-R Rough Idle Cam, Upgraded Valve Springs and Pushrods, Ron Davis Heat Exchanger, Alky Methanol Injection, Rx Catch Can, 87mm VMAX Ported TB, Summit Performance Spark Plug Wires, 10" Lower Pulley, Kooks 1 7/8" Headers with Magnaflow Cats, ID850 Injectors, Johnson 2110R lifters, EBC Slotted Rotors+Hawk Pads, Rotofab SC Coolant Reservoir, 160* Thermostat, Custom Mild to Wild switch, Tune, 1st to 4th bypass. 685 RWHP / 640 RWTQ.

10-11-2018, 06:16 AM	#2
Moe A Drives: 13' Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Dubai, UAE Posts: 21	No CEL? if so try checking for any codes, as my Remote start function does not work with a CEL present. as for your car shuddering that could possibly be a loose ground wire, or a loose throttle body plug, or your MAF plug is loose.

10-11-2018, 10:21 AM	#4
NVRL8 ZL1 W8NN4U Drives: '13 ZL1 A6 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Medicine Hat Posts: 137 View My Garage	You could try to disconnect the battery and let sit for a few minutes, re-connect. If the problem persists or comes back, a trip to the dealer is the best bet

10-12-2018, 12:47 AM	#6
ZEDL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Triple Black, 2015 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plymouth, Indiana Posts: 488	Thank you to all for your help. I appreciate it very much. I'll focus upon the battery issue and will go forward from there. I didn't know that the auto start will not function with a CEL/DIC issue, but thanks again to our members, now I know. Again, thanks very much for your help.

10-12-2018, 03:04 PM	#12
NVRL8 ZL1 W8NN4U Drives: '13 ZL1 A6 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Medicine Hat Posts: 137 View My Garage	The alternator will not charge a low battery, they are designed only to maintain what is required by the system to run. Throw a decent charger on it overnight if you think that's the problem.

10-25-2018, 12:05 AM	#14
ZEDL1 Drives: 2013 ZL1 Triple Black, 2015 2LT/RS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Plymouth, Indiana Posts: 488	Thank you for the additional input evonschu. I've read the threads that you'd attached. This seems like an odd issue. Moving into our new home here in America (I'm a very recently transplanted Canadian) has not allowed me the time to apply of the thoughts that our group has given to me. That changes tomorrow. I'll update very soon. Thank you again to all of you for your help and insights. Jim