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cal45 · 01-10-2014, 06:38 PM

Well, my car is 1 month old (850 miles) and I just received my 1st Alarm. Took it out this afternoon to make a quick run to the store. When I came out and started it back up I received a Check Power Steering - Drive Carefully on my display plus had the BRAKE and ABS lights lit solid. Drove it home and I could feel that the steering had tightened but other than that, no other running symptoms. Once home I made my appt with the Service Department (for Sunday - as they are already booked on Saturday. Just glad that the Service Dept is open 7 days per week). About 10 minutes later I went back out and started the car - no alarms. Took it out for a drive (approx. 10 minutes) - no alarms and steering was back to normal. Came home and let it sit for a bit and then re-started, still no alarms and again, car ran fine.

Still planning to take it in for a diagnostic check on Sunday but wanted to ask here if anyone else had experienced this?

Thanks!

nyrfan · 01-10-2014, 06:41 PM

Don't bother with the dealer, this is caused by the range device. You need to read the range thread as this is the common issue with it. Nothing you can do about it, it's live with it when it happens or get rid of the range device.

I was one of the testers for the range device, tested 4 versions and they all did this.

Either way don't bother with the dealer as you'll be wasting your time. I'm 100% certain of this.

Sent from my AGM, 2SS/RS

cal45 · 01-10-2014, 06:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyrfan

Don't bother with the dealer, this is caused by the range device. You need to read the range thread as this is the common issue with it. Nothing you can do about it, it's live with it when it happens or get rid of the range device.

I was one of the tester for the range device, tested 4 version and they all did this.

Either way don't bother with the dealer as you'll be wasting your time.

Sent from my AGM, 2SS/RS

I did take the Range device out when I got home....and that would explain why I did not get the alarm back...So if the Range causes this - is just a reseat of the Range device required or do you need to keep it out for a set amount of time? (I still have it out)

nyrfan · 01-10-2014, 06:51 PM

Here is what you'll get on occasion, the phantom lights. Harmless but bothersome.

Sent from my AGM, 2SS/RS

nyrfan · 01-10-2014, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cal45

I did take the Range device out when I got home....and that would explain why I did not get the alarm back...So if the Range causes this - is just a reseat of the Range device required or do you need to keep it out for a set amount of time? (I still have it out)

If you want PM your number and I'll give you the rundown.

Sent from my AGM, 2SS/RS

cal45 · 01-10-2014, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nyrfan

If you want PM your number and I'll give you the rundown.

Sent from my AGM, 2SS/RS

Thanks - PM sent

cal45 · 01-10-2014, 07:18 PM

I just found the Range thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...283175&page=43

43 pages and counting....looks like if you shut the car off with the Range still plugged in and restart, the alarm will clear. I now have my Range plugged back in and if this happens again to me, I'll try the off/on test to vfy it clears.

cal45 · 01-10-2014, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by cal45

Thanks - PM sent

nyrfan - no need to call as I have read up on that Range thread. Thanks for saving me some time and heartache with this...appreciate it.

nyrfan · 01-10-2014, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cal45

nyrfan - no need to call as I have read up on that Range thread. Thanks for saving me some time and heartache with this...appreciate it.

NP

Sent from my AGM, 2SS/RS

01-10-2014, 06:38 PM	#1
cal45 Drives: 2015 Blue Velvet Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Orlando & Flagler Beach,FL Posts: 1,453	Alarm Help Well, my car is 1 month old (850 miles) and I just received my 1st Alarm. Took it out this afternoon to make a quick run to the store. When I came out and started it back up I received a Check Power Steering - Drive Carefully on my display plus had the BRAKE and ABS lights lit solid. Drove it home and I could feel that the steering had tightened but other than that, no other running symptoms. Once home I made my appt with the Service Department (for Sunday - as they are already booked on Saturday. Just glad that the Service Dept is open 7 days per week). About 10 minutes later I went back out and started the car - no alarms. Took it out for a drive (approx. 10 minutes) - no alarms and steering was back to normal. Came home and let it sit for a bit and then re-started, still no alarms and again, car ran fine. Still planning to take it in for a diagnostic check on Sunday but wanted to ask here if anyone else had experienced this? Thanks!

01-10-2014, 06:41 PM	#2
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Alarm Help Don't bother with the dealer, this is caused by the range device. You need to read the range thread as this is the common issue with it. Nothing you can do about it, it's live with it when it happens or get rid of the range device. I was one of the testers for the range device, tested 4 versions and they all did this. Either way don't bother with the dealer as you'll be wasting your time. I'm 100% certain of this. Sent from my AGM, 2SS/RS __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

01-10-2014, 06:51 PM	#4
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Here is what you'll get on occasion, the phantom lights. Harmless but bothersome. Sent from my AGM, 2SS/RS __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389

01-10-2014, 07:18 PM	#7
cal45 Drives: 2015 Blue Velvet Metallic ZL1 Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Orlando & Flagler Beach,FL Posts: 1,453	I just found the Range thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...283175&page=43 43 pages and counting....looks like if you shut the car off with the Range still plugged in and restart, the alarm will clear. I now have my Range plugged back in and if this happens again to me, I'll try the off/on test to vfy it clears.