JBA Cat Delete throwing CEL. How can I clear it - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

bbturbo11 · 08-17-2015, 09:02 PM

Hello everyone,

I have a 2015 Camaro 2SS. I just installed the jba mid pipe. I have the proforma exhaust from gm on it already. Easy install and it sounds great. However, now I have my check engine light on. Any ideas on how to get rid of it? I'm new about cars and a Virgin on forums. Not much knowledge on either. So any help would be great. And if anyone is around Camp Lejeune I'm always down to go for rides haha

Joseph1LE · 08-17-2015, 09:30 PM

You need to have the vehicle tuned which will result in a voided warranty should you ever become in need of it. You should have researched better before just throwing parts on the car. If you don't want to tune it then I suggest putting the cats back on.

bbturbo11 · 08-17-2015, 09:37 PM

I did my research. I don't plan on keeping the warranty. Just buying the car set me back a few bucks and can't afford a tune right away. Thanks though

bbturbo11 · 08-17-2015, 09:38 PM

Will it mess up the car at all?

dontlift19 · 08-17-2015, 11:44 PM

No the cel will not mess the car up, the car is just throwing a code for cat deficiency because you no longer have cats. I'm not sure if o2 extenders would get rid of the cel or not, maybe someone else can chime in on this.

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Joseph1LE · 08-18-2015, 05:26 AM

O2 extensions are just for the front O2s to have enough length when you have headers. They won't make a difference^

13BRM2SSRS · 08-18-2015, 07:18 AM

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Originally Posted by dontlift19

No the cel will not mess the car up, the car is just throwing a code for cat deficiency because you no longer have cats. I'm not sure if o2 extenders would get rid of the cel or not, maybe someone else can chime in on this.

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By extenders he is referring to a metal bung extension that adds space to move the sensor further away from the pipe so they dont get as much flow.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=284978

bbturbo11 · 08-18-2015, 07:48 AM

So how does moving the o2 sensor further out of the way allow it to get a better reading? I'm sorry I'm not fully tracking on how this fixes the problem. Thanks for all the help btw

TX_ED_SS · 08-18-2015, 08:18 AM

The O2 extender is used when installing headers. It is a wire(s) that plugs in to the the front O2 sensors (making them longer) so they will reach the location of the O2 bung on the end of the headers which is farther away than the factory ones.
Save your pennies and get some long tube headers then a tune.

Tim_Hamilton · 08-18-2015, 08:26 AM

I just added the same JBA cats to my camaro about 2 months ago. The CEL came on after 200 miles. I installed the O2 sensor from dig daddy. Its not a wire extension. After install I went to autozone and told them I just replaced my o2 sensor (not a lie) and I cleared the code. I have no issues at all now.

They are $15 each, you will need 2.

TRABlackCamaroSS · 08-19-2015, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim_Hamilton

I just added the same JBA cats to my camaro about 2 months ago. The CEL came on after 200 miles. I installed the O2 sensor from dig daddy. Its not a wire extension. After install I went to autozone and told them I just replaced my o2 sensor (not a lie) and I cleared the code. I have no issues at all now.

They are $15 each, you will need 2.

Did the same for my hi flow cats or in ur case the off road pipe replacing the cats...Big Daddies has the o2 sensor bung but also has a replacement extension o2plug that reads ur mixture as being true & will eliminate the CEL, but they are $50 each.. Check out his website BigDaddies.com
good luck

Bodywerks · 08-20-2015, 12:02 AM

Save up for a tune and call it good. You're leaving 20+hp on the table without the tune.

CrystalRedTintcoat · 07-23-2018, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TRABlackCamaroSS

Did the same for my hi flow cats or in ur case the off road pipe replacing the cats...Big Daddies has the o2 sensor bung but also has a replacement extension o2plug that reads ur mixture as being true & will eliminate the CEL, but they are $50 each.. Check out his website BigDaddies.com
good luck

Which of their products did to use?

rontammy0 · 07-23-2018, 05:33 PM

Good advice in getting the extenders. The high flow cats don't require a tune to be effective. They provide a decent boost in power without a tune. To keep your warranty just get pm the guys that have done it and enjoy your car till the warranty is up.

08-17-2015, 09:02 PM	#1
bbturbo11 BBTURBO11 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Commemorative Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Lady Lake FL Posts: 77	JBA Cat Delete throwing CEL. How can I clear it Hello everyone, I have a 2015 Camaro 2SS. I just installed the jba mid pipe. I have the proforma exhaust from gm on it already. Easy install and it sounds great. However, now I have my check engine light on. Any ideas on how to get rid of it? I'm new about cars and a Virgin on forums. Not much knowledge on either. So any help would be great. And if anyone is around Camp Lejeune I'm always down to go for rides haha

08-17-2015, 09:30 PM	#2
Joseph1LE Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE, 2001 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Miami Posts: 836	You need to have the vehicle tuned which will result in a voided warranty should you ever become in need of it. You should have researched better before just throwing parts on the car. If you don't want to tune it then I suggest putting the cats back on. __________________ 2017 GMC Canyon All Terrain- daily driver/dirt bike hauler 2015 Camaro SS 1LE- sold 2001 Camaro SS SOM M6- sold 1999 Firebird Formula A4- sold

08-18-2015, 05:26 AM	#6
Joseph1LE Drives: 2015 Camaro SS 1LE, 2001 Camaro SS Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Miami Posts: 836	O2 extensions are just for the front O2s to have enough length when you have headers. They won't make a difference^ __________________ 2017 GMC Canyon All Terrain- daily driver/dirt bike hauler 2015 Camaro SS 1LE- sold 2001 Camaro SS SOM M6- sold 1999 Firebird Formula A4- sold

08-18-2015, 08:18 AM	#9
TX_ED_SS Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Inferno Orange Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 628	The O2 extender is used when installing headers. It is a wire(s) that plugs in to the the front O2 sensors (making them longer) so they will reach the location of the O2 bung on the end of the headers which is farther away than the factory ones. Save your pennies and get some long tube headers then a tune. __________________ U.S. Army Retired

08-20-2015, 12:02 AM	#12
Bodywerks Drives: 2015 2SS/RS/1LE Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Tucson Posts: 866	Save up for a tune and call it good. You're leaving 20+hp on the table without the tune. __________________ 2015 SS/RS/1LE HSA delete, VMAX throttle body, CAI inc. Intake, PRC255 heads, BTR 660 springs, BTR cryo-treated rockers, PAT G 232/240 .654/.626 110+2, johnson 2110's, Manton 502 pushrods, C5R, Melling high volume/high pressure, Powerbond 25% underdrive pulley, Proform covers, Kooks stepped headers, catless mids, Doug Thorley exhaust. 512rwhp, 446rwtq on a mustang dyno, tuned by Cunningham motorsports.

08-17-2015, 09:37 PM	#3
bbturbo11 BBTURBO11 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Commemorative Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Lady Lake FL Posts: 77	I did my research. I don't plan on keeping the warranty. Just buying the car set me back a few bucks and can't afford a tune right away. Thanks though

08-17-2015, 09:38 PM	#4
bbturbo11 BBTURBO11 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Commemorative Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Lady Lake FL Posts: 77	Will it mess up the car at all?

08-17-2015, 11:44 PM	#5
dontlift19 Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 120	No the cel will not mess the car up, the car is just throwing a code for cat deficiency because you no longer have cats. I'm not sure if o2 extenders would get rid of the cel or not, maybe someone else can chime in on this. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-18-2015, 07:48 AM	#8
bbturbo11 BBTURBO11 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Commemorative Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Lady Lake FL Posts: 77	So how does moving the o2 sensor further out of the way allow it to get a better reading? I'm sorry I'm not fully tracking on how this fixes the problem. Thanks for all the help btw

08-18-2015, 08:26 AM	#10
Tim_Hamilton Drives: 2010 2SS RS, '14 Silverado Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Tega Cay! Posts: 311	I just added the same JBA cats to my camaro about 2 months ago. The CEL came on after 200 miles. I installed the O2 sensor from dig daddy. Its not a wire extension. After install I went to autozone and told them I just replaced my o2 sensor (not a lie) and I cleared the code. I have no issues at all now. They are $15 each, you will need 2.

07-23-2018, 05:33 PM	#14
rontammy0 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/ RS INFERNO ORANGE L99 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Alliston Ontario Canada Posts: 9,057 View My Garage	Good advice in getting the extenders. The high flow cats don't require a tune to be effective. They provide a decent boost in power without a tune. To keep your warranty just get pm the guys that have done it and enjoy your car till the warranty is up.