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Jace1999 · 11-15-2019, 05:24 PM

So this all started when I did a top speed run. I hit 156 and then a check engine light came on and was flashing. I stopped the car plugged my cheap ass scanner in and nothing came up. Turned the car off and back on and ran fine. The next day I was driving and then it starting backfiring real bad. Plugged my scanner in and it said crank relay Circuit a. Something like that. I changed the crank replay Sensor and it still did the same thing. Checked a plug and found a broken spark plug in cylinder 7. Put one new plug in there ( it’s a tr6 I had laying around and I have stock plugs I’m the rest..... it’s only so I can get to work today.) it ran fine for awhile now after driving for a bit when I turn it off and back on it doesn’t want to crank up unless I give it gas. Had to get a friend to give me a jump. The crank sensor relay code is back up also. Any idea on what the problem could be?

Spec · 11-15-2019, 08:16 PM

Hope you didn't bend a rod or worse, spin a bearing... sorry not much help here. Take it to a good shop if you're stumped...

Good luck with your issue.

InFiD3ViL · 11-16-2019, 12:23 AM

Does it crank at all (like battery) or does it crank but no start?

Jace1999 · 11-16-2019, 06:48 AM

It runs fine till it warmed up I’m thinking. When I turn it off and try and turn it back on it doesn’t want to start. When I let it cool all the way off it cranks right back up. No codes.

christianchevell · 11-16-2019, 07:14 AM

You don't state what year your Camaro is, what state the battery is in, and it could be some what heat stroke to the starter but more likely a not tight crank position sensor, and you driving the crap out of it did not help obviously. I would say you should take it to a competent shop. No knocking etc is good.... And you don't state what mods are done prior to your run up to hit the limiter and what you have done for maintenance over the years....

11-15-2019, 05:24 PM	#1
Jace1999 Drives: Camaro 2ss Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 25	Camaro trouble starting So this all started when I did a top speed run. I hit 156 and then a check engine light came on and was flashing. I stopped the car plugged my cheap ass scanner in and nothing came up. Turned the car off and back on and ran fine. The next day I was driving and then it starting backfiring real bad. Plugged my scanner in and it said crank relay Circuit a. Something like that. I changed the crank replay Sensor and it still did the same thing. Checked a plug and found a broken spark plug in cylinder 7. Put one new plug in there ( it’s a tr6 I had laying around and I have stock plugs I’m the rest..... it’s only so I can get to work today.) it ran fine for awhile now after driving for a bit when I turn it off and back on it doesn’t want to crank up unless I give it gas. Had to get a friend to give me a jump. The crank sensor relay code is back up also. Any idea on what the problem could be?

11-15-2019, 08:16 PM	#2
Spec Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS LS3 Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 3,703	Hope you didn't bend a rod or worse, spin a bearing... sorry not much help here. Take it to a good shop if you're stumped... Good luck with your issue. __________________ The Silver Surfer

11-16-2019, 12:23 AM	#3
InFiD3ViL Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS LS3 Swapped A6 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Spring Hill, FL Posts: 2,186	Does it crank at all (like battery) or does it crank but no start? __________________ 2010 CGM Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 - Heads milled .015, Melling HV 10296 Pump, TSP Longtubes (Catless), X-Pipe, FM Outlaw Axle Back (w/MBRP GFX Tips), Stage 2 Ported Throttle Body, Vararam OTR CAI, Mike Norris Gen 2 Catch Can + GM 1LE Clean Side Separator, Hinson Wires/NGK TR6IX Plugs, 160* Stat, Vitesse Throttle Controller, STOP-TECH Slotted/Cross Drilled Rotors w/Hawk HB453Z.585 Performance Ceramic Pads, ZL1 Leather Steering Wheel, ZL1 Add-Ons Wicker Bill Spoiler, SLP Front Splitter - Megan Racing Adjustable Coilovers, Firestone Firehawk Indy 500s - LS3 Swap Complete!!! Breaking in w/ VR1 10w-30

11-16-2019, 06:48 AM	#4
Jace1999 Drives: Camaro 2ss Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Orange Texas Posts: 25	. It runs fine till it warmed up I’m thinking. When I turn it off and try and turn it back on it doesn’t want to start. When I let it cool all the way off it cranks right back up. No codes.

11-16-2019, 07:14 AM	#5
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,500 View My Garage	You don't state what year your Camaro is, what state the battery is in, and it could be some what heat stroke to the starter but more likely a not tight crank position sensor, and you driving the crap out of it did not help obviously. I would say you should take it to a competent shop. No knocking etc is good.... And you don't state what mods are done prior to your run up to hit the limiter and what you have done for maintenance over the years.... __________________ 2013 2SS/RS LS3 M6 ,CRT, NPP, Forged 428 ls3 stroker, GMPP ported heads, Katech chain, Mast windage, Cam Motion Cam, trunnion upgrade, Stainless Power headers HFC, CAI w/kit, Vmax PTD, Fluidampr, Powermaster xs 9509 starter, BMR strut brace,trailing arms, toes, bushings, Crossfire wheels & extreme contacts, elite catch can, clutch reservoir, dash/body LED, DRL rewire, Sparks badges, Forza 3way, tint, MRT louvers, ZL1 spoiler, MGW short throw, Monster dual LT1S clutch, bleeder, support, high vol pump, Speed hut shift light, ACC flames stripes, Driven ls30 oil, NGK TR6IX , Granatelli wires.