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kiteman · 11-19-2012, 11:03 PM

Only 1 year old, just a little leak on the ground. Any ideas? 8k miles, no other symptoms.

Another question, should I take out my skip shift before going to the dealer for warranty? No other mods that should affect the warranty.

oldfriend · 11-19-2012, 11:05 PM

Do just that , but keep in mind that when they look in to the ECU they will know that was done , if they ask if so ....tell them so .

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 11-20-2012, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by kiteman

Only 1 year old, just a little leak on the ground. Any ideas? 8k miles, no other symptoms.

Another question, should I take out my skip shift before going to the dealer for warranty? No other mods that should affect the warranty.

We cannot guarantee that the repair can be covered under warranty because of the modification, but it doesn't hurt to get a diagnosis at the dealership to see what the cause of the leak is. Please let us know the outcome.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

Hannibal · 11-20-2012, 08:48 AM

The skip shift eliminator will not cause a fluid leak. Are you certain that it's trans fluid?

Rocky1974 · 11-20-2012, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by oldfriend

Do just that , but keep in mind that when they look in to the ECU they will know that was done , if they ask if so ....tell them so .

Since when?

Bodih · 11-20-2012, 12:31 PM

Does it look like the leak in post #7123 in the thread below? This has been a problem for several folks, and I believe there has been a TSB for this in the past.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...38595&page=285

BTW:
A skip shift eliminator has nothing to do with a tranny leak and will not void the warranty (many of the dealerships are installing them for buyers).
And it will not record on the ECU. That's the purpose of the eliminator. It simulates the connection to the solenoid so the system doesn't trip a code.

kiteman · 11-20-2012, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Bodih

Does it look like the leak in post #7123 in the thread below? This has been a problem for several folks, and I believe there has been a TSB for this in the past.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...38595&page=285

BTW:
A skip shift eliminator has nothing to do with a tranny leak and will not void the warranty (many of the dealerships are installing them for buyers).
And it will not record on the ECU. That's the purpose of the eliminator. It simulates the connection to the solenoid so the system doesn't trip a code.

thanks, i'm going to check later and see if that is in fact where it is coming from. so should i remove the eliminator beforehand?

Bodih · 11-20-2012, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by kiteman

thanks, i'm going to check later and see if that is in fact where it is coming from. so should i remove the eliminator beforehand?

You can while you're under there looking for the leak, but don't let them snow you that a leak was caused because you shifted into 2nd when you could have shifted into 4th...

sodapop · 11-20-2012, 07:52 PM

Take it to the dealer. I'll bet anything it's a coolant leak. Looks just like trany fluid. TSB on cross threaded fitting in block.

kiteman · 12-24-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sodapop

Take it to the dealer. I'll bet anything it's a coolant leak. Looks just like trany fluid. TSB on cross threaded fitting in block.

You were right. They didn't care about the skip shift eliminator either obviously since the transmission had nothing to do with the problem.

11-19-2012, 11:03 PM	#1
kiteman Drives: 2012 45th Camaro, 2SS/M6 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: At my computer Posts: 1,327	Transmission leak on 2012 m6 SS Only 1 year old, just a little leak on the ground. Any ideas? 8k miles, no other symptoms. Another question, should I take out my skip shift before going to the dealer for warranty? No other mods that should affect the warranty.

11-20-2012, 12:31 PM	#6
Bodih I Got My Orange Crush Drives: it like I stoles it... Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 2,079	Does it look like the leak in post #7123 in the thread below? This has been a problem for several folks, and I believe there has been a TSB for this in the past. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...38595&page=285 BTW: A skip shift eliminator has nothing to do with a tranny leak and will not void the warranty (many of the dealerships are installing them for buyers). And it will not record on the ECU. That's the purpose of the eliminator. It simulates the connection to the solenoid so the system doesn't trip a code. __________________ My love is in league with the freeway. Its passion will ride, as the cities fly by, and the tail-lights dissolve in the coming of night. And the questions in thousands take flight ~Robert Plant - Big Log~

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oldfriend Drives: Fiat 500 E Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 32.7607/N. 16.95947/W Posts: 7,816 View My Garage	Do just that , but keep in mind that when they look in to the ECU they will know that was done , if they ask if so ....tell them so .

11-20-2012, 08:48 AM	#4
Hannibal Drives: Camaro SS & ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Southeast USA Posts: 527	The skip shift eliminator will not cause a fluid leak. Are you certain that it's trans fluid?

11-20-2012, 07:52 PM	#9
sodapop Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: new port richey, fl Posts: 52	Take it to the dealer. I'll bet anything it's a coolant leak. Looks just like trany fluid. TSB on cross threaded fitting in block.