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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 08:07 PM
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i checked the tb connectors, no bent pins, the codes dont give me anything new, im lost
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 08:31 PM
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What codes are you getting?
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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Codes? Are you using a MAF?
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 11:39 PM
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Before or after Don's dyno tune?
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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 12:10 AM
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Check the fuel injector wiring harness on the driver's side rear. There's a bracket at the back of the head that can cafe through the harness.
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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 02:22 AM
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Before or after Don's dyno tune?
i had the problem before the tune
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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 02:22 AM
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Check the fuel injector wiring harness on the driver's side rear. There's a bracket at the back of the head that can cafe through the harness.
i removed that bracket a few years back
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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 02:27 AM
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Codes? Are you using a MAF?
im using a z06 85mm MAF
codes are
p1515 h - control module throttle acuator postion performance
p1516 h- throttle acuator control
p1626 h- theft deterrent fuel enable signal
p1638 h c - generator
c1278 h- tcs-temporarily inhibited
c 594 h c- right rear solinoid open
u 1096 h
u 1064 h
u 1016 h
u 1160 h
c 2120 h c tire pressure
its getting to break down every time i take the car out . i keep clearing the history codes but they come back for some reason.
the p1638 h c is the generator- i installed a 200 amp alt three years ago and always got this code ever since with no issues
c2120- i have no tire pressure gauges-never an issue in years
c594 right rear solinoid open- im goona check this out, but the manuel says it shouldnt go into low power mode cause of this
the u codes are from dissconnecting the battery. i dont get it. any help appreciated
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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 05:03 AM
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I had a bad throttle position sensor and tac module that had set some of the same codes. Had to get both of them replace. Some of my wires behind my intake got pinched and shorted both out.
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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 08:35 AM
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The 1638 needs to be turned off in the pcm, I'm suprsied you haven't set one for the "L" field also (like 1639). I'd look at the driver side head and block ground wires.:o
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by kendo347
I had a bad throttle position sensor and tac module that had set some of the same codes. Had to get both of them replace. Some of my wires behind my intake got pinched and shorted both out.
how do i test these to see if there bad
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by pdd000
how do i test these to see if there bad
If you interrogate the DIC you should find codes. Once you get codes it gets you on track. I had similiar problem after LS2 TB install.
Then go to> http://www.gearchatter.com/index.php

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I cant seem to find anything wrong. guess ill have to bring the car to the chevy dealer stupid car went into low power mode 5 times today im at a loss
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Old Aug 20, 2006 | 07:51 PM
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I remember that last year you crushed the wires behind the motor while installing the clutch setup? Maybe that has something to do with it
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I remember that last year you crushed the wires behind the motor while installing the clutch setup? Maybe that has something to do with it
ya i squashed the big wire harness over the driveline but had that fixed, mmmmm i hope that isnt wrecked again, hopefully its something small im overlooking
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Did it start this after the cam install? When does it going into reduced power mode? It sounds like the etc predicted airflow is high enough in the computer. I had this happen to me after I put my cam in. Its table {C6101} in efi live.
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Did it start this after the cam install? When does it going into reduced power mode? It sounds like the etc predicted airflow is high enough in the computer. I had this happen to me after I put my cam in. Its table {C6101} in efi live.
it started before this cam install. i had a different cam in last year and it went into limp a few times , but its going into limp mode alot more often now. the car goes into limp at any time, cruising, goofing off, it doesnt matter
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it started before this cam install. i had a different cam in last year and it went into limp a few times , but its going into limp mode alot more often now. the car goes into limp at any time, cruising, goofing off, it doesnt matter

you have a PM, had this exact same problem a while ago.... EXACT SAME problem.. take apart your throttle body, it might be sludged up and the drive by wire motor might not have enough umph to control it.. mine was all corroded and gross... cleaned it out and helped a ton, also check the wires, not the plug itself... the dude who replaced both sounds like he got took by the stealership and just had a bad wire..
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Originally Posted by LostCauseZ06
you have a PM, had this exact same problem a while ago.... EXACT SAME problem.. take apart your throttle body, it might be sludged up and the drive by wire motor might not have enough umph to control it.. mine was all corroded and gross... cleaned it out and helped a ton, also check the wires, not the plug itself... the dude who replaced both sounds like he got took by the stealership and just had a bad wire..
ill give it a shot, but the NW TB only has about 4k miles on it, thanks
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TPS should throw a code. I just don't understand no code????????????????????
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