Need help with code problem
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Drifting
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Need help with code problem
Went to my sister's home for Christmas - about 70 miles away. When I started the engine up to come home the check engine light came on. Since I have recently modded the car with cam, heads and tune I assume the computer is just throwing out a code. No problems all the way home. But how do I get the engine light to turn off? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by benspruce
Went to my sister's home for Christmas - about 70 miles away. When I started the engine up to come home the check engine light came on. Since I have recently modded the car with cam, heads and tune I assume the computer is just throwing out a code. No problems all the way home. But how do I get the engine light to turn off? Thanks.
Since you modded the car with cam, heads, you may need a PCM edit.
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Originally Posted by benspruce
Went to my sister's home for Christmas - about 70 miles away. When I started the engine up to come home the check engine light came on. Since I have recently modded the car with cam, heads and tune I assume the computer is just throwing out a code. No problems all the way home. But how do I get the engine light to turn off? Thanks.
You are still going to want to find out what that code is. I wouldn't just turn the check engine light off. I'd take it to whomever tuned it following the heads and cam swap and let them have a look to see what codes come up.
Addendum:
Woa, never mind. I see that your tuner is 300 miles away.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1553152529
600 miles round trip is a bit far for something which might be minor. Can you get someone local to look at it?
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Drifting
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From: Salinas Ca.
Originally Posted by EB20003
You are still going to want to find out what that code is. I wouldn't just turn the check engine light off. I'd take it to whomever tuned it following the heads and cam swap and let them have a look to see what codes come up.
Addendum:
Woa, never mind. I see that your tuner is 300 miles away.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1553152529
600 miles round trip is a bit far for something which might be minor. Can you get someone local to look at it?
Addendum:
Woa, never mind. I see that your tuner is 300 miles away.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1553152529
600 miles round trip is a bit far for something which might be minor. Can you get someone local to look at it?
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Originally Posted by benspruce
On Jan. 3 my wife and I are taking a trip which will include a stop at the shop which did the mods. I hope driving 300 miles will not prove to be a problem. I'll call him tomorrow and see what he says about the drive down.
I'd hate for it to be running way lean and you try and make a 300 mile road trip.
If she is running lean then you could have it trailered or towed to the tuner as opposed to trying to drive it.
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I use an Innova 3110 to check codes on my cars. They are very informative. You should follow up on all codes not just shut them off.
I think you should fix yout car. Do not ignore what it is telling you IMO
I think you should fix yout car. Do not ignore what it is telling you IMO
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Originally Posted by midnite902
I use an Innova 3110 to check codes on my cars. They are very informative. You should follow up on all codes not just shut them off.
I think you should fix yout car. Do not ignore what it is telling you IMO
I think you should fix yout car. Do not ignore what it is telling you IMO
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WASTE NO TIME - check the codes!
Originally Posted by benspruce
Went to my sister's home for Christmas - about 70 miles away. When I started the engine up to come home the check engine light came on. Since I have recently modded the car with cam, heads and tune I assume the computer is just throwing out a code. No problems all the way home. But how do I get the engine light to turn off? Thanks.
Get back to us with some code numbers....we'll be watching!
Chuck CoW
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Drifting
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I spoke with Andy today at A&A Corvettes who did the mods. He said the computer is not reading the new setup with the mods. He said not to worry and to drive it down (300 miles) and he would take care of it. He also said that if other codes were showing up such as temp, oil, etc, then he would worry. But the engine light is typical when mods of this kind are done. We will be going down there on Jan. 3, and then on to San Diego. I'll let you know what happens and what work is done. Thanks for all the input.
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Originally Posted by Chuck CoW
Hey pal...CHECK THE CODES! the manual that came with your car will show you how to get he codes from the spedo/trip console....using a combination of buttons, you can check all pcm codes for all of the modules.....and clear them if you like...
Get back to us with some code numbers....we'll be watching!
Chuck CoW
Get back to us with some code numbers....we'll be watching!
Chuck CoW
