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May 10, 2008 | 09:48 PM

msh1862

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Computer Codes

Can you check codes on the C6 like the C5? I have check engine light on after CAI installation.
Please advise.
Thanks

May 10, 2008 | 11:50 PM

Vette_DD

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St. Jude Donor '21-'22-'23-'24

No, you cannot check the codes on the C6 like you did on the C5. You'll have to buy a reader, but someone else here will have to give you detailed info. about which reader you need.

I think I've seen posts where some got autozone to read the codes for them, but I'm not sure.

May 11, 2008 | 12:26 AM

achilds

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OBD CAN use the search feature it really works.

May 11, 2008 | 01:27 AM

SRT8toLS3

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It was easy as hell to check your codes with my SRT8...turn the key 3 and the codes came up on the DIC. No scanner required.

It was a really nice feature, and I wish the vette had something similar.

May 11, 2008 | 01:29 AM

HorsePower Junkie

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JimTN is correct, you can go to most any auto parts store and they will let you use a code reader in their parking lot or do it for you at no charge.

May 11, 2008 | 03:56 PM

ADIBELC6

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remember some code readers cannot access body or chassis codes

May 11, 2008 | 05:44 PM

Bobz08C6

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I read somewhere that if you push and hold "options", then hit fuel 4 times you can see the codes but I don't know if that was C5 or C6. I think the C6 has the new OBDII Candi interface so a lot of scanners won't work with the C6.

May 11, 2008 | 07:33 PM

talon90

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobz08C6

The DIC key sequence that you mentioned (options, fuel 4 times) was for the C5. That feature was disabled on the C6. The only option on the C6 is to use a CANBUS capable OBDII code reader.

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May 12, 2008 | 07:14 AM

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Run your car for 100 miles or so, along with approx 20 start cycles. Then, disconnect the battery for a minute or two. This might solve your problem. Good luck.

May 23, 2008 | 12:04 PM

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HITMAN99

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You don't need to disconnect the battery, just pull the fuse for the ECM, wait 10 seconds or so, put it back in. That will reset the CEL light.

May 23, 2008 | 12:31 PM

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Modshack

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Quote:

Originally Posted by HITMAN99

You don't need to disconnect the battery, just pull the fuse for the ECM, wait 10 seconds or so, put it back in. That will reset the CEL light.

Which will come back on if the underlying problem is not fixed..

May 23, 2008 | 03:14 PM

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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17

make sure the maf went back in the way it come out

Jun 11, 2008 | 03:56 PM

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urslooow

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Is there a list for the C6 code interpretations? possibly in the FAQ section?

Jun 11, 2008 | 07:12 PM

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Braciole

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St. Jude Donor '08

This should be a sticky!

Everytime you do a mod on your car you ALWAYS disconnect
the negative side of the battery! This clears the computer
and avoids the codes. Otherwize the computer gets conflicting
info and you get your CELs
Mike