dv2000

Hello,
After a shop installed AWE Track for a C8 Corvette I got the check engine light. The next day, the battery was dead. I jumped the battery, the car started, and CEL disappeared. I am not sure what is going on. AWE promised no CEL. and why would the battery die after a new exhaust? Please help.

1stc8

Without a DTC code, its hard to diagnose what caused the dead battery. You can take it back to the shop and ask the tech what steps they took to install - that would help in troubleshooting. But if no more CEL and the car is starting fine, I wouldn't worry too much and just monitor as needed.

Avanti

I think it was, in actuality, something wonky the shop worker(s) did with or to something else in the process of installing the exhaust. This would hardly be a first.

dv2000

Thank you all! The CEL is back. I will let you know what happened once they look at it again.

24RiptideBlue

That sucks…. Please let us know what the CEL light cause is… thanks…

Sara/AWE

Hey OP, if you are not already in contact with our customer support team drop them a line here ASAP: AWE Support

They are definitely going to need to see the codes its throwing so we can determine the cause of that CEL, but they can assist in getting to the bottom of what is going on.

If you have any questions or need any assistance with the form, feel free to shoot me a PM and I am happy to help.

Acpantera

You can still buy cheap code readers for $35, read the code, look code up on interweb, erase code if desired. I bring mine along on trips.

dv2000

The dealer want to reorder simulators from you. I wonder if your simulators are defective?

24RiptideBlue

I read the AFM uses a valve somewhere in the system to restrict the exhaust. Apparently the valve closes which is supposed to push pressure back up into the motor that somehow protects the valves… I think… 🤷‍♂️. I’m butchering this explanation but it really is supposed to create air pressure in the deactivated cylinders which supposedly is good for the parts involved. Sounds like gm 🤔

New exhaust might be confusing it or something got disconnected…

Fishfryer527

All this because Chevy made it impossible to just wells in some flowmaster super 40s in there.

449er

This is Chevy's way of telling you not to mess around with a well-designed product

dv2000

This is from the tech "Did you order directly from the AWE website?

It’s setting codes for all 4 of the exhaust valve simulators now.

We removed one to check it out. All appears to be okay with it.

I called AWE to start a warranty claim. They ask on the worksheet where it was purchased.

They will cover parts. Im not sure they will cover labor being an aftermarket company. I’ll keep you updated on what they cover and what the do not."

Sara/AWE

This is what our customer support team will need to know when they are processing your ticket.

When you get a moment, shoot me your ticket number (the number you got in your confirmation email when you submitted a ticket) and I can ensure that our support team is on it.

Make sure you are communicating directly with our support team until they can find a resolution for you!

dv2000

Hi, I think the tech called you about it. Thank you

Sara/AWE

Okay, just double check that they were able to speak to our customer support team, if not this form will get a ticket into our system immediately.

Feel free to shoot me a PM if you need any assistance.

Therofflehouse

The odds of 4 valve sims being bad has to be astronomical.
I wonder if a wire harness wasn't zip tied out of the way and made contact with a hot exhaust pipe or something.

I have the AWE track and 4 sims and no cel.

GL with the fix!