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Chomorro · 12-16-2019, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by lemontwist

just put a carburetor on it.

Hahha I wish I could. It's sad but I'm regretting not getting a mustang or CTSV

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lemontwist · 12-16-2019, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Chomorro

Hahha I wish I could. It's sad but I'm regretting not getting a mustang or CTSV

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descustang

Spec · 12-19-2019, 08:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Chomorro

Hahha I wish I could. It's sad but I'm regretting not getting a mustang or CTSV

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Ouch...

Well, you're one of few and far between 'round here...

I would say hang in there and get'r fixed up right - keep at it because once its over it'll be worth it.

Chomorro · 12-19-2019, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Spec

Ouch...

Well, you're one of few and far between 'round here...

I would say hang in there and get'r fixed up right - keep at it because once its over it'll be worth it.

I'm hanging in there!

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DJ_BigC · 12-19-2019, 08:09 PM

I’m certified GM tech. I’m been working as a dealer for 10 years now, Send me a PM and i’ll help you get this condition sorted out. A P0641 isn’t a hard code to diagnose and repair but it isn’t an easy one.

Chomorro · 12-19-2019, 08:16 PM

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I’m certified GM tech. I’m been working as a dealer for 10 years now, Send me a PM and i’ll help you get this condition sorted out. A P0641 isn’t a hard code to diagnose and repair but it isn’t an easy one.

Thank you! Ita still at the mechanic right now I'm calling tomorrow to see what the status is. Are you near southern ca?

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Chomorro · 12-20-2019, 12:08 PM

Mechanic said they are still trying to pin point the problem. Car runs fine except for randomly so diagnosing is hard when it runs fine. So they are saying

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camguynj · 12-20-2019, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Chomorro

Mechanic said they are still trying to pin point the problem. Car runs fine except for randomly so diagnosing is hard when it runs fine. So they are saying

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Have they checked the trunk and engine block negative grounds?

Chomorro · 12-20-2019, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by camguynj

Have they checked the trunk and engine block negative grounds?

They arent giving me any details. I did suggest this though in a previous conversation.

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Chomorro · 12-24-2019, 03:40 PM

Picked up the car from the mechanic today. He said there hasn't been am CEL in 80 miles but he isnt sure the issue is fixed. He thinks it's a wiring harness on the front of the engine that connects to the cam sensor (if anyone knows what harness he is talking about a pic would be nice) . He was going to wait until the CEL came back and shake the harness to see if the problem goes away.

At this point the car is driving fine and I just wanted to get it out of that shop so if it happens again I will take it elsewhere.

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Greenhornet2 · 12-26-2019, 11:22 AM

Did they charge you for this visit?

Chomorro · 12-26-2019, 11:33 AM

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Did they charge you for this visit?

No they just put the keys in the mailbox and said I can pick it up because I asked to. But he did say he didnt really fix anything though and was waiting for the issue to come back so he can diagnose.

I drove it about 100 miles more so far and no CEL. I do think his idea of a front harness connection being the problem could be true. When this issue popped up the first five minutes of owning the car I did hit a driveway pretty hard with the lower aftermarket lip cracking. Maybe somehow that moved the harness he was talking about.

At this point I'm torn on whether to dispute the original charge. I have only a few days left to do it. I did not approve any amount over the 200 diagnosis fee and was surprised with 1600 but they did "work" on the car even though it may not be fixed.

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camguynj · 12-26-2019, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Chomorro

No they just put the keys in the mailbox and said I can pick it up because I asked to. But he did say he didnt really fix anything though and was waiting for the issue to come back so he can diagnose.

I drove it about 100 miles more so far and no CEL. I do think his idea of a front harness connection being the problem could be true. When this issue popped up the first five minutes of owning the car I did hit a driveway pretty hard with the lower aftermarket lip cracking. Maybe somehow that moved the harness he was talking about.

At this point I'm torn on whether to dispute the original charge. I have only a few days left to do it. I did not approve any amount over the 200 diagnosis fee and was surprised with 1600 but they did "work" on the car even though it may not be fixed.

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Check the trunk ground and the passenger side engine ground now that you've got the car back just to make sure they're all good

Chomorro · 12-26-2019, 11:57 AM

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Check the trunk ground and the passenger side engine ground now that you've got the car back just to make sure they're all good

What should I be looking for? Just that everything is tight and no corrosion?

I will pull it in the garage and look at it at lunch

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12-19-2019, 08:09 PM	#131
DJ_BigC Rockin' Steady Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Timmins Posts: 216	I’m certified GM tech. I’m been working as a dealer for 10 years now, Send me a PM and i’ll help you get this condition sorted out. A P0641 isn’t a hard code to diagnose and repair but it isn’t an easy one. __________________ Eric Carrier, proud GM Technician for over 10yrs. 2010 Camaro 2SS Black, L99, SLP headers, GMPP axle back, complete JRE tune, 22" Boss 337's, Nitto Invos 5% tint, Eforce Supercharger w. 3" pulley, ADM FPCM, ID850's, JRE fuel rail mod, Eforce CAI, Moroso catch can, spark plug insulators.

12-26-2019, 11:22 AM	#137
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12-20-2019, 12:08 PM	#133
Chomorro Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: San Diego Posts: 159	Mechanic said they are still trying to pin point the problem. Car runs fine except for randomly so diagnosing is hard when it runs fine. So they are saying Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk

12-24-2019, 03:40 PM	#136
Chomorro Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2019 Location: San Diego Posts: 159	Picked up the car from the mechanic today. He said there hasn't been am CEL in 80 miles but he isnt sure the issue is fixed. He thinks it's a wiring harness on the front of the engine that connects to the cam sensor (if anyone knows what harness he is talking about a pic would be nice) . He was going to wait until the CEL came back and shake the harness to see if the problem goes away. At this point the car is driving fine and I just wanted to get it out of that shop so if it happens again I will take it elsewhere. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk