CODES AFTER HEADER INSTALL

1oklahoma · 01-09-2021, 08:40 AM

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codes after header install Camaro 2021 A10
My Camaro had a build date of 10 2020 and is the LT1 A10. Prior to install of full length long tube ARH 1 7/8 headers I had no codes and normal operation. I installed the full length system mating up to the factory muffler. All 4 o2 sensors retained and AFM valves removed. On restart I have unexpected codes P0533, P26c8,P12e3,P12e7,P12e8,P12f4,P12f8 and non operative air conditioning. No other symptoms strange noises etc. I installed a program from Mailordertuner for this application and noticed a temporary clearance of CEL and improved performance as expected. The CEL returned as did these codes. The car has 556 miles on it and it is possible that the AC is overcharged but I did not get any codes until after the install and did after even before the program install. The header install was done by a professional mechanic who had a lift. I can not see or feel any loose wires around the compressor and would think that if a wire was loose that the code would be for missing signal vs high pressure. The header system is using the ARH converters. Thanks for reading this and any help would be appreciated.

Joshinator99 · 01-09-2021, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by 1oklahoma

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codes after header install Camaro 2021 A10
My Camaro had a build date of 10 2020 and is the LT1 A10. Prior to install of full length long tube ARH 1 7/8 headers I had no codes and normal operation. I installed the full length system mating up to the factory muffler. All 4 o2 sensors retained and AFM valves removed. On restart I have unexpected codes P0533, P26c8,P12e3,P12e7,P12e8,P12f4,P12f8 and non operative air conditioning. No other symptoms strange noises etc. I installed a program from Mailordertuner for this application and noticed a temporary clearance of CEL and improved performance as expected. The CEL returned as did these codes. The car has 556 miles on it and it is possible that the AC is overcharged but I did not get any codes until after the install and did after even before the program install. The header install was done by a professional mechanic who had a lift. I can not see or feel any loose wires around the compressor and would think that if a wire was loose that the code would be for missing signal vs high pressure. The header system is using the ARH converters. Thanks for reading this and any help would be appreciated.

This is the same thing you posted on the HP Tuners forum. Most of those codes are AFM delete codes that you should have turned off before doing the exhaust.

Headers on these cars can be a pain. Wiring is very close (too close IMO) to the headers on the passenger side. I had my shop do a bunch of extra heat proofing around all of that stuff because I didn’t want the nightmare that happens if that passenger side harness gets melted.

laynlo15 · 01-09-2021, 02:18 PM

I had to turn off anything related to the rear 02 sensors on mine since I did the long tubes and no cats.

JCunningham · 01-10-2021, 04:03 AM

did they move the wire harness on the pass side? if not it could get burned. unless you took it to a performance shop that specializes in modern GM they probably wouldnt know. Did you call the place that sent you the tune? They should not of messed with the AC for headers but with those codes it probably deactivated the ac system.

jcaligood · 01-13-2021, 07:41 PM

I didn't research those codes, but sounds to me like your tuner needs to turn off rear O2 sensors. The car is reading high emissions compared to stock exhaust manifolds.

Seems too obvious, but am I missing something here?

Joshinator99 · 01-13-2021, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by jcaligood

I didn't research those codes, but sounds to me like your tuner needs to turn off rear O2 sensors. The car is reading high emissions compared to stock exhaust manifolds.

Seems too obvious, but am I missing something here?

Politely disagree. Virtually all those codes are AFM related.

jcaligood · 01-14-2021, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Joshinator99

Politely disagree. Virtually all those codes are AFM related.

belay my last.

i did not look the codes up before i responded.

i see now theyre AFM related, which i dont know much about.

good luck OP! hopefully somebody can offer more help.

keep us updated

Trochoidal · 03-06-2021, 02:16 PM

Late to the party, but this post covers the AFM situation listed.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...hp-tuners.html

KingLT1 · 03-07-2021, 10:17 AM

You have to disable the AFM valves in FSCM controller via HPtuners before you disconnect them and start the car. Competent tuners should know this by now.

01-09-2021, 08:40 AM	#1
1oklahoma Drives: chevrolet corvette Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: SC Posts: 24	CODES AFTER HEADER INSTALL Potential Tuner Join Date Nov 2020 Posts 4 codes after header install Camaro 2021 A10 My Camaro had a build date of 10 2020 and is the LT1 A10. Prior to install of full length long tube ARH 1 7/8 headers I had no codes and normal operation. I installed the full length system mating up to the factory muffler. All 4 o2 sensors retained and AFM valves removed. On restart I have unexpected codes P0533, P26c8,P12e3,P12e7,P12e8,P12f4,P12f8 and non operative air conditioning. No other symptoms strange noises etc. I installed a program from Mailordertuner for this application and noticed a temporary clearance of CEL and improved performance as expected. The CEL returned as did these codes. The car has 556 miles on it and it is possible that the AC is overcharged but I did not get any codes until after the install and did after even before the program install. The header install was done by a professional mechanic who had a lift. I can not see or feel any loose wires around the compressor and would think that if a wire was loose that the code would be for missing signal vs high pressure. The header system is using the ARH converters. Thanks for reading this and any help would be appreciated.

01-09-2021, 02:18 PM	#3
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,860	I had to turn off anything related to the rear 02 sensors on mine since I did the long tubes and no cats. __________________ 2022 Lt1 6.2 A10, Maggie 2300, THPSI Port Inj/10 rib, Rotofab, E, Nickey, SCOL, Griptech, RC Bandits, Hoosiers/MT 9.80@142.96 1.44 60ft, 6.34@112 707/669 RWHP/TRQ. 16SS Maggie 2650 9.41@147 1.35 60ft, 5.99@119. 16 C7 A8 10.90@128 Bolt on stuff

01-10-2021, 04:03 AM	#4
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,071	did they move the wire harness on the pass side? if not it could get burned. unless you took it to a performance shop that specializes in modern GM they probably wouldnt know. Did you call the place that sent you the tune? They should not of messed with the AC for headers but with those codes it probably deactivated the ac system. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

03-06-2021, 02:16 PM	#8
Trochoidal Drives: 2017 Camaro 2SS A8 Join Date: May 2019 Location: USA Posts: 1,656	Late to the party, but this post covers the AFM situation listed. https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...hp-tuners.html __________________ Roto-Fab w/sound tube delete, Katech ported TB, Pray IM, Velossa, DD side markers, DSX FF, UPR Catch can, Halo brace, My custom vent gauge pod Originally Posted by arpad_m - “Aww, yet another oil thread with almost the same question in the OP“

03-07-2021, 10:17 AM	#9
KingLT1 Drives: 2016 1SS NFG A8 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: 46804 Posts: 6,793	You have to disable the AFM valves in FSCM controller via HPtuners before you disconnect them and start the car. Competent tuners should know this by now. __________________ 2016 NFG 1SS A8 Options-2SS Leather/NPP Perf. mods-Whipple 2.9/Fuel System/Flex Fuel/103mm TB/Rotofab Big Gulp/Cat Deletes/Corsa NPP Per. times- 10.5 @ 137 w/ 1.8 60ft Full weight on 20's 1200DA

01-13-2021, 07:41 PM	#5
jcaligood Drives: '18 SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Jax, FL Posts: 405	I didn't research those codes, but sounds to me like your tuner needs to turn off rear O2 sensors. The car is reading high emissions compared to stock exhaust manifolds. Seems too obvious, but am I missing something here?

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