Katech ported throttle body throwing codes

SSTony · 06-13-2017, 11:37 PM

UPDATE

I got my replacement Throttle body and it works perfect. Car sounds like it is sucking in more air. No butt dyno so I won't say any type of gains. I do notice a little better throttle response.

So i got my Katech ported throttle body today and i install it. I turn the car on and it runs like shit. Throws 2 engine codes P0123 and P0222. It also says in car that performance reduced. I take it off and put the original back on. Runs great but now i got 2 codes that wont clear.

What is going on? I didnt disconnect the battery when i installed it.

slick3 · 06-14-2017, 12:06 AM

The TB motor is TOAST. Been there, done that. You can try something if you want. It did not work for me but it was something I found with some digging awhile back that worked for some guys with the C7 and C6 vettes

Unplug throttle body
IGNITION on (do not turn the car on)
Sit 2 Minutes
IGNITION OFF
Sit 2 Minutes
Disconnect battery
Plug back in TB
Reconnect battery
IGNITION ON 2 Minutes
IGNITION OFF 2 Minutes
Start the car and then just let it idle there for 5 minutes. Tunn the AC on, let it idle for another 5 minutes.

Do you have HPT? If so it can be very usefull in reading throttle position. The codes your getting are basically saying, hey the blade is open this much but it should be open XX amount according to the computer and the differential is too high.

M12LRV · 06-14-2017, 12:19 AM

I heard Katech had a defective batch in another thread. Contact them

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...ghlight=katech

Fraxum · 06-14-2017, 06:20 AM

OP This can happen, return the TB. It happened to me. I had to get a hold of another TB and switch the parts around. Working fine now.

SSTony · 06-14-2017, 06:49 AM

Why cant i clear the code? I tried with my diablosport and my odb2 scanner. Wont clear

BradfordCamaro · 06-14-2017, 07:01 AM

Ouch.
Good thing PRAY Performance tests his T/B's before he sends them out.

...just saying..

SSTony · 06-14-2017, 07:26 AM

The code seems to have cleared

This is most likely not Katech's fault. These come new and if their is bad run only the Manufacturer is to blame

Will see how Katech handles this.

SSTony · 06-14-2017, 07:39 AM

Jason from Katech responded emediately and is already sending out a replacement.

Great customer service

SSTony · 06-23-2017, 10:29 AM

Katech Throttle body works like a charm now

SomeGeoffGuy · 06-23-2017, 12:40 PM

Also, supposed to change the gasket every time. Not reusable, even though it is silicone.

-Geoff

SSTony · 06-23-2017, 01:20 PM

I did not replace the gasket but so far so good.

KILLA BEE · 06-24-2017, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSTony

I did not replace the gasket but so far so good.

Welp, I was gonna go with Katech until now. Becuz you dont have to worry about any core. Guess pray it is!!!

SSTony · 06-24-2017, 11:02 AM

There is nothing wrong with the Katech. They are brand new and there was a bad run. Jason from Katech took care of everything.

Quote:

Originally Posted by KILLA BEE

Welp, I was gonna go with Katech until now. Becuz you dont have to worry about any core. Guess pray it is!!!

Racer Ed · 07-31-2017, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSTony

There is nothing wrong with the Katech. They are brand new and there was a bad run. Jason from Katech took care of everything.

Are you supposed to disconnect the Battery ?

06-13-2017, 11:37 PM	#1
SSTony Drives: SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Piscataway NJ Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	Katech ported throttle body throwing codes UPDATE I got my replacement Throttle body and it works perfect. Car sounds like it is sucking in more air. No butt dyno so I won't say any type of gains. I do notice a little better throttle response. So i got my Katech ported throttle body today and i install it. I turn the car on and it runs like shit. Throws 2 engine codes P0123 and P0222. It also says in car that performance reduced. I take it off and put the original back on. Runs great but now i got 2 codes that wont clear. What is going on? I didnt disconnect the battery when i installed it. __________________ Last edited by SSTony; 06-23-2017 at 09:13 AM.

06-14-2017, 12:19 AM	#3
M12LRV Drives: . Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: . Posts: 121	I heard Katech had a defective batch in another thread. Contact them http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showth...ghlight=katech __________________ 2016 1SS Hyper Blue Metallic, A8, MRC, NPP

06-14-2017, 06:20 AM	#4
Fraxum Drives: a M6 LT1 ordered From Becky!!! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 7,520	OP This can happen, return the TB. It happened to me. I had to get a hold of another TB and switch the parts around. Working fine now. __________________ "Democracy Dies in Darkness" My LT1 Keeper ..... ..... My Car Blog CarPlayList, a free App to build USB and Android Music drives.

06-14-2017, 06:49 AM	#5
SSTony Drives: SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Piscataway NJ Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	Why cant i clear the code? I tried with my diablosport and my odb2 scanner. Wont clear __________________

06-14-2017, 07:01 AM	#6
BradfordCamaro SABIO Drives: 2016 CAMARO 1SS Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Bradford, ON Posts: 5,012	Ouch. Good thing PRAY Performance tests his T/B's before he sends them out. ...just saying.. __________________

06-14-2017, 12:06 AM	#2
slick3 Drives: Garnet Red - 20 ZLE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,010	The TB motor is TOAST. Been there, done that. You can try something if you want. It did not work for me but it was something I found with some digging awhile back that worked for some guys with the C7 and C6 vettes Unplug throttle body IGNITION on (do not turn the car on) Sit 2 Minutes IGNITION OFF Sit 2 Minutes Disconnect battery Plug back in TB Reconnect battery IGNITION ON 2 Minutes IGNITION OFF 2 Minutes Start the car and then just let it idle there for 5 minutes. Tunn the AC on, let it idle for another 5 minutes. Do you have HPT? If so it can be very usefull in reading throttle position. The codes your getting are basically saying, hey the blade is open this much but it should be open XX amount according to the computer and the differential is too high.

06-14-2017, 07:26 AM	#7
SSTony Drives: SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Piscataway NJ Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	The code seems to have cleared This is most likely not Katech's fault. These come new and if their is bad run only the Manufacturer is to blame Will see how Katech handles this. __________________

06-14-2017, 07:39 AM	#8
SSTony Drives: SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Piscataway NJ Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	Jason from Katech responded emediately and is already sending out a replacement. Great customer service __________________

06-23-2017, 10:29 AM	#9
SSTony Drives: SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Piscataway NJ Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	Katech Throttle body works like a charm now __________________

06-23-2017, 12:40 PM	#10
SomeGeoffGuy Drives: 2023 2SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,061	Also, supposed to change the gasket every time. Not reusable, even though it is silicone. -Geoff __________________ '12 2SS RS Convertible - Traded in. '16 2SS Convertible - White on white, mag-ride, NPP, nav. Sold! '23 2SS Convertible -Same as above except orange.

06-23-2017, 01:20 PM	#11
SSTony Drives: SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Piscataway NJ Posts: 1,782 View My Garage	I did not replace the gasket but so far so good. __________________

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