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Rocks RS · 03-19-2013, 06:33 PM

I have a 2010 with 119,500 miles on it. I have a injen longtube CAI, and MRT V1 exhaust. The exhaust has been on for years, the intake is recent.

In December, GM/ dealership replaced my timing chain because I kept getting P2097 codes and they said it needed replaced. I had not had a problem until last Friday. I got the code again. It went away about 3 days later. After about 2 more days, it has come back on again.

Do I need a tune because of the injen CAI or does it need to go back to shop.

Also, I have changed the plugs just in case that was an issue.

Decepticon21 · 03-19-2013, 06:54 PM

If its the same code then you should take it back to the dealer. AND figure out why that code keeps coming back since you have had the work done to fix it.

melvinakshay · 03-19-2013, 06:57 PM

No you need a new car

10RsCamaro · 03-19-2013, 07:02 PM

Whoa that is a lot of miles!!! Good luck man! Smells like a lemon!

spyder · 03-19-2013, 07:06 PM

I have a 2010 as DD and I'm roughly at 49k which makes me feel that I drove it a lot. You're almost at 120k! Wow!
A tune will probably help you clear the CEL, you should scan the car and make sure it's the same code. If it is then go back to your dealer for further diagnostics.

Rocks RS · 03-19-2013, 07:07 PM

Thanks for all the info folks.

rsflyer · 03-19-2013, 07:15 PM

...questions...

Did GM replace the timing chain on their dime?

What was the car's mileage when they did the job?

Was the replacement related to a TSB?

Don't know whether you need a tune or not, but getting it could help you rule it out as an issue.

BTW, I think it is great that you are still driving the car. Shows courage & conviction.

KMPrenger · 03-19-2013, 07:16 PM

What I'm curious is, how many miles were on the car when they replaced the chains? Seems to me you may have been outside of the regular warranty, but they replaced them anyways....which seems to be the common thing. Even modded cars are getting chains replaced under warranty....so this is a good thing.

As for the code, take it back for sure.

With that many miles on your car, and if you haven't been running a catch can I'm betting that girl could use some sort of upper induction cleaning. The valves are probably all gunked up, which is hurting your performance.

KMPrenger · 03-19-2013, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by rsflyer

...questions...

Did GM replace the timing chain on their dime?

What was the car's mileage when they did the job?

Was the replacement related to a TSB?

BTW, I think it is great that you are still driving the car. Shows courage & conviction.

Well you beat me to it lol

rsflyer · 03-19-2013, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Well you beat me to it lol

Only by a minute or less...

Macrackie · 03-19-2013, 07:33 PM

Wow good job putting the miles on that thing...you racing to be the first to 200,000?

I have many of the same already asked questions so I'll just wait for the answers.

03-19-2013, 06:33 PM	#1
Rocks RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cortland Ohio Posts: 779 View My Garage	Do I need a tune? I have a 2010 with 119,500 miles on it. I have a injen longtube CAI, and MRT V1 exhaust. The exhaust has been on for years, the intake is recent. In December, GM/ dealership replaced my timing chain because I kept getting P2097 codes and they said it needed replaced. I had not had a problem until last Friday. I got the code again. It went away about 3 days later. After about 2 more days, it has come back on again. Do I need a tune because of the injen CAI or does it need to go back to shop. Also, I have changed the plugs just in case that was an issue. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2LT / RS - Black w/IO interior & M6 Sporting MRT V1, Hurst short throw, and Injen long tube and loving it!!! Also, over 125,000 miles and going.

03-19-2013, 06:57 PM	#3
melvinakshay Vrooom Vrooom Drives: Camaro 2011 black LS Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Naperville, IL Posts: 303	No you need a new car __________________ Performance Mods :- MRT V2.0, Vararam CAI, Trifecta Tune. Appearance Mods :- Angel Eyes, Havoc Rims Sound Mods :- to be updated -special thanks to darkrider01

03-19-2013, 07:02 PM	#4
10RsCamaro Slow v6 Drives: Automatic Automobile Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Nj Posts: 526	Whoa that is a lot of miles!!! Good luck man! Smells like a lemon! __________________ Full bolt on 2lt/Rs. Any questions? always a pm away! Obx/Mace/Rx/Mrt/Vararam/Bcam/4.11 Gears/SS Brakes USAF. Stationed in TX

03-19-2013, 07:06 PM	#5
spyder Drives: 2010 V6 \| M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: new york Posts: 298	I have a 2010 as DD and I'm roughly at 49k which makes me feel that I drove it a lot. You're almost at 120k! Wow! A tune will probably help you clear the CEL, you should scan the car and make sure it's the same code. If it is then go back to your dealer for further diagnostics. __________________ BBK 304 LT headers w/ coating \| CAI Inc Intake w/ scoop \| VMax Ice-olator \| MRT v2 \| Elite catch can \| Trifecta Tune \| Eagle halos \| 20" Textured Black Forgestar F14s - They call it the black panther. 2010 Camaro LLT (sold) 2008 Yamaha WR250X 2011 Nissan Armada 4WD Platinum

03-19-2013, 07:07 PM	#6
Rocks RS Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cortland Ohio Posts: 779 View My Garage	Thanks for all the info folks. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2LT / RS - Black w/IO interior & M6 Sporting MRT V1, Hurst short throw, and Injen long tube and loving it!!! Also, over 125,000 miles and going.

03-19-2013, 06:54 PM	#2
Decepticon21 Drives: 2010 Camaro v6 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Barberton, Ohio Posts: 283	If its the same code then you should take it back to the dealer. AND figure out why that code keeps coming back since you have had the work done to fix it.

03-19-2013, 07:15 PM	#7
rsflyer Drives: 2010 VR 2LT/RS A6 Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 163	A few... ...questions... Did GM replace the timing chain on their dime? What was the car's mileage when they did the job? Was the replacement related to a TSB? Don't know whether you need a tune or not, but getting it could help you rule it out as an issue. BTW, I think it is great that you are still driving the car. Shows courage & conviction. __________________ Its not how fast you go, but how you go.

03-19-2013, 07:16 PM	#8
KMPrenger Drives: 16 Camaro SS, 15 Colorado Join Date: May 2009 Location: Jefferson City, Missouri Posts: 13,943	What I'm curious is, how many miles were on the car when they replaced the chains? Seems to me you may have been outside of the regular warranty, but they replaced them anyways....which seems to be the common thing. Even modded cars are getting chains replaced under warranty....so this is a good thing. As for the code, take it back for sure. With that many miles on your car, and if you haven't been running a catch can I'm betting that girl could use some sort of upper induction cleaning. The valves are probably all gunked up, which is hurting your performance. __________________ 2016 Camaro 1SS - 8-speed - NPP - Black bowties 2010 Camaro 1LT V6 (Sold. I will miss her!)

03-19-2013, 07:33 PM	#11
Macrackie Drives: 2011 Camaro LS Stripper model Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: South Beloit IL Posts: 641	Wow good job putting the miles on that thing...you racing to be the first to 200,000? I have many of the same already asked questions so I'll just wait for the answers.