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chevyman91 · 09-26-2016, 10:30 AM

So my 2011 ss has been getting a check engine light. The weird thing is when I use mycruise control for about 10-20 miles the check engine light comes on. When I check it with my fault reader there is no code and the light goes away. It'll drive my car for 300 to 400 miles but the soon as I place the cruise control on about 20 minutes later the light comes on with no code on my reader.

Any thoughts or experience?

CamaroFred · 09-26-2016, 11:48 AM

Any mods to your Camaro? Stick or auto?

chevyman91 · 09-26-2016, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CamaroFred

Any mods to your Camaro? Stick or auto?

Automatic. No mods yet

2Carats · 09-26-2016, 12:08 PM

Hmmm, that's odd.

ClawSS · 09-26-2016, 12:30 PM

I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night...so let me have a go at this.

OP is getting:

-Check Engine light on stock 2011 L99
-CEL illuminates after 10-20 min of driving with cruise on only
-No code generated (seen) by OBDII reader

OP is sure it is a CEL...the yellow picture of an engine.

Does it blink or stay on solid?
Can your reader see permanent codes too? What model is the reader you are using?

TangoMike · 09-26-2016, 01:16 PM

No codes. No issues. Only happens when cruise is engaged. Are theses lights still as stupid as in the past? I'm thinking a loose wire or something. Perhaps the computer sees throttle is engaged but it's not getting a signal at all from gas peddle. Or something stupid like that.

Yknjack · 09-26-2016, 01:22 PM

If you are getting a cel light it should store the code in the history section of the log when you use a code reader. It sounds like you are saying that there is no history. I use a bluetooth code reader and the Torque program. You can check as you drive with this and see if there is a code currently or a defective light.

2Carats · 09-26-2016, 02:40 PM

OP, are you sure that's not the "Cruise Control Engaged" light you're getting?

ClawSS · 09-26-2016, 02:46 PM

2Carats, that was where I was headed with the statement that the OP was sure it was a yellow light that looked like an engine. He said it came on minutes after engaging cruise...but I just can't seem to figure out why the code can't be read unless he reader is at fault. Normally it takes a few cycles of the ignition + time to auto clear anything that sets a light.

chevyman91 · 09-26-2016, 04:26 PM

The reader I am using is my bully dog. Was able to pull up codes in the past for minor things like gas cap off and stuff.

The light is the check engine light it is not the cruise control set light.

Light pops on solid and stays. If you shut the car off and turn it on about 3 times the light is gone. When it turns on the car still runs perfect no problems. I also toke it to a dealership and autozone and no codes pop up it isnt just mybully dog

Rock-It Man · 09-26-2016, 04:42 PM

1. Call OnStar while you are driving and the light is on. Get them to run a diagnostic.
2. If no codes, let me ask, how old is your battery?

ClawSS · 09-27-2016, 06:55 AM

subscribed. OP, please keep us informed of this outcome, either with Onstar intervention or otherwise. It is quite perplexing that you get a light but no code set. I want to learn more on this situation.

ClawSS · 09-27-2016, 07:07 AM

I found this on here...but very little help other than someone you may contact.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=371495

chevyman91 · 09-27-2016, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClawSS

I found this on here...but very little help other than someone you may contact.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=371495

Yes I saw that the other day but was never resolved. Must be something going on.

09-26-2016, 10:30 AM	#1
chevyman91 Drives: 2012 Chevy Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Fort Irwin California Posts: 20	Check engine light? So my 2011 ss has been getting a check engine light. The weird thing is when I use mycruise control for about 10-20 miles the check engine light comes on. When I check it with my fault reader there is no code and the light goes away. It'll drive my car for 300 to 400 miles but the soon as I place the cruise control on about 20 minutes later the light comes on with no code on my reader. Any thoughts or experience?

09-26-2016, 12:08 PM	#4
2Carats Drives: '12 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 1,264 View My Garage	Hmmm, that's odd. __________________ I solve problems for a living. Either accept my advice or go figure it out on your own.

09-26-2016, 12:30 PM	#5
ClawSS High-tech Redneck Drives: '10 CGM SS, '02 2500HD, '09 300SRT8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 757	I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night...so let me have a go at this. OP is getting: -Check Engine light on stock 2011 L99 -CEL illuminates after 10-20 min of driving with cruise on only -No code generated (seen) by OBDII reader OP is sure it is a CEL...the yellow picture of an engine. Does it blink or stay on solid? Can your reader see permanent codes too? What model is the reader you are using? __________________ "My friends call me Chris. Are you my friend?" 2010 CGM L99 2SS/RS - GPI SS3 VVT, BTR DoD Delete, Circle D 4c, BTR springs, Katech C5R Timing Chain, MRR-228 315/275, CAI, Elite catch-can, TSP 1 7/8" Headers + offroad pipes, Magnaflow 3", Pfadt springs, BMR LCAs, toelinks, trailing arms, cradle bushings, & sway bars w/ endlinks, Vitesse paddles, heritage grille, and an eBay splitter. Power upgrades by Race Proven Perf.; Tuning by ShorTuning.

09-26-2016, 01:22 PM	#7
Yknjack Yknjack Drives: 2014 Yellow RS Vert Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Seattle Posts: 36	If you are getting a cel light it should store the code in the history section of the log when you use a code reader. It sounds like you are saying that there is no history. I use a bluetooth code reader and the Torque program. You can check as you drive with this and see if there is a code currently or a defective light. Last edited by Yknjack; 09-26-2016 at 03:28 PM.

09-26-2016, 02:40 PM	#8
2Carats Drives: '12 Camaro 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Unknown Posts: 1,264 View My Garage	OP, are you sure that's not the "Cruise Control Engaged" light you're getting? __________________ I solve problems for a living. Either accept my advice or go figure it out on your own.

09-26-2016, 11:48 AM	#2
CamaroFred Drives: Miss Con Ception Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 2,998	Any mods to your Camaro? Stick or auto?

09-26-2016, 01:16 PM	#6
TangoMike Drives: 2012 2ls RS V6 Auto Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Southern Alberta Posts: 86	No codes. No issues. Only happens when cruise is engaged. Are theses lights still as stupid as in the past? I'm thinking a loose wire or something. Perhaps the computer sees throttle is engaged but it's not getting a signal at all from gas peddle. Or something stupid like that.

09-26-2016, 02:46 PM	#9
ClawSS High-tech Redneck Drives: '10 CGM SS, '02 2500HD, '09 300SRT8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 757	2Carats, that was where I was headed with the statement that the OP was sure it was a yellow light that looked like an engine. He said it came on minutes after engaging cruise...but I just can't seem to figure out why the code can't be read unless he reader is at fault. Normally it takes a few cycles of the ignition + time to auto clear anything that sets a light. __________________ "My friends call me Chris. Are you my friend?" 2010 CGM L99 2SS/RS - GPI SS3 VVT, BTR DoD Delete, Circle D 4c, BTR springs, Katech C5R Timing Chain, MRR-228 315/275, CAI, Elite catch-can, TSP 1 7/8" Headers + offroad pipes, Magnaflow 3", Pfadt springs, BMR LCAs, toelinks, trailing arms, cradle bushings, & sway bars w/ endlinks, Vitesse paddles, heritage grille, and an eBay splitter. Power upgrades by Race Proven Perf.; Tuning by ShorTuning.

09-26-2016, 04:26 PM	#10
chevyman91 Drives: 2012 Chevy Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Fort Irwin California Posts: 20	The reader I am using is my bully dog. Was able to pull up codes in the past for minor things like gas cap off and stuff. The light is the check engine light it is not the cruise control set light. Light pops on solid and stays. If you shut the car off and turn it on about 3 times the light is gone. When it turns on the car still runs perfect no problems. I also toke it to a dealership and autozone and no codes pop up it isnt just mybully dog

09-26-2016, 04:42 PM	#11
Rock-It Man 376 cubic inches of fun Drives: 2023 Camaro ZL1 A10 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 4,033 View My Garage	1. Call OnStar while you are driving and the light is on. Get them to run a diagnostic. 2. If no codes, let me ask, how old is your battery?

09-27-2016, 06:55 AM	#12
ClawSS High-tech Redneck Drives: '10 CGM SS, '02 2500HD, '09 300SRT8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 757	subscribed. OP, please keep us informed of this outcome, either with Onstar intervention or otherwise. It is quite perplexing that you get a light but no code set. I want to learn more on this situation. __________________ "My friends call me Chris. Are you my friend?" 2010 CGM L99 2SS/RS - GPI SS3 VVT, BTR DoD Delete, Circle D 4c, BTR springs, Katech C5R Timing Chain, MRR-228 315/275, CAI, Elite catch-can, TSP 1 7/8" Headers + offroad pipes, Magnaflow 3", Pfadt springs, BMR LCAs, toelinks, trailing arms, cradle bushings, & sway bars w/ endlinks, Vitesse paddles, heritage grille, and an eBay splitter. Power upgrades by Race Proven Perf.; Tuning by ShorTuning.

09-27-2016, 07:07 AM	#13
ClawSS High-tech Redneck Drives: '10 CGM SS, '02 2500HD, '09 300SRT8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 757	I found this on here...but very little help other than someone you may contact. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=371495 __________________ "My friends call me Chris. Are you my friend?" 2010 CGM L99 2SS/RS - GPI SS3 VVT, BTR DoD Delete, Circle D 4c, BTR springs, Katech C5R Timing Chain, MRR-228 315/275, CAI, Elite catch-can, TSP 1 7/8" Headers + offroad pipes, Magnaflow 3", Pfadt springs, BMR LCAs, toelinks, trailing arms, cradle bushings, & sway bars w/ endlinks, Vitesse paddles, heritage grille, and an eBay splitter. Power upgrades by Race Proven Perf.; Tuning by ShorTuning.