Check engine light

[Paul C7 to C8]

My check engine light came on abt a week ago and went in to Eagle Ridge GM in Coquitlam. Bill was $207 with no plan provided to me as to how to resolve the issue. The code was P0420, which relates to the cats. (I have the Borla exhaust) Brought the car to Carter GM in North Vancouver (where I purchased) and they were way more receptive than Eagle Ridge GM to my issue. Car goes to Carter on Monday morning and I hope to be provided with some options and hopefully even some warranty coverage as the car was advertised as GM certified with performance exhaust.....We shall see....

 

[1500cc]

Was it $207 just to tell you what the CEL was for? You can have OnStar tell you the code as well.

 

[Jack Raccoon!]

Probably need 02 Spacer...

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[Jack Raccoon!]

I have had them for 3 years now, not 1 CEL....

 

[Matt_Orleans]

maybe an exhaust leak but if you don't have the O2 spacer as above, get them.

 

[Gilles27]

If you still have the stock cats you shouldn't need O2 spacers, I'd contact Borla and ask

 

[Jack Raccoon!]

Too easy. Throw more coin at it, you're already $207 in lol...

 

[Murray20c8]

My check engine light came on abt a week ago and went in to Eagle Ridge GM in Coquitlam. Bill was $207 with no plan provided to me as to how to resolve the issue. The code was P0420, which relates to the cats. (I have the Borla exhaust) Brought the car to Carter GM in North Vancouver (where I purchased) and they were way more receptive than Eagle Ridge GM to my issue. Car goes to Carter on Monday morning and I hope to be provided with some options and hopefully even some warranty coverage as the car was advertised as GM certified with performance exhaust.....We shall see....

That is the O2 sensor code. So for sure follow the advice from others about the spacers

 

[Paul C7 to C8]

Yes the spacers will be part of the conversation. As the vehicle was sold by GM as a GM certified vehicle with performance exhaust they may be able to replace the cats under warranty and then I'll also add the spacers....

Too easy. Throw more coin at it, you're already $207 in lol...

I'll throw an extra buck in just for you.....

 

[Jack Raccoon!]

You probable don't need to replace the cats, just need to add the spacer. I'll PayPal you the Loonie...

 

[Paul C7 to C8]

You probable don't need to replace the cats, just need to add the spacer. I'll PayPal you the Loonie...

Ahhh you never disappoint.... LOL

 

[1st Vette]

Ahhh you never disappoint.... LOL

The $207 would have got you an OBD2 reader . Just saying.

 

[Murray20c8]

The $207 would have got you an OBD2 reader . Just saying.

Six!

 

[1st Vette]

Six!

Or one good one. They are also good for telling you if the shop you’re using is trustworthy if you scan before you go.

 

[Murray20c8]

Or one good one. They are also good for telling you if the shop you’re using is trustworthy if you scan before you go.

Mine is a good one and it was only 30 bucks or so. Works with Bluetooth and your cell phone.

 

[Jack Raccoon!]

Blue Driver?

 

[Murray20c8]

Blue Driver?

No, funny, I thought I paid more. Anyway it worked fine.
This one

 

[Jack Raccoon!]

I wouldn't trust that with my $20k engine. I think mine was $39 lol...

 

[Gilles27]

Also I forgot to mention Borla makes a GM genuine approved cat back system and a much louder ATAK one that is much more free flowing

 

[Murray20c8]

I wouldn't trust that with my $20k engine. I think mine was $39 lol...

Your pension must be better than mine!