Common Problem In 98-02 Camaros?
07-10-2010, 08:33 PM
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is the ac compressor cluch chatter something that can be stopped or is it normal? i have a very low mileage ls6 and i hear something that sounds like that and a mechanic said he cant hear it but i hear it really good espically when i am in between two other cars the echo of the small space makes it louder i guess! any thoughts? really annoys me
07-10-2010, 09:18 PM
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is the ac compressor cluch chatter something that can be stopped or is it normal? i have a very low mileage ls6 and i hear something that sounds like that and a mechanic said he cant hear it but i hear it really good espically when i am in between two other cars the echo of the small space makes it louder i guess! any thoughts? really annoys me
07-10-2010, 09:28 PM
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^^ yeah do that, but if it just makes a little noise when it is off, you could probably do with just backing off the outer clutch plate a tad. It is spring steel holding it away, but that can get bent a little bit causing it to rattle/drag slightly and make noise. Mine does that. I just haven't done anything about it, I should because it annoys me (AC compressor itself is shot, oh well). Thankfully on the 6 the AC compressor pulley is relatively easy to get to.
07-11-2010, 11:57 PM
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most likely that was CAGS, pretty sure these ones had them also. essentially an emissions thing that would require you to go from 1st to 4th directly, unless pushing it a bit, then you could go thru sequentially.
if i'm wrong.. then.. well, taht's what i get for not having a manual for so long.
BTW, there is a cheap mod to remove that 'feature'
07-12-2010, 12:42 AM
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Was there a light popping up on the cluster saying Skip-Shift? if it is its something GM put in the standards to force you into 3rd or 4th to save gas, it locks out 2nd between a certain RPM range. It can be disabled with a Skip shift Eliminator for $20 from SLP, Hurst etc. There is also a write up on here on how to use a resistor from radio shack and make your own skip shift eliminator for like a buck.
07-12-2010, 01:20 PM
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if it has a monsoon sound system they tend to blow the front door speakers if abused alot...lol i have blown 2 sets.. and you can only use monsoon speaker replacements as the system works at a dif ohm setting than standard speakers youd buy at a stereo store. ebay has the repalcement speakers that apparenlty this bug has been fixed on i havnt bought them but i have herd of people having good luck with them.
07-12-2010, 09:29 PM
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If the light doesnt come on, under light accel and under say 3K rpms...then the car is modded to at least disable the skip shift.
07-12-2010, 10:17 PM
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if it has a monsoon sound system they tend to blow the front door speakers if abused alot...lol i have blown 2 sets.. and you can only use monsoon speaker replacements as the system works at a dif ohm setting than standard speakers youd buy at a stereo store. ebay has the repalcement speakers that apparenlty this bug has been fixed on i havnt bought them but i have herd of people having good luck with them.
the rear end..just dont dump the clutch or do a nutreal drop at 5-6k or so and your 10 bolt should live nicely..
also some engine noise during warm up seems to be normal to a extent.. make sure you can get a feel of how the previous owners treated the cars alot of thsese cars have been beat to sh&t so watch out! but honsetly they are a really good and reliable car i love mine and its never let me down!
the rear end..just dont dump the clutch or do a nutreal drop at 5-6k or so and your 10 bolt should live nicely..
also some engine noise during warm up seems to be normal to a extent.. make sure you can get a feel of how the previous owners treated the cars alot of thsese cars have been beat to sh&t so watch out! but honsetly they are a really good and reliable car i love mine and its never let me down!
07-12-2010, 10:20 PM
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Was there a light popping up on the cluster saying Skip-Shift? if it is its something GM put in the standards to force you into 3rd or 4th to save gas, it locks out 2nd between a certain RPM range. It can be disabled with a Skip shift Eliminator for $20 from SLP, Hurst etc. There is also a write up on here on how to use a resistor from radio shack and make your own skip shift eliminator for like a buck.
My buddy with a vett used a paper clip....dont ask me how but i seen it
07-12-2010, 11:01 PM
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Iv had 3 ls1 camaros since 2004 which says how much I love these cars.
The only problem I ever had was on my 99 when the tranny gave out. I dont know if this is what killed it but I was doin 130 and not in od opps.
Other than that its just what everyone else said.....
Slow window motors
noisy gears
Ticking,knocking (just a little)from engine
My brakes were squeely on all my cars
ect....
The only problem I ever had was on my 99 when the tranny gave out. I dont know if this is what killed it but I was doin 130 and not in od opps.
Other than that its just what everyone else said.....
Slow window motors
noisy gears
Ticking,knocking (just a little)from engine
My brakes were squeely on all my cars
ect....
07-13-2010, 02:16 PM
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07-20-2010, 09:18 AM
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07-20-2010, 04:21 PM
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I sell Audi, BMW and mercedes for a living, for the last 10 years, i can honestly say my camaro has been more trouble free than any other car i've ever driven
07-20-2010, 05:59 PM
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Alot of the american public has the idea that "american cars are pieces of ****" but GM makes a good vehicle and always has.
07-20-2010, 06:38 PM
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Yep. Welcome to the world of torque and having power below 6000rpm. And don't let people convince you that you can't make that car turn either
These cars hold up pretty well unless they are beat on, just like anything else. All of the problems I've had with my car with the exception of window motors and door sag can be attributed directly to something I have done to the car.