Hello Fellas,

**DAP/SOM/WS6** · 09-30-2008, 06:30 PM

I have owned my T/A over 3 years now and can't believe I'm just now getting on the forum! One reason why is that my car has been good to me, easily the best I've ever owned! It is a 2001 WS6 that had 62k miles when I got her, and just topped 171k, without ever saying to me "No I won't be taking you anywhere today." It is stock in the engine bay except for the K&N filter.

Early this summer, my service engine light came on intermittently until staying on for good after a few weeks. Codes led to O2 sensors. I replaced the front two sensors, along with plugs and wires. I had not changed these before, partly due to dreading the job, but mostly because performance and mileage had not degraded until this time when MPG dropped between 1-2.

Two sideline questions: Is it possible this car had original plugs at this mileage, because if they were changed, it was before 62k. Also, does anyone remove the right side cat to change plugs+wires? I found that to be the key in making this job quite routine instead of what I dreaded. I just had not seen that advice online before.

Now back to the issue at hand, which is a persistant warning light. I ended up replacing the rear two O2 sensors as well, perhaps needed, but not the apparent cause of the light and a somewhat rough idle that I didn't have before all these changes. After a reset, the idle is very spotty, up and down, with occasional stalls until the computer kicks on the light and makes whatever adjustments it does, giving me a fair idle. Road performance seems pretty normal, and mileage is roughly the same. Codes are 171+174 lean readings. I did read here just tonight that the oil on my K&N could contribute to a foul reading MAF, and I am going to hit that next.

Otherwise all is good and I'm glad to be here. If someone knows of something I am overlooking or may have done wrong, please fill me in. Thanks!

**casperss** · 09-30-2008, 06:41 PM

welcome to the site.

**KahanaReef** · 09-30-2008, 06:52 PM

Welcome to the site from one of the ladies here

You may want to post this in the general help section.

**blackhawk01** · 09-30-2008, 06:59 PM

Welcome to the site, I will be your tourguide for the next 4.2 seconds..Where would you like to go today?

welcome!

ohh and plz..post pics of the ride!

**jknelms** · 09-30-2008, 07:18 PM

I saw my first SOM in person like a week ago....definitely a beautiful color.

**Spaz** · 10-01-2008, 05:35 AM

welcome to the site!!!

**KING Z28 HAWK** · 10-02-2008, 09:31 PM

Welcome

**DAP/SOM/WS6** · 10-13-2008, 06:12 PM

Thanks KahanaReef,

Newbie don't know nothin' bout posting methods, so perhaps a kick or shove in a particular direction could bring me up to speed. Any help would be be good help at this point.

Muchas gracias mi Amiga!

**KahanaReef** · 10-13-2008, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by DAP/SOM/WS6

Thanks KahanaReef,

Newbie don't know nothin' bout posting methods, so perhaps a kick or shove in a particular direction could bring me up to speed. Any help would be be good help at this point.

Muchas gracias mi Amiga!

Well, new members is the place to say hello, so you're good there.

But, any questions you may have would most likely get more answers in the general help section

Again, welcome aboard!

**KahanaReef** · 10-13-2008, 07:11 PM

http://www.ls1.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=6

**95camaroZNC** · 10-14-2008, 01:20 AM

Welcome to the site, wish i could be of more help, all ive messed with so far in my car is the cooling system, dirty rat Bast**d that it is. Anyway welcome to the site and GOOD LUCK!

Great color on that car!