guess what, after 2 1/2 weeks, from florida to chicago, the spring showed up in the mail. this weekend i will install the green spring & grease the valve, even though i don't think it's needed, as there was red grease in there, & i only put about 1000 miles on it. by the way, the damn lite came on again. same p2261 code.

 

I almost forgot, There are two different forge valves. One with the nipple point directly up out of the valve and the other has the nipple angled 90 degrees. The angled nipple is threaded into the valve and can come loose.
When you get the spring, may as well take the whole valve apart, inspect, clean, and grease. Let us know how it goes.

 

mine has the angled nipple

 

Any update? Stupid p2261 popped up again today after they told me to lube it idk what to do it could be many things. I lubed it and 2 weeks later its back...

 

Originally Posted by ChevyMgr TSB Thread
#08-06-04-034: LNF Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), Check Engine Light Illuminated with One or More of the Following DIagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0096, P0335, P0806, P2199, P2261 (Reprogram ECM) - (Jun 12, 2008)
LNF Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), Check Engine Light Illuminated with One or More of the Following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) P0096, P0335, P0806, P2199, P2261 (Reprogram ECM)
Models: 2008 Chevrolet HHR SS
with ECOTEC® 2.0L I-4 Cylinder Turbocharged Engine (VIN X -- RPO LNF)

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Condition

Some customers may comment on Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL), Check Engine Light Illumination. Typically, there will be no driveability symptoms or engine performance concerns.
Upon further investigation, one or more of the following DTCs may be stored in the ECM:
• DTC P0096: Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor 2 Performance
• DTC P0335: Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Circuit
• DTC P0806: Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) Sensor Circuit Performance
• DTC P2199: Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor 1-2 Correlation
• DTC P2261: Turbocharger Bypass Valve Stuck Closed

Correction

If routine diagnosis using SI does not reveal any obvious cause, Do Not replace the following components :
• Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor for DTC P0096 or P2199
• Crankshaft Sensor for DTC P0335
• Clutch Pedal Position (CPP) Sensor for P0806
• Turbocharger Bypass Valve for DTC P2261
Important: Verify that the 12-volt battery has a battery charge of 12 to 16 volts. The battery must be able to maintain a charge during programming. Only use approved Midtronics 165-PCS charger or equivalent to maintain proper battery voltage during programming.
Important: Select J2534 MDI and Reprogram ECU from the Select Diagnostic Tool and Programming Process screen. The J2534 MDI will reprogram the modules in less time than the Tech 2® scan tool.
Reprogram the ECM using the latest calibration if the above concern is encountered. A revised engine calibration has been developed to address these issues. Reprogram the ECM with the latest software calibration. The service calibration is available on TIS2WEB using the Service Programming System (SPS). As always, make sure your Tech 2® is updated with the latest software version.

 

My oring is broke on the forge so im putiing the stock one back in today. I dont think I can adjust to taking my car to the dealership, to many bad experiences with joy riding and not installing parts correctly. If its a ecm problem im sure vince can tune it out.

 

so, i finally removed the forge valve, took it apart. there was very little residual red grease on the piston. wiped off the residual grease - applied a fresh coating of grease, installed the green spring & reinstalled. drove car to work & so far - no code.

 

Thats great news !!!

 

Yea vince tuned it out, I took it off the car anyway. Forge sent me a rebuild kit for it and im putting it up for sale. Im ordering the new forge atmospheric BPV they just released...Vince just sent me a ecp tune for it.

 

Link to the VTA forge valve?