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Old Apr 22, 2012, 01:43 PM
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SERVICE ENGINE LIGHT after Downpipe install?

I Recently installed a full Turboback exhaust which included Invidia CATTED dp. and Greddy ti-c single side . I drove 45 miles and a service engine light came on .
*I do not have any programmer installed at the current time.

-Is the light caused by the high flow cat?
-Is it okay to drive like this until i get an Accessport or tune?
Old Apr 22, 2012, 01:48 PM
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What is the code it is throwing. Likely a P0420 cat efficiency code which would be due to the high flow cat. But pull the code to be sure
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ok will do ill get back to you..
Old Apr 22, 2012, 03:36 PM
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Did your downpipe or cat come with stock o2 sensor locations?
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Yea they are in same locations
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I had the same thing until I read a thread on anti-foulers. That solved my issue.
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Some high flow cats will still cause a p0420. Put on an o2 fouler on the second o2 sensor and you'll be set
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Where do I get the o2 foulers at?
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They are spark plug non foulers that you can get in the help section of nearly any auto parts store
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Yes what he said ^

Although sometimes o2 sensors wont fit well on those spark plug foulers and need to get opened up a bit. Also you might need two because two spark plug foulers are the size of one o2 fouler from what I've seen
Old Apr 23, 2012, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by dsmturbo87
Where do I get the o2 foulers at?
http://www.amsperformance.com/cart/A...or-Spacer.html
Old Apr 23, 2012, 01:44 PM
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Make sure you don't have a leak between the downpipe/Testpipe(HFC) section. That will cause a CEL (even if your rear O2 sensor is disabled.)
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Same thing happened to me and as soon as my accessport came in and plugged in it disappeared
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Or you can just get someone with ecuflash to turn off therear o2 sensor.
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