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Old 08-15-2009, 11:07 PM
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Help with cat delete

Well i installed my cat delete with the supplied CEL fix but of course it still through the CEL. Any fixes for this? or do i just have to deal with it?
 
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Old 08-16-2009, 01:09 AM
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Just add another cel fix!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old 08-16-2009, 01:10 AM
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its going to work 100%
 
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Old 08-16-2009, 01:36 AM
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Hmm. Not sure the wires on the sensor are long enough for that.
 
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Old 08-16-2009, 02:58 PM
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Did u reset ur ecu after u installed the cat-delete? U have to disconnect the battery for 10 minutes to remove the code and let the car "re-learn" all the sensors. Just take of the negative terminal. That should fix ur CEL. If u have the oem radio, make sure to have ur radio code ready cuz u will have to re-input the code when u disconnect the battery.
 
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Old 08-16-2009, 03:08 PM
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Well the CEL didnt come on until about 5 days after i installed it
 
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Old 12-17-2009, 02:28 PM
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I have the same problem after my install, if its anything like my other cars its just a "hey stupid" light and doesn't have any negative side effects. Or I could be wrong and the fit may be different?
 
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Old 12-17-2009, 06:26 PM
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the light comes up because the bung for the sensor that is on the cat delete is not long enough to not read the hot gases coming from the engine..just get a cel fix extension and that should take care of the problem..
 
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Old 12-22-2009, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by rvall004
the light comes up because the bung for the sensor that is on the cat delete is not long enough to not read the hot gases coming from the engine..just get a cel fix extension and that should take care of the problem..
does the cel actually cause any issues (a/f irregularities, limp mode, etc) or is it just a dummy light saying its reading that the cat isnt doing its job? i havent noticed any problems since the light came on.

edit: i am gonna fix it, its just a tad bit cold out hahaha...
 
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Old 12-26-2009, 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by 5speedwonder
does the cel actually cause any issues (a/f irregularities, limp mode, etc) or is it just a dummy light saying its reading that the cat isnt doing its job? i havent noticed any problems since the light came on.

edit: i am gonna fix it, its just a tad bit cold out hahaha...
did you notice losing any torque when you deleted your cat???
 
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Old 12-27-2009, 12:03 AM
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I didnt notice in loss in torque. If anything it should have helped. But for now i put the stock cat back in place. I am going to go with the resonated delete from Megan sometime in the future to quiet things down a tad. And i may order an o2 extension from ClubRSX and add a second CEL fix just to make sure i dont get the dang light.
 
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Old 12-27-2009, 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Nighthawk_GD3
I didnt notice in loss in torque. If anything it should have helped. But for now i put the stock cat back in place. I am going to go with the resonated delete from Megan sometime in the future to quiet things down a tad. And i may order an o2 extension from ClubRSX and add a second CEL fix just to make sure i dont get the dang light.
yeah i have that stupid light to but i just liv with it. iv been trying to get more torque threw first second and third and my freind who owns a hot rod shop said i shud put my cat back on because of backpressure and that shud give me more torque. but idk thats why i was asking
 
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Old 12-27-2009, 12:14 AM
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Only real way to find out is to slap it on the dyno with and w/o the cat. Sometimes the ol' butt dyno can play tricks on your mind.
 
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Old 12-27-2009, 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Nighthawk_GD3
Only real way to find out is to slap it on the dyno with and w/o the cat. Sometimes the ol' butt dyno can play tricks on your mind.
hahah ya i no. are alot of people running with out the cat?? there isnt much talk on here bout them...
 
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