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engine light...... and cat issues

Old Aug 8, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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ok i got a new header and it came with the pipe that replaces the cat well it has the 02 fitting but it obviously isnt a cat and so my engine light comes on....my buddy said its because its not producing enough back pressure....... help?
 
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 09:19 PM
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ok i got a new header and it came with the pipe that replaces the cat well it has the 02 fitting but it obviously isnt a cat and so my engine light comes on....my buddy said its because its not producing enough back pressure....... help?
check the code... if it is what i think it is, i have a $4.99 fix for you.

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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 09:22 PM
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i have the list on computer.... it said something like emissons running inefficiantly
i thing the code was p10420
 
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 09:23 PM
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or p0420 catylyst system low efficiancy
 
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Old Aug 8, 2007 | 09:34 PM
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420! w00t!

go to your local checkers or auto zone and look in the "help" section for a spark plug defouler.

What the ECU is looking for is a change in o2 from the upstream to the downstream. You screw the defouler into the bung, then the o2 into the defouler. This will take the o2 sensor out of the direct stream of the exhaust send the ECU a lower reading.

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