Need help knocking out a cel.

BAouttaVA · 11-11-2012, 11:09 PM

I just installed an invidia catless downpipe on my bugeye and got a cel. Does anyone a tactrix cable that would be able to help me take the light off? I dont have much money, but I could come to you and bring a 6 pack

I'm located in the Front Royal area next to Winchester, so if you're close, that'd be great.

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DavC825 · 11-12-2012, 09:13 AM

you can try one of those 02 spacers.

syn3rgyz · 11-12-2012, 10:41 AM

i got a tactrix but not sure how to take the light off.

gaedikus · 11-12-2012, 10:50 AM

its most likely a backpressure CEL because the car isnt configured for the lack of catalytic converter.

xXBISHOPXx · 11-12-2012, 11:24 AM

you need to get a program for it. if you take out the cat it will all ways throw a cel. im not an expert on it. i just dealt with the problem.

KONKILR · 11-12-2012, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaedikus

its most likely a backpressure CEL because the car isnt configured for the lack of catalytic converter.

No such thing.

We need to know what car this is on. Some subaru's can be tricked with just a rear o2 spacer. Some require the codes be deleted or a simulator be wired in.

jake

scooby_wooby · 11-12-2012, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KONKILR

No such thing.

We need to know what car this is on. Some subaru's can be tricked with just a rear o2 spacer. Some require the codes be deleted or a simulator be wired in.

jake

+1

Also, go to autozone and see what CEL you got. Save some money and get a proper tune. Do shortcuts and you are asking for more problems in the future.

Abnormal · 11-12-2012, 12:59 PM

You just need someone with a tactrix cable and some experience with Bugeyes to pull your map, check a couple boxes, and flash your ECU.

It's not hard... Just too far for me.

BAouttaVA · 11-12-2012, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abnormal

You just need someone with a tactrix cable and some experience with Bugeyes to pull your map, check a couple boxes, and flash your ECU.

It's not hard... Just too far for me.

Where are you located? Might be worth the trip. I can bring beer and pizza

BAouttaVA · 11-12-2012, 03:31 PM

Whoops, double post

Abnormal · 11-12-2012, 03:53 PM

Come to the Clyde's meet, BRING A LIST OF YOUR CELs (I cannot stress this enough...), and buy me a beer - We're all square.

Pizza might not even cool off in the small amount of time it takes to do this.

BAouttaVA · 11-12-2012, 05:23 PM

If I'm off work for this day, I certainly will! If I can go, what brew would ya like?

gaedikus · 11-12-2012, 05:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KONKILR

No such thing.

We need to know what car this is on. Some subaru's can be tricked with just a rear o2 spacer. Some require the codes be deleted or a simulator be wired in.

jake

Quote:

Originally Posted by scooby_wooby

+1

Also, go to autozone and see what CEL you got. Save some money and get a proper tune. Do shortcuts and you are asking for more problems in the future.

idk guys, IAG explained my CEL code was a result of a catless DP on an 04 STI without a proper tune. the car was rejecting cruise control and eventually threw a CEL/"Cruise" light blink at me. they explained that this was caused by a difference in backpressure that the car wasnt tuned for.

i doubt IAG lied to me to get extra $$, but theres always that possibility. anyway, after i swapped back to an OEM DP the code was cleared and there hasnt been a problem since.

BAouttaVA · 11-12-2012, 05:45 PM

Just checked out the thread for the meet. I usually close on Thursday's since that's the night manager's day off. But we just got another team leader (almost manager that I get to make do things I don't care for) and he should be assuming the role of the backup night shift manager after a couple weeks of training. This is a weekly thing, correct?

KONKILR · 11-12-2012, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaedikus

idk guys, IAG explained my CEL code was a result of a catless DP on an 04 STI without a proper tune. the car was rejecting cruise control and eventually threw a CEL/"Cruise" light blink at me. they explained that this was caused by a difference in backpressure that the car wasnt tuned for.

i doubt IAG lied to me to get extra $$, but theres always that possibility. anyway, after i swapped back to an OEM DP the code was cleared and there hasnt been a problem since.

There is no such DTC's for back pressure. The codes you had were likely due to the lack of the catalytic converter. It should have a stored code of P0420 catalyst efficiency below threshhold. IAG knows there stuff and I know just as much. Maybe you misunderstood what they were trying to explain?

jake

02bugeye1 · 11-12-2012, 06:42 PM

Ofcourse you cruise control light flashed all drive by wire does when the car gets a cel

Abnormal · 11-12-2012, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gaedikus

idk guys, IAG explained my CEL code was a result of a catless DP on an 04 STI without a proper tune. the car was rejecting cruise control and eventually threw a CEL/"Cruise" light blink at me. they explained that this was caused by a difference in backpressure that the car wasnt tuned for.

i doubt IAG lied to me to get extra $$, but theres always that possibility. anyway, after i swapped back to an OEM DP the code was cleared and there hasnt been a problem since.

Definitely a P0420 code, or maybe an overboost.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BAouttaVA

Just checked out the thread for the meet. I usually close on Thursday's since that's the night manager's day off. But we just got another team leader (almost manager that I get to make do things I don't care for) and he should be assuming the role of the backup night shift manager after a couple weeks of training. This is a weekly thing, correct?

All good, there may be a wings meet in Ashburn next Monday!

Quote:

Originally Posted by KONKILR

There is no such DTC's for back pressure. The codes you had were likely due to the lack of the catalytic converter. It should have a stored code of P0420 catalyst efficiency below threshhold. IAG knows there stuff and I know just as much. Maybe you misunderstood what they were trying to explain?

jake

Bingo.

Abnormal · 11-12-2012, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02bugeye1

Ofcourse you cruise control light flashed all drive by wire does when the car gets a cel

Bugeyes are not DBW.

I'm not sure if flashing cruise happens with all CELs, honestly. That's a Jake question!

KONKILR · 11-13-2012, 06:28 AM

Yep. Any code on a DBW car will make the cruise light flash. Pretty much a worthless light to have.

I beleive he was refferring to his 04 STI.

jake

BAouttaVA · 11-13-2012, 10:03 AM

I'm off on Mondays so that might work. Also just for the added info if you need it. Its an 03 with the catless invidia dp, magnaflow catback, turboxs 50/50 bov, snorkel has been removed, group n trans mount, kartboy subframe bushings, and the pitchstop is filled with silicone. Don't know if any of that helps or not.

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11-11-2012, 11:09 PM	#1
BAouttaVA Scooby Newbie Member#: 275424 Join Date: Mar 2011	I just installed an invidia catless downpipe on my bugeye and got a cel. Does anyone a tactrix cable that would be able to help me take the light off? I dont have much money, but I could come to you and bring a 6 pack I'm located in the Front Royal area next to Winchester, so if you're close, that'd be great. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

11-12-2012, 09:13 AM	#2
DavC825 Scooby Specialist Member#: 201736 Join Date: Feb 2009 Chapter/Region: MAIC Vehicle: The 4 door goodluck Charm	you can try one of those 02 spacers.

11-12-2012, 10:41 AM	#3
syn3rgyz Scooby Newbie Member#: 290619 Join Date: Aug 2011 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: NoVa Vehicle: 2011 WRX DGM	i got a tactrix but not sure how to take the light off.

11-12-2012, 10:50 AM	#4
gaedikus Scooby Specialist Member#: 310254 Join Date: Feb 2012 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Manassas, VA Vehicle: 04 Forester XT Silver?	its most likely a backpressure CEL because the car isnt configured for the lack of catalytic converter.

11-12-2012, 11:24 AM	#5
xXBISHOPXx Scooby Newbie Member#: 304575 Join Date: Dec 2011 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Mechanicsville, VA Vehicle: 2002 WREX 303awhp WRB	you need to get a program for it. if you take out the cat it will all ways throw a cel. im not an expert on it. i just dealt with the problem.

11-12-2012, 12:59 PM	#8
Abnormal Douchebag Moderator Moderator Member#: 149626 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: zip22182 Vehicle: 2005 CGM FXT Rocket Box! :D	You just need someone with a tactrix cable and some experience with Bugeyes to pull your map, check a couple boxes, and flash your ECU. It's not hard... Just too far for me.

11-12-2012, 03:31 PM	#10
BAouttaVA Scooby Newbie Member#: 275424 Join Date: Mar 2011	Whoops, double post

11-12-2012, 03:53 PM	#11
Abnormal Douchebag Moderator Moderator Member#: 149626 Join Date: May 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: zip22182 Vehicle: 2005 CGM FXT Rocket Box! :D	Come to the Clyde's meet, BRING A LIST OF YOUR CELs (I cannot stress this enough...), and buy me a beer - We're all square. Pizza might not even cool off in the small amount of time it takes to do this.

11-12-2012, 05:23 PM	#12
BAouttaVA Scooby Newbie Member#: 275424 Join Date: Mar 2011	If I'm off work for this day, I certainly will! If I can go, what brew would ya like?

11-12-2012, 05:45 PM	#14
BAouttaVA Scooby Newbie Member#: 275424 Join Date: Mar 2011	Just checked out the thread for the meet. I usually close on Thursday's since that's the night manager's day off. But we just got another team leader (almost manager that I get to make do things I don't care for) and he should be assuming the role of the backup night shift manager after a couple weeks of training. This is a weekly thing, correct?

11-12-2012, 06:42 PM	#16
02bugeye1 Scooby Newbie Member#: 270483 Join Date: Jan 2011 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: BALTIMORE MD Vehicle: 2005 impreza wrx sti World rally blue	Ofcourse you cruise control light flashed all drive by wire does when the car gets a cel

11-13-2012, 06:28 AM	#19
KONKILR Scooby Specialist Member#: 3190 Join Date: Dec 2000 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: Flintstone,md. Vehicle: 2000 Impreza RS and the Suxass racing mobile!	Yep. Any code on a DBW car will make the cruise light flash. Pretty much a worthless light to have. I beleive he was refferring to his 04 STI. jake

11-13-2012, 10:03 AM	#20
BAouttaVA Scooby Newbie Member#: 275424 Join Date: Mar 2011	I'm off on Mondays so that might work. Also just for the added info if you need it. Its an 03 with the catless invidia dp, magnaflow catback, turboxs 50/50 bov, snorkel has been removed, group n trans mount, kartboy subframe bushings, and the pitchstop is filled with silicone. Don't know if any of that helps or not.