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ninjarob 06-10-2014 07:51 PM

blinking cel?
 
i started my car yesterday from work to go home and let it warm up turned my TC off and hit 9k then after i did the cel started blinking then when away and havent had it since i was just wondering if i should be worried or if theres something i could do to not have it happen again. thanks for the help!

hoosier1104 06-10-2014 07:58 PM

A blinking light is ALWAYS a misfire. Replace the coils, wires and plugs. If you do not want to go that route and take it to a dealership to verify, it is your money. I would up grade to the BHR ignition as piece of mind personally. That is what I did. Fix the weak link and be done with it. Smarter not harder.

Williard 06-10-2014 08:12 PM

Im going to agree with hoosier on this one. No matter if the CEL stays or not, a blinking CEL is always a misfire. Im also going to agree that an upgrade to the BHR kit would be a good thing. Now if you dont want to go that route there are a few other choices such as going with the new C version coils that you can get at Mazmart or even the LS2 ignition upgrade. I myself have the BHR system and it is FAR better than stock.

Kane 06-10-2014 08:16 PM

For a cheap first test, pull the plugs and clean them really good, then pop them back in. If you get misfires with new clean plugs - you know it's time for a new ignition. If it goes away you can let it ride until the CEL comes back up.

hoosier1104 06-10-2014 08:19 PM


Originally Posted by Williard (Post 4606133)
Im going to agree with hoosier on this one. No matter if the CEL stays or not, a blinking CEL is always a misfire. Im also going to agree that an upgrade to the BHR kit would be a good thing. Now if you dont want to go that route there are a few other choices such as going with the new C version coils that you can get at Mazmart or even the LS2 ignition upgrade. I myself have the BHR system and it is FAR better than stock.

Just a FYI, the BHR kit is the LS2 coil upgrade but Charles already did the wiring part so no extra adapter cable is needed.

Williard 06-10-2014 08:27 PM

If im not mistaken the LS2 kit does not come with the mounting plate or anything like that either?

ninjarob 06-10-2014 11:14 PM

i looked into it and im pretty sure im going to go with the bhr it seems likes its been the tried and true through out the fourm and damn this is my first rotary and didnt think changing the plugs would be such a pain in the ass but i was sadly mistaken i also found out that buying plugs or even advanced auto or autozone for that matter is a mistake at 161 from the dealer and 210 FROM AUTOZONE whatttt?!?! i think ill just take a look on line for them thanks for the help guys!!

hoosier1104 06-11-2014 06:54 AM


Originally Posted by Williard (Post 4606139)
If im not mistaken the LS2 kit does not come with the mounting plate or anything like that either?

The BHR kit is a LS2 kit and Charles makes the plug wires and mounting bracket in house. Doing it the other may save you money but the BHR kit is plug and play.

hoosier1104 06-11-2014 06:55 AM


Originally Posted by ninjarob (Post 4606187)
i looked into it and im pretty sure im going to go with the bhr it seems likes its been the tried and true through out the fourm and damn this is my first rotary and didnt think changing the plugs would be such a pain in the ass but i was sadly mistaken i also found out that buying plugs or even advanced auto or autozone for that matter is a mistake at 161 from the dealer and 210 FROM AUTOZONE whatttt?!?! i think ill just take a look on line for them thanks for the help guys!!

Spend the money on their mid pipe as well. Well worth the money.


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