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Old 12-22-2008, 03:34 PM
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CEL light for ap midpipe
Alrite so ive had the greddy sp2 and the AP midpipe setup for about a week and half to two weeks. I havent been getting any CEL cause the anti fauler method it masks it but then when i was driving yesterday and i braked pretty hard my CEL came on and from that point its on now. Any ideas?
 
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Old 12-22-2008, 03:36 PM
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Get the CEL code read at Autozone (free) and let us know what it is.
Could be anything and we would all just be throwing random guesses in the air.
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Old 12-22-2008, 03:41 PM
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anti-foulers don't work on the rx-8.
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Old 12-22-2008, 03:55 PM
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If the CEL code comes back as being P0420, then its because you're running catless.
Never hurts to have the code read just to be safe.
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Old 12-22-2008, 05:05 PM
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anti-foulers don't work on the rx-8.
How are you going to say that when CEL hasnt turned on for the past 2 weeks haha -.-
 
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Old 12-22-2008, 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by dhan
How are you going to say that when CEL hasnt turned on for the past 2 weeks haha -.-
Some people with older models can get away with having a midpipe and no CEL (maybe less than 10%).
No way to tell for sure which cars will/will not experience this.
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Old 12-22-2008, 05:58 PM
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How are you going to say that when CEL hasnt turned on for the past 2 weeks haha -.-
Okay, normally I'm against bashing anyone, but before you open your mouth, why don't you try the "search" function and read up on the subject.
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Old 12-23-2008, 03:44 PM
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Okay, normally I'm against bashing anyone, but before you open your mouth, why don't you try the "search" function and read up on the subject.
I did try searching and i remembered some of the forum people on here said that the method works. so....
 
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Old 12-23-2008, 04:37 PM
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It will occasionally work on the 2004 model.
Usually, the light will trip in two or three drive cycles on the 2005.
It will fail almost immediately on the 2006 - 2008.
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Old 12-23-2008, 04:41 PM
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time to contact ^ this guy and get an accessport so you can eliminate the CEL from the PCM.

or if you're cheap, you can use the "sticker" method.
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Old 12-23-2008, 04:46 PM
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Nice 'tar, J!

I suggest the "sticker" method. Adds 10 HP, even though it is inside the car.
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just trying to pick up your slack
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Old 12-24-2008, 02:31 AM
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haha thanks mazdamaniac yeh that cleared some stuff for me. I should be picking up a AP soon but no money ehh ;(
 
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