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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 04:24 PM
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Service Engine Soon Light on After Exhaust install

I just installed my greddy ti-c last night... After driving it today, the service engine soon lit up.... Need help...
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 04:32 PM
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o2 extender
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 04:38 PM
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What do I need to do with the 02 extender?
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 04:39 PM
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You need to get a de-fouler from autozone, bore it out 1/2" and then screw your 02 sensor into that. Then screw the de-fouler into your exhaust. Piece of cake man, just search for the tutorial, its easy.

I did mine just about 6 weeks ago and never seen the CEL again.
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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helix o2 simulator mechanical,, has work great for me ,,, no codes so far knock on wood,,, although some people get codes even with the simm
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 04:52 PM
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Just do the anti-fouler fix from local auto parts store like said in post#4. if you research it on here, you'll find an easy how-to with the part number of the piece you need to buy. it'll cost you a couple dollars. I did it on my car when I installed my exhaust. 14,000 miles later and no light ever.
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 04:57 PM
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Thanks everyone!! Is it ok to drive it in the mean time?
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 06:29 PM
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Thanks a bunch!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old Sep 30, 2007 | 11:01 PM
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did you install a test pipe or hfc? if not then you wont need the fouler
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 12:15 AM
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Joey, I did not install a test pipe or hfc.... Just the cat back exhaust... I did reset the ecu but still popping up...
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 09:44 AM
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Yeah its ok to drive around, its just annoying to have a CEL on... plus you kinda need that light incase something happens to just go grab that de-fouler!.
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