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Old 05-08-2004, 01:34 PM
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Intake + Y-pipe problems?
Has anybody here had a Y pipe and intake installed and had their check engine light come on afterwards?
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Old 05-08-2004, 01:35 PM
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What code is teh ECU throwing?
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Old 05-08-2004, 02:12 PM
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nothing yet, I havent installed them

my mechanic warned me however that my timings will be off and my check engine light will probably come on
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Old 05-08-2004, 02:17 PM
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That a nice pile of BS. I have had my Y pipe on for a year now and just put on an intake two months ago and have had no problems what so ever, and no CEL.
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Just remember to connect the air temp sensor from the top of the stock air box and you'll be fine. Reset the ECU after the install.
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Old 05-08-2004, 03:53 PM
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Ive had intake for over a year and y pipe for about a week, no CEL or any problems yet. Sounds like BS to me too...
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Old 05-08-2004, 04:03 PM
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ugh...if you install everything correctly there shouldn't be any CEL.
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Old 05-08-2004, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by JaTaN
Reset the ECU after the install.

How do I do that?
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Old 05-08-2004, 06:29 PM
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Just disconnect your battery overnight and reconnect the next day This'll clear your ECU and give you a "fresh" start.
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Old 05-09-2004, 02:29 AM
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I have a cattman y-pipe and injen cai, my check light went on for about 2 weeks, then one day it just shut off. Never had any problem since.
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Your CEL may trip if an O2 sensor gets dirty or damaged during the Y-pipe installation. If they're dirty, just wipe them down with isopropyl alcohol or fuel injector cleaner.

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