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Old 05-03-2008, 09:30 PM
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How to get rid of Check engine light?

I recently installed some Fast Intentions test pipes on my G37 and am looking for a way to get my check engine light to turn off. If I could get some guidance I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
Old 05-03-2008, 09:40 PM
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your going to have to talk to tony on this one. Not sure ifyou can get it off with the test pipes. That is one of the downfalls of TP's
Old 05-04-2008, 12:24 AM
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Try this (from Motordyne: http://www.motordyneengineering.com/manual.pdf )

ECU Accelerator Pedal Reset Procedure
Note: Timing is critical for this to work!
1. Turn the ignition switch to on. Dash gauges lit. Don’t start the engine!
2. Wait 3 seconds.
3. Fully depress and release the accelerator pedal 5 times within 5 seconds.
4. Wait 7 to 10 seconds.
5. Fully depress the accelerator pedal for ap
indicating Diagnostic Test Mode II (Self-diagnostic results) has started.
6. Release accelerator pedal and wait 5 to 10 seconds.
7. Fully depress the accelerator pedal for 10 seconds. At this point the check engine light should change to blinking slowly
indicating “Erasing ECU Memory”.
he accelerator pedal and turn the ignition switch to off. 8. Release t
9. Restart the engine. The check engine l

Note: If the check engine light doesn't blink as described in steps 5 & & 7, then the ECU isn't reset.

* If above didn't work, disconnect the battery negative and pump the brake t
foolproof as long as all ECU control parameters are within their normal ranges.
Old 05-04-2008, 06:48 AM
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You can't. If you didn't want the CEL, you should have gone with HFC's instead of TP's.
Old 05-04-2008, 02:25 PM
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Put your stock CATs back on!
Old 05-04-2008, 02:31 PM
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Yea dont hold your breath for being able to turn it off... there will be something to take care of it just not now... welcome to the world of TPs
Old 05-06-2008, 06:07 PM
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there is no way of getting rid of the cel without a hand held tuner or a reflash that turns that code off. but since neither of those are available at this time you sol
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Hey UNV-IT46, they shouldn't have banned you off of NICO that old guy is a PITA! He gets on everyones S*** for modding their car.
Old 05-07-2008, 09:00 AM
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Hey UNV-IT46, they shouldn't have banned you off of NICO that old guy is a PITA! He gets on everyones S*** for modding their car.
eh whatever, no sweat off my back. this forum is where its at. we have way more content, people, and fun on this board. but thanks and welcome
Old 05-07-2008, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by UNV-IT46
eh whatever, no sweat off my back. this forum is where its at. we have way more content, people, and fun on this board. but thanks and welcome
So I'll add my DIY write ups that I made to this forum then
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So I'll add my DIY write ups that I made to this forum then
for sure go for it
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guys dont bash if you arent a veteran of modding vehicles. buy a mechanical o2 sensor bung. screw into oriinal o2 sensor location as a spacer between o2 sensor itself and exhaust. it raises the sensor out of the exhaust stream causing it to sense less oxygen. it worked on both my sti and evo
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Originally Posted by kevo820
guys dont bash if you arent a veteran of modding vehicles. buy a mechanical o2 sensor bung. screw into oriinal o2 sensor location as a spacer between o2 sensor itself and exhaust. it raises the sensor out of the exhaust stream causing it to sense less oxygen. it worked on both my sti and evo
doesnt work on the G37. the ecu is smarter then that. it has been tried and failed
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Originally Posted by VIP G
I recently installed some Fast Intentions test pipes on my G37 and am looking for a way to get my check engine light to turn off. If I could get some guidance I'd appreciate it. Thanks!
I'm working on a solution for your CEL.

I can send you a prototype no charge. Just let me know the results.
Call me. 661 993 5111
Old 05-15-2008, 12:42 AM
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test pipes

the ecu looks at the rear o2 sensors to see if the cat.converters are above 70% efficiency, you can clear the codes but as soon as the ecu runs the monitor test the check engine lite will be back on!


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