HELP! engine check light, then stop. my01 wrx
Oct 7, 2002 | 11:33 PM
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hi My01 ppp
had a total decat fitted. after 1k check light comes on, then flashes as ecu cuts power
then engine says on but frightend to go on boost as just runs and cuts when on boost.
Had check light thigy fitted ( hopfully well)
getting recoved to TSL tomorrow , anyone else had this happen??
any ideas , HELP
steve
Oct 8, 2002 | 12:00 AM
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i get just the cel.
no engine cuts.
keep us informed.
hope is going to be all right.
A/.
Oct 8, 2002 | 08:04 AM
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will keep u informed chaps
steve
Oct 8, 2002 | 08:21 AM
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hope you get sorted mate, keep us informed.
kevin
Oct 8, 2002 | 08:34 AM
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Very unlikely to be related to the decat exhaust.
Check all hoses under the bonnet, might be something daft as a hose that came off or a split one. Knackered MAF could produce the same results.
Oct 8, 2002 | 05:51 PM
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Got it sorted by TSL
steve
Oct 8, 2002 | 06:23 PM
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what was up with it matey ?
Oct 8, 2002 | 08:04 PM
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Oct 8, 2002 | 10:05 PM
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turns out sensor got over heated
see posting thanking TSL in 3rd party
steve
Oct 8, 2002 | 10:06 PM
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turns out sensor got over heated
see posting thanking TSL in 3rd party
steve
Oct 8, 2002 | 10:32 PM
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From: Donnington Park
Get it swapped for that sti now mate (Nice excuse for the missis)
Oct 8, 2002 | 10:37 PM
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good idea r.b. or is it scoobrators, chris or rich?
cheers m8
steve
Oct 9, 2002 | 01:01 AM
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temperature should be 80-100 deg c lower without cats, it can't be that.?
Oct 9, 2002 | 08:36 AM
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will mention your opinion when down there today caronte.
cheers m8
steve
Oct 9, 2002 | 11:39 AM
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From: Berkhamsted, Herts.
Had full de-cat fitted to my MY00 on Saturday. CEL came on twice on the way home whilst cruising on motorway. Never happened before and not since???
Oct 9, 2002 | 07:35 PM
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still haveing problems .
maybe a damaged lambda sensor
steve
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