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Old 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

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Old 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.
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 08:04 AM
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will keep u informed chaps
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 08:21 AM
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hope you get sorted mate, keep us informed.

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Old 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.
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 05:51 PM
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Got it sorted by TSL

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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 06:23 PM
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what was up with it matey ?
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 08:04 PM
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what was the problem?
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 10:05 PM
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turns out sensor got over heated
see posting thanking TSL in 3rd party

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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 10:06 PM
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turns out sensor got over heated
see posting thanking TSL in 3rd party

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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 10:32 PM
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Get it swapped for that sti now mate (Nice excuse for the missis)
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Old Oct 8, 2002 | 10:37 PM
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good idea r.b. or is it scoobrators, chris or rich?

cheers m8

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Old 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.?
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Old Oct 9, 2002 | 08:36 AM
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will mention your opinion when down there today caronte.
cheers m8


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Old Oct 9, 2002 | 11:39 AM
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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???
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Old Oct 9, 2002 | 07:35 PM
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still haveing problems .
maybe a damaged lambda sensor

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