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19 February 2009, 07:03 PM

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engine check?

I was just trundling around this afternoon as you do then suddenly the engine check light flickered on, only for a few seconds then went off.. n i havent seen it again, i didnt notice any changes in performance.. any ideas?

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19 February 2009, 09:44 PM

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Same thing happens my "99 type R sometimes. Car is running grand. Was thinking it could be MAF sensor issue

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19 February 2009, 09:45 PM

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hmmm.. could be.. its had the maf changed about 6k miles ago.. if i cud i wud check the fault code.. any advice how lol? see if it stored it :S

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19 February 2009, 10:00 PM

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I take it you don't have Apexi Power FC ECU fitted?

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19 February 2009, 10:07 PM

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nop.. im saving for a simtek.. after my new box lol.. why do you ask?

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19 February 2009, 10:38 PM

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Because, the PFC has the option of flashing the CEL to indicate upto 3 parameters; namely IDC, airflow and knock.

Had to ask, just to rule ourt this possibilty lol