Notices
ScoobyNet General General Subaru Discussion

engine light! again!

Old Nov 19, 2003 | 05:52 PM
  #1  
jimmymc's Avatar
jimmymc
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 144
Likes: 0
Angry

my engine light has come on again for the second time in two days.
i took it too subaru yesterday they plugged in the box o' tricks
it came up "emission temp too high" they cleared the fault but it has come on again.
should i stick a bit of gaffer tape over it an forget about it or take it back an get them too clear it again?
Reply
Old Nov 19, 2003 | 07:03 PM
  #2  
Sti_Lad's Avatar
Sti_Lad
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 285
Likes: 0
From: Essex
Post

What age is the car?
Reply
Old Nov 19, 2003 | 07:16 PM
  #3  
pslewis's Avatar
pslewis
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 32,398
Likes: 1
From: Old Codgers Home
Question

Do you have a flame-thrower kit attached as I've heard that they can set off that sensor!

Pete
Reply
Old Nov 19, 2003 | 07:17 PM
  #4  
ADP's Avatar
ADP
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 3,823
Likes: 1
Post

my bugeye normally did it if I hit the rev limitter, I ignored it on the advice of the mechanic at the scoob garage
Reply
Old Nov 19, 2003 | 07:50 PM
  #5  
virgin's Avatar
virgin
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 575
Likes: 0
From: Beds
Post

is the exhaust not standard?
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2003 | 11:11 AM
  #6  
jimmymc's Avatar
jimmymc
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 144
Likes: 0
Post

ive just had a h&s decat fitted but it ran for over two weeks without a problem, now this. its a uk300 (my01). i dnt think it can cause any damage and the car still runs the same the technician just said they are very sensitive.
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2003 | 11:13 AM
  #7  
ragnarock2's Avatar
ragnarock2
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 502
Likes: 0
Post

have you installed the CEL fix that the bug eyes need to fool them into thinking the cat is there?
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2003 | 11:34 AM
  #8  
jimmymc's Avatar
jimmymc
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 144
Likes: 0
Post

Is that cel kit not just for full decat systems? i forgot too mention it is only a centre decat. soz
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2003 | 11:39 AM
  #9  
Old_Fart's Avatar
Old_Fart
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 1,717
Likes: 0
Post

No, my MY01 WRX would set off the CEL with just a decat rear..PITA.
Chuck
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2003 | 11:46 AM
  #10  
jimmymc's Avatar
jimmymc
Thread Starter
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 144
Likes: 0
Post

Aa i better look into this ! tsl sell the thing im looking for eh?
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2003 | 12:00 PM
  #11  
ragnarock2's Avatar
ragnarock2
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 502
Likes: 0
Post

AFAIK, Scoobysport sell this item, but looking on their web page it seems more geared for people who have the decat up/down pipes!

They say on the we page it will stop the following error code :
P0420 “Catalyst below efficiency threshold

So it may be worth finding out if that is the error code you are getting, and speak to Pete to see if he thinks this will cure it!
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2003 | 01:36 PM
  #12  
Mark_B's Avatar
Mark_B
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 40
Likes: 0
Post

engine management light
my bugeye 01 PPP does it somethimes when I hit the rev limiter in third,
resets lightafter 3 re-starts, if no fault, the light goes off.
Did have a knock senser go coz the light was on all the time, which was replaced under warranty,sorted.
Reply
Old Nov 20, 2003 | 01:41 PM
  #13  
Mark_B's Avatar
Mark_B
Scooby Regular
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 40
Likes: 0
Red face

sorry lads might have been a Crank position sensor
either way the dealer sorted it while I waited, can't say fairer than that.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
SilverM3
ScoobyNet General
8
Feb 24, 2021 01:03 PM
bugeye269
General Technical
2
Sep 27, 2015 11:05 PM
MightyArsenal
Wheels, Tyres & Brakes
6
Sep 25, 2015 08:31 PM
tjapplejuice
Drivetrain
9
Sep 25, 2015 03:46 PM
TylerD529
Lighting and Other Electrical
5
Sep 20, 2015 12:10 PM


Thread Tools
Search this Thread

All times are GMT +1. The time now is 07:30 PM.