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Old 13 January 2010, 07:19 PM
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Default New Exhaust Fitted - Engine Management Light is on!
Hello

I was hoping someone could help!

I fitted an Exhaust system to my 03 WRX yesterday and now the Engine Management Light keeps coming on, is this a normal problem?

Could it be because I don't have a CAT anymore?
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Old 13 January 2010, 07:25 PM
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Thats correct mate. Would be a good idea to possibly get a remap now and that will get rid of the CEL light for you.
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Old 13 January 2010, 07:39 PM
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Thank you the other concern is that the light only came on after 150 miles rather than straight away.
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Old 13 January 2010, 08:07 PM
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It might take a while for it to realise you've let the cat out! Was it a turbo back decat?
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Old 13 January 2010, 08:20 PM
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There is a resistor fix that can be done without any remap. TSL did mine for me.
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Remap would be your best idea. Without your gonna be hitting HUGE Boost spikes, especially with this cold weather
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Thank you all for the info, just booked in for a remap on Friday with Racing Dynamix
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As discussed....

Hopefully your drive to scotland will be fun
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Did you remove the up-pipe cat as well?
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