check engine light..dammit!
08-20-2008, 08:02 PM
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check engine light..dammit!
One thing I hate about mods is the check ingine light turning on. 2 weeks after I installed a test pipe. Can this be erased by the dealer and will it stay off?
08-21-2008, 04:51 AM
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get a scan tool from Harbor Freight or ebay for $30 and clear the code yourself, and you'll have it to clear codes in the future.
i used one anti fouler on the O2 sensor and still get codes then i put two on and haven't gotten code for over 2k miles.
i used one anti fouler on the O2 sensor and still get codes then i put two on and haven't gotten code for over 2k miles.
08-21-2008, 06:36 AM
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Originally Posted by xrapidx,Aug 21 2008, 06:18 AM
What should we search for on ebay? Excuse my ignoranc - I'd hate to order the wrong thing
since you have a newer car, you should get one that support CAN.
if you want to spend extra, get one that show live data.
i have the Innovate OT-1, so i can use Logworks3 to do data logging along with reading and clearing codes.
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08-21-2008, 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Enthralled,Aug 21 2008, 06:20 AM
Actually, I thought the CEL fix didn't work on the 06+ cars.
if you're talking about CEL fix on test pipes
08-21-2008, 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by hondaf1,Aug 21 2008, 06:51 AM
get a scan tool from Harbor Freight or ebay for $30 and clear the code yourself, and you'll have it to clear codes in the future.
i used one anti fouler on the O2 sensor and still get codes then i put two on and haven't gotten code for over 2k miles.
i used one anti fouler on the O2 sensor and still get codes then i put two on and haven't gotten code for over 2k miles.
08-21-2008, 11:09 AM
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you're right, all 06+ require CAN.
if you have a laptop, you can get a CAN compliant one for $25 shipped
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBD2-ELM327...emZ180280109325
if you want a hand held one. you can bid on this one that starts at $30. i'm sure you'll win the auction at $30 since there are so many out there and no one is bidding on them. or you can find one that has buy now for $40 + shipping.
http://cgi.ebay.com/OBD-II-OBD2-CAN-BUS-Di...id=p3286.c0.m14
either way, you can get one that's fairly cheap. it's good to have if you plan to do future mods. i personally like the ones that show live data, or even log data.
if you have a laptop, you can get a CAN compliant one for $25 shipped
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBD2-ELM327...emZ180280109325
if you want a hand held one. you can bid on this one that starts at $30. i'm sure you'll win the auction at $30 since there are so many out there and no one is bidding on them. or you can find one that has buy now for $40 + shipping.
http://cgi.ebay.com/OBD-II-OBD2-CAN-BUS-Di...id=p3286.c0.m14
either way, you can get one that's fairly cheap. it's good to have if you plan to do future mods. i personally like the ones that show live data, or even log data.