High performance cat and SES light..
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Originally Posted by optmusprimer
If they charged you for computer diagnostics and didnt give you the code, go in there and raise helll.
they give me a brief descriptions of the code on the bill.
(probably because if i go see them again for repair , they will need to redo the scan... you get the idea$$$
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You will need an 02 simulator or have the code programmed out of your computer. I think Foghorn has a DHP Powertuner and can program the code out for you if you are close to him. The rear 02 is useless and only good for emissions testing.
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Originally Posted by Rogue
You will need an 02 simulator or have the code programmed out of your computer. I think Foghorn has a DHP Powertuner and can program the code out for you if you are close to him. The rear 02 is useless and only good for emissions testing.
finaly lolthats what i was thinking, but was not sure, ill try to contact him , may be 30 minutes between us.
so i suppose its normal to get that code, but for the too rich mixture, is it because of the cat too? or a bad front O2 sensor?
Thank you Rogue!
also optmusprimer , appreciated.
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Originally Posted by Rogue
If they used a welder near the front 02 it could be damaged. I'd like the exact code though to give you a better idea where to start.
and ill try to get those code as soon as possible, probably wednesday(busy at job)
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ok,i just got back from the dealer,
the code is : P0420
from him it seem to be bad cat or O2 sensor. ( i still dont told him i was running high flow cat)
also he tell me that a o2 sensor worth over 150$ can. ...is it right??
quite expensive, im wondering if its bulls...
since i paid 200$ for a boost control solenoid with the diagnostic(a code was throwed by PCM,so it was a fast diagnostic) and install at the beginning of summer... ( newbie at this period)
for any help or hint
the code is : P0420
from him it seem to be bad cat or O2 sensor. ( i still dont told him i was running high flow cat)
also he tell me that a o2 sensor worth over 150$ can. ...is it right??
quite expensive, im wondering if its bulls...
since i paid 200$ for a boost control solenoid with the diagnostic(a code was throwed by PCM,so it was a fast diagnostic) and install at the beginning of summer... ( newbie at this period)
for any help or hint


