How TO: CEL/MIL Eliminator!

[nocoastgangster]

nonfouler i used

This is for an OBX 2.0 header. Like somebody stated before HELP part number is 42008/42009. 18MM. Works great. The drill bit to use is 1/2 inch. Perfect fit.

 

[Pretzellogic]

Tried the resistor/capacitor trick in order to get my car to pass inspection. It worked for about a day and then I threw a P0140. I guess it's back to the drawing boards.

 

[RaiderMS3]

Tried the resistor/capacitor trick in order to get my car to pass inspection. It worked for about a day and then I threw a P0140. I guess it's back to the drawing boards.

Did you try the non-fouler? I have not had a single problem siince I got both installed many months ago.

 

[low_psi]

Well I'm throwing a P0037 and I'm going to try the resistor today. I cleaned the sensor up and it worked fine for 2 days but the CEL is back and annoying me to death.

 

[Bigg Tim]

If you have no cats, then the resistor doesn't work, use the anti-fouler method.

 

[o.g.sk8er]

Bigg Tim- I think you just answered my question without even knowing it. Thanks! lol

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123614622


Regarding this thread----- ^^^

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123614622

 

[Bigg Tim]

Bigg Tim- I think you just answered my question without even knowing it. Thanks! lol

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123614622


Regarding this thread----- ^^^

So I take it you do not have any cats?

 

[o.g.sk8er]

nope..I will try the non-fouler trick this weekend....

 

[TXMazdaSpeeder]

ya but i heard the primary (narrowband) o2 sensor will give you a lightshow because of the changing voltages so much!

the best place to wire your a/f meter into is the signal wire from the ecu

 

[o.g.sk8er]

So, I did the non-fouler trick this weekend. Removed the MIL eliminator, and put in the same 18MM HELP! non-fouler that everyone talks about. So far so good! I have almost 150 mile and no cell yet.

From what I understand, if using a header and full exhaust, with no cats, you can get away with the MIL eliminator. But add an MP3 ECU, and you will throw a cell. It seems that the non-fouler is the way to go with this set up.

Thanks Bigg Tim!

 

[low_psi]

If you have no cats, then the resistor doesn't work, use the anti-fouler method.

I have a highflow cat. The CEL I'm getting is a HEATER CIRCUIT VOLTAGE LOW Bank1 Sensor2. Not quite sure how to fix this(pretty sure my o2 sensor's filament is busted) but I'm gonna try this just incase it works. Cutting the voltage when the pcm says its already low is not the logical solution

 

[NegatiZE]

I've had the non-fouler on for a week, no check engine light! I have the OBX 4-1 header, catless midpipe, and Racing Beat catback exhaust. yay.

 

[Lord_Zath]

I've had it on for a little over a year now, about 8k miles since it was installed, 0 CEL. good ol non-fouler.

 

[low_psi]

I have a highflow cat. The CEL I'm getting is a HEATER CIRCUIT VOLTAGE LOW Bank1 Sensor2. Not quite sure how to fix this(pretty sure my o2 sensor's filament is busted) but I'm gonna try this just incase it works. Cutting the voltage when the pcm says its already low is not the logical solution

UPDATE: This won't get rid of the P0037 code. Simple logic tells you limiting the voltage when low voltage is the problem won't work but I figured I'd try before I spent the $60 on a new sensor.

 

[Nutari]

 

[RaiderMS3]

yup, eleventy bajillion miles and no CEL either.

 

[eagleno49]

Does anyone know if the non-fouler will satisfy the sensor parameters or will it show up on the scantool as "catalyst not ready"?
Thanks
Brian

 

[RaiderMS3]

it will satisfy.

 

[MSPRedDragon]

Just read this. Great how-to, and I will be doing this shortly.

 

[RaiderMS3]

do the non-fouler, no cutting of wires...works 100% of the time!