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Posted by Procharged2Kv6 (Member # 1563) on :
 
hi everyone.. i really need help
my service engine light went on and i only have 19,000 miles on it
i installed a bassanni catted X pipe and cat back a few months ago and everything looks fine until today when the service engine light went on
ever since i installed the exsast everything was ok i havent driven the car in 2 or 3 weeks and when i drove it the llight went on

do u guys have any advice why the light's on??

do u think it has anything to do with the 02 sensors being dirty since i havent driven it in a while?

i really need help guys..i really appreciate it..goin through a lot of stress..
 

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Posted by mr mach ef (Member # 4025) on :
 
thats how my mach was. did you buy the m.i.l. elim????i got full bassani o/r exhaust n no check engine light on the cobra

[ October 23, 2005, 01:15 PM: Message edited by: mr mach ef ]
 

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Posted by Fast_Bitch (Member # 2316) on :
 
I have a code reader for my truck when shit like that happens. I dont know if mustangs have them though might want to look into that ..
 

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Posted by mtbaughs (Member # 4052) on :
 
Buy the mil elim's or just have the rear O2's shut off with a tune...of course I'd make sure what code it is first.

[ October 23, 2005, 01:57 PM: Message edited by: mtbaughs ]
 

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Posted by 94gt (Member # 3060) on :
 
I believe in the bassani instructions, it says that its possible that you can get a SES light from the high-flo cats.

just get a predator and turn em off.

you can try this to be sure as well, I'm not sure if its still good for our cars...
http://www.mustangworld.com/ourpics/fcar/dtcodes.htm
 

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Posted by eljefe (Member # 1753) on :
 
first off you need to get the code read and find out what code it is. if you get a cataylst low effiency code then yes, install mil elminators, but for all you know you could have left the gas cap loose and it threw a code for that (and it will)
 

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Posted by venomous99 (Member # 1917) on :
 
what ever u do dont take your car to the dealership if you want your warranty intact.
 

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Posted by Procharged2Kv6 (Member # 1563) on :
 
thanks for all the replies everyone..
so right now..

what should i find out first?

how can i find out what code i get for the error??

doesn't my car have a test module on the speedometer???

thanks everyone for your help! it's much appreciated...

so i guess, the next step is... Find What the ERROR is.. but how can i do that?

thanks thanks thanks!
 

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Posted by 94gt (Member # 3060) on :
 
like we have been saying, pull the codes... borrow a buddies predator just to pull the codes, try that link i posted, or buy one.
 

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Posted by Procharged2Kv6 (Member # 1563) on :
 

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Originally posted by 94gt:
like we have been saying, pull the codes... borrow a buddies predator just to pull the codes, try that link i posted, or buy one.

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Originally posted by mr mach ef:
thats how my mach was. did you buy the m.i.l. elim????i got full bassani o/r exhaust n no check engine light on the cobra

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Originally posted by Procharged2Kv6:
so i just found out that 5284 is a bogus code...

so im pretty sure it still has to do w/ the 02 sensors ...or something w/ the exhaust..

i'll find someone who has a predator...

thanks!

ps. ANYONE here have a predator..?

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Your PM box is full. You can come by my shop on Wednesday and i'll scan it for you. Call first and i'll give you directions.
 

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Posted by Procharged2Kv6 (Member # 1563) on :
 

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Originally posted by Jeff S:

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Originally posted by Procharged2Kv6:
so i just found out that 5284 is a bogus code...

so im pretty sure it still has to do w/ the 02 sensors ...or something w/ the exhaust..

i'll find someone who has a predator...

thanks!

ps. ANYONE here have a predator..?

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Your PM box is full. You can come by my shop on Wednesday and i'll scan it for you. Call first and i'll give you directions.

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Originally posted by BlueOvalRacing:
Just for kicks, make sure that your gas cap is fully seated.

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will do
 

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Posted by venomous99 (Member # 1917) on :
 
call ed who did your springs. he has a scanner.
 

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