getting rid of check engine for o2

[coupe_nasty]

So i wanna run a new exhaust setup but dont wanna have o2 sensor problems. I currently have a 3inch dp, stock cat, and 2.5inch exhaust. Just got the car and its currently throwing a code for both sensors.

I would like to run full 3 inch thermal exhaust and remove the cat. Is there any way to do this and have no o2 sensor problems?

Do i NEED a ported o2 sensor housing or something? Also where i live has no emissions so that is a plus for removing things. Just dont wanna waste my money on stuff i dont need.

 

[JayB12]

STM sells these extensions. It makes your sensor further from the exhaust and turns off the CEL. Ive never used it but I've seen it on their site. They're only a few bucks. I would email them about it. Another alternative is ecmlink. Ha.

http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/parts/check_engine_fix.htm

http://www.streettunedmotorsports.com/parts/vibrant_o2_sensor_adjustable_jets.htm

 

[coupe_nasty]

well im gonna be getting esmlink lite hopefully within a few months. how does that help the o2 problem?

 

[GsXdSmKingGsX]

You can eliminate the CEL with link.

 

[coupe_nasty]

everything seems to point to getting this esmlink stuff . must be worth the money. i have no tuning on the car yet, as i just bought it like 2 weeks ago. I know nothing about tuning. i guess i will need to send them my ecu or something to get it socket'd as i dont think that it currently is.

 

[2slow4now]

I would. They check out your ecus condition when they do. I love mine! I think its the best thing I have bought for my car so far.
You don't have any O2 indication? A wideband? If not look into getting a wideband as well.

 

[coupe_nasty]

whats a good wideband to get? hard to install?

 

[JayB12]

Innovative and AEM sells good WBO2 kits. Fairly easy install, you need to weld a bung for the sensor in your exhaust though.
Links posted as well in second post.

 

[GsXdSmKingGsX]

AEM or LC1. Now that I said that, everyone is going to start arguing over which to use. Just do your research and pick one.

 

[synthetek]

You can eliminate the cel for the rear o2 sensor with ecmlink but if you are getting a cel for the front one you need to replace the o2 sensor it or its going to affect how your car runs.

 

[coupe_nasty]

so do i just remove the top o2 sensor and replace it with the wideband one? and thats it?

 

[JayB12]

No, you still need the stock sensors. You just add the wideband in also. Which is the reason why you need to weld on an additional bung.

 

[synthetek]

No you need to replace it with a working o2 sensor or with ecmlink and wideband you can do a simulated narrowband. But a cel for the front o2 is probably not caused by a modified exhaust / downpipe its probably a bad sensor and should be replaced. The rear o2 cel can be caused by modifying your exhaust system but it will just throw a cel and not affect how the engine runs like the front one will.

 

[mchustle]

If you get ecmlink then you can replace the front o2 with the wideband, and turn on narrowband simulation. But if you really want a wideband and don't want to have to buy the stock o2 also the lc1 and aem have narrowband output you just have to do 1 extra wire and set the wb up for it. For instince I have the aem in my front o2 because I didn't want to buy a stock o2 and I just had to turn the dial to p4 and wire it to the ecu and it works fine plus I'll have my link next week and I can use it to narrowband simulate if I want to change the dial back to p0.

 

[coupe_nasty]

man i just gotta say everyone on this site is so nice and helpful. thank you all so much for the advice. ive never owned a dsm but i am happy i did. especially now.

 

[Aestabrook1]

You can eliminate the CEL with link.

my cat is actually removed, and my check engine light is now on...would this link thing fix the CEL?

 

[Zdrummer15]

my cat is actually removed, and my check engine light is now on...would this link thing fix the CEL?

ECMLink is not compatible with 420a powered DSM's so no.

AEM or LC1. Now that I said that, everyone is going to start arguing over which to use. Just do your research and pick one.

Or they'll just say to use the MTX-1.

 

[cbower]

for those of you that didnt plan on getting crazy with your car Check Engine Light Eliminator Adapter this is what i have in my car... i installed my turboback exhaust, threw a code the next day. Bought one of these. Installed. Erased code and never had another problem.