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Old 03-18-2006, 05:32 AM
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Default CEL questions..

i searched the archive and found that its either the cats OR o2 sensors. So which one do I replace?
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BTW, this is the code:1 DTCs Found:
16815 - Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 2)
35-10 - - - Intermittent
Old 03-18-2006, 05:54 AM
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Default Start with the O2 sensor as its cheaper and easier to replace.

The cats are integrated into the downpipes so you'd have to replace the whole downpipe. IIRC, retail price on one OEM downpipe is more than a pair of aftermarket DPs ($1500+).

Bank 2 is the driver side so replace the driver side rear O2 sensor and see if it helps.

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Default you technically dont have to replace anything. clear it and see if it comes back.

usually has to do with the rear O2 sensors and possibly the cats.

what are your mods?
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Default Although as djillusion mentions above, the code is intermittent so you should

try clearing it first and seeing if it returns before replacing anything.

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Default Start with O2s but buy Zoldmans longer ones. If your buying anyway you may as well get longer

incase you want to do DPs down the road.
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Default i already have an aftermarket downpipes..

it is autospeed downpipe. i got it installed with ecstuning and it never throw any codes for 2 years, and its doing it now. I have cleared it 2x and it comes back for the third time. The CEL usually comes back after 500miles or so.

On vast performance website, it shows I can only buy the Zoldman in pair, can I just get ONE side of the sensor?

thanks guys!
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Default Aren't the main cats in a seperate section from the downpipe itself?

My AWE ones are, I've replaced them both.
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Default I had a code on one, but I figured I'd do them all...

But my car has almost 87k miles now.
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Default looking at ur mod list ... u run test pipes?

and daily drive your car? do a lot of people on this board run test pipes in daily drivers?? i feel it is kind if irresponsible to the environment dont you think?

the minor hp gains are killing the environment.

sounds like im a tree hugger now but the catalytic converter was a great invention ... and it has a purpose. just simply bypassing it for 5-10 hp and increased spool up in a daily driver isnt worth it
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yeah i agree, thats why i dont run test pipes. I have cats on, thanks though.


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