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I plan on getting a Manic tune somewhere down the road when the funds present themselves, but until then...is it just an annoying yellow CEL, or is it an annoying limp mode CEL?
I plan on getting a Manic tune somewhere down the road when the funds present themselves, but until then...is it just an annoying yellow CEL, or is it an annoying limp mode CEL?
Thanks!
Don't quote me on this but if I recall correctly, WMW offers some sort of plug-n-play component specifically made to eliminate the DP CEL. I think it was in the $100-$200 range. Always an option if you can't wait until your Manic tune.
Don't quote me on this but if I recall correctly, WMW offers some sort of plug-n-play component specifically made to eliminate the DP CEL. I think it was in the $100-$200 range. Always an option if you can't wait until your Manic tune.
A tune is the only way to eliminate a CEL, the plug-in-play device you're referring to doesn't prevent the ECU from registering the CEL, you just won't get the yellow light on your speedometer.
Consequences of a catless DP?
1) even if you turn off the CEL with a tune, you'll NEVER pass an emissions test. Looks like AZ requires testing every 2 years. Good luck with that.
Consequences of a catless DP?
1) even if you turn off the CEL with a tune, you'll NEVER pass an emissions test. Looks like AZ requires testing every 2 years. Good luck with that.
2) More smog for everyone to breathe.
I suppose having to swap the stock DP back on every 2 years may be a bit of a hassle...but when you think about how AWESOME A CATLESS DP AND TUNE IS...not that big a deal.
As far as smog is concerned...lol. Drive an electric car you dirty hippy!
I suppose having to swap the stock DP back on every 2 years may be a bit of a hassle...but when you think about how AWESOME A CATLESS DP AND TUNE IS...not that big a deal.
As far as smog is concerned...lol. Drive an electric car you dirty hippy!
Name calling like that won't get you very far on NAM, but you did ask about the consequences of running a DP.
I suppose having to swap the stock DP back on every 2 years may be a bit of a hassle...but when you think about how AWESOME A CATLESS DP AND TUNE IS...not that big a deal.
As far as smog is concerned...lol. Drive an electric car you dirty hippy!
Ever driven a Tesla Model S dual motor set to Insane mode? I have. Now THAT is awesome, not a little 4 banger spewing hydrocarbons and NOx because the cat was removed to gain a few HP. And wouldn't that be clean hippy?
You did ask about the consequences. I have another thread somewhere about the legal, environmental, and ethical issues of deleting your catalytic converter. Look it up if you're interested.
BMWhat or Carly as its called now doesn't suppress the CEL but it will clear the code and extinguishes the light. At least until the ECU runs the cat test twice and fails. Then the light will be back. Lather, Rinse, Repeat...