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08-29-2014, 12:34 PM

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Re: smog check failed

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the spark plugs are stock, the spark plugs are new
it does have a slight knocking i think pre ignition only when the timing is advanced

did anyone notice his VIN show "CE1" not CD5/7

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08-29-2014, 03:56 PM

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Re: smog check failed

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did anyone notice his VIN show "CE1" not CD5/7

More reason to check the belt timing is correct.

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08-30-2014, 10:34 AM

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Re: smog check failed

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did anyone notice his VIN show "CE1" not CD5/7

What does that mean?

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08-30-2014, 10:38 AM

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More reason to check the belt timing is correct.

I dont get what the vin number has to do with it i looked up ce1 and it says its for the wagon which is what i have

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08-30-2014, 05:20 PM

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I dont get what the vin number has to do with it i looked up ce1 and it says its for the wagon which is what i have

nothin i just never seen a CE1

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08-30-2014, 06:46 PM

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nothin i just never seen a CE1

Ahh yeah i dont think the wagon is very common thats probably why, but i dont why he said thats more of a reason to check the belt timing, which i think is correct

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08-30-2014, 11:28 PM

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Ok so i tested my o2 sensor which isnt very old and its supposed to fluctuate from .40. To .60 and its going from .10 to .80 and no change when i pull a vacuum line so in guessing thats gotta be my problem, but wouldnt that throw a code? And the car is running fine

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Update

The magnaflow cat I installed back in August 2014 was starting to rattle so I had to install the random technologies two way cat yesterday. I'm going to have to take it back to the magnaflow distribution center today and get it exchanged. My understanding is that they open them up and inspect the internals for signs of deposits and lean exhaust gasses which void the warranty. If you look at the pics it just looks ceramic and a bit grey so this shouldn't be an issue. If it turns out that my engine (I) am at fault the warranty is void and I have to pay for a new one.

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