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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 07:28 PM
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hey guys i ran the search already n one of the search findings helped...but i was driving to the mall today and my check engine light just came on...the car seems to be running the same...jus wish that little annoying light would go away...should i disconnect the battery then reconnect it to reset the ecu? thats what my shop told me to do but i figured id ask on the board as well cuz u guys know lots of stuff...please help thanks...oh yeah...h23 prelude turbo running at 5lbs of boost...if that helps any...
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 07:30 PM
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reset it first....see if that does anything....what's your code?
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 07:33 PM
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i dunno i havent checked the code yet...should i jus reset it then see if it turns on again?
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 07:36 PM
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Default Re: check engine light...help please! (hksturbolude)

it will most likely turn on again...but try that. To help us what kind of fuel management are you using? are you on stock ecu or standalone?
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 07:36 PM
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yea. try to reset...then check your code if it stays on.
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 07:38 PM
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ok thanks...im running 350cc rc injectors, vortech fmu, aem fpr, and a walbro intake fuel pump
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 07:42 PM
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what disk w/ the FMU? 8:1?
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 07:44 PM
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12 1 im running rich as all hell...im pretty sure it is unless my shop changed it to a lower ratio...ill double check tomorrow but pretty sure its 12 1 and im using the stock ecu
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 09:33 PM
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i would at least get 10:1 i mean...350cc injecotrs w/ 12:1 equals SUPER rich.
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Old Sep 12, 2002 | 10:18 PM
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Reset light. Comes on again, check CEL number. It doesn't matter if you have a fricking jet turbo the computer doesn't care.
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