Removed Cat and have CEL now, how to fix? (EK)
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Corona, CA, USA
Posts: 464
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Removed Cat and have CEL now, how to fix? (EK)
Hey guys,
I've replaced the exhaust manifold on my 97 DX with one from an EX. As some of you know, the DX manifold has the cat built in, and the EX does not. So at the moment I am catless. Both manifolds have 2 bungs for o2 sensors, the difference is the DX manifold has one sensor going into the cat, and the EX has no cat. So even though i've connected both o2 sensors to the manifold, i am throwing a CEL.
Does anyone know how to remedy this? What do people do when they get exhausts or run testpipes without cats? Any feedback is welcome.
I've replaced the exhaust manifold on my 97 DX with one from an EX. As some of you know, the DX manifold has the cat built in, and the EX does not. So at the moment I am catless. Both manifolds have 2 bungs for o2 sensors, the difference is the DX manifold has one sensor going into the cat, and the EX has no cat. So even though i've connected both o2 sensors to the manifold, i am throwing a CEL.
Does anyone know how to remedy this? What do people do when they get exhausts or run testpipes without cats? Any feedback is welcome.
#2
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 1,205
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Removed Cat and have CEL now, how to fix? (95 GSR B20VTEC)
You can either get a test pipe that has a threaded fitting for an oxygen sensor, or ignore the check engine light.
#3
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Corona, CA, USA
Posts: 464
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Removed Cat and have CEL now, how to fix? (bsmith100)
Originally Posted by bsmith100
You can either get a test pipe that has a threaded fitting for an oxygen sensor, or ignore the check engine light.
#7
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Cornering City, IL, US
Posts: 209
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: (95 GSR B20VTEC)
cel wont effect you gas mileage but running no cat. will because thats one of the things that control the air/fuel ratio. Just get a Cat. and extend your O2 sensor
Trending Topics
#8
Junior Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 638
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: (My JDM EJ8)
i mentioned in your other post, that you can just hang your second o2 sensor safe somewhere with zipties and leave it connected. if it doesnt read bad exhaust gases, it wont give you a code.
#10
Junior Member
iTrader: (1)
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: San Diego, CA
Posts: 638
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: (EJ8_Enthusiast)
Originally Posted by EJ8_Enthusiast
ive heard similar accounts - but you need to protect it from climates/rain/moisture/etc if tucking it under your car.
if the CEL doesnt bother you - dont worry about it =/
if the CEL doesnt bother you - dont worry about it =/
#11
Honda-Tech Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 1,205
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: Removed Cat and have CEL now, how to fix? (95 GSR B20VTEC)
It should not have any impact on fuel consumption.
I know Skunk2 has a test pipe with the fitting for an oxygen sensor installed in it.
There are probably other companies that sell them as well.
That would be the easiest solution.
http://www.skunk2.com/exhaust-2.php?code=EXTEST
#12
Honda-Tech Member
Re: (silentone)
the reason for the cel is the secondary 02 sensor. the purpose of it is to read the exhaust AFTER the cat. this is only a test of the cat. the primary o2 is before the cat and reads the exhaust before it goes though the cat. the cel will not effect you fuel mileage and its purpose is to let you know your cat is working. ive had the same set up with running no secondary o2 at all. only the primary and my fuel mileage is great. imo i will be getting a new cat soon, because i dont like how loud my car is. plus if i ever sell it it wont pass e-check. but if you dont have to worry about that it will not effect the drivablity at all.
#13
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Corona, CA, USA
Posts: 464
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: (DCSportEJ1Civic)
Originally Posted by DCSportEJ1Civic
the reason for the cel is the secondary 02 sensor. the purpose of it is to read the exhaust AFTER the cat. this is only a test of the cat. the primary o2 is before the cat and reads the exhaust before it goes though the cat. the cel will not effect you fuel mileage and its purpose is to let you know your cat is working. ive had the same set up with running no secondary o2 at all. only the primary and my fuel mileage is great. imo i will be getting a new cat soon, because i dont like how loud my car is. plus if i ever sell it it wont pass e-check. but if you dont have to worry about that it will not effect the drivablity at all.
So if i leave the second o2 unplugged i wont throw a CEL?
#14
Honda-Tech Member
Re: (95 GSR B20VTEC)
yes it will throw a code. but only because its unplugged. if you dont have echeck and dont mind looking at your cel light on dont worry about it. it will not effect how the car drives. to be quite honest even if you did hook up you second o2 with out the cat it will probably still throw a code because it thinks either the cat or o2 isnt working. the secondary o2 is supposed to pick up after the cat. the cat converts certain gases into not so polluting gases and water.if they both read the same the ecu will think the sensor is wrong or the cat isnt working and still throw a code.
#16
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Corona, CA, USA
Posts: 464
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: (DCSportEJ1Civic)
Originally Posted by DCSportEJ1Civic
yes it will throw a code. but only because its unplugged. if you dont have echeck and dont mind looking at your cel light on dont worry about it. it will not effect how the car drives. to be quite honest even if you did hook up you second o2 with out the cat it will probably still throw a code because it thinks either the cat or o2 isnt working. the secondary o2 is supposed to pick up after the cat. the cat converts certain gases into not so polluting gases and water.if they both read the same the ecu will think the sensor is wrong or the cat isnt working and still throw a code.
Originally Posted by reaction360
you could also get an O2 simulator for the 2nd O2 to keep that light off.
#17
Honda-Tech Member
Re: (95 GSR B20VTEC)
yea i know what you mean. if i ever get time i need to put a cat on my car. its brand new just layin around lol. but school and work kill most the hours in my day.
#18
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Corona, CA, USA
Posts: 464
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: (DCSportEJ1Civic)
i think my only chance of getting rid of the CEL the right way, is to get an EX cat & midpipe. If anyone has one they want to sell let me know
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
spooncivic1
Honda Civic / Del Sol (1992 - 2000)
5
03-01-2008 08:57 AM
98dxhatch
Forced Induction
1
09-24-2003 02:32 PM