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10-12-2009, 11:56 AM | #1 |
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Akrapovic CEL update
Information from Akrapovic this morning is that they are testing a "black box" solution for the US market. They will ship as soon as testing is complete. Happy to hear they are actually working a long term solution instead of another sensor simulator that's a crap shoot.
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We just turned off the 02 sensors in the DME when installing the Akrapovic full system. Also for the US guys Dinan just released a racing middle exhaust software. This will take care of the 02 problem.
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10-12-2009, 12:31 PM | #4 |
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How do you pass inspection if you turn off the sensor?
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10-12-2009, 12:38 PM | #5 |
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Dinan software or Active software will disable the O2 sensors. Inspections in some states only scan the ECU for error codes, and none will show up with the appropriate software.
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10-12-2009, 12:47 PM | #6 |
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You won't pass a readiness test with this software. So I guess it's only good in some states.
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10-12-2009, 12:54 PM | #7 |
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That's correct. Different states have different procedures.
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10-12-2009, 01:26 PM | #8 |
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I purchased the Akra exhaust and Im gonna go the software route, to get the most power out the system.
But Im waiting for D/A software to come out.
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10-12-2009, 01:41 PM | #9 |
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This is great news. I just picked up the X-pipe/mid-pipe but am nervous about creating warranty problems by using a tune to fix the CEL. Keep us posted.
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10-12-2009, 01:43 PM | #10 |
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Is D/A coming out with software soon? That would be worth waiting for
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10-12-2009, 01:48 PM | #11 |
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Last time I spoke to Sean, he said they were, but that was a while ago.
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This won't pass in Mass.. It checks for readiness
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10-12-2009, 02:45 PM | #14 |
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i have the dinan software with midpipe. awesome power gains and runs great with no check engine lights
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I can only guess the black box they refer to will be between the downstream of or replace the second sensor giving the DME the values it needs to not show a SES light. |
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10-17-2009, 02:58 AM | #18 |
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I am testing this in Taiwan for myself as my shop and I have got something that seems to work. I have been redlining the car for a week now and I am not getting and fault codes as for yet. but I will push my car hard again tonight and check it with the BT tool. If it doesn't show up on the scan tool I don't think it will show up at all. Its in expensive and can be done by yourself if your a handy guy.
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Ya Bro,
I will do so I just want to make sure even more.
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10-17-2009, 03:19 PM | #22 |
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Checkcaptain - Have you heard if Akrapovic is getting close to a solution for the CEL or providing 200 cell cats as mentioned in this thread?
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