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[Iain]

If all new downpipes are the same then you would think a software update would be available for the TechII to resolve it

[Iain]

What is inside the pre-cat box?
Baffels or just an empty box?

[pauldmackay]

It is an actual cat, its reason for being fitted to deal with emmissions when the cars cold I believe, it heats up quicker as its closer to the engine. Not a problem when it comes to the MOT as car is only checked when up to operating temp.

I've had all the updates done by h21 too.

[Iain]

So i will be taking the bulb out the EML then?

Its a bit much though really

[Iain]

You would think VX could come up with a update via Tech 2 to compensate for this.....anyway....

New sensor fitted,car feels better again and no EML...(so far!) but im just waiting for it to pop up just shortly.....

Taking a wee trip next week to visit H21 to see his Tech 2 in action!!

[Iain]

Well the EML came back on tonight.......

I know there has not been much feedback on this thread but does anyone have any solution to this problem to get the light off?

So far the only solution i can see is to either find a double cat pipe thats been lying in stock for a while or see a stainless steel exhaust maker to try and make a copy of the original.... :-/

Can someone suggest anything else?

[Proz]

Ive been plauged by this code for months   ... i only have the one cat with a sensor before and after as recommended in the fix but didnt help .... seems the cat isnt getting hot enough being further away from the engine than the pre cat missing on cheap pattern parts to function as the car thinks it should ... i toyed with trying to find a reasonable price original spec but gave up.... the lamp on really pis**s me off though  

[Iain]

Proz...

I phoned my dealer.....£780 to recondition your old part....

i.e remove from car,take to dealer......

Wait 5-7 days (with your car off the road) while they send it away to be recon.,

Explained the situation to the guy,he look in his system to see what he had listed for a brand new part.........

Guess what....?

1 Cat! 1st sensor into pipe not pre-cat box!

So if a new part from the dealer is the same as a pattern part then what is VX's solution???

I have no idea mate...was his reply

[Proz]

Proz...

I phoned my dealer.....£780 to recondition your old part....

i.e remove from car,take to dealer......

Wait 5-7 days (with your car off the road) while they send it away to be recon.,

Explained the situation to the guy,he look in his system to see what he had listed for a brand new part.........

Guess what....?

1 Cat! 1st sensor into pipe not pre-cat box!

So if a new part from the dealer is the same as a pattern part then what is VX's solution???

I have no idea mate...was his reply

   sounds about right