OFFICIAL Questions Thread

Post by **occasional demons** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 8:10 pm

Ah, so when you get codes, you don't get a CEL. Possibly the light is burn't out. The engine icon should light up each time you key on.

Like this, except the gauges would be at rest.

Alex Kurdian · Post by **Alex Kurdian** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 8:13 pm

occasional demons wrote:Ah, so when you get codes, you don't get a CEL. Possibly the light is burn't out. The engine icon should light up each time you key on.

Like this, except the gauges would be at rest.

Ohhh yes that light comes on for a second when the car starts like all other lights from day 1 when I bought it...but then goes off like normal...it has never been on like that?????

Post by **occasional demons** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 8:26 pm

Certain codes will not turn it on.

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Only the (M) codes should light it up.

OB · Post by OB » Tue Aug 02, 2011 8:30 pm

CEL = Check Engine Light. It illuminates on the dash, generally accompanied by a chime to alert the driver. This occurs when a particular vehicle system has a fault that is deemed critical by the PCM. This pretty much means the engine and it's direct components, and all emissions components. There are certain times when a code may be set in the PCM that does not register a CEL on the dash. These codes relate to equipment that is not critical to the performance to the engine or emissions system, i.e. cluster codes, speed sensor codes, etc. To check if your CEL and chime works, unplug a few sensors (MAP/TPS/CPS should do), it should come on almost immediately. Simply plug them back in and reset the battery to get rid of the light. I think this answers your questions Alex.

Post by **occasional demons** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 8:38 pm

The MAP or TPS are the easiest, and you only need to key on for the light to stay on. (sensor still unplugged) No starting needed. The coil could be unplugged, but cranking may be necessary to get a code.

Good thinking Derek.

Edit: Alex, don't let the wifey see you !

Alex Kurdian · Post by **Alex Kurdian** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 8:42 pm

Ohhh Clear...thanx Bill ...so far my car is good! no more Codes....

03_neoviper · Post by **03_neoviper** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 9:10 pm

gtxtreme19 would it be possible to run a dual alternator setup by using the stock alternator location and a 2.4 front mount?

OB · Post by OB » Tue Aug 02, 2011 9:16 pm

^Why would you want to do that? Gonna build a competition grade sound system too?

03_neoviper · Post by **03_neoviper** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 9:37 pm

yes sir I am . I have been debating performance vs Audio . I know nothing about being fast but alot about audio . If I can run dual alternators I could run 2x 250 amp alternators to power a 6k watt rms system . Im just weighing all my options

OB · Post by OB » Tue Aug 02, 2011 9:43 pm

I guess I'm the opposite, the only audio mod in my car is a quality Pioneer head unit. The rest of the audio comes from the car itself

Just bear in mind, adding weight to these cars is the best way to negate performance gains. Just having passengers makes my car feel like I'm pulling a boat. I couldn't imagine having 200lbs of subs and shit, AND passengers!

03_neoviper · Post by **03_neoviper** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 9:53 pm

well Im my daily I have close to 450 lbs of equipment. Im use to taking off and stopping like a semi .

OB · Post by OB » Tue Aug 02, 2011 10:38 pm

God that sounds terrible

FAC3L3SS · Post by **FAC3L3SS** » Tue Aug 02, 2011 11:23 pm

Right? I drive like a puss but jeez that'd drive me bonkers.

gtxtreme19 · Post by **gtxtreme19** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 6:24 pm

I don't see where it wouldn't work, might have some trouble figuring out belt routing and wiring, but as far as it bolting up that'd be easy

Swordfish2Cowboy · Post by **Swordfish2Cowboy** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 11:28 pm

occasional demons wrote:Ah, so when you get codes, you don't get a CEL. Possibly the light is burn't out. The engine icon should light up each time you key on.

Like this, except the gauges would be at rest.

What a strange place for a CEL to be.

FAC3L3SS · Post by **FAC3L3SS** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 12:09 am

^ Everyone and their brother says that, and both my Neons, 4 of the 5 clusters I've used have all had them in that spot.

OB · Post by OB » Thu Aug 04, 2011 3:37 am

Mine is above the fuel gauge, I wonder where the changeover is?

Alex Kurdian · Post by **Alex Kurdian** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 8:31 am

Swordfish2Cowboy wrote:
occasional demons wrote:Ah, so when you get codes, you don't get a CEL. Possibly the light is burn't out. The engine icon should light up each time you key on.

Like this, except the gauges would be at rest.

What a strange place for a CEL to be.

Thats where mine is

thecause17 · Post by **thecause17** » Thu Aug 11, 2011 1:03 pm

Alex Kurdian wrote:
Swordfish2Cowboy wrote:
occasional demons wrote:Ah, so when you get codes, you don't get a CEL. Possibly the light is burn't out. The engine icon should light up each time you key on.

Like this, except the gauges would be at rest.

What a strange place for a CEL to be.
Thats where mine is

What's your build date?

Mine is here:

I have a build date of 3-02

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Thu Aug 11, 2011 1:18 pm

Mine is above the gas gauge. Having it more in the center would make it easier to see...which can be a good thing and bad