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Old 04-06-2008, 07:19 PM
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my cel has been comin on and off for awhile now. i checked it with a code reader and this is the sodes its showed,

catalyst system efficency below threshold ( bank 1)

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evaporative emission control system leak detected ( gross loeak )

so do i need to get mil eliminators, would that solve one or both of the problems or wat
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Old 04-06-2008, 08:53 PM
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sounds like a bad cat, the evap code means you have a large leak in the system, take to a dealership to diagnose that as they have the equipment required. most independent shops dont
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Old 04-07-2008, 12:21 AM
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Jwog, love the rims man. What are those?

You need to do something about that fender gap though! They'll look badassafter you lower it an 1.5" or so...

Oh, and to the OP, sounds like a cat problem as well. It's an excuse to get a new mid-pipe my friend, what type of exhaust system are you running?
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