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by bx3_27
Tue Jan 18, 2011 4:32 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: How-To: Disable P0420 CEL code for life!
Replies: 15
Views: 82746

Re: (torker)

You said you had been reading about this type of fix, do you have any helpful links to posts or articles? So far this post is the only info I've found on this type of mod.Also fyi, my vibe idles way high when it's cold too.
by bx3_27
Sun Jan 16, 2011 8:44 pm
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: How-To: Disable P0420 CEL code for life!
Replies: 15
Views: 82746

Re: How-To: Disable P0420 CEL code for life! (star_deceiver)

Shorting the battery leads to the chasis worked like a charm. The cel cleared and I thought I had this problem licked but the cel came on again at 32 miles. I'm using the 1k ohm resistor, but I might try the 1m ohm since this one didn't seem to work. Then again I may just bite the bullet and take my...
by bx3_27
Sat Jan 15, 2011 11:44 am
Forum: Tech Info & Do-It-Yourself Info
Topic: How-To: Disable P0420 CEL code for life!
Replies: 15
Views: 82746

Re: How-To: Disable P0420 CEL code for life! (shaeet)

Tried this out tonight. Unfortunately my Cel didn't go away. Do I need to get somebody to clear the code for me, or maybe drive a certain distance before it will go away? Also I noticed that in your post you said to use a 1000 ohm resistor, but the link you had posted was for a 1mega ohm. I bought b...