Cadillac CTS-V - Check Engine Light




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FlyingV
05-19-2012, 12:10 PM
I installed some long tubes, high flow cats, and a catback. My check engine light came on afterwards. I forget the code #, but it was "catalyst efficiency below threshhold" for both banks.. just wondering if a tune will knock those codes out?

Also, my oil pressure is reading 130 psi with the car on or off.. so i know its not running that high. has anyone had this problem? Does the sensor need to be replaced?

Thanks


FlyingV
05-19-2012, 12:20 PM
forgot to add, its a 2005

heavymetals
05-19-2012, 12:51 PM
A tune will cure the cat ef problem, but it has to address that particular problem otherwise forget passing smog.

The oil pressure sensor is shot (common problem).


01_SuperSlow
05-19-2012, 08:15 PM
Just having longtubes will fail smog in California, unless you know someone.

heavymetals
05-19-2012, 09:31 PM
Just having longtubes will fail smog in California, unless you know someone.

I have long tubes (B&B) and just got my PCM back.

I was fighting the cat eff and evap since august of 11.

It was a real nightmare and I spent over $1k in gas and chasing ghosts (like replacing sensors and blown out header gaskets) driving all over creation trying to get the tests to either run and at least one of them.

I haven't had a chance to run the car yet, but I have been reassured my smog test problems are fixed.

As it is, I am good for this year and next year is my "by" year so I don't get machine tested till 1214.

I will be ready for them this time! :mad:

babrown18
05-20-2012, 05:57 AM
Hp tuners will take care of that it's no biggie