SES light, bad exhaust emissions, can O2 sims fix?
05-06-2007, 05:06 PM
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SES light, bad exhaust emissions, can O2 sims fix? I have an SES light and I got it scanned. Bad exhaust emissions, bank 2? My car does stink a little at WOT and has a little bit of smoke come out, not burnt fuel. So it is pretty obvious my cats are bad, or going bad, I guess. So instead of getting new cats and exhaust, I was wondering if I can just use )2 sims to get rid of the SES light? If I got rid of my cats, I am sure it would be the same code? So the sims clear it so you won't have the light and pass inspection? I am not looking to dump a whole lot of money in, and I can get a cheap used pair of sims on here rather then getting new exhaust. Just want to make sure this will solve my problem, thanks in advance.
05-06-2007, 05:19 PM
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What was the code? If it's just P0430 and the cat is bad GM will replace it free under their recently extended 10yr/120K warranty. Could also be something else - the actual code will tell you what it is.
05-06-2007, 07:03 PM
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It just said faulty emissions, bank 2. I had it scanned at autozone since I don't have access to a scanner anymore, at least an OBDII scanner. I heard about the warranty, I bought the car used, does it matter? It didn't come with a warranty.
05-06-2007, 08:03 PM
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They should've been able to give you the actual code. You don't have to be the original owner - http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/4605/gmletterle2.jpg
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Yep, that is the letter I got. I am going to call the dealer tomorrow and see whats up. I lost my letter though, hope that doesn't matter. Guess I will find out tomorrow, hopefully I can get this fixed and get my car sold this weekend!