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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: scrw on February 15, 2012, 09:48:24 AM

Title: will de catting a mk2 xj throw a CEL?
Post by: scrw on February 15, 2012, 09:48:24 AM

Just a thought, chucking mk2 running gear in my comanche that wont require a cat

Title: Re: will de catting a mk2 xj throw a CEL?
Post by: Dave69 on February 15, 2012, 01:19:42 PM

 

i wouldn't have thought so, the main issue would be the emmissions test reading high.
also they are clamping down on decatted vehicles. No cat no mot is what is intended

Title: Re: will de catting a mk2 xj throw a CEL?
Post by: JamesH on February 15, 2012, 01:37:24 PM

I knocked the centre out of my cat while waiting for a replacement. It made no real difference and didn't give any error codes or check engine light. (1998 XJ - just for reference)

Title: Re: will de catting a mk2 xj throw a CEL?
Post by: scrw on February 15, 2012, 03:45:32 PM

Good-o. The mj is registered in 90 so doesnt need a cat,and running cat-less means an easy lpg install due to more space

Title: Re: will de catting a mk2 xj throw a CEL?
Post by: YT on February 15, 2012, 04:19:41 PM

Quote from: Dave69 on February 15, 2012, 01:19:42 PM

i wouldn't have thought so, the main issue would be the emmissions test reading high.
also they are clamping down on decatted vehicles. No cat no mot is what is intended

Been like that in NI for a good few years now, first thing they do is enter vehicle reg, that throws up specs, if ANYTHING  isn't fitted that should be, the test goes no further and ya get a fail slip, then a 50% test fee charged for booking re test !

Title: Re: will de catting a mk2 xj throw a CEL?
Post by: Bubba on February 15, 2012, 07:08:34 PM

if it wernt needed new its not needed now

Title: Re: will de catting a mk2 xj throw a CEL?
Post by: Panic mechanic! on February 15, 2012, 11:40:31 PM

its also a commercial vehicle so doesn't meet such stringent tests.

Title: Re: will de catting a mk2 xj throw a CEL?
Post by: Mike Pavelin on February 16, 2012, 08:44:51 PM

It doesn't need a cat