07-12-2023, 11:35 PM | #1 |
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Downpipe Help
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I got a code P0420 for my 2017 M240ix and from what I’m reading I need to replace my downpipe. Never had any downpipe issues so a few questions. Looking to stay away from OEM/Catted as they’re expensive, but also wanted to see if there’s any options otherwise that would let me pass emissions (I’m in Pa). Can a high flow Cat not cause a CEL? I was reading a bit about an O2 sensor I can get. Is that a permanent fix? Would cause no CEL even if I go catless (and can pass emissions with this?). Any recommendations is appreciate. Just want to fix this issue while being able to pass emissions and not spend an arm and a leg for OEM. Thank you guys. |
07-13-2023, 09:19 AM | #2 | |
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07-13-2023, 12:47 PM | #3 |
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I am running VRSF catted downpipe (was about 450 for them). No CEL, no unnecessary raspiness, although they are backordered. I ordered them In May and was expecting them to come end of June but they came almost 3 weeks earlier than expected. Great quality DP for the price, if you're willing to wait a bit to get it I would but if its a quick fix you need, I would check back and see if anything else could throw the code. Depending how many miles and if there was aggressive burbles on before that could lead the cat to burn out. (Happened on my focus rs).
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07-13-2023, 12:50 PM | #4 |
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Thank you much.
OEM cat has been on for 90k miles, mild burble last 30k or so. Just all research is saying that it’s 95% the cat, I’ll probably have the sensors replaced too and try to do that O2 sensor angle thing so it doesn’t cause a CEL. |
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07-24-2023, 12:51 PM | #5 |
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your best bet is to get the active autowerke downpipe, it won't cause the check engine light and is EPA approved.
Its also brand new so you know it will last a long time before needing to be changed.
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07-26-2023, 06:59 PM | #6 |
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Running the AA catted DP for 3 years in South NJ - passes emissions and no CEL.
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Nice!
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Just to update - Today I passed my bi-annual NJ state inspection, no issues. No codes or any other issues. The AA downpipe is worth the piece of mind. No inspection till 2026.
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I have the AA DP from XPH and no complaints, oem comparison pic.
Great quality NO CEL, roughly 10k miles on it. It fits great too. Also installed a VRSF high flow cat in my buddies b58 540, CEL came on within a few days, but he coded it out. Fitment was also good but it's shaped a little differently than the AA.
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