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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 12:49 PM
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Unhappy Check Engine Light after Cat removal

I just replaced my Cat on my '06 F250 6.0L with an MBRP Catalytic Test Pipe. As expected, the Check Engine Light came on upon startup. I disconnected and reconnected the batteries and the light went away until the next restart. What's the best solution?
 

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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 12:59 PM
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I was not aware removing the cat would trip the CEL - can you pull the exact DTC with a code reader?

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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 01:18 PM
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Thanks for the reply. I do not have a code reader (yet). Is it worth taking to the dealer to find out?
 
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 05:12 PM
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I take mine off and on all the time and never get a cel. The only plus I get with it off is it sounds goooood!
 
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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i put an afe cat delete on my 2006 ps , i did not get any codes, just better sound and less restriction.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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Is there a sensor on the '06, behind the Cat, that could be the cause?
 
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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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No sensors. You can take it to Autozone and they'll pull the code for you for free. Dealer may make an issue of no cat.

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Old Jan 6, 2007 | 11:31 PM
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I wouldn't go no where near a dealer without the cat. 4X4's recommendation seems to be the best approach.
 
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