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    Findng correct O2 Sensor help please

    in Engine & Chassis

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    I'd imagine an MOT tester would frown upon such a spacer ?.....if the oxygen Police start flagging me down I'm confident my car will pass without the "cheat"..............my car used to throw P0420 when I travelled more than 7 miles or thereabouts so I had no problem getting through the emissions test once I erased P0420 and reset the ECU values.

     

    I used the 90 degree spacer.

    X Reg MB2 1.4S auto

    in Honda Civic MA/MB/MC

    Posted · Edited by Gel
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    Just purchased a back box from GSF for £37.....was listed @ £63 but managed to use a 41% discount code I sourced online :)

     

    WKEND41 FOR 41% off at GSF this weekend           

     

     

     

    A tempting V8

    in Chat Lounge

    Posted · Edited by Gel

    I suppose I'm dreaming whilst awake....lol

     

    Upon checking....insurance would cost me £650 whereas my trusty Civic weighs in at £395.....tis a no brainer to stick with the Civic.

     

    If I was Hell bent on such a monster I'd be looking to buy the car for no more than £550.

     

    A mechanic friend of mine used to drive a 728.....like you say John....class motor.

    X Reg MB2 1.4S auto

    in Honda Civic MA/MB/MC

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    It's the weather that's keeping DD 's mileage so low....she'd have galactic mileage if you were living in the Mediterranean :D

     

    With a bit of luck DD will easily pass her MOT after a "free up" drive :)

     

    My car doesn't even come close to the condition of DD and others on here but I can describe my car as a decent dependable motor that has buckets of charm....it's easy on fuel, easy to drive, easy to park, easy on parts but sadly it would also be easy to steal.

     

    I really think it's the smooth auto box that endears me to this car so much.....90 bhp is quite tame but at least it goes like the clappers in kickdown :)

     

     

    X Reg MB2 1.4S auto

    in Honda Civic MA/MB/MC

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    I only covered 1,400 miles since the last MOT so thankfully my car sailed through the MOT 10 days ago with no advisories :)

     

    I did have to replace a headlight (UV damage) and the Garage replaced rear drop links that were that were annoying the Hell out of me.

     

    My rear box (silencer) will soon need replacing.....they're relatively cheap and looks a doodle to fit.

     

    Got to see the underside of my car whilst it was on the Garage lift.....I was pleasantly surprised with how clean and rust free it was and it was plain to see the car was well looked after in the past.

     

    So my cheap runabout gets to live another year :)

     

     

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    Cat advice for MB2 with downstream O2 sensor

    in Engine & Chassis

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    When your car is afflicted by a CEL the ECU automatically reverts to default fuel settings therefore it is prudent to reset the fuel values.

     

    Once you've reset the ECU....re-start your car and take it for a drive whilst it's in learn mode........job done :).

     

    Thanks for linking us to the electronic dodge.....I'll view the details later on.

     

    Good luck with the MOT albeit your car should pass the emissions test without issue.

    Cat advice for MB2 with downstream O2 sensor

    in Engine & Chassis

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    Hi and welcome to Civic5 :),  I have symptoms identical to yours bar the rattle....friends familiar with Honda's tell me to avoid non OEM CAT's so what I intend doing for the MOT is this :

     

    Knock the CEL (Check engine light) off and reset the fuel values before I present my MB2 1.4 for MOT

     

    Once the MOT is done and dusted I'll fit a Lambda spacer (a spacer keeps the sensor away from the bad emissions)......

     

    The spacer could save me forking out for a genuine CAT and/or downstream Lambda sensor (they do tend to get sluggish over the years)

     

    If you need us to elaborate just shout.

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