Just had CEL 992.2 GTS- after SOUL Downpipe install- thoughts?
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I had GT3RS paddles installed today at the dealership and had a CEL, made a video of how to. Didn’t investigate the codes this time, unless they repeat there is no point in worrying.
https://a.co/d/0b2J4eLP
https://youtube.com/shorts/IySCPY-3t..._VVBYDRYWVBizc
https://a.co/d/0b2J4eLP
https://youtube.com/shorts/IySCPY-3t..._VVBYDRYWVBizc
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I had GT3RS paddles installed today at the dealership and had a CEL, made a video of how to. Didn’t investigate the codes this time, unless they repeat there is no point in worrying.
https://a.co/d/0b2J4eLP
https://youtube.com/shorts/IySCPY-3t..._VVBYDRYWVBizc
https://a.co/d/0b2J4eLP
https://youtube.com/shorts/IySCPY-3t..._VVBYDRYWVBizc
Which error did it throw BTW?
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I keep getting a CEL that is related to poor efficiency in the catalytic converter. Obviously that is downpipe related and my service guy at my dealership just says to reset it. The tool works great for that. No other issues related to the downpipe (some nagging CarPlay issues…but nothing that involves performance)
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I keep getting a CEL that is related to poor efficiency in the catalytic converter. Obviously that is downpipe related and my service guy at my dealership just says to reset it. The tool works great for that. No other issues related to the downpipe (some nagging CarPlay issues…but nothing that involves performance)
Going with 200 cell may cause CEL.
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It is obviously just my opinion but what's the big deal with having a CEL due to the exhaust anyways? Is it just the OCD of seeing the engine light?
Not judging. Just curious as someone who drove around for three years with a CEL on my Golf R due to my exhaust.
Not judging. Just curious as someone who drove around for three years with a CEL on my Golf R due to my exhaust.
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@Soul Performance Please chime in. I ordered my SOUL performance exhaust and VTA Charge Pipe a little over a month ago. Still waiting for it to be shipped but I can't help but be concerned about the CEL codes that are being reported. SOUL clearly states there will be NO CEL and that is a huge selling point and reason why I am purchasing your product over JCR/KLINE/whoever comes next.
Please address these concerns and issues. What does SOUL intend to do for the customer if CEL's keep being thrown. To initially spend this much, with the guarantee of no CEL, to then have to worry about it, clear codes yourself/bring to shop/dealer to clear codes is extra waste of time, money, energy.
Please address these concerns and issues. What does SOUL intend to do for the customer if CEL's keep being thrown. To initially spend this much, with the guarantee of no CEL, to then have to worry about it, clear codes yourself/bring to shop/dealer to clear codes is extra waste of time, money, energy.
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@Soul Performance Please chime in. I ordered my SOUL performance exhaust and VTA Charge Pipe a little over a month ago. Still waiting for it to be shipped but I can't help but be concerned about the CEL codes that are being reported. SOUL clearly states there will be NO CEL and that is a huge selling point and reason why I am purchasing your product over JCR/KLINE/whoever comes next.
Please address these concerns and issues. What does SOUL intend to do for the customer if CEL's keep being thrown. To initially spend this much, with the guarantee of no CEL, to then have to worry about it, clear codes yourself/bring to shop/dealer to clear codes is extra waste of time, money, energy.
Please address these concerns and issues. What does SOUL intend to do for the customer if CEL's keep being thrown. To initially spend this much, with the guarantee of no CEL, to then have to worry about it, clear codes yourself/bring to shop/dealer to clear codes is extra waste of time, money, energy.
Have another CEL in spite of being sold on NO CEL.
Soul told my SA and service tech the “computer has to learn the exhaust(?)”…..
That was not what was advertised.
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WTH does that mean? "learn the exhaust"....did you press them on it? how many CEL's does they expect before its a learned Porsche? I ordered through an independent shop and will call SOUL next week to see whats going on. We shouldn't have to clear codes if it's not supposed to cause a CEL.