How To - Spark Plug Anti-fouler/Ghetto Sim

[javio24]

How do i fix the engine light after installing a header? When this light comes on from your install of a new header/midpipe, be aware that this has no effect on the performance of your car. its just a stupid reminder that the o2 (oxygen) sensor is finding a problem caused when you removed or did something to the stock catalytic converter.


STEP 1
-purchase a pack of spark plug anti foulers at your local auto parts store (autozone, strauss, advance autoparts, ect.)
-18 mm size
-made by HELP brand / part number 42002



STEP 2
-disconnect the negative terminal on your battery. this will reset your ecu
-take one of the anti foulers and drill out its center using a 1/2 bit ,
-this will increase its hole size and allow your stock o2 sensor to fit





STEP 3
-screw the drilled spark plug anti-fouler on top of the original
-in case you need to remove the foulers, use some kind of anti-seize on the threads



STEP 4
-unscrew your stock o2 sensor and place your anti-fouler fix in
-use anti seize on the threads -clean your cell (by wiping it off with a paper towel)




STEP 5
-reinstall your o2 sensor
-again use anti seize on the threads




STEP 6
-reconnect your battery (your ecu is reset)
-you have just solved the problem of the annoying light

A the end of everything, it should look like this in the same order ( o2 sensor-->1/2 drilled fouler--> undrilled fouler-->header or exhaust.

or if you dont have the tools go here

http://store.42draftdesigns.com/O2-S...cer_p_306.html

[javio24]

This thread is mainly for wes to get his Check engine light to turn off....

wes member me and scott were tellin you about this a while back??

well here it is... get on it son...

also in the how to he uses both, i only got one and that worked for me.

[gtiguy12]

Javio, i thought i drilled one out for you in the past??? Different car?
Here is a o2 sensor spacer for those without fancy tools:
http://store.42draftdesigns.com/O2-S...cer_p_306.html and only $33bucks!

[javio24]

yeah you did drill one out for me when you and andy helped install my header...

but wes was saying he was getting a check engine light so this will clear it for him.

Thanks for the link that looks nice lol, update 1st post.

[nismospec_v]

Shibby well do it this weekend after the car show tomorrow. Thanks mang.

Buttplug
Sparkplug
Buutttt......pppllluuugg.
Lmfao

[Genslevin]

Lets bring this back to life.

I have an 01 Sentra XE. About to install a new header and mid pipe. Will my car throw a code if I don't do this? (since ive only read about this happening on specs not sure if it applies to me)

If so should I do this at the time of install instead of chancing it?

[zander]

If you're removing the cat you'll get the code.

[Genslevin]

Alrighty Simple enought lol