WRX(02-04) STI P0420 Mechanical Fix for CEL MIL , All test will go to "ready" state

If anyone is interested in the mechanical CEL fix for WRX or STI, I will build you one, include instructions, zip tie, and a dab of anti-sieze and ship it fo $18.00. This fix allows the O2 sensor to work properly if you do not have a cat between the turbo and the midpipe. This fix WILL allow all ECU tests to go into "ready" status and you will not get the p0420 code again because the O2 sensor will be out of the direct stream of exhaust gases so the exhaust gases will always be a different temp and will not throw the p0420. The electrical fix may not allow all tests to go into "ready" status. This fix is intended for off use only (just like the mechanical fix) because you should not tamper with emmisions if your state requires you to pass an emissions test. I will accept paypal. Please send me an email. or reply. Will ship the next day!

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Kent VanOoyen
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Or you can save your $18.00 and get the same information for free here.

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Kent VanOoyen wrote:

Reply to
<brian

$18 is pretty steep for a 1-meg resistor and (presumably) some heat-shrink tubing ;-)

You can find it on

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forums as well, just make sure the fix fits the MY...04 uses 1 meg, previous use a different value (plus a cap, IIRC).

Reply to
CompUser

Ooops...my bad!

He's talking the *mechanical* fix...not the electronic fix...that's just one or two of the spark plug non-foulers...yeah, they might run for a couple of bucks at Autozone or Discount. He can probably pick up ten or so for eighteen bucks...not a bad profit.

Reply to
CompUser

I am not selling the electric fix guys. I am selling a mechanical fix, an o2 sensor extender along with some anti-sieze. Hello?

Besides whiles the electric fix is good so the code does not come back it does prevent one of the diag tests to go to the "ready" state. Some states won't let you pass inspection like that.

Anyway, I was not asking for coments I was just letting people know if you are interested to let me know.

Reply to
Kent VanOoyen

Roger that! You are 100% correct, your heading did state "mechanical CEL fix", which, in fact, is a perfect search to use on the NASIOC forums, where use of the two-dollar spark plug non- foulers has been discussed in great detail for a year or so.

You were talking about this fix, right?

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So, please accept my apology for confusing your charging $18 for a two dollar, commonly available mechanical "fix", with a gouging overcharge for an electronic CEL fix.

We realize you weren't asking for comments (you were just out to rip people off, right?), but some of us don't like to see that kind of thing go on.

Reply to
CompUser

There are 2 counties in my state that will not pass inspection for the reason you stated.

Reply to
Henry Paul

Hey ease up a little. It's no different than Jiffy Lube charging $20 to change transmission oil or $35 for engine oil.

Reply to
Henry Paul

Ok I'm going to say this once because I don't see what the point is of keeping this going unless you have nothing else better to do. I will say exactly how much I paid for everything and that way people will know that I am charging more for this than what they can build it themselves for. But before I do that, isn't that the point of making something and selling it...because you can make a big profit. I'm not a rocket scientist or anything but HAHA I know that fireworks are about a 400% profit for the manufacturer. Or what about someone who installs custom blinds, that's about a 200% profit and they charge about $15 per window to install them. The point is $18 might be a "good deal" for someone who either can't get to an auto parts store, doesn't have a drill that can take a 1/2 inch bit, doesn't have the money to buy a drill that can take a 1/2 bit, or know someone who has one or whatever the case may be.

Listen up smartie, you know who you are, I did not open this thread for people like you to rag on me, that's pointless and a waste of time to you. I made this thread for people who are having the same problem that I had with the p0420 and want to get their car fixed because the headache and upsetness that comes with a check engine light, not being able to pass inspection may be worth $18 bucks to them.

Here is the run down on costs (I have 5 available for shipping now so I will total and then divide):

Gasoline to get to the autoparts store. I have no idea how much this costs. Parts $5.95 x 5 = $29.75 + tax Zip ties $3.99 + tax for about 30 of them. So lets say about $.70 for 5 of them Anti-sieze $7.00 + tax Small plastic bags $3 + tax

2-3 Priority Day Shipping (includded in the price) $4 x 5 = $20 Total = $63.28 $18 x 5 = $90 $90 - $63.28 = $26.72 $26.72 / 5 = $5.34 profit per item I sell.

Not to mention my time of going to the auto parts store and back, drilling them out, putting everything together, going to the post office and back. Also, after dilling out 5 pieces, now I need to buy a new drill bit.

Just trying to be honest! If you want this fix to get rid of this problem if you have it, let me know. If you think that $5.34 profit is too much then don't buy it.

There you have it folks!

Reply to
Kent VanOoyen

I got a bitch. You're not charging nearly enough.

3x your cost minimum + enough shipping and handling to pay for your finished product shipping AND your incoming raw parts shipping (that you have to pay for)

Seriously, if you enjoy what you do, do it. Don't worry about the whiners. Nobody's holding a gun to their heads forcing them to buy your product.

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Jim Stewart

I agree with you. Not to mention the time and hassle of figuring out the solution to the problem in the first place and then going to the trouble of making a nice package of all the parts easy to install.

I'm sure a dealer would be 10x that much for about the same solution if they even offer one.

Reply to
Henry Paul

Here's my contention.

The mod's been out for ages, on NASIOC, ClubWRX and other Subaru forums.

These forums are places that folks gather to ask questions and supply answers, all in the spirit of community.

The forums are basically just an evolution of Usenet and newsgroups, with a graphic interface and added functionality.

The spirit of community and HELPING others with common interests was the foundation of Usenet, as well.

Nobody in a forum, or Usenet, would respond "I know the answer to your question on how to get to your sparkplugs to change them. Paypal me $10 and I'll tell you." That's not what its about.

All this guy has done was take some information that was publicly discussed in multiple public forums, then slide over here and try to SELL what others had tried, tested, and spoke out freely on, in the spirit of community.

Flames are a traditional element of Usenet as well, and he earned some from me. I got some from someone else, that's the price of voicing your opinion.

Steve

Reply to
CompUser

HAHAHAHAHAHA,

Look man, stop wasting your time. Read this!

ALL THE INFO ON HOW TO MAKE ONE OF THESE FIXES IS ON NASIOC.

See, I don't care....I'm simply making and selling these to people who don't want to take the time to get everything, drill it out, etc...

Try to get a straight 1/2 hole with out a drill press, you got one of those?

Spare me please, stop writing in this thread you are not welcome here.

I have told everyone where you can get the info to make one of these fixes and told them exactly how much it costs....what else do you want me to say so you will stop wasting everyones time in here whining.

Does anyone want to hear this guy anymore? Post a reply if you don't and explain why you don't!

Reply to
Kent VanOoyen

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He is NOT offering information only. He is offering the complete solution, together with installation instructions to those interested in buying the parts he has put together. Considering the labor of preparing the fix, the $5 and something he makes is a DEAL.

Maybe you should spend less time flaming and more time reading so you can understand what the rest of us are discussing. And if you were a real man, you would apologize to him. FWIW

-- Henry Paul

Reply to
Henry Paul

No likee, no clickee.

Welcome to Usenet, n00b.

Reply to
CompUser

Thanks Henry Paul!

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Kent

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