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Adam496 · 10-09-2005, 06:02 PM

I know this isnt a eclipse site but somebody may be able to help me out because i would like to get this solved as asap. After a four day install of them (dont ask lol), re-wiring twice, replacing 2 o2s, i had a technician look at it i am still throwing codes. Somebody help me out because i am about to rip them off and sell them.

P0174 system to lean bank one
P0159 02 sensor slow response slow bank 2 sensor 2
P0171 system to lean bank two

I originally go both the lean codes before, I discussed with a tech and he said the two front o2s are shot. So replaced those but that is not the problem. Now this sensor 2 to slow thing is new to me.

slavetothemuzic · 10-09-2005, 06:09 PM

When you extended the wires, did you be sure to do them one wire at a time so you didn't cross wire anything? I know I didn't throw codes like that with *just* the Ripp headers on.

Adam496 · 10-09-2005, 06:20 PM

one wire and one sensor at a time. They were soldered and had shrink tube too.

slavetothemuzic · 10-09-2005, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adam496

one wire and one sensor at a time. They were soldered and had shrink tube too.

That's really odd. I'd say post at the rippmods.com forums and call their tech line tomorrow during business hours.

Gorilla Unit 33 · 10-09-2005, 06:41 PM

did u speak with ross about this? i know hes one of the main guys up there i think he might even be the owner, he knows his ish and should be able to help u out.

Adam496 · 10-09-2005, 06:44 PM

I am going to post it up on the Ripp mods fourms now.

Adam496 · 10-09-2005, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gorilla Unit 33

did u speak with ross about this? i know hes one of the main guys up there i think he might even be the owner, he knows his ish and should be able to help u out.

No yet hopefuly he sees my post on club3g.com or i will call customer service after work tommrow

Gorilla Unit 33 · 10-09-2005, 07:12 PM

hes a good guy but tryin to get a hold of him is a bitch he doesnt have much free time

the mike · 10-10-2005, 12:27 AM

A slow response code is usually the result of a faulty cat, or of an 02 sensor that is on it's way out. The ECU is looking for 8 voltage changes in 10 seconds at 2000 RPM to determine if the o2 sensors are good.

If you are lean bank one and two, it's not the rear 02 sensor though. Do you have an aftermarket intake? This could cause a lean condition.
Also make sure all your connections are tight at the MAF/IAT. It definately sounds like you have a problem with how much fuel your engine thinks it sees.

hth-mike

Adam496 · 10-10-2005, 04:55 PM

The conections are good because i went over it twice and so did a tech. No aftermarket intake because i was planning on boosting it.

slavetothemuzic · 10-10-2005, 04:57 PM

Did you use the proper gauge wire? I have heard of people having issues from using skinny ass wires.

Adam496 · 10-10-2005, 05:19 PM

I used either 16 or 18 gauge automotive wire. I searched on 3g.com and a couple members said that 21 gauge is included but you should bump it up to 18.

slavetothemuzic · 10-10-2005, 05:24 PM

I was thinking more like 12-14. I think that's what we used on mine.

10-09-2005, 06:02 PM	#1
Adam496 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern Jersey Member #906 iTrader: (0)	Trouble with Ripp headers I know this isnt a eclipse site but somebody may be able to help me out because i would like to get this solved as asap. After a four day install of them (dont ask lol), re-wiring twice, replacing 2 o2s, i had a technician look at it i am still throwing codes. Somebody help me out because i am about to rip them off and sell them. P0174 system to lean bank one P0159 02 sensor slow response slow bank 2 sensor 2 P0171 system to lean bank two I originally go both the lean codes before, I discussed with a tech and he said the two front o2s are shot. So replaced those but that is not the problem. Now this sensor 2 to slow thing is new to me.

10-09-2005, 06:09 PM	#2
slavetothemuzic Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vancouver, WA. Member #421 My Ride: 1991 Nissan 240SX SE Fastback iTrader: (0)	When you extended the wires, did you be sure to do them one wire at a time so you didn't cross wire anything? I know I didn't throw codes like that with just the Ripp headers on. __________________ "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." - George Orwell

10-09-2005, 06:41 PM	#5
Gorilla Unit 33 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Where do you live? Member #532 My Ride: Fly Mosca II w/pegs LOLZ iTrader: (7)	did u speak with ross about this? i know hes one of the main guys up there i think he might even be the owner, he knows his ish and should be able to help u out. __________________ find me here: gorillaunit33.wordpress.com

10-09-2005, 07:12 PM	#8
Gorilla Unit 33 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Where do you live? Member #532 My Ride: Fly Mosca II w/pegs LOLZ iTrader: (7)	hes a good guy but tryin to get a hold of him is a bitch he doesnt have much free time __________________ find me here: gorillaunit33.wordpress.com

10-10-2005, 12:27 AM	#9
the mike TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: 08075 Member #19 My Ride: 1991 Toyota Previa!!! iTrader: (1)	A slow response code is usually the result of a faulty cat, or of an 02 sensor that is on it's way out. The ECU is looking for 8 voltage changes in 10 seconds at 2000 RPM to determine if the o2 sensors are good. If you are lean bank one and two, it's not the rear 02 sensor though. Do you have an aftermarket intake? This could cause a lean condition. Also make sure all your connections are tight at the MAF/IAT. It definately sounds like you have a problem with how much fuel your engine thinks it sees. hth-mike __________________ My speed is only limited by my grip. Offramp Touge.

10-09-2005, 06:20 PM	#3
Adam496 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern Jersey Member #906 iTrader: (0)	one wire and one sensor at a time. They were soldered and had shrink tube too.

10-09-2005, 06:44 PM	#6
Adam496 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern Jersey Member #906 iTrader: (0)	I am going to post it up on the Ripp mods fourms now.

10-10-2005, 04:55 PM	#10
Adam496 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern Jersey Member #906 iTrader: (0)	The conections are good because i went over it twice and so did a tech. No aftermarket intake because i was planning on boosting it.

10-10-2005, 04:57 PM	#11
slavetothemuzic Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vancouver, WA. Member #421 My Ride: 1991 Nissan 240SX SE Fastback iTrader: (0)	Did you use the proper gauge wire? I have heard of people having issues from using skinny ass wires. __________________ "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." - George Orwell

10-10-2005, 05:19 PM	#12
Adam496 Tri-State Addict Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Northern Jersey Member #906 iTrader: (0)	I used either 16 or 18 gauge automotive wire. I searched on 3g.com and a couple members said that 21 gauge is included but you should bump it up to 18.

10-10-2005, 05:24 PM	#13
slavetothemuzic Tri-State Addict Join Date: May 2005 Location: Vancouver, WA. Member #421 My Ride: 1991 Nissan 240SX SE Fastback iTrader: (0)	I was thinking more like 12-14. I think that's what we used on mine. __________________ "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." - George Orwell

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