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Old 14-01-2013, 11:46 PM
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When i brought the car i had it put up on the ramps to check all is good and found the lamda crushed (sqaushed) obviouly over bigged with some possible mole grips, being crushed has caused management to stay on any idea on what this will effect?? cheers!!
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Old 17-01-2013, 05:04 PM
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When i brought the car i had it put up on the ramps to check all is good and found the lamda crushed (sqaushed) obviously over bigged with some possible mole grips, being crushed has caused management to stay on any idea on what this will effect?? cheers!!
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Old 17-01-2013, 06:22 PM
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if the light is on it requires a new part to operate correctly.........
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Old 17-01-2013, 07:21 PM
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if the light is on it requires a new part to operate correctly.........
Will it cause any performance problems kill fuel comsumption ect?? Cheers!!
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Old 17-01-2013, 08:04 PM
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Depends if it's a primary lambda or secondary lambda.

What location on the exhaust are we talking about here and what model ?
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Old 17-01-2013, 08:28 PM
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V8 wrx, i think its located at the bottom of decat or start of center pipe??
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Old 17-01-2013, 09:25 PM
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Dont think is effecting performance.. not after our little run up j.p before xmas mate
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Old 17-01-2013, 09:48 PM
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Dont think is effecting performance.. not after our little run up j.p before xmas mate
good day out that matey!! might have to go up there to grab a rad if your upfor?? probly making it drink more fuel gauge seems to be droping alot quicker!!
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Old 17-01-2013, 10:09 PM
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The 2nd lambda is really just a cat efficiency check, so wouldn't do too much to fuelling.
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Old 17-01-2013, 10:53 PM
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Put that down to the cold weather then!! would be nice to get sorted!!
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Old 17-01-2013, 10:56 PM
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If your getting it mapped I wouldn't bother.
When you decat you have to map out that error code anyway.
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Old 17-01-2013, 11:21 PM
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Good stuff cheers for the info! will be getting a map once i have the parts brought and fitted!
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