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I year after install (approx 30k mi) and LaBree HFC throwing constant CEL

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Old 04-13-2007, 03:43 AM
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Default I year after install (approx 30k mi) and LaBree HFC throwing constant CEL

Anyone else having this problem? I have the 300 cell ceramic cat and get a CEL every other day lately. I recall at the time of purchase LaBree told me that with the 300 cell (vs the 200 cell metal) I should not get a CEL.

Code is 16806 - Main Catalyst; Bank 1: Efficiency Below Threshold
P0422 - 35-00 - -

Anyone else having this issue?

Jeez. I have to get inspected in June. Does this mean that I need to drop $799 for the Miltek HFC? Yikes.
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Could well be that you need to replace the sensor?
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I recalled some year the ECU need to be reprogram by stealer
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Default when I had their last generation HFC (400 cell?) it took a while, but eventually threw the CEL

same code you're getting. Once it started, it came back once every 2 weeks on average. It seemed that if I stayed under 3k RPM a lot, it was more frequent.
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Default My Milltek HFC threw the same code about 1 month ago (no CEL tho).

I've had the HFC installed since August 2006.
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O2 sensors (front & rear) only have 20k mi on them
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After my experience with JHM, I've been reluctant to contact them
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I have a Labree HFC and have used the spark plug non fouler for 3+ years with no issues
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Thanks - I will try that and report back
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Default Thanks to Ray and illbill - anti-foulers installed and CEL cleared

Now we'll see if the CEL comes back ...


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