I'm considering removing the intake silencer on my 03 and I've read that doing so can throw you a CEL. Is that true? If so, how can I reset the ECU if I do get a CEL without going to the dealer?

 

I've just removed my silencer on an my04 and I had no CEL's

I don't think you'll have any problems

 

I removed mine and never had a check engine light, you shouldn't have any problems, and if you do just throw it back on, its really easy to remove and install.

 

The cels happen on the downpipe where you mess with the o2 sensors and cats.

The silencer shouldn't affect this

 

awesome thanx! I just wanted to be cautious cuz someone posted something about cel's on scoobymods regarding this issue.

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/showthread.php?t=113

 

That's from the Scoobymods post... I don't really think that's true, since you're changing the flow before the airbox itself. The air exiting the airbox and past the MAF should still be in the same flow pattern. I didn't reset my ECU after I took it out and got no CEL at all.

That's actually the first I've ever heard of a possible CEL after removing the silencer... at least for a WRX.

 

I have never heard of a time where removing the silencer threw a CEL

 

you won't get a CEL, but your muffler bearing fluid might dry up fastAr.

jason

 

I HAD A CEL AFTER REMOVING THE SNORKUS!!!!!!!





































but it was from a fracture in my sparkplug. hehe

 

If you get a CEL from removing the silencer, it is because you borked something along the way.....most likely you would not get the airbox cover back on properly or you borked the MAF harness/plug somehow....