Stage 2 and California Emissions

[crew219]

I'm CCTA and have like 20k miles on an AWE dp, k04, non-testpipe tune... no CELs, all readiness passed in VCDS. Can't speak for CBFA results.

And regarding intakes, I passed CA smog with a Carbonio. Tester guy didn't care since it is before the MAF. Not totally legal, but it doesn't matter much. This was before I had the dp on, so I don't know if that would pass, lol. Probably not, but I'm willing to try in a couple years.

You had smog already on your less than 6 year old vehicle?

 

[NewToVW]

Yes. Brought in from another state... smog required to title and register in CA.

 

[Bender1]

What?? I thought awe advertised cel free but people still get it....

Do you have a CBFA or CCTA?

It's well known that CA vehicles have the much more sensitive CBFA.

FYI, my friend just had his car reflashed to a smog-friendly APR tune. Took about 3 miles before the CEL P0420 code popped up from his AWE DP with 200 cell cat

CBFA - no CEL for 15k miles with it. Those that have had one typically are install issues. I am not saying they all are, but every one I have seen has been related to install.

 

[crew219]

CBFA - no CEL for 15k miles with it. Those that have had one typically are install issues. I am not saying they all are, but every one I have seen has been related to install.

Gunkata's required the 42dd spacer to keep the CEL off.

 

[Bender1]

Yes, but that is only part of the story.

That said, it seems like I am an anomoly for this exhaust, and perhaps the shop didn't install it correctly initially - who knows, but the setup is working as it is right now, so I am very satisfied with the product from AWE and their handling on this matter. They've worked with me to address my concerns and to double check the install - definitely make sure the paste that is supplied with the exhaust is used on the slip joints. They will be using my example to broaden their R&D efforts on this product in the event anyone else has a similar issue, but again, it seems like I am one of very few who have had an issue.

I think it is irresponsible to point fingers in ANY direction in this case.