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      07-13-2021, 04:09 PM   #1
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Question Question re: catted dp, CEL, and Bootmod3

I am considering upgrading to a high-flow catted downpipe. However, we all know that even a catted downpipe will throw a code and cause the Check Engine Light to come on.

I understand that Bootmod3 can be programmed to eliminate the CEL. My question is: how exactly does it eliminate the CEL? Does the Bootmod3 programming allow for accurate reading of the exhaust through the O2 sensor but change the parameters within the DME as to what are acceptable readings in the exhaust? Or does it "trick" the DME into reading cleaner exhaust gasses? Or does it allow the O2 sensor to read accurately but it just overrides the DME's attempt to go into "limp" mode? or is it none of these?

Forgive my ignorance if none of these are legitimate possibilities.
I'd appreciate some clarification on how the CEL is eliminated. Thanks!
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I am considering upgrading to a high-flow catted downpipe. However, we all know that even a catted downpipe will throw a code and cause the Check Engine Light to come on.

I understand that Bootmod3 can be programmed to eliminate the CEL. My question is: how exactly does it eliminate the CEL? Does the Bootmod3 programming allow for accurate reading of the exhaust through the O2 sensor but change the parameters within the DME as to what are acceptable readings in the exhaust? Or does it "trick" the DME into reading cleaner exhaust gasses? Or does it allow the O2 sensor to read accurately but it just overrides the DME's attempt to go into "limp" mode? or is it none of these?

Forgive my ignorance if none of these are legitimate possibilities.
I'd appreciate some clarification on how the CEL is eliminated. Thanks!
Iirc it just turns off the monitoring. So if you were to go do a emissions test with Bootmod3 cancelling the CEL, it will not pass.
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I am considering upgrading to a high-flow catted downpipe. However, we all know that even a catted downpipe will throw a code and cause the Check Engine Light to come on.

I understand that Bootmod3 can be programmed to eliminate the CEL. My question is: how exactly does it eliminate the CEL? Does the Bootmod3 programming allow for accurate reading of the exhaust through the O2 sensor but change the parameters within the DME as to what are acceptable readings in the exhaust? Or does it "trick" the DME into reading cleaner exhaust gasses? Or does it allow the O2 sensor to read accurately but it just overrides the DME's attempt to go into "limp" mode? or is it none of these?

Forgive my ignorance if none of these are legitimate possibilities.
I'd appreciate some clarification on how the CEL is eliminated. Thanks!
Iirc it just turns off the monitoring. So if you were to go do a emissions test with Bootmod3 cancelling the CEL, it will not pass.
It will pass. It does what you said "prevent the monitor from throwing a code". This is not to be confused with setting the monitor to "pass". That would be illegal.

If your state allows monitor(s) to be in the "Not Ready" but not "failed" state, then you can pass as long as your "not ready" count is below that state threshold.

For eg. Many NE states like NY and MA allow 1 monitor in the "not ready" state. If the cat is the only monitor in this state you will pass. This is assuming that they don't attach anything to the muffler and do a sniff test, or have grounds to do a visual inspection under the hood.
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I passed emissions with it in "Not Ready" state. Works quite well.
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I have a 2015 328i (n26 motor) with an ER catted downpipe and bm3. I dont use the BM3 option to block the CEL and I have only had a CEL one time after pushing the car really hard. I cleared the code and it never came back. I have passed NY inspection with the catted downpipe. Just my two cents.
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