neil_04
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ive been reading post about the different code elimintors whats the purpoase of these should i be running them any input would be appreciated
what do code eliminators do
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bonestroker
stroke it if you got it
The reason I'm going to get the eliminator is cause I cut out the muffler & it keeps popping low back pres 
Tail_Gunner
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The code eliminaters are basically "dummy" modules that plug-in in place of sensors to eliminate getting fault codes/ SES lights.
The two generally available that I'm aware of, are for the exhaust back pressure sensor and fit the exhaust back pressure vale (EBPV) in the turbo pedestal.
Usually sooner or later, the exhaust back pressure sensor tube will plug up with carbon/soot or will develope a hole in the tube. By unplugging the wire connector from the sensor and installing the code eliminator, you will prevent false fault codes if the tube gets plugged. I removed the tube altogether, plugged the hole in the exhaust manifold with a steel pipe thread plug and installed a code eliminator.
The code elimator for the EBPV comes in handy if you want to do away with the EBPV or need to replace your turbo pedestal and want to replace it with a cheaper pedestal without the EBPV actuator.
The two generally available that I'm aware of, are for the exhaust back pressure sensor and fit the exhaust back pressure vale (EBPV) in the turbo pedestal.
Usually sooner or later, the exhaust back pressure sensor tube will plug up with carbon/soot or will develope a hole in the tube. By unplugging the wire connector from the sensor and installing the code eliminator, you will prevent false fault codes if the tube gets plugged. I removed the tube altogether, plugged the hole in the exhaust manifold with a steel pipe thread plug and installed a code eliminator.
The code elimator for the EBPV comes in handy if you want to do away with the EBPV or need to replace your turbo pedestal and want to replace it with a cheaper pedestal without the EBPV actuator.
neil_04
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so you can turn the ebpv off is that as good as removing it to get better exhaust flow?
Tail_Gunner
CRJ & ERJ A&P Mech.
neil_04 said:
I wouldn't recommend just disconnecting the EBPV wire. I'd read somewhere that if the EBPV actuator is still there in the turbo pedestal, disconnecting the EBPV might allow the EBPV actuator to go to an intermediate position. If the EPBV is in an intermediate position that will cause loss of power and higher EGT's. The EBPV acuator being in a prolonged intermediate position may or may not cause a restriction the oil flow to the turbo bearings.
Some folks want to "gut" the EBPV to improve exhaust flow. If that's the case, cutting off the EBPV actuator rod and plugging the hole it sticks out of with a pipe thread plug will prevent any future oil leaks from the acuator. That's what I did because I have a BD exhaust brake which made the EBPV actuator N/A.
neil_04
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but if you buy the code eliminator is it ok or should i just gut it