I just finished installing my new alpine 12'' type r, in the custom fiberglass box, with an alpine amp. I did installation myself, and everything seemed to turn out great. Only until I start the car start backing it up, and as soon as I pull off I realize it won't go past 3k rmp, and yellow engine light is on. There always seems to be a problem with something , and I dont know whether I caused the issue, or just a coicindence . Anyway, I am going to get it over to the dealer tomorow, but I was just wondering whether anyone has experienced a similar issue after installing a sub/amp, or if anyone has any idea what the problem is/how to fix it? The manual says light comes on for a couple reasons, some may include electrical problems, which I hope is not the issue. I'm just worried the dealer will blame me for the problem, and therefore charge me some insane price to fix whatever's wrong. BTW I haven't had a service yet since I purchased the 05' new last july. Been keeping the oil at the right levels, and checking wheels, etc. It needs a service either way at 7k miles, but this engine light is pretty worrying. Comments suggestions??? Thanks

 

There are quite a few things that could cause a CEL, but not too much that would prevent it from exceeding 3k RPM. Get it checked out.

 

Take it in. Low on oil?

High probabibilty you wired something incorrectly.

 

yea I'm definately thinking electrical, not the oil, I topped up like 3 days ago. This sux, I can only take it in on monday. I spoke to the dealer, and i guess its not in THAT bad of shape, the engine light isn't flashing but rather just staying lit. I guess I can't do much but just take it to them. By installing the amp/sub, could this void my warranty at all?

 

They will blame ANYTHING you did, you know that.

You probably blew a fuse, there are two for the computer at the top of the fusebox, and one at the bottom of the footwell fusebox - check them all with a tester, you don't need to pull 'em, just poke both sides till you find the blown one. (...if you just put in your system, you prolly know how to check a fuse...DOH!)

S

 

well looks like the 8 will be off to the dealer on monday. Needs a service anywayz, but it is rather iritating. I just hope nothing major is wrong with it. I need to get it towed to nearest dealer, is Mazda roadside covered under warranty?? If not I will just go with AAA. Thnx