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Old Nov 11, 2003 | 10:23 PM
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Problem with my car - help now!

Hey guys,

I've been really stressed lately because I have a problem with my car and I can't figure out what is going on. I recently went back to stock, because of a state referee ticket and since then, this problem has risen.

Problem: Occasionally this does not happen, but 9 times out of 10 it does... When I floor it, my boost gauge will read 1.2 bar, and then it will fall right to .5 bar, and then back up to 1.2 bar, so on and so on. The boost constantly fluctuates while accelerating, so my pull is strong, then dies, then is strong again..

I have my buddy's stock ECU in my car, the restrictor is in place correctly, and I have NO idea what is wrong.

Please help me!

Thanks,

Chris
Old Nov 11, 2003 | 10:29 PM
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maybe a leak? sorry i'm probably wrong.
Old Nov 11, 2003 | 10:35 PM
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my car does the same thing
Old Nov 11, 2003 | 10:39 PM
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maybe a leak?
Old Nov 12, 2003 | 12:32 AM
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Did you try all the basics: ECU reset since you put it all back to stock? Check all the FBC boost lines? Check all the intake/IC hoses? Make sure to get a good tank of gas?

Can you feel the boost drop or just see it on the gauge? If it fluctuates that much it should feel like considerable surging.

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Old Nov 12, 2003 | 01:43 AM
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what was the state ref ticket for?
Old Nov 12, 2003 | 07:18 AM
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I can definitely feel the boost drop and then the turbo spool back up over and over again...
Old Nov 12, 2003 | 01:59 PM
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what was the state ref ticket for?
did you get caught running catless or something
Old Nov 12, 2003 | 03:28 PM
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CHP got me b/c of FMIC... If you have any questions about my ref ticket, please PM me, and do not post here. I need to fix my problem first.
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