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Old 06-14-2009, 12:29 AM
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Lowered boost (.8 bar)... no CE light.... what to check?
Hey guys, my car has been running at .7-.8 bar lately and I cant figure out why. I have an EPL tune that usually brings 1.3 bar. I have no CE lights, codes, and my wastegate rods are not broken. What can I check
 
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Sounds like a boost leak.....check all hoses
 
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Old 06-14-2009, 01:30 AM
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Did battery reset?
 
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Also check for the passenger side wastegate rod. They are known to break.

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Originally Posted by art4iza
Sounds like a boost leak.....check all hoses
What Art said Don. Let us know what you find out.

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