No boost
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June 19, 2000 04:44 am UTC
June 19, 2000 04:44 am UTC
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Rashaam Francis
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I know that this question has been posted and answered before, but I can't remember what the answer was. I just put in my busta boost controller and set it for 14psi. The next day I was driving and I noticed that the boost was down to 10psi. So I tried to turn it up again but nothing. It just stayed at 10psi. I am sure the bc is fine but I can't figure out why I can't turn up the boost. Any ideas?
Rashaam Francis 90 TSi Awd
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Re: No boost
#185217
June 19, 2000 05:23 pm UTC
June 19, 2000 05:23 pm UTC
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Dan Aho
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The exact same kind of thing is happening with my car. It also has the Busta-boost controller. It was only about the 1st day or two than the boost was controlled by the boost controller, now it seems like the car has a mind of it's own. Anyone know what's up with these things?
------------------ 1992 Eagle Talon TSi AWD BOOSTN on the flatlands
BOOSTN since 1998
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Re: No boost
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June 19, 2000 11:27 pm UTC
June 19, 2000 11:27 pm UTC
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Why don't you guys remove the bbc and see if it's a boost controller problem. If you get more thatn 10 psi without the bbc, than you know the cause. If you get the same boost levels, something else is the problem..
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Re: No boost
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June 20, 2000 02:29 am UTC
June 20, 2000 02:29 am UTC
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I take it you guys have made sure that you've tapped the lines correctly and accounted for the boost control solenoid ? Sounds like the wastegate is seeing an open pipe of air rather than a bleed.
------------------ Cya O! GiO If its not popping flames, crank it up!
[This message has been edited by Giovanni Stagno (edited June 19, 2000).]
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Re: No boost
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June 20, 2000 05:21 pm UTC
June 20, 2000 05:21 pm UTC
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Rashaam Francis
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Thanks Vlad but I am sure that it is not the b-bc. I must have a leak in my ic or piping. Does anyone know the easist way to check for a leak?
Rashaam Francis 90 TSi Awd
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Re: No boost
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June 22, 2000 04:30 am UTC
June 22, 2000 04:30 am UTC
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Thanks for the tip Vlad. I tightened the IC clamps and the boost came back in a BIG way. In third gear at 3000 rpm the gauge was reading 17psi. So needless to say I had to turn it way down. Thanks everyone for the advice.
[This message has been edited by Rashaam Francis (edited June 22, 2000).]
Rashaam Francis 90 TSi Awd
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