chrisbarter Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Car seemed pretty slow today and ddidn't seem to be boosting. . Scanned the ECU and theres no fault codes on it but its only producing 9.5psi in the inlet manifold not the usual 25ish . . Seemed to be fine yesterday then like this today . . Any ideas anyone? ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Doesn't sound good :( Do you have a DV and what fuel have you been using out of interest ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbarter Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Erm everything is completely stock and I've only ever run it on premium unleaded . . Filled up friday with 50l of petrol and 500ml of redex fuel system / injector cleaner :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Well can tick them off the list then :( I would check all the pipes for splits or come loose or maybe got a kink some how still have some PSI so I guess thats a good sign :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbarter Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Yeah that's what I thought . . Used my cheap Bluetooth obd reader and the torque app. Could see it go from a vacuum to just under 10psi when it should be at full boost ? Fan cant be siezed as its producing some boost just not as much as it should :(. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbarter Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Not even a 1/4 through that tank of fuel though so not really had the cleaner through it yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I don't think it will be that unless it's been left with and old fuel filter in from new and some how got a bit of crap through. Or a bad build up of carbon. So I guess it could happen I should never say never :) I'm thinking it's a boost leak myself. something's come loose somewhere I would almost put money on it :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Oh and the Bluetooth adaptors and torque pro is well worth it to have I swear by it :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbarter Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Yeah as it runs smooth just isnt boosting enough I don't think its fuel . . Next job is to try and look at all the hoses tomorrow I think then. . On another note whats considered to be the best diagnostic kit for these hatch imprezas? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbarter Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Yeah torque certainly is a cheap easy solution :D wondering what the next step is , something a bit more professional that can do more? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 I take it to my mate for that I'm not spending £2000 on the same thing he has :D and I get to use it for free well he does it I just stand and watch ;) after he's made me a cuppa tea he's good like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbarter Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 Haha yeah that's alright then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 It's not what you know it's who you know so they say :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 what mode did you have it in? It may have defaulted to SI mode which runs half a bar boost circa 7-8 psi you may have a leak although on such a comparitively recent model for a hose to go is a bit pants DV if standard will be the OEM recirc valve on the TMIC nearside S mode runs 1bar about 14.7 Psi and S# runs 1.5bar which would be your 21+ psi It sounds electrical to me so if no codes were generated I would look at some rolling road time to check ECU map (and look at launch control flat foot shifting down shift throttle blip) and general engine performance live or maybe a dealer but that could just resort in easter egging - not come across this one before though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbarter Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 I did think about seeing someone like Jolly Green Monster as they use Surrey rolling road which is local to me and get it looked at there. . Easter egging? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 easter egging is a term used for replacing various items until the fault dissappears - fine if you have access to a shelf load of spares but not great financially Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 JGM - IMO would be time & money well spent - if you brief him before hand 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 If you are down that way have a word with Scooby Pete he's local to you. might be able to advise someone local also he's a good bloke also does local meet's for use via Surrey Scoobies so he know's a few people too :D And second JGM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbarter Posted January 12, 2014 Author Share Posted January 12, 2014 I tried in all modes , il have another look tomorrow. I have spoken to JGM in the past and he seemed pretty helpfull , only heard good things. . . Going to have to have a good look at it and see where to go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay762 Posted January 12, 2014 Share Posted January 12, 2014 are you taking the readings from the dash display and can you tell a pysical difference between SI and S#? if it is reading the same in all modes and you can tell a difference I would still say electrical / computer ooorr massive outside left field, possibly actuator failing but this is a long shot that should cause a fault code Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbarter Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 I was taking the pressure from my Bluetooth OBD reader and the torque pro app logging the data looking at inlet manifold pressure. Cant remember if there was any difference in the modes now but it certainly wasnt giving more than 9.5psi . . Hopefully il be off work this afternoon to go give it a good test in all modes then see what I can find. Il let you know what I find as I do! . . Yeah I thought if it was the actuator it should throw a fault code , it was showing wastegate limits/ operation code before its last service (less than 1000 miles ago) but that hasnt come back since it was cleared off and a vacuum pipe replaced that had come off near the fuel pressure regulator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbarter Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Only just noticed I wrote 300s instead of 330s in the title lol :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gambit Posted January 13, 2014 Share Posted January 13, 2014 Sorted that for you. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbarter Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Nice one , couldnt work out how from my phone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisbarter Posted January 13, 2014 Author Share Posted January 13, 2014 Well iv checked out all the pipework on the pressure side of the turbo to the intercooler and throttle body. When I removed the IC there was a bit of oil in it? Not enough that I could pour it out or anything! Engine oil level still spot on where it was after it was serviced. Before I did that I warmed it up and took it for a run and watched the boost pressure in all 3 modes I first then Sport and S# . Tried them all from 2000 revs in second and put my food down the graph for both sports is pretty much the same see attached pic, so im still stuck really!. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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