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Old May 29, 2009 | 05:30 PM
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What happens if it stops working?

Mine stopped clicking earlier unless I tapped it now it doesnt at all
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Old May 29, 2009 | 06:30 PM
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i suppose your boost will no longer be controlled!
do u have a high and low boost switch?
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Old May 29, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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No I dont mate will it be alright to drive
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Old May 29, 2009 | 06:37 PM
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yes but just watch your boost,i wouldnt hold it on throttle.
do u have a boost gauge?
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Old May 29, 2009 | 07:26 PM
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Yes mate its only boosting 16psi
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Old May 29, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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shouldnt hurt anything but i would get it sorted,be careful if you get a s/hand one as bits inside may be missing etc,and then keep an eye out on your boost when a new one is fitted.
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Old May 30, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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Right it works fine if I unplug the blue ECTS which I think has causedmy other problems
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