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Old 26-05-2008, 08:35 PM
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hi all ,

is there a way off checking if my s2 has been chipped . cheers
Old 26-05-2008, 08:48 PM
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yeah turn the boost to over 10 psi!or take it apart,both ways work,lol
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thanks for reply . i ask this as im new to all this i picked the car up and it was boosting at 1 bar now its only boosting at 0.5 to 0.8 when it want s to .it just feels like its holding back when i put my foot down . the things ive changed is put an air tec radiator and a k&n cone . spark plugs and leads . cheers
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it wont hold back if it aint chipped and goes over 10 psi,it will just cut off!make sure ya got the right plugs and gapped right,is it holding back,miss fireing?
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ye its holding back its like when you put your foot down some times it will boost a bar then others it will feel flat then change gear then then boost will come back . ha doing my nut in goes in for a new cam this week will this affect the them setting it up , nearly forgot it doesnt misfire . cheers
Old 26-05-2008, 09:19 PM
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Sounds like the boost is blowing the spark out, check the plug gap it should be 0.7
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or actuator is weak,check plugs first tho
Old 26-05-2008, 09:26 PM
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thank s for the advice ill check theses tomorrow . cheers daz
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take the ecu out and undo it very very easy
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i had same problem when i swapped my engine over i just took it for a set up which you'll have done when you fit a came anyway if u take it to a tuners
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