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Old 13-11-2011, 10:26 PM
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Hi all no boost on gauge car running very flat possible no boost 08 focus st
Old 13-11-2011, 10:30 PM
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is your wastegate shut?

if its laying open it will be hard to start cold and wont boost
Old 14-11-2011, 07:30 AM
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Connect an analog boost gauge for testing or readout the actual boost with a scanner.
Old 14-11-2011, 07:41 AM
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Check wastgate stuck open or the flap on the turbo leaking !
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The boost control valves seem to be problematic on these?

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