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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 04:00 PM
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Well i tried to figure out if i had a vaccum leak and i didnt find anything. The car is runnin the right amount of boost, at least it doesnt feel sluggish, but the boost guage wont read over 2psi now, it climbs right up to 2psi like it would 8psi before. I just cant figure it out, any help guys?
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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 05:59 PM
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plugged MAP sensor? I am guessing mine blew apart due to high boost levels (11+) for extended time, but it might have been somewhat plugged too.
I don't know if there is a way to test them, but I'm sure someone here know how.
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Old Mar 3, 2004 | 12:35 AM
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is there a vaccum line going to the boost guage on the back of the guage cluster?? or is it electonic?
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Electronic.
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Old Mar 5, 2004 | 01:13 PM
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Ok thanks Will, Im thinkin i have a vaccum leak somewhere then, this might have somethin to do with my check engine light too, if im drivin it for a little while and let off of the gas it comes on..... sound like vaccum leak??
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Sounds like time for a scan.
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 03:13 PM
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Ok my boost guage is showin the correct amount of boost again! Thanks to Jeff, he explained to me the boost bypass and i did it today and im impressed! Still check engine light thoug :?
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I changed the boost control sylenoid and no ses light! I beat the $40 scan at the dealer!
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Originally Posted by jgs11
I changed the boost control sylenoid and no ses light! I beat the $40 scan at the dealer!
Autozone will scan your car for free
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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 02:37 PM
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I went to auto zone to get it scaned about a month ago but since 95 is the transition year from obd1 to obd2 they couldnt scan my bonnie. It hooked up though, just couldnt read it.
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