Hey guys, posting here is my lasr resort but i cant figure it out. So I've taken my FiST to 2 mechanics, both did a compression and smoke test, reflashed to stock from stage 2 tune, uninstalled the AP entirely and reinstalled, nothing. I also made sure I didn't set to eco through the steering wheel or valet mode. I can't figure it out. The only other thing I can think of is the wastegate actuator but the last mechanic told me he adjusted it. Figured I get some advice before spending $$$ at a tuner that's 3 hrs away. Car had the stock turbo replaced, upgraded intercooler, turbosmart bov (I installed recently), engine mounts, and stage 2 93 octane tune. Also mapped a data log through datazap if anyone needs it. Much appreciated.
Only 5lbs of boost (not eco mode)
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Sounds like something bad with the wastegate actuator - 5psi is roughly the base spring pressure.
Is the car throwing any codes?
Possible failures
- bad boost control solenoid
- electrical connection to BCS
- loose or broken vacuum line to wastegate actuator
- damaged diaphragm inside wastegate actuator.
Is the car throwing any codes?
Possible failures
- bad boost control solenoid
- electrical connection to BCS
- loose or broken vacuum line to wastegate actuator
- damaged diaphragm inside wastegate actuator.
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No codes whatsoever (other than the oil life maintenance light just coming on yesterday lol). Considering even me trying everything with the AP, I figured it has to be something mechanical. I should have a voltmeter laying around somewhere, ill test the solenoid and actuator when I get home. Do you know the factory ohm spec for the ST solenoid?
It sounds like you have a boost leak, the smoke wont show you where the leak is but the smoke is probably under 1 PSI and the compression test will be mostly for internal issues. I would take off your intake filter, cap it off with a boost leak tester and pressure the system by 5 psi at a time and you'll hear where the boost leak is and then you can determine if it's a loose fitting, cracked intercooler, broken coupler, etc.
Here's a link to a random tester I found online:
https://powerdrivendiesel.com/produ...utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=572065&v=7516fd43adaa
Here's a link to a random tester I found online:
https://powerdrivendiesel.com/produ...utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=572065&v=7516fd43adaa
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I might as well try that but I had already taken it to 2 mechanics to do a compressions test, which is why I haven't tried that yet. I just checked my wastegate actuator yesterday, increased about 2 mm and gained .7 lbs. I'm thinking maybe my boost solenoid is out of wack/ consistently opening my wastegate. Any other possibilities are appreciated
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