Turbo problem!!! Help fast.
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Turbo problem!!! Help fast.
I just installed my tsi turbo kits and now for some reason my car cuts out at 4000rpm. when you restart the car its fine but after a couple of pulls, its does it again. pls help!!!
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Probably going into limp mode. This really should have been in the F/I section. Check your CEL's (most auto shops like autozone) will do it for free and tell us what codes your throwing.
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Rep Power: 0 sorry if its in the wrong section. i was kinda in a hurry. my CEL is on but i dont have the codes yet. will get it tomorrow at the shop. but did anyone get this problem yet??? Thanks
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Rep Power: 305 Car is probably seeing boost but of course you wont know for sure until you get the codes read. Buy a scanner from Autozone its only like $40
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Originally Posted by TechTips
The VTEC oil pressure switch is a normally closed switch. The ECM sends a voltage to the switch and expects the voltage to go through the switch to ground. If the ECM reads a voltage on that circuit when the VTEC system should not be operating, it will turn on the "check engine" light and set a code. This code will be a P1259 on a vehicle with OBD-II.
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