cullenmin Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 (edited) Ok, I've got a problem, need help and advice. Background: Earlier this week after a blast, the car suddenly sounded like a tractor. I thought I blew a gasket on the headers/uppipe but it turned out that I had blown a plug out from the GT spec II headers. The hole being there for a lamba or temp sensor I believe. So I got a plug from AWD and fitted it today. Current status: Went to start the car and it does start but it just dies. I can keep the engine running for a short period of time by giving it some revs but it again just dies. I have checked: All intercooler pipes are tight. All vacuum pipes seem to be intact, no signs of anything blown off or cracked hoses. On ignition, the Apexi power fc controller does show voltages for all the sensors, although the Air Flow voltage does drop down to zero. (when I start the car the voltages do change but then the car dies) Another thing I have noticed is that the boost inditcion on the apexi power fc is now reading 4 dashes (- - - -). I have never seen this which is weird. I have boost indiction on the AVCR boost controller and the defi gauges. I need to diagnose whether it is my MAF that has gone so has anyone got one that I can get a shot of in the Moray area. (I have left an answer phone message with euan_r because I think he will have the same MAF as me, I need a shot to see if my MAF has gone) It is an orange label MAF. The car is a MY98. I really don't want to miss the trip to skye but if I can't get my car fixed then I'll have to miss out Does anyone else have any ideas as to why my car just dies? Anything else I can check? Any help greatly appreciated Cheers A stressed out Rich Edited April 30, 2009 by Cullenmin Link to comment
terzo neil Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 sounds like maf has died Link to comment
Connor_scotland Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 If your MAF is dead mate let me know i may know of one but im unsure of its colour Link to comment
Maxxed_Ross Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Another thing I have noticed is that the boost inditcion on the apexi power fc is now reading 4 dashes (- - - -). I have never seen this which is weird. I have boost indiction on the AVCR boost controller and the defi gauges. any chance that one of the boost pipes has come off / split? Have a look at where the Apexi is piped in. I'm sure someone told me that can cause the car to cut out or go into limp home mode Link to comment
cullenmin Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 I'll double check all the hoses linked to the boost control of the apexi Link to comment
cullenmin Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 I'm back in action... Checked hoses again, pushed one boost/vacuum hose fully onto a t-piece (thats all i did really) and it started. Went for a quick run and all seems ok now. I have readings on the apexi and the voltages are fluctuating, air flows are going up and down on apexi display too. Loose boost/vacuum hose seemed to be it, I hope thats all it was anyway Cheers Rich Link to comment
Maxxed_Ross Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Result! That'll be £200 please (remote assistance etc) Link to comment
paul555sti Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Nice one! See you on Saturday Link to comment
euan_r Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 aye aye min, just nae long home for my tea. its a good job it wasnt maf as uk car has different maf than wrx,sti. glad to see you got it sorted. Link to comment
kebab nemesis Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Result....... you wouldnt have been stuck though as you could have travelled up with us, good that you are mobile again. Link to comment
jonboywrx Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Good to hear one of us have there car sorted for weekend! Link to comment
sczscoob Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Glad it's arite min. Nearly thought i would have to force you into buying the Wagon! I did stop outside your folks hoose to see you. I had the bike we ma but it looked as if it was gan to bucket doon so i made for the safe haven o the Garage! Link to comment
micra_wrc Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 good to hear its sorted min i'd suggested to Grant that we leave the Banana at home and take the RA so you could ride with us (Banana doesnt have any rear seats, or back doors come to think of it) ... but he isnt having it jon, hows yours running? Link to comment
paul555sti Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 I am not getting mine back till 7 pm tomorrow. 11 hours before i have to get up again. Link to comment
scooby222 Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 eek!!! thats cutting it fine Paul,hope theres no hiccups! Rich,your just a blinking disaster!! if your stuck theres always a newage with room right,off to check mines starting/running ok now.... Link to comment
terzo neil Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 tested both cars tonight what car do i take the Terzo or the blobeye cant make my mind up Link to comment
the squiggle Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 tested both cars tonight what car do i take the Terzo or the blobeye cant make my mind up Terzo Classics do indeed rule Link to comment
jonboywrx Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 tested both cars tonight what car do i take the Terzo or the blobeye cant make my mind up Are you rubbing it in that you have 2 working?!!!! haha I should get mine back in the morning if they decide to put the original diff back in for me! Its taken 3 and half days just to replace a diff! crazy!!! See you all friday/sat Link to comment
terzo neil Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 No, would i do that dunno what to use for weekend Link to comment
jonboywrx Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 No, would i do that dunno what to use for weekend Can i use your terzo!! Link to comment
cullenmin Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 Right 1st of all, thanks for all the generous offers of a lift from folk, it just shows how good a community we have here on sidc. Euan - I didn't know they varied from uk to jap (learn something new everyday). Wayne - I heard you on the bike, I was actually out the back garden helping my dad put up a new shed, Westtra was kindly helping out too as he only lives along the road. Jonboy - I hope you get your car sorted tomorrow mate, would be a shame for you to miss out. I thought that was me missing out today Ross - £200 in your head = a pint in my head Everyone else - See you all on saturday (fingers crossed) Cheers Rich Link to comment
bobbyc Posted April 30, 2009 Share Posted April 30, 2009 Right 1st of all, thanks for all the generous offers of a lift from folk, it just shows how good a community we have here on sidc.Euan - I didn't know they varied from uk to jap (learn something new everyday). Wayne - I heard you on the bike, I was actually out the back garden helping my dad put up a new shed, Westtra was kindly helping out too as he only lives along the road. Jonboy - I hope you get your car sorted tomorrow mate, would be a shame for you to miss out. I thought that was me missing out today Ross - £200 in your head = a pint in my head Everyone else - See you all on saturday (fingers crossed) Cheers Rich See you there Rich cars cleaned, packed, fueled up ready to go to Inverness tomorro 14:00 thought I'd planned it all out to military precision Oh Oh hang on!!! Mags informs me tonight she's gettin her hair done at 13:00 there goes my well oiled machine F****** women why cant they be baldy like me & just wash n go Link to comment
cullenmin Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share Posted April 30, 2009 Well I've got a trip to Abz tomorrow so I'll be cleaning after that, roll on saturday Rich Link to comment
westtra Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 I'm glad it's fixed as well as I was preparing to say bugger off when he asked for a shot of mine. Link to comment
tommo9375 Posted May 1, 2009 Share Posted May 1, 2009 (edited) Glad to hear you've got the car sorted Rich,enjoy your weekend lads and hope to see some pics posted up next week- i'm stuck offshore,just went away yesterday - typical !! P.S The problem with your car didn't happen outside PUDDLEDUCK in Cullen did it Rich ??? Edited May 1, 2009 by tommo9375 Link to comment
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