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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 10:52 AM
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Boost spike with Profec B-Spec - Broke?

I've had it installed for over 2 years and have had no problems untill now. It may just be getting old and going bad. Might need to get a new one, never know. Boost spikes to 26-27 in low setting, high setting, even with the unit turned off. I've had this happen before and all it was was the line going to the BOV (HKS-SSQV) was disconnected. I checked all lines and everything looks decent. Anyone experience this and have any information? Do EBC's just break? I can deal with that and just get a new one but would rather see if I can resolve this issue first. Thanks.
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 10:54 AM
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What are your settings and did you leave in or remove the plastic plug in the solenoid when you installed it?
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 10:55 AM
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There were a few cases of the cotrol solinoid going bad.
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 10:58 AM
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I think it is the control solenoid as well.

EVOTEXAS, I wasn't aware of a plastic plug. I didn't install it. The one thing I didn't install on the car myself. Wish I would have so I'd know more about it.

My settings were 10psi with unit off, 15psi unit low, 22psi unit high. If that's what you're talking about for settings.

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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 12:56 PM
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Well, I took yall's advice and move the control solenoid to the driver side, next to the oil catch can. Shortened about 4 feet of hosing, good grief. As I was finishing up, I noticed a crack around the wastegate. I slightly tugged on the hose and the thing started moving around. Looking closer I saw that the wastegate cracked all the way around. Anyone know where I can order a stock wastegate and get it overnighted?

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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 01:06 PM
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That's your wastegate actuator. Try the dealer or someone who installed an aftermarket turbo.
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 01:04 AM
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Things have progressed. Got a really nice replacement piece from Forge Motorsport.
Works perfectly, serviceable, and gauranteed for life. And it looks damn good too.



Needless to say, problem solved.
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 10:06 AM
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sounds like your solenoid is messed up. i had one go out on my blitz boost controller. call greddy and talk to the tech and see what they say. if it is you can just buy a new solenoid i believe.
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by stvbreal
Things have progressed. Got a really nice replacement piece from Forge Motorsport.
Works perfectly, serviceable, and gauranteed for life. And it looks damn good too.



Needless to say, problem solved.
nice looking piece. i have an adjustable one on my talon too, they work great.
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