Just glad to help, let me know if you need any help with anything else.

 

I had the same problem! The error means that the stepper motor did not zero itself out. If you read the instruction again carefully, it tells you the procedure to reset the EVC. unplugging the power source will not do it. Also, make sure the hoses are facing up. and finally, check the turbo outlet signal. That little nipple sticking out from the pipe under the turbo. Make sure it's not kinked. The procedure to reset the EVC requires you to hold down two buttons and flip the W-O switch located at the back of the EVC, the one with the knobs. Read the instruction carefully, under the troubleshooting page. good luck!

 

oh yeah, and set the offset a little higher, about the 145 range.

 

kuniboy could you please explain the offset function of the hks evc v. I have no clue what it does?

 

It's an electronic boost controller. The "V" just means it's the 5th generation of it.

 

I do understand that "v" stands for five , but I dont understand what the offset function does? I should have written hks evc ( psi ) because that is the model that offers the offset function.

 

Kuni, thanks for your input, but it's been fixed .

It turned out to be Coolguy's solution. The hose was pushed too far into the turbo nipple. That and where the small piece of the hose goes before the fitler on the stepping motor was slightly cracked in a few places.

Also, I haven't touched the offset feature at all, car holds boost like a champ without it. 21 straight to redline!

 

Mine spikes to 26psi sometimes. I thought this was due to my ****ty forge recirc valve though.

 

Are you using the stock bov , and what % duty cycle are you set at? The reason I ask is mine goes to 19psi and then falls back slightly to 17 - 18 psi.

 

yes, the stock bov holds boost VERY WELL for practical use. If you don't intend on boosting more than 22+, it's fine.

As far as I know slight boost taper is normal. I sometimes drop to high 20.x's. My duty cycle is set at 72.

 

Do you have any problems with detonation with higher boost pressures (21psi)? Also what are you running for mods. I have K&N drop in and a Dynoflash.

 

No detonation what so ever with mildly street tuned SAFC settings. 94 octane.

All I have for performance is a 3" turboback, boost controller, and safc. I have an AEM intake that I took off as well as an HKS bov.

 

How do you know you are getting no detonation, are you getting the knock reading from the safc?

 

I have a knock link set up.

 

Wow, he said 145, I am up around 180 for offset.
Offset basically lowers your overall boost (easily adjusted) but it allows the boost to come on faster initially.
I can tell you with a high offset setting the car pulls like a SOB when the boost comes on. It also seems t oget the boost up there much easier with less throttle.