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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 05:24 PM
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help- CEL, limp mode, high idle

recently the check engine light went on the car is idoling at 1500 rpm and wont boost past 10 plz i dont have a scanner any help would help. i want to avoid going to the dealer cause the car is modded.. red no cat tune etc... thanks in advance
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 05:27 PM
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 05:31 PM
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 05:38 PM
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Buy a code reader. Read code. Come back.

For now, go away.
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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Buy a code reader. Read code. Come back.

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your definatly a dick
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 05:41 PM
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I'm definitely a dick.
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 05:50 PM
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advance auto does the check for free.
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 05:54 PM
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be back tomorrow....... dayum no satisfaction.
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 06:01 PM
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Limp mode

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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 06:56 PM
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I would take the car to autozone they read the codes for free and can print it out for you too.
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 06:57 PM
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You see the check engine light?

that means you need to get the code read...

chances are you are hitting P1235 or P1241 - in which case you need to go back to your tuner and ask them about it... if it does it again then find a new tuner!
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Old Apr 29, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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anyway it could be a boost leak?
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Old May 1, 2010 | 09:05 AM
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this way u guys know it was the maf sensor.... thanks again
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Old May 1, 2010 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by hotdog
Buy a code reader. Read code. Come back.

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rofflll
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Old May 1, 2010 | 11:21 AM
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off topic: what code readers do you guys own or recommend buying?
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