Help got my first check engine light today

NYSTI08 · 04-18-2008, 11:29 PM

Hey I just got my first check engine light today!!

I believe the code was 2044 or 0244 i think 2044 though. I was shifting into fifth the car spiked and lost power then regained and the check engine light came on. I pulled over checked the code with the AP then reset the ECU. Now all is good the light is gone and everything, BUT I'm a newbie to these things. I know resetting the ECU doesnt fix anything... Should I bring it to the dealer? or is i all good? My friend was telling me that these new cars are mostly computer so if it's gone and doesnt come back on its all good nothing to worry about. Please need some help

CFar · 04-19-2008, 02:49 AM

What are your modifications?

twigg107 · 04-19-2008, 05:02 AM

244 code - boost solenoid failure..... get a protune or stop doing 5th gear pulls.

**Digitalfiend** · 04-19-2008, 06:23 AM

To elaborate on what twigg said, you are seeing a boost spike or creep and hitting the built-in fuel cut safety. There are two ways to fix this. If you are only running stage 1 then you can try changing out the restrictor pill or get a Protune to have the boost spike removed (or at least minimized)

Until then, you can minimize the chance of a boost spike by not doing any 2-3K RPM pulls in 5th or 6th. Even 4th gear might give you a problem. Definitely downshift if you need to pass or accelerate hard.

By the way, are you stage 1 (tune) or stage 2 (dp + tune)?

twigg107 · 04-19-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Digitalfiend

To elaborate on what twigg said, you are seeing a boost spike or creep and hitting the built-in fuel cut safety. There are two ways to fix this. If you are only running stage 1 then you can try changing out the restrictor pill or get a Protune to have the boost spike removed (or at least minimized)

Until then, you can minimize the chance of a boost spike by not doing any 2-3K RPM pulls in 5th or 6th. Even 4th gear might give you a problem. Definitely downshift if you need to pass or accelerate hard.

By the way, are you stage 1 (tune) or stage 2 (dp + tune)?

Sorry.... I would of explained it alittle more but I was on the pooper and had to goto work.

**Digitalfiend** · 04-19-2008, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by twigg107

Sorry.... I would of explained it alittle more but I was on the pooper and had to goto work.

lmao...what an age we live in...posting from the pooper.

NYSTI08 · 04-19-2008, 06:51 PM

I just got a stage 1 tune 93 Cobb... I'm ordering a DP right now as we speak... Then I'm going stage 2...So do you think I'll be fine after this, or should i get a protune... And how much are protunes usualy and where can I get one in NYc if anyone knows?

twigg107 · 04-19-2008, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Digitalfiend

lmao...what an age we live in...posting from the pooper.

its time management!

bklynpanman · 04-19-2008, 08:08 PM

happened to me with the Cobb map. Switched to the Perrin map and its good

jtrean · 05-13-2008, 09:01 AM

wat is so different with a pro tune? wat do they do

***Szumita*** · 05-13-2008, 09:08 AM

Sounds like a fuel cut

GTI2STI · 05-13-2008, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by jtrean

wat is so different with a pro tune? wat do they do

Your tuner can correct for problem spots in the OTS map like the noted boost spike. They can also ususally improve hp/tq and power delivery without being too agressive and they can tune for specific mods that the OTS may not be able to adapt to. I'll definatley be going with a protune in the future.

GTI2STI · 05-13-2008, 09:33 AM

Double post. Doh!

jtrean · 05-13-2008, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by GTI2STI

Your tuner can correct for problem spots in the OTS map like the noted boost spike. They can also ususally improve hp/tq and power delivery without being too agressive and they can tune for specific mods that the OTS may not be able to adapt to. I'll definatley be going with a protune in the future.

is it pointless to get a protune for stage 2 and a catted dp?

subaru_sti293 · 05-13-2008, 12:35 PM

I have an error in my AP it said : P0244 turbocharger wastegate soloniod "a"
range / performance its overboost problem . Easy to fix just buy a Greddy Profec B spec 2 Boost Controller ( no restriction pill ) thats what my protune did and i ran 8 times in 1/4 miles with no problem at all. No more check engine.

04-18-2008, 11:29 PM	#1
NYSTI08 Amateur STI Driver Car: Black 08 WRX STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 20 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Help got my first check engine light today Hey I just got my first check engine light today!! I believe the code was 2044 or 0244 i think 2044 though. I was shifting into fifth the car spiked and lost power then regained and the check engine light came on. I pulled over checked the code with the AP then reset the ECU. Now all is good the light is gone and everything, BUT I'm a newbie to these things. I know resetting the ECU doesnt fix anything... Should I bring it to the dealer? or is i all good? My friend was telling me that these new cars are mostly computer so if it's gone and doesnt come back on its all good nothing to worry about. Please need some help This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-19-2008, 02:49 AM	#2
CFar Professional STI Driver Location: NOVA Posts: 481 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Help got my first check engine light today What are your modifications?

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twigg107 Spec C Club Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: Me..... Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 1,341 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Help got my first check engine light today 244 code - boost solenoid failure..... get a protune or stop doing 5th gear pulls.

04-19-2008, 06:23 AM	#4
Digitalfiend Super Moderator Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: My wife :) Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 5,093 Join Date: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Help got my first check engine light today To elaborate on what twigg said, you are seeing a boost spike or creep and hitting the built-in fuel cut safety. There are two ways to fix this. If you are only running stage 1 then you can try changing out the restrictor pill or get a Protune to have the boost spike removed (or at least minimized) Until then, you can minimize the chance of a boost spike by not doing any 2-3K RPM pulls in 5th or 6th. Even 4th gear might give you a problem. Definitely downshift if you need to pass or accelerate hard. By the way, are you stage 1 (tune) or stage 2 (dp + tune)?

04-19-2008, 06:51 PM	#7
NYSTI08 Amateur STI Driver Car: Black 08 WRX STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 20 Join Date: Apr 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Help got my first check engine light today I just got a stage 1 tune 93 Cobb... I'm ordering a DP right now as we speak... Then I'm going stage 2...So do you think I'll be fine after this, or should i get a protune... And how much are protunes usualy and where can I get one in NYc if anyone knows?

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bklynpanman Junior STI Driver Car: 08 STI WHITE ! ! ! Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: NJ Posts: 170 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Help got my first check engine light today happened to me with the Cobb map. Switched to the Perrin map and its good

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jtrean Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: oregon Posts: 17 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Help got my first check engine light today wat is so different with a pro tune? wat do they do

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*Szumita* i eat cones Car: 06 sti - steel gray Fav Mod: catless Location: ma & ri Posts: 5,959 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: Help got my first check engine light today Sounds like a fuel cut

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GTI2STI Amateur STI Driver Car: 08 AW WRX STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 24 Join Date: May 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Help got my first check engine light today Double post. Doh!

05-13-2008, 12:35 PM	#15
subaru_sti293 Junior STI Driver Car: Blue 07 WRX STi Fav Mod: Stage 2 Location: Canada Posts: 121 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Help got my first check engine light today I have an error in my AP it said : P0244 turbocharger wastegate soloniod "a" range / performance its overboost problem . Easy to fix just buy a Greddy Profec B spec 2 Boost Controller ( no restriction pill ) thats what my protune did and i ran 8 times in 1/4 miles with no problem at all. No more check engine. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by subaru_sti293 : 05-13-2008 at 12:51 PM.