Clogged catylic converter= 9.3 psi {pg2} - Page 2

SubyFreak05 · 01-07-2006, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by BruceChapman

did you try unmarrying your ecu and then checking boost to see if it returned to stock levels? make sure you unmarry your ecu before you bring it in. good luck.

Yes, I found this problem when it was stock, then I tryed to run it in Stage 1 to see if it was just the ECU holding it back, it remained the same. Now its back to stock still with the same problem

Im going to bring it back to Bill Kolb Subaru this monday at 8am where I bought it from and refuse to leave until they fix this $hit.

***JPWEraser*** · 01-07-2006, 10:09 AM

Heh, you might want to consider them giving you more problems over your other mods other than your DEFI gauges... those listed in your sig.

On now:K&N Typhoon Intake<>Pink i Badge<>Defi's EGT,Boost,Oil Temp.<>Cusco Sway Bar
To be installed: GF210's<> Helix DP<>Cobb AP<>Kartboy SS

SubyFreak05 · 01-07-2006, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by JPWEraser

Heh, you might want to consider them giving you more problems over your other mods other than your DEFI gauges... those listed in your sig

I forgot, the car is basically stock right now except for the Defi's. When I first encountered this boost problem the 1st thing I did was take out the K&N Typhoon intake and Reset the ECU.

PigsXTi · 01-07-2006, 11:38 AM

Defi makes the STOCK gauge cluster set up.....

SubyFreak05 · 01-07-2006, 12:09 PM

I love telling the dealership's service dept. that one, I get a nice "what?" answer.

**evilSTi7** · 01-07-2006, 12:56 PM

hmmm.. i've heard some not too good things about the Bil Kolb dealership. if they blame the problem on the boost gauge, tell them to prove it because if they can't, they can't void your warranty.

Endless_STi · 01-07-2006, 05:50 PM

SubyFreak05

I feel you man. I have seen you post about this problem for quite sometime now. Just hang in there and I hope you can resolve this problem once and for all.

**Nivek** · 01-07-2006, 07:10 PM

Check out this link and go into the dealership armed with code provisions and they will buckle under the pressure:

http://reviews.hspn.com/articles/92/...id-My-Warranty

SubyFreak05 · 01-07-2006, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Nivek

Check out this link and go into the dealership armed with code provisions and they will buckle under the pressure:

http://reviews.hspn.com/articles/92/...id-My-Warranty

Yay Homework

I will study this and see how strong of a case I can put together.

LightWerkz · 01-07-2006, 09:23 PM

just print it out and bring it with you

SubyFreak05 · 01-07-2006, 09:28 PM

Already done lol

SubyFreak05 · 01-11-2006, 09:37 PM

Well, my car has been at the dealer for three days now and they havent done much yet to find my boost problem

I call them twice a day so far and I basically get the same answer, that, they have been trying to call the orignal owner, (I bought the car with 1400miles on it), because they think that they messed around with my ECM (engine control module) and that is supposely messing up my boost, and that they have been trying to contact Subaru themselves to see what to do.
Question:

I flashed my ECU with my accessport to stage 1 and still got 9.3psi, would that prove that it isnt my ECM and that the problem is of a mechanical nature and not electronic? Or does the Accessport only flash the ECU and leaves the ECM alone?

-all help is greatly appreciated_______Joe

**Alex** · 01-11-2006, 10:36 PM

Did the original owner change the size of the vaccuum lines or such? Is everything underthere stock? It may look it, but is it really?

XxSCAxX · 01-12-2006, 12:00 AM

i dont like feder's subaru. i went there to check out for an STi and they basically fanned me away with crazy high payment numbers, and it seemed like they didnt want my business.

i go to school right next to bill kolb. i dont like them either. i was suppose to buy my STi from them, they promised me a white STi, and when i gave my deposit, they couldnt back themselves up, so i withdrew my deposit and went to liberty subaru in jersey.

i bring my STi to bill kolb's for oil changes and stuff, but i knew people that work there and i would just suggest bringing it somewhere else.

i pretty much hate NY car dealerships.

SubyFreak05 · 01-12-2006, 02:12 PM

Ok, I think my dilema might be over, they finally got in contact with the orignal owner today, he confirmed that there was some aftermarket parts in the car, as of now I do not know what exactly.

But......

They took apart the exhaust system and found that both Catalytic Converters where clogged up, thus causing not enough exhaust flow, which then caused the lack of BOOST!
Now, should I be worried at all about this cars engine being all carboned up?
Do you think the previous owner had $hitty parts in the car?

01-11-2006, 09:37 PM	#27
SubyFreak05 Professional STI Racer Car: 05 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: GREEN Location: Orange County New York Posts: 691 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Still only 9.3psi Well, my car has been at the dealer for three days now and they havent done much yet to find my boost problem I call them twice a day so far and I basically get the same answer, that, they have been trying to call the orignal owner, (I bought the car with 1400miles on it), because they think that they messed around with my ECM (engine control module) and that is supposely messing up my boost, and that they have been trying to contact Subaru themselves to see what to do. Question: I flashed my ECU with my accessport to stage 1 and still got 9.3psi, would that prove that it isnt my ECM and that the problem is of a mechanical nature and not electronic? Or does the Accessport only flash the ECU and leaves the ECM alone? -all help is greatly appreciated_______Joe Last edited by SubyFreak05 : 01-11-2006 at 09:42 PM.

01-12-2006, 02:12 PM	#30
SubyFreak05 Professional STI Racer Car: 05 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: GREEN Location: Orange County New York Posts: 691 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Cure?? Ok, I think my dilema might be over, they finally got in contact with the orignal owner today, he confirmed that there was some aftermarket parts in the car, as of now I do not know what exactly. But...... They took apart the exhaust system and found that both Catalytic Converters where clogged up, thus causing not enough exhaust flow, which then caused the lack of BOOST! Now, should I be worried at all about this cars engine being all carboned up? Do you think the previous owner had $hitty parts in the car? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

01-07-2006, 10:09 AM	#17
*JPWEraser* Platinum Member Car: 05 STi Fav Mod: Do Luck CF Location: East TN Posts: 1,556 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (4)	Heh, you might want to consider them giving you more problems over your other mods other than your DEFI gauges... those listed in your sig. On now:K&N Typhoon Intake<>Pink i Badge<>Defi's EGT,Boost,Oil Temp.<>Cusco Sway Bar To be installed: GF210's<> Helix DP<>Cobb AP<>Kartboy SS

01-07-2006, 11:38 AM	#19
PigsXTi Spec C Club Car: 08 XT Fav Mod: My foot! Location: N Va Posts: 1,144 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Defi makes the STOCK gauge cluster set up.....

01-07-2006, 12:09 PM	#20
SubyFreak05 Professional STI Racer Car: 05 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: GREEN Location: Orange County New York Posts: 691 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I love telling the dealership's service dept. that one, I get a nice "what?" answer.

01-07-2006, 12:56 PM	#21
evilSTi7 The Hoff Fan Club, member #001 Car: 05 WRB/Gold Fav Mod: Hood Scoop Homer Location: Where ever The Hoff is! Posts: 10,278 Join Date: Jul 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	hmmm.. i've heard some not too good things about the Bil Kolb dealership. if they blame the problem on the boost gauge, tell them to prove it because if they can't, they can't void your warranty.

01-07-2006, 05:50 PM	#22
Endless_STi S204 Racer Car: 05 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: 93 Octane!!!!! Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 3,472 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (3)	SubyFreak05 I feel you man. I have seen you post about this problem for quite sometime now. Just hang in there and I hope you can resolve this problem once and for all.

01-07-2006, 07:10 PM	#23
Nivek www.Subie.tv is niiice Posts: 10,068 Join Date: Aug 2003 Trader Rating: (10)	Check out this link and go into the dealership armed with code provisions and they will buckle under the pressure: http://reviews.hspn.com/articles/92/...id-My-Warranty

01-07-2006, 09:23 PM	#25
LightWerkz STI Master Car: E46 M3 Fav Mod: ZCP Wheels Location: Clifton Posts: 7,495 Join Date: Aug 2005 Trader Rating: (77)	just print it out and bring it with you

01-07-2006, 09:28 PM	#26
SubyFreak05 Professional STI Racer Car: 05 Aspen White STi Fav Mod: GREEN Location: Orange County New York Posts: 691 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Already done lol

01-11-2006, 10:36 PM	#28
Alex Authorized Vendor Car: 2004.5 STi Fav Mod: alcantara...everything! Location: 3000+ pollen count land! Posts: 1,824 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (9)	Did the original owner change the size of the vaccuum lines or such? Is everything underthere stock? It may look it, but is it really?

01-12-2006, 12:00 AM	#29
XxSCAxX Spec C Club Car: 05 AW 30r STi Fav Mod: Perrin 30r Kit Location: Campbell Hall, NY Posts: 1,480 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	i dont like feder's subaru. i went there to check out for an STi and they basically fanned me away with crazy high payment numbers, and it seemed like they didnt want my business. i go to school right next to bill kolb. i dont like them either. i was suppose to buy my STi from them, they promised me a white STi, and when i gave my deposit, they couldnt back themselves up, so i withdrew my deposit and went to liberty subaru in jersey. i bring my STi to bill kolb's for oil changes and stuff, but i knew people that work there and i would just suggest bringing it somewhere else. i pretty much hate NY car dealerships.