View Full Version : My car backs off at WOT/high RPM, help!


Jo-Jo the Clown
11-24-2001, 09:00 PM
When I bought my car, it had a modified wastegate, which I replaced. Then the problem went away for a while, but now it's back. What I'm getting is a slight backing off at WOT at high revs. I'm thinking boost is sneaking out somewhere. What do you guys think? Bypass valve? Hose leak? Wastegate acting up again?

Jim
11-26-2001, 09:09 AM
Is your computer stock? (mine is not - MTM 1+) The problem is ONLY at WOT and it feels like a SLIGHT stumble/ hesitation, but there is definitely a problem right?
1. Most people say new plugs will cure it - didn't do anything on mine. Make sure the plugboots are OK also.
2. MTM thinks it's my MAF sensor - $400-$600 part and NOBODY else thinks that that could be it - especially since the check engine light should come on and it does not.
3. Vacuum leak - hard to find, but most likely the cause.
4. The software itself - several people have recommended switching to Lehman software instead of the MTM - you do then need to go the RS2 route, which I am doing anyway. Others have had the same issue and say that it is now solved.

Anyway, it's VERY annoying. Note that there is probably a code now telling it to run a bit rich. Pull the plugs and you can see heavier carbon depositis on the core.
Jim
93S4

S6 4RiNGS
11-27-2001, 05:49 AM
fixed it completely...

Jim
11-27-2001, 09:05 AM

S6 4RiNGS
11-28-2001, 06:31 AM
not prolly a solution to this!!!

Jim
11-28-2001, 08:57 AM
It sure sounds like it. I do not have access to the car right now so I can't see if that is definitely the code. Can you just post what the solution is to that particular code, then if it is it, I can try to fix it and if not, I can archive a copy of the fix for when that does happen to me or someone else.
Jim

Jim
11-28-2001, 09:56 AM
Code 2413:
Mixture Adjustment,
Adaptation limit exceeded,
Symptom: Rich mixture, increased fuel consumption

S6 4RiNGS
11-28-2001, 01:00 PM