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Old Jul 3, 2006 | 03:45 PM
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96 WRX import.
Decat, walbro, k+N panel filter, and ScoobyECU

Been running fine for ages, then noticed a boost drop. Subsequently learned it had gone into limp home mode. Cleared ECU...ran OK for a while, then limped itself again. Cleared ECU...similar. Now it is doing it every journey. Will be OK for a few accelerations past 0.5 bar, then you can feel it suddenly drop off under an acceleration and go into limp again.

Did an ecu fault code check...just a flashing OK CEL and no codes.

Cleaned up probe on MAF. Blew out a few pipes.

So what is the common place to go to next? There is no misfire or anything. Stumped!
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Old Jul 4, 2006 | 07:45 PM
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Help me out.....this likely to be my MAF?
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 07:57 AM
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or boost solenoid?....help
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 10:13 AM
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Speedo cable? the ecu goes into limp if a proper signal isn't had from it- would have thought it would show as an error code though?
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Old Jul 5, 2006 | 04:41 PM
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Dont think its the cable in that all looks well on inspection and it seems to be reading ok.

Any ideas where to look next?
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Old Jul 6, 2006 | 08:26 AM
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Resorting to hitting things now...just can't seem to see anything thats faulty. Do I take it to an auto-electricians???
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Old Jul 7, 2006 | 08:35 AM
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Does anyone know if fitting a scoobyecu stops the check code system from working....and any more ideas on why it's going in to limp
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 01:42 PM
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Cleaned up everything again. Reset. lasted a couple of days. Then kicked back into limp mode on a high gear acceleration full boost...wasn't misbehaving etc, just kicked in to limp???

Got to be a likely culprit....need help.

Anyone recommend a diagnostics/garage near Kings Lynn Norfolk
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Old Jul 13, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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hi is your boost solenoid clicking as my boost is up and down at the moment and i found my solenoid is only working now and then
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