Is this because its still restricted?? It's a subaru sti type r v3....

 

nope its because something is wrong. could be any number of things. more than likely ecu related.

 

Oh dear!!! Thats a pain just sounds like its hitting the limiter!(

 

Do a ECU reset and see what errors show.

Not just chips .

 

touché my friend

 

Ecu reset? How do i do that?

 

here you go Subaru ECU reset

 

I really am lost for words!!!

http://www.jollygreenmonster.com/ecu.asp.htm

And both at the same time

 

yes, I'm sure. getting one over on me must have made your day

 

Nice one people il give it a try

 

Sorted lads thanks very much only got it today ecu reset for the win now to get a proper remap. Wonder what caused it :-/

 

Did it not flash any codes up after the sequencing routine?

Anyhow, looks like it cleared - did it pulse the CEL on/off with evenly spaced flashes/voids, for the all clear?

 

Well all ive done is reset the ecu id need to plug it into a diagnostics to get the codes wouldn't i?? Itll be getting done as its gone again now so must be something up.

 

nope plug the black leads together and count the flashes. 4 long 2short = error 42. 1 long 8short = error 18. ecu error codes can be found somewhere on here.

 

Ok il try it im really crap at this sort of thing!( all i need to do know is find the ecu lol

 

I think you may benefit more from finding the 'search' button.

 

Yes well at the moment im really busy with decorating my new house so our p.c and internet are disconected, so searching using the iphone is abit whack but i will be doing some proper research as soon as im finished doing the house!) just thought as it's a forum and this is what they are for (helping the needy) i'd start a thread for some quick answers and maybe a quick fix

 

Just a quickie but my speedo cable isnt connected as its broke! This wouldn't be causing trouble surely :-/

 

yes this will be your cause, fix this and all will be good again.

 

Really?? Lets hope so

 

Yep. There's a roadspeed sensor on the gearbox and if it gets no reading, then it tells the ECU to limit revs to around 4,500rpm.

As said, reconnect the speedo cable so the speedo works, and you should be good to go...

 

Yeah 4500 and thats it so il sort that and see, cheers ill update as soon as its done.