Car running poor since remap!
17 March 2009, 07:40 PM
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Car running poor since remap!
hi there fellow members, our car got mapped recently but since the remap the car does not run any where near as healthy and powerfull like it did with stock ECU. the car is a version 3 sti with 3" exhaust, filter & fuel pump. the car does not spool up as early as before turbo comes in to play after 4000rpm but feels very weak. engine light constantly flashing when driving hard. the settings apparently change on its own on the avcr overboosting to 1.6b. the car stinks of fuel & idles funny. none of this, did not happen at all before the remap! apart from a slight sticky ICV. i would just like to know if this is normal? as i am starting to get really pissed off.
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17 March 2009, 08:03 PM
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spoken to the mapper nothing is rectified infact i have paid a few visits and made calls, i just get different answers all the time. to many assumptions. not to sure what to do? my temper is just building up thats all. recently the car was overboosting to 1.6b and engine light flashing constantly i spoke to my mapper and was guided over the phone to reduce the duty via the avcr as this would resolve the problem. this did not resolve the issue only made the run abit more shytter. now what am i suppose to do?
17 March 2009, 08:07 PM
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Is the mapper well known? It sounds like the mapper is messing you around. Did the problems start when you got home from the mapper or did he let you drive away with the problems.
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17 March 2009, 08:08 PM
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Its the mapper's responsibilty to see that the boost does not overshoot the target, it definately needs to be looked at, are you sure nothing has come loose under the bonnet like a vaccum hose/elecrical connection?
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17 March 2009, 08:11 PM
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How long ago was the remap done?
Did the mapper offer to restore the original map and to return your money within a defined time frame if you were unhappy?
Have you spoken to the mapper since being instructed to adjust the AVCR which has not resolved the problem? If not, go back to them.
Did the mapper offer to restore the original map and to return your money within a defined time frame if you were unhappy?
Have you spoken to the mapper since being instructed to adjust the AVCR which has not resolved the problem? If not, go back to them.
17 March 2009, 08:13 PM
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i dont see why i should go spend money on a dyno when i have just payed the mapper to map the car the and if any problems occur dyno should not be the alternative! rectifying the problem by the mapper until its solved should be the positive alternative it show professionalism!
17 March 2009, 08:23 PM
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I guess you have to ask yourself, can they fix the problem ? will it be safe once fixed ? do I want a second opinion ? do I want to be beholden to them for future maps ?
If it were me, and you have exhausted the ability of your original mapper to cure your mapping issues then it's time to go elsewhere IMHO.
If it were me, and you have exhausted the ability of your original mapper to cure your mapping issues then it's time to go elsewhere IMHO.
17 March 2009, 08:31 PM
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no it should not be like that. if it cant be recified with the mapper go and get it mapped elsewhere, cut your losses, otherwise you could end up rebuilding the engine if you continue to drive it. a reputable mapper would put this right no question.
17 March 2009, 08:46 PM
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How long ago was the remap done?
Did the mapper offer to restore the original map and to return your money within a defined time frame if you were unhappy?
Have you spoken to the mapper since being instructed to adjust the AVCR which has not resolved the problem? If not, go back to them.
Did the mapper offer to restore the original map and to return your money within a defined time frame if you were unhappy?
Have you spoken to the mapper since being instructed to adjust the AVCR which has not resolved the problem? If not, go back to them.
why should i cut my losses for? if some has not done the job as it should be done then i have the right to stand my ground and make sure the problem is resloved. if not then i am entitled to be compensated!
17 March 2009, 08:52 PM
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17 March 2009, 08:54 PM
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I would take it to another "Reputable mapper" find and rectify all faults with a complete report detailing ALL Failings with the Re-Map you had done. I would then take legal action (providing the mapper who provides the report will stand by his report in court). Small claims action
17 March 2009, 08:55 PM
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Go see the mapper in person, let him know ur not too happy about the work done on the car, see if he can resolve the situation if not go to a another mapper and expose the mapper to us all because im interested in knowing who it is!!!
17 March 2009, 08:59 PM
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to answer your questions the mapper didnt offer to restore the original map nor did he offer a refund in the time frame. the mapper was the one who instructed me to adjust the avcr.
why should i cut my losses for? if some has not done the job as it should be done then i have the right to stand my ground and make sure the problem is resloved. if not then i am entitled to be compensated!
why should i cut my losses for? if some has not done the job as it should be done then i have the right to stand my ground and make sure the problem is resloved. if not then i am entitled to be compensated!
17 March 2009, 09:25 PM
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As its a version 3 have you had an aftermarket ECU fitted? an apexi power fc perhaps?
This can be set so that the CEL light flashes up when knock is detected. I certainly wouldnt drive your hard or even better 'on boost' until you get this resolved.
This can be set so that the CEL light flashes up when knock is detected. I certainly wouldnt drive your hard or even better 'on boost' until you get this resolved.
17 March 2009, 09:35 PM
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yes thats right the power fc ecu, after the remap, next day basically i was out with the car on the motorway as i would step on the gas to over take the engine light would come on. i spoke to my mapper about this and told it may be a bad batch of fuel so i thought fair enough. so of i went to do a full tank thinking it would solve but no improvements.
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yes thats right the power fc ecu, after the remap, next day basically i was out with the car on the motorway as i would step on the gas to over take the engine light would come on. i spoke to my mapper about this and told it may be a bad batch of fuel so i thought fair enough. so of i went to do a full tank thinking it would solve but no improvements.
im fed up of keep on making kourneys to resolve this.
im fed up of keep on making kourneys to resolve this.
17 March 2009, 09:47 PM
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I would take it to another "Reputable mapper" find and rectify all faults with a complete report detailing ALL Failings with the Re-Map you had done. I would then take legal action (providing the mapper who provides the report will stand by his report in court). Small claims action
17 March 2009, 09:47 PM
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I would take it to another "Reputable mapper" find and rectify all faults with a complete report detailing ALL Failings with the Re-Map you had done. I would then take legal action (providing the mapper who provides the report will stand by his report in court). Small claims action
17 March 2009, 09:59 PM
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sounds to me your mapper is talking crap and blaming your duty surely he should have mapped your cars pfc and pos adjusted your avcr to work with each other.If you have been asked to adjust the duty yourself surely this will tell u the car has not been mapped properly at all and back to the bad batch of fuel ha ha the tit.....I would speak to the best mappers known in the subaru scene to ask there opinion(most r always glad to help)DONT DRIVE IT LIKE U STOLE IT drive off boost otherwise it could be an engine your looking at.
