ni101

So this is my problem. My car is going into some crazy "safe mode" or "limp mode" at random times. it limits the boost to 5 psi and it also feels slower off boost. then a few minutes later it will peak at 10 and it will feel fast as it should be normally. it cant be a boost leak cause it still sometimes peaks at 7 and sometimes 10 psi. The change in boost peak is not dependant on gear or temperature or humidity or anything else that i can think of. I was at awe today about to get a chip and i was asking a guy there and he said it might have to do with a tiny leak in one of the hoses somewhere. I'm going back tomorrow to get the chip but i dont want there to be a leak in some hose and have it completely blow when its chipped. can someone explain the weird inconsistancy of boost that i am experiencing and would it be safe to chip it? I have evoms intake asp exhaust and forge DV's but i've had this boost problem since it was stock

rktskicar

You should find your boost leak first. Have someone pressure test it for you.

ni101

if it was a boost leak wouldn't it be consistantly low boost

rktskicar

Do you have any VAG logs (block 115)?, would help...

jprice@CPS

and 032

ni101

i'm not running any codes if thats what you mean... check engine lights not on. i dont have a vagcom

iconoclast

maf plugged in? tbb on tight and not torn? ic hoses on tight?

rktskicar

way, you can get codes that show up with no check engine light.

Bruce

ni101

maf's def plugged in, i'll check the other's tomorow morning... whatever it is, its been happening for about a year.. hope thats not bad...

iconoclast

are the dv's broken? check the springs inside.