Only 5psi Boost in first gear
#1
Only 5psi Boost in first gear
I have the stage 1 kit on my car and just had a waste gate failure per the dealer. Now the car is back and I'm not sure, but should I be able to get full boost in first gear(5spd)? Right now, I can only get 5psi in first. That said, until the engine reaches full temp now, I can only get 5 psi in any gear. Are these two boost issues normal?
Last edited by Hotrodbob; 09-26-2012 at 03:18 AM. Reason: Ms spillinz
#2
I have the stage 1 kit on my car and just had a waste gate failure per the dealer. Now the car is back and I'm not sure, but should I be able to get full boost in first gear(5spd)? Right now, I can only get 5psi in first. That said, until the engine reaches full temp now, I can only get 5 psi in any gear. Are these two boost issues normal?
#4
Actually with the GMTU you should get more than 5 psi in 1st. Just not full boost like 2,3,4,5. I have noticed mine hit the 8- 10 range, but then I never run 1st gear all the way out.
Also your car should be warmed up to operating temp within a short time/distance. Sounds like you may have a thermostat problem. The ecm may reduce boost with a low temp reading. Check your temp reading when this occurs.
Also your car should be warmed up to operating temp within a short time/distance. Sounds like you may have a thermostat problem. The ecm may reduce boost with a low temp reading. Check your temp reading when this occurs.
#5
Actually with the GMTU you should get more than 5 psi in 1st. Just not full boost like 2,3,4,5. I have noticed mine hit the 8- 10 range, but then I never run 1st gear all the way out.
Also your car should be warmed up to operating temp within a short time/distance. Sounds like you may have a thermostat problem. The ecm may reduce boost with a low temp reading. Check your temp reading when this occurs.
Also your car should be warmed up to operating temp within a short time/distance. Sounds like you may have a thermostat problem. The ecm may reduce boost with a low temp reading. Check your temp reading when this occurs.
#6
Full temp reached.. Temp is not the culprit, but maybe the sensor that sends the temp reading to the ECM is. Normal temp on mine has been about 192 most days. Never drops below that after a few minutes of running. I usually idle it for a few minutes before I start driving and after I come to a stop before I shut it down.
I have had 2 sensors changed and now the Turbo. Still the same problem. Turbo was warranty, sensors were not. Never had 5 psi boost limit in 1st gear that I noticed before.
I have had 2 sensors changed and now the Turbo. Still the same problem. Turbo was warranty, sensors were not. Never had 5 psi boost limit in 1st gear that I noticed before.
#10
The CEL does not always come on when this happens. That has been an issue with the diagnosis. I called ON-STAR during one episode and they could not capture a code even as it was happening. They did state that there is a TSB on the turbo rod to the pressure relief or pop off valve that corrects an issue like this, but the dealer dismissed that. Not sure if the new Turbo came with the updated rod. This said I just saw a thread that says boost is reduced in 1st and 2nd gear by the GMTU ( https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/show...1&goto=newpost ). I just never noticed this before in my vehicles operation.
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