A little GTi problemo

[Aleksii]

Hi guys,

Hoping someone can shed some light upon my query.

I have recently had a full exhaust and Forge DV fitted, and Stage 2 APR software. The problem is mostly felt after a fairly short drive (10mins or so) after first turning it on in the morning or when it's been sitting for a long enough time to cool down.

If I am cruising along in 4th gear at 60km/h, and put my foot down, the car feels somewhat restricted and the revs seem to try and climb, and it feels like something is slowing them down while climbing.

The car just doesn't pull anywhere near as hard as it should.

After I've driven around for a short while, it pulls fine and I can feel no power loss or rev restriction.

If I were to describe the noise, I'd say it sounds a bit like clutch-slip but obviously it's not.

Feels a bit like the revs restrict the car form pulling.

I have had the Forge DV taken off and everything checked for leaks etc., but nothing has been found. Mike at Prestige and Peformance did this for me as he fitted it originally.

Has anyone had any similar experiences or any information?

Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks guys,

Aleks

[h100vw]

I'd say t hat's a job for APR to look at. What revs is 60ks in 4th? is it before the turbo starts making any boost??

Gavin

[ENERG1]

Aleks,

Sounds like your stage 2 might be starved of fuel!

You may need to upgrade your fuel pump.

Speak to Guy he may be able to point you in the right direction.

LUKE

[Aleksii]

Ok great (kinda gives me an excuse to upgrade fuel-pump )

Thanks very much mate, will see how I go.

I'm heading down there right now!

[Aleksii]

Alrighty, went to Harding Performance first and got it hooked up to check for faults.

'Boost Pressure Regulator: Lower limit not reached' (something close to that, couldn't get it printed off)

Went to Mike and he says that it's the Forge DV that's most likely causing it.

So on Monday he's putting the stock one back in.

[h100vw]

I wouldn't think it would be running out of fuel at 60 in 4th.

DV must be stuck open or something to stop you getting boost.

Gavin

[isaw]

Alexksii, If you need it (although I doubt it) I've got a brand new in box VW DV for the MKV gti. its not the new revision type and never been used due to a cock up @ austral (susprise susprise)

just throwing it out there, but I'm glad you've found the issue.

[Maverick]

Alrighty, went to Harding Performance first and got it hooked up to check for faults.

'Boost Pressure Regulator: Lower limit not reached' (something close to that, couldn't get it printed off)

Went to Mike and he says that it's the Forge DV that's most likely causing it.

So on Monday he's putting the stock one back in.

Why don't you order in one of the new DV's and fit that? Forge DV is a waste of time plus ads lag.

[Maverick]

Alexksii, If you need it (although I doubt it) I've got a brand new in box VW DV for the MKV gti. its not the new revision type and never been used due to a cock up @ austral (susprise susprise)

just throwing it out there, but I'm glad you've found the issue.

Did you get the correct DV in the end?

I wouldn't have paid them for ordering the wrong part number!

[Aleksii]

Thanks very much mate, I still have the original one that I had on the car. I'm getting that one for now as VW tells me that they only have the G revision and cannot locate anything with part number ending in G..

[ENERG1]

Glad you found the problem mate!

LUKE

[isaw]

Did you get the correct DV in the end?

I wouldn't have paid them for ordering the wrong part number!

The parts dept has closed when I went to pick up the car, so i paid by CC over the phone, bad mistake. so no, its not yet sorted and the "new' Rev H is on my desk.

FYI
Part Number : 06H145710D
$151.05 inc gst from Highway Auto for anyone interested.

[Aleksii]

Thanks for the input guys.

Monday will tell all I hope!

I'll stay with the D series until it fails

[isaw]

you mean G/H.....


The D is the newest Piston Type!

[Aleksii]

lol yeah that's what i mean. too many letters.