dodgy re-map?

splodge · 25-02-2008, 20:08

had a re-map last year and was impressed with the power increase but the smoothness of the octy was far from satisfying. the re-mapping company advised it was a failing dump valve so i replaced it to no effect they then said it was the ecu still logging the fault so they "cleared" it still with no improvement.on seeking advice from other mapping places and "experts" i have been told many reasons including, bad map and faulty air mass meter amongst other things, i am currently pulling my hair out

as to which direction to go as a return to the mapping company is out cos i really dont rate them so if anyone has any advice or tech knowledge it would be much appreciated to save my sanity and not throw money to the wind

martziniuk · 25-02-2008, 20:11

If you don't like it get a refund.

mattbeef · 25-02-2008, 20:15

yup as above get a refund mate

kenny rsell · 25-02-2008, 21:17

As above if you are not happy get a refund. Oh and please name names so others don't have the same mishaps.

Mossman · 25-02-2008, 21:38

I think a refund is the way to go, but depends on how long it has been and what their policy is. Well worth pursuing.

Then go to Jabba!

splodge · 26-02-2008, 19:31

a refund is out of the question as the warranty expired when i was out of the country

the company was chipped uk at birmingham so it might be a case of bite the bullit and see if another firm can sort it, i appreciate Jabba is recommended but are there any firms nearer my area which is york ? it really did my tree in travelling to birmingham twice after the map and wasting time

martziniuk · 26-02-2008, 19:36

Chipped uk is a well known mapping company i cannot see why you are having probs.Was the map a generic one or custom?
What problems are you having?
I live in Driffield if you need help or any codes/ logs read with vag-com.

splodge · 26-02-2008, 19:55

the map was generic which in hindsight was maybe a bad decision. the problems are that it has a very noticable hiccup or dip in power at about 2 and a half to 3 thou and a slight flat spot at about 3 and a half to 4 it can also be erratic at idle after a fast run. i live in pocklington so any help would be really appreciated

martziniuk · 26-02-2008, 20:42

Can you list any other mods on the car? this would help us try find the problem.
Pm sent.

Superted · 26-02-2008, 21:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by splodge

the map was generic which in hindsight was maybe a bad decision. the problems are that it has a very noticable hiccup or dip in power at about 2 and a half to 3 thou and a slight flat spot at about 3 and a half to 4 it can also be erratic at idle after a fast run. i live in pocklington so any help would be really appreciated

Nothing in your sig or post to say whether MKI or II Octy Vrs, can you clarify which?

I am assuming MkI but just to be sure. I know my answer is not what you are looking for but this might be of overall interest.

Well to me anyway....

25-02-2008, 20:08	#1
splodge Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 12 Thanks: 17 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	dodgy re-map? had a re-map last year and was impressed with the power increase but the smoothness of the octy was far from satisfying. the re-mapping company advised it was a failing dump valve so i replaced it to no effect they then said it was the ecu still logging the fault so they "cleared" it still with no improvement.on seeking advice from other mapping places and "experts" i have been told many reasons including, bad map and faulty air mass meter amongst other things, i am currently pulling my hair out as to which direction to go as a return to the mapping company is out cos i really dont rate them so if anyone has any advice or tech knowledge it would be much appreciated to save my sanity and not throw money to the wind

25-02-2008, 20:11	#2
martziniuk Need more power Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Driffield, Good old yorkshire Posts: 1,613 Thanks: 31 Thanked 108 Times in 108 Posts	Re: dodgy re-map? If you don't like it get a refund. __________________ Regards Martin Turbo back blueflame exhaust ,Forge FMDV006 Dump valve, Autobahn88 TIP, CAI ,Remapped, FMIC soon..... SCN rolling road day 216.8bhp 264ft/lb (Dyno Dynamics)

25-02-2008, 20:15	#3
mattbeef Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 3,335 Thanks: 38 Thanked 114 Times in 113 Posts	Re: dodgy re-map? yup as above get a refund mate __________________ I few bits here and there but im happy to Performance Torque Go on click me you know you want to

25-02-2008, 21:17	#4
kenny rsell Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: East Lothian Posts: 400 Thanks: 17 Thanked 31 Times in 28 Posts	Re: dodgy re-map? As above if you are not happy get a refund. Oh and please name names so others don't have the same mishaps. __________________ Diamond silver octavia vRS,xenons,Jetex downpipe with sports cat,Jetex cat back system,Green panel filter,Forge i pro remap,Forge 007 dv,Milotec bumper grills,TT arch vent mod.

25-02-2008, 21:38	#5
Mossman Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Hull Posts: 496 Thanks: 54 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	Re: dodgy re-map? I think a refund is the way to go, but depends on how long it has been and what their policy is. Well worth pursuing. Then go to Jabba! __________________ Black Magic Fabia V/RS Xenons, Heated seats, Cruise, Cupra Front Splitter, new VRs badges, Koni FSDs, Eibachs, Jabba ARB, Jabba Remap, PD160 Intake and 312mm brakes + Detailed by Glyn O'Donnell Black Magic Fabia V/RS Xenons, Heated seats, Cruise, Ecutek Remap, PD160 Intake (Yes I have two! ) Photography Marketing T shirts flickr

26-02-2008, 19:31	#6
splodge Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 12 Thanks: 17 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: dodgy re-map? a refund is out of the question as the warranty expired when i was out of the country the company was chipped uk at birmingham so it might be a case of bite the bullit and see if another firm can sort it, i appreciate Jabba is recommended but are there any firms nearer my area which is york ? it really did my tree in travelling to birmingham twice after the map and wasting time

26-02-2008, 19:36	#7
martziniuk Need more power Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Driffield, Good old yorkshire Posts: 1,613 Thanks: 31 Thanked 108 Times in 108 Posts	Re: dodgy re-map? Chipped uk is a well known mapping company i cannot see why you are having probs.Was the map a generic one or custom? What problems are you having? I live in Driffield if you need help or any codes/ logs read with vag-com. __________________ Regards Martin Turbo back blueflame exhaust ,Forge FMDV006 Dump valve, Autobahn88 TIP, CAI ,Remapped, FMIC soon..... SCN rolling road day 216.8bhp 264ft/lb (Dyno Dynamics)

26-02-2008, 19:55	#8
splodge Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 12 Thanks: 17 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: dodgy re-map? the map was generic which in hindsight was maybe a bad decision. the problems are that it has a very noticable hiccup or dip in power at about 2 and a half to 3 thou and a slight flat spot at about 3 and a half to 4 it can also be erratic at idle after a fast run. i live in pocklington so any help would be really appreciated

26-02-2008, 20:42	#9
martziniuk Need more power Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Driffield, Good old yorkshire Posts: 1,613 Thanks: 31 Thanked 108 Times in 108 Posts	Re: dodgy re-map? Can you list any other mods on the car? this would help us try find the problem. Pm sent. __________________ Regards Martin Turbo back blueflame exhaust ,Forge FMDV006 Dump valve, Autobahn88 TIP, CAI ,Remapped, FMIC soon..... SCN rolling road day 216.8bhp 264ft/lb (Dyno Dynamics)

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