Lower top speed after remap

Dave_Fox · 27-10-2006, 18:31

Problem solved - remap is now off.

I took the car back to get diagnosed and turns out its possibly a fault with the turbo

Something to do with the vanes sticking shut causing too much pressure. So it wasnt a software problem it was a mechanical one.

Anyway, its off now and the car's much more driveable! I was getting sick of the juddering from the flywheel/cluch and now its gone

Also I cant get the car to overboost like it did so not as much risk of being caught out on the wrong side of the road with the turbo cutting out. I was expecting the car to feel sh*t-slow but there isnt actually that much difference because I can use all the torque now at lower revs.

But what an expensive lesson.

Wish I'd have listened to my mum who said I was mad to spend £££s on this.

The guy at ADS was helpful, he diagnosed it, removed the Revo software and said if he'd put the map back on if I wanted.

Now roll on the day I can buy a new car

peter0976 · 27-10-2006, 19:25

If the vanes are sticking on your turbo, can you not get a replacement one under warranty?

Snoopie · 27-10-2006, 20:06

As it is modified. Skoda wouldn't take no responsibility for it.

Dave_Fox · 28-10-2006, 14:24

The first turbo was replaced (unnecassarily lol

) under warranty as the car is now, ie no remap but other mods.

Tbh I dont care anymore. Im happy with the standard power, counting down the days... 'til I can get rid!.

faboka vrs · 28-10-2006, 22:42

So I was right in thinking their was a problem with it over or under boosting. In your case overboosting.

Well least you know what causing it.

Dave_Fox · 29-10-2006, 19:25

It doesnt overboost at all now. So thats what happens when you remap a car that isnt up to it I suppose

27-10-2006, 18:31	#41
Dave_Fox Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,028 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Lower top speed after remap Problem solved - remap is now off. I took the car back to get diagnosed and turns out its possibly a fault with the turbo Something to do with the vanes sticking shut causing too much pressure. So it wasnt a software problem it was a mechanical one. Anyway, its off now and the car's much more driveable! I was getting sick of the juddering from the flywheel/cluch and now its gone Also I cant get the car to overboost like it did so not as much risk of being caught out on the wrong side of the road with the turbo cutting out. I was expecting the car to feel sht-slow but there isnt actually that much difference because I can use all the torque now at lower revs. But what an expensive lesson. Wish I'd have listened to my mum who said I was mad to spend £££s on this. The guy at ADS was helpful, he diagnosed it, removed the Revo software and said if he'd put the map back on if I wanted. Now roll on the day I can buy a new car Last edited by Dave_Fox; 27-10-2006 at 18:35.*

27-10-2006, 19:25	#42
peter0976 Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire Posts: 40 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Lower top speed after remap If the vanes are sticking on your turbo, can you not get a replacement one under warranty?

27-10-2006, 20:06	#43
Snoopie Permanently banned Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Buckingham Palace Car Park Posts: 4,462 Thanks: 86 Thanked 85 Times in 52 Posts	Re: Lower top speed after remap As it is modified. Skoda wouldn't take no responsibility for it.

28-10-2006, 14:24	#44
Dave_Fox Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,028 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Lower top speed after remap The first turbo was replaced (unnecassarily lol ) under warranty as the car is now, ie no remap but other mods. Tbh I dont care anymore. Im happy with the standard power, counting down the days... 'til I can get rid!.

28-10-2006, 22:42	#45
faboka vrs Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Merseyside Posts: 5,924 Thanks: 11 Thanked 34 Times in 34 Posts	Re: Lower top speed after remap So I was right in thinking their was a problem with it over or under boosting. In your case overboosting. Well least you know what causing it. __________________ John Take away the poor damping, inadequate bushes, heavy diesel lump and spongy brakes its not a bad warm hatch

29-10-2006, 19:25	#46
Dave_Fox Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,028 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Lower top speed after remap It doesnt overboost at all now. So thats what happens when you remap a car that isnt up to it I suppose

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