Limp Mode?

Discussion in 'Modifications And Maintenance' started by Palmer, Feb 17, 2011.

  1. Palmer
    Offline

    Palmer New Member

    Messages:
    105
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Como
    Does a 2002 WRX have limp mode? I hope so! If not, I have no idea what's going on.

    Halfway to work today, after a few nice uh, merges...my car stopped boosting. All the hoses look good, along with the wastegate arm. Idle is fine, sounds fine. It's just slow! I

    I have a Bullwinkle road tune, if that helps at all.

    Any info anyone has would be neat-o.
     
    Palmer, Feb 17, 2011
    #1
  2. AWDimprezaL
    Offline

    AWDimprezaL has more posts than you

    Messages:
    16,479
    Likes Received:
    1,821
    Trophy Points:
    573
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Monticello.
    Flashing CELs? Cels in general? No boost at all?
     
    AWDimprezaL, Feb 17, 2011
    #2
  3. Palmer
    Offline

    Palmer New Member

    Messages:
    105
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Como
    No lights.

    No boost. Low compression engines suck with no boost.

    I can hear the turbo spooling, but to no avail.

    My 5 min on-the-way-into-work inspection did not find anything obvious.
     
    Palmer, Feb 17, 2011
    #3
  4. AWDimprezaL
    Offline

    AWDimprezaL has more posts than you

    Messages:
    16,479
    Likes Received:
    1,821
    Trophy Points:
    573
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Monticello.
    Blown intercooler hose under the intercooler.
     
    AWDimprezaL, Feb 17, 2011
    #4
  5. Bielke55
    Offline

    Bielke55 Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    5,631
    Likes Received:
    66
    Trophy Points:
    283
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Hopkins
    Y pipe torn?
     
    Bielke55, Feb 17, 2011
    #5
  6. Palmer
    Offline

    Palmer New Member

    Messages:
    105
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Como
    I have a nice silicone one on there.

    I'll drive home tonight (slowly) and pull the IC off.
     
    Palmer, Feb 17, 2011
    #6
  7. RallyNavvie
    Offline

    RallyNavvie Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,071
    Likes Received:
    12
    Trophy Points:
    223
    Location:
    Dallas
    This happened a few times on my turbo RS. Could also be a bad MAF sensor.
     
    RallyNavvie, Feb 17, 2011
    #7
  8. Palmer
    Offline

    Palmer New Member

    Messages:
    105
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Como
    Drove to lunch, full power.


    Wierd.
     
    Palmer, Feb 17, 2011
    #8
  9. Palmer
    Offline

    Palmer New Member

    Messages:
    105
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Como
    Ok, happened again tonight.

    I shut the car off, let it sit for about 20 seconds, started it, and had boost in first gear only. Then it was gone again.
     
    Palmer, Feb 24, 2011
    #9
  10. Nuke
    Offline

    Nuke Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    6,155
    Likes Received:
    814
    Trophy Points:
    348
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Saint Paul
    I'd have Nate log your car before you try anything. Give him a holler
     
    Nuke, Feb 24, 2011
    #10
  11. Palmer
    Offline

    Palmer New Member

    Messages:
    105
    Likes Received:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    Location:
    Como
    Is that Bullwinkle?

    I bought my car with a tune on it, like a boss.
     
    Palmer, Feb 24, 2011
    #11
  12. Nuke
    Offline

    Nuke Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    6,155
    Likes Received:
    814
    Trophy Points:
    348
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Saint Paul
    Yes, that's Nate
     
    Nuke, Feb 24, 2011
    #12
  13. Lowrider
    Offline

    Lowrider Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,095
    Likes Received:
    152
    Trophy Points:
    248
    Location:
    C'mon who cares?
    ^ lol. Basically it was like ordering jimmy jones delivered straight to your door. Boss style, like ricky rossey.
     
    Lowrider, Feb 24, 2011
    #13