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12-08-2009, 08:05 PM | #24 |
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It took a while, but I just installed it successfully.
I tried guitar pick, dime, penny, and grocery card with no success. They just won't stick, my dime fell off. At the end, I went with the usb again. You just have to push the usb deep enough, then, the plug would just pop off. My hand is pretty big, so I have to open the air intake box cover to make a little bit of room. I still have to put a tape on my arm to protect it from scratch. I just took the car for a spin, it's probably placebo effect, but the car feels more responsive. I can't wait to drive it in the next two days. |
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12-08-2009, 08:12 PM | #25 |
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You should notice an increase in power as soon as you plug it in, but it will just get better over the next couple days.
I'd have started at 50% and then worked your way up. Gives you something to look forward to before buying your next tune. |
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12-08-2009, 08:23 PM | #26 | |
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I started out just a little bit over 50% just to be safe, as I don't have the BT tool. Is it easier to uninstall it? or just similar procedure? I just want to be ready in case I have to unplug it in the middle of the road or something. |
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Thanks. I took it because I had a feeling many people will need it to refer to in the future.
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As for my next tune, it's a Stage 3 Dinan flash.. Probably in a month or two...
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12-08-2009, 11:23 PM | #30 | |
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I will definitely consider the GIAC flash but only if they have the device ready where I can easily unflash before bringing the car in for service...
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12-09-2009, 01:18 AM | #31 |
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+1 I tried the usb cable and failed. So i got a gift card. I ended up bending the card up.
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12-09-2009, 03:32 AM | #32 |
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I used a small flat screwdriver (carefully) with no problems. I also used a small mirror to have a good look at what I had to do first so I could visualise.
The other key is to look at the JB+ itself. If you imagine the male and female ends of the JB+ being connected, that is what you are trying to undo with sensor. 50% was a very notable increase in bottom and mid range meat straight away for me, no difference in top end. I don't think a couple of days made much more difference than the first couple of hours. It is pulling pretty strong on 50% running 98 octane. I can get the tires to break traction with WOT at about 2k rpm in first and sometimes second especially on a cool evening. I can also more clearly hear the turbos. Any more power I think will be wasted without adding an LSD PS: I wouldn't worry about the sensor demage for ipod, I don't see why they would be anywhere near there. However I would not chance a tuner code (which is quite possible on 100% without sol bypass) incase they are required to be in or checking codes/electronics as part of ipod.
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Thanks for all the help so far...
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12-09-2009, 04:39 PM | #35 |
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Bump.. Any help on my last couple of questions?
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12-09-2009, 05:15 PM | #36 |
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Definately return your solenoid back to stock, remove the jb+, use bt tool to scan and clear codes, return your airbox to normal, then go to the dealership.
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12-09-2009, 05:20 PM | #37 |
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Thank you very much!
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12-09-2009, 05:22 PM | #38 |
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No problem, the solenoid and jb+ install/removal should only take 60 seconds once you do a few times. Its not a big deal like the jb3 is. Never go to the dealership with any modifications, its not worth the risk.
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12-09-2009, 05:59 PM | #39 |
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Thanks again. I'll be doing the solenoid bypass tomorrow.. I have pictures from the JB PDF but are there any more descriptive pictures? Since I don't know what these things typically look like, anything more would help...
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12-09-2009, 09:15 PM | #41 |
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the bypass is super easy. there is a little plug with two prongs on it. you are just eliminating that two prong thing and bypassing it.
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12-10-2009, 09:40 PM | #42 |
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I'm definitely going to play with that solenoid as soon as I can.. In the meantime - and I don't think I should start a new discussion for this - I really got a feel for the JB+ this evening while merging onto the I95 in Palm Beach County.. I played a little bit but shortly after, the engine light came on. I'm using the BT tool to see what the deal is now.. I ran the "short test" which is taking all day. Every time I try to cancel, it fails. So, I guess I'll have to wait it out. In any event, I'm kinda surprised the engine light came on.. I suppose I'll just clear the code and move forward.. I wonder, though......
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These were all my fault codes.. I cleared them.. Anything to worry about?
The yellow engine light that came on was kinda half lit-up.. After doing some reading, it appears that was limp mode.. Correct? If so, maybe I need to turn down the JB+ a bit. I don't want to have to worry about getting put into limp mode if I flex the car's muscle.. What do you think? Anyway, here were my codes before I cleared them:
Short Test MSD80/MSD81 Engine module for N54 Current Fault Codes 2A87: 2A87 Outlet-Vanos variable cam control test, mechanics Error will cause a warning light Error is not currently present Test conditions have been completed Freeze Frame Information Event 1 3100: 3100 boost-pressure control, deactivation Error will not cause a warning light Error is not currently present Test conditions have been completed Car Access System 3 Current Fault Codes A0B0: ECU input brake lights Error will not cause a warning light Error is not currently present Test conditions have been completed Short circuit or signal interruption A10A: EWS4 timing challenge/response error Error will not cause a warning light Error is not currently present Test conditions have been completed Signal or value below threshold Instrument cluster PL2 E8x and E9x Current Fault Codes A3B2: CAN ID 130 error: Clamp status Error will not cause a warning light Error is not currently present Test conditions have been completed MOST / CAN gateway CD73/MD73 Current Fault Codes E194: No CLAMP_STATUS via CAN received Error will not cause a warning light Error is not currently present Test conditions have been completed E18C: Device didn't accept or confirm monitoring message (Error_Monitoring) Error will not cause a warning light Error is not currently present Test conditions have been completed E18D: Wake Up Device tried to wake up network 3-times without success (Error_WakeUp_Failed) Error will not cause a warning light Error is not currently present Test conditions have been completed Telematic control module Current Fault Codes A36B: Error will not cause a warning light Error is not currently present Test conditions have been completed A392: Error will not cause a warning light Error is not currently present Test conditions have been completed
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