[Eric335]

First off, id like to apologize for the number of threads lately (ive made like 3 in this section). Its just easier to discuss a single topic/issue per thread. The other threads dealt with some random codes and another that dealt with a misfire/boost solenoid buzz.

So, I ended up replacing all 6 spark-plugs and re-flashing the firmware and 9-10 Aggressive maps. I did about 10 WOT pulls in 2,3,4 and the car runs fantastically. Misfires solved! I figured out that one of the two codes i was getting was the exhuast-flapper, and the other is mysterious one that many people get. Best option is to go to the dealership for that one. The only issue i have now is the last one i discussed in this thread here.

I had really bad wastegate rattle with the standard 50% WGPosition so i went and changed it to 80%. This worked great, until i pulled into my garage and noticed the damn boost solenoid buzzing again. Im not sure if this is normal, or harmful.

Video (the numbers i say are the WGPositon %'s):


In this video, it starts out at 50%. At 30/40%, there is no rattle or buzz. You can see from the video that i randomly have buzz when at anything above 60%, it is not consistent, and can go in and out. What should i do? If i leave it at 50% (no solenoid buzz), then i get nasty wastegate rattle on cold-starts.

[Ilma]

I also found the 50% setting gave more wastegate rattle on my car.

So I reverted back to 90%.......at that setting my solenoids sound about as loud as yours do at 70%. You can hear it, but not more than the overall engine noise.

At some of the settings you tried it sounds 2-3 times louder than mine do at 90%.

[Eric335]

Originally Posted by Ilma

I also found the 50% setting gave more wastegate rattle on my car.

So I reverted back to 90%.......at that setting my solenoids sound about as loud as yours do at 70%. You can hear it, but not more than the overall engine noise.

At some of the settings you tried it sounds 2-3 times louder than mine do at 90%.

At 90% mine is fairly quiet. Is it safe to have it buzz like that? If so, ill just keep it at 90%.

[Ilma]

Originally Posted by Eric335

At 90% mine is fairly quiet. Is it safe to have it buzz like that? If so, ill just keep it at 90%.

I have been driving with a bit of solenoid buzzing/farting for over a year now

No boost issues, but I am thinking of replacing them as preventive maintenance as my warranty expired recently.

IF you are not having any boost issues, then just leave them at 90% and live with a bit of wastegate rattle for now.

After all, you only hear the noise when you have the hood open so who cares?

[import36]

very interesting thread OP. i've had this buzz/farting noise for a while but never had any idea what might've been causing it. i've played around with the wg settings a little bit...but not enough to make the correlation like you have....so thanks for the info. i'll try playing around with my settings when i have some free time to see if i can reduce the buzz...

[Eric335]

Originally Posted by Ilma

I have been driving with a bit of solenoid buzzing/farting for over a year now

No boost issues, but I am thinking of replacing them as preventive maintenance as my warranty expired recently.

IF you are not having any boost issues, then just leave them at 90% and live with a bit of wastegate rattle for now.

After all, you only hear the noise when you have the hood open so who cares?

I dont mind the buzzing, im just worried that its malignant to the engine. I can live with the buzzing, but not that horrid rattle on cold starts (anything over 60% gets ride of the rattle). So, if its not malignant, then i guess i have no reason to worry?

Also, what are you replacing the wastegates with? How much?

Originally Posted by import36

very interesting thread OP. i've had this buzz/farting noise for a while but never had any idea what might've been causing it. i've played around with the wg settings a little bit...but not enough to make the correlation like you have....so thanks for the info. i'll try playing around with my settings when i have some free time to see if i can reduce the buzz...

No problem, glad to finally give back to the community? Let us know what you find out. I hope someone mechanically inclined can let us know if the buzzing/farting is bad, and if so, how to get rid of it.

[cn555ic]

I had that same issue when I went and loaded any maps over than the 7-11-11 firmware and maps. Anything newer than that my car would make that noise. Sampled the agressive maps and it also did that noise. I went back to the maps and have been enjoying fart free non buzzing solenoids for as long as I can remember.

[Eric335]

Originally Posted by cn555ic

I had that same issue when I went and loaded any maps over than the 7-11-11 firmware and maps. Anything newer than that my car would make that noise. Sampled the agressive maps and it also did that noise. I went back to the maps and have been enjoying fart free non buzzing solenoids for as long as I can remember.

Hmmm 7-11-11 maps i havent seen. Are they the same as the 7-29 maps on Shivs website? I would love to have an aggressive map without the farting

[5soko]

Can you hear the buzz inside the cabin?

[Eric335]

Originally Posted by 5soko

Can you hear the buzz inside the cabin?

Nope, only once and a while.

[cn555ic]

Originally Posted by Eric335

Hmmm 7-11-11 maps i havent seen. Are they the same as the 7-29 maps on Shivs website? I would love to have an aggressive map without the farting

The maps I am running are not the aggressive maps and have linear boost