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Saner 08-02-04 12:28 PM

Boost Gauge Problems
 
I remember a few months back there was a thread about boost gauges that did not sit @ 0 when the car was off. I'm searching for this because I'm having problems with my Defi Boost Gauge. I've had 2 gauges that sit at 5psi and says I'm boosting 15-16psi.. My car is stock, with the exception of a downpipe and intake, so I know this gauge is incorrect.

I've tried a search, but came up empty handed. If someone could point me in the right direction or post similar problems you're experiencing, it might help the folks @ RX7Store.net address this issue to Defi.

RX7Store.net has been very helpful and is actually contacting Defi to pin point this problem.


Thanks

PhoenixDownVII 08-02-04 12:40 PM

I am wondering the same thing.

My autometer gauge is old and stupid, but reads slightly above 0 when the car is off.

I have a digital boost gauge too, and they both read ~10-8-10 boost pattern which is good.

I plan on getting a Defi soon :)

Saner 08-03-04 07:32 AM

No one else?

DamonB 08-03-04 08:08 AM

Why you're boost gauge doesn't read "0" when car is off:

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=59745

Saner 08-03-04 09:22 AM

Hmm.. So basically no matter if Defi keeps sending me new gauges, they'll always read 5psi? I should have gotten another VDO.

Originally Posted by DamonB
Why you're boost gauge doesn't read "0" when car is off:

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=59745


DamonB 08-03-04 10:05 AM


Originally Posted by Saner
Hmm.. So basically no matter if Defi keeps sending me new gauges, they'll always read 5psi?

I would expect 5 psi to be a problem with the gauge or the sender (if the gauge is electronic). A plain mechanical gauge should vary by less than 1 psi.

Saner 08-03-04 11:36 AM

The 1st boost gauge I bought went to 5psi after 10 minutes.. i returned it to RX7store.net and they sent me another one.. Same thing happened. I'm starting to think they took apart the 1st one and thought they fixed it, but didn't.

Originally Posted by DamonB
I would expect 5 psi to be a problem with the gauge or the sender (if the gauge is electronic). A plain mechanical gauge should vary by less than 1 psi.



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