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Offline R32UK

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Re: Problem with Revo remap. ( Random power loss )
« Reply #10 on: 06 March 2010, 15:50 »
Maybe unrelated but has anyone also noticed that from a cold start the remap does not seem to work 100%? some kind of limits when cold i take it?? :undecided:

cant say I have experienced any problems like you have though jd.

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Re: Problem with Revo remap. ( Random power loss )
« Reply #11 on: 06 March 2010, 16:08 »
I may have a similar problem,does it happen when your going some say 70mph then go to put your foot down and it does not want to accellerate ?,i`ve had this half a dozen times in 7 months but never a fault light,i took it in to get it checked and nothing came up. :undecided:

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Re: Problem with Revo remap. ( Random power loss )
« Reply #12 on: 06 March 2010, 17:27 »
No problems with mine  :undecided: and not heard of any issues with Revo maps
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Re: Problem with Revo remap. ( Random power loss )
« Reply #13 on: 06 March 2010, 17:34 »
I just wonder how many more owners will start having problems with Revo re-mapping.
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Re: Problem with Revo remap. ( Random power loss )
« Reply #14 on: 06 March 2010, 17:46 »
I just wonder how many more owners will start having problems with Revo re-mapping.


The problem might not be Revo related ?
I'd get VW Assistance out to get some idea of the problem or the AA before i contacted the dealer  :sad: just incase,
but not heard of any issues with it
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Re: Problem with Revo remap. ( Random power loss )
« Reply #15 on: 06 March 2010, 17:55 »
The problem might not be Revo related ?
I'd get VW Assistance out to get some idea of the problem or the AA before i contacted the dealer  :sad: just incase,
but not heard of any issues with it
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Good thinking Batman! :smiley:
They usually are more open minded and knowledgeable.
In fact, when I had a problem with a constantly dead battery on my Type R GT, Honda kept testing it and found no fault. But the RAC man insisted that it was a faulty battery and his tests proved this. Honda's tests did not show any battery fault! Eventually Honda had to accept this and changed the battery! The car was only a year old at that time!
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Re: Problem with Revo remap. ( Random power loss )
« Reply #16 on: 06 March 2010, 17:57 »
 :wink: :wink:
Worth a try in my book
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Re: Problem with Revo remap. ( Random power loss )
« Reply #17 on: 06 March 2010, 18:09 »
Your first port of call should be your revo dealer. They may have come across the issue before and know an easy fix, or there may have been a sw update issued by revo since you had it done. Some data logging needs to be done to determine if it's air, fuel or spark causing the mishap (or a combination of them) then further logging to determine which sensor, pipe, wire or whatever is the underlying problem.

Maybe unrelated but has anyone also noticed that from a cold start the remap does not seem to work 100%? some kind of limits when cold i take it?? :undecided:

From a cold start the ecu will be adding fuel anyway, but more importantly you shouldn't even be using your right foot enough to notice the remap until the temp display has been at 90 for a few minutes. Not warming up or cooling down the engine properly is a surefire way to destroy your turbo.. especially with a remapped car.

I do this sort of thing for a living so if anyone in the midlands area needs something checking over just give me a shout :afro:

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Re: Problem with Revo remap. ( Random power loss )
« Reply #18 on: 06 March 2010, 18:13 »
cheers for the info topher!i will try to take it easy on those cold mornings.



... ahh what the hell, its not my car :laugh: :laugh:

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Re: Problem with Revo remap. ( Random power loss )
« Reply #19 on: 06 March 2010, 18:20 »
cheers for the info topher!i will try to take it easy on those cold mornings.

... ahh what the hell, its not my car :laugh: :laugh:

People like you keep me in business :grin: To be honest you'll probably never have any problems while you own the car. They are tough old motors. It's 5-6 years down the line the abuse shows through. Little turbos + high boost = exhaust housing cracks and leaky seals.