PWG123 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 my apexi type R boost controller is reading -600+ on idle is this normal?.if not does anyone know wh please help.cheerspete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Boost guage should read cira -20 on psi on warm idle Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PWG123 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 Do you know why it would be reading such low numbers? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikey4410 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I am afraid i havent a clue with this mate.i just know all 3 of my starlets were near bang on minus 20 psi.sorry i cant help further buddy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PWG123 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 ok mate thanks for replying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Weyro Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 haha its reading in mmHg so -400-600 is normal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 It's negative vac it's fine bud Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PWG123 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 Yeah it is -_▪..... cheers. At least it's running right. First Turbo so I was worried. We literally just unplugged every sensor and vacuum hose and can't find where the apexi is plugged into.....unplugged the apexi plug was still running and reading??. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Weyro Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 magnets Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TurboTobz Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 All cars run vacuum (as the pistons create on the induction stroke) you'll read positive as the turbo spools and kicks in Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PWG123 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 It's negative vac it's fine bud Thanks. Just happy she's running right, the manifold I bought the car cracked and bought a zisco and fitted it obviously had no boost leakage so was a different reading. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PWG123 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 magnetsis that sarcasm or is it genuine? I'm a starlet noob....sorry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
akyakapotter Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Thanks. Just happy she's running right, the manifold I bought the car cracked and bought a zisco and fitted it obviously had no boost leakage so was a different reading.That's ok mate mine reads about .06 negative vac on idle then moves into positive boost pressure once I start accelerating nothing to worry about there. Need any more help bud just ask away we are all here to help Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PWG123 Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 That's ok mate mine reads about .06 negative vac on idle then moves into positive boost pressure once I start accelerating nothing to worry about there. Need any more help bud just ask away we are all here to help Thanks mate apreciate it, erm but of a silly one but my interior reading light has stopped working, don't think it's the fuse as everything else is still working??. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addymk2 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Checked the bulb? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 All turbo cars read in the negative on a boost gauge at idle and even at slow speed with 0 throttle position. When you put your foot down or load the engine up, you'll instantly get 0 and then start to build boost Quote Link to post Share on other sites
turbo Grant Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 All turbo cars read in the negative on a boost gauge at idle and even at slow speed with 0 throttle position. When you put your foot down or load the engine up, you'll instantly get 0 and then start to build boost Unless its a diesel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Unless its a diesel Was assuming no one was lame enough to fit a boost gauge to a diesel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanglebadger Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 ^^^pardon you sir, my alfa has a boost gauge as stock. All 159s do! Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PWG123 Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Checked the bulb?Obviously checked the Bulb lol. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TurboTobz Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Thanks mate apreciate it, erm but of a silly one but my interior reading light has stopped working, don't think it's the fuse as everything else is still working??. Interior light as in roof one? They usually corrode to fuck and stop working if so Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Socks Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 ^^^pardon you sir, my alfa has a boost gauge as stock. All 159s do! Phil. An Aftermarket Gauge, Mistress Badge Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Addymk2 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Obviously checked the Bulb lol.Lol you never know on here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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