HELP!!! My car is extra slow, boost leak? DV?

[Gzo17]

So Ive noticed my car being extra slow the past couple of days, but today it got really bad. I really thought I was going crazy and just got used to the chip (GIAC X-chip). I had some friends drive it and we all agreed that it was slower than before the chip. So I thought maybe the ECU turned back to stock for w/e reason since I had no CEL code. On my way back from the gym, sure enough, I get the wonderful CEL code.

I think it might be one of two things.
DV went bad and I need to replace it, if so, recommendations?

Or I have a boost leak, and need to get Samco hoses. I doubt this is it bc this happened to me in my B6 and I could literally hear the leak.

Any input will be greatly appreciated. Car has 1300 miles and I have the GIAC X-chip.

[Gzo17]

Anyone? Come on guys, I know there are alot of knowledgeable people on this forum. Someone has to have some input.

[booch]

if you have access to a vag com i would suggest logging boost

the most common problem is of course the dv, i would start your investigation there. apparently it does not always throw a CEL

[OH4NA4]

Dude seriously, you need to search the forums. These symptoms have been posted and discussed countless # of times.

[Gzo17]

Dude seriously, you need to search the forums. These symptoms have been posted and discussed countless # of times.

DUDE, I tried that and thats how I narrowed it down to a torn DV.

[OH4NA4]

DUDE, I tried that and thats how I narrowed it down to a torn DV.

Ok, so then take the next logical step. Get under your car, take off the belly pan, unscrew the three screws that is holding your DV in and check it.

[Gzo17]

Ok, so then take the next logical step. Get under your car, take off the belly pan, unscrew the three screws that is holding your DV in and check it.

And after that, whats the "next logical step" Mr All knowledgeable? [hail]

[OH4NA4]

And after that, whats the "next logical step" Mr All knowledgeable? [hail]

If it's ripped, then you replace it. Not sure exactly what you are asking here. If you don't feel comfortable doing this yourself, then take it to a shop to have it diagnosed.

[snosk8tr123]

It is most probably the dv because that is a very common problem with our cars. I had giac x-chip and my dv ripped too. i replaced it with the forge dv and its fine now.

[TJHUB]

So Ive noticed my car being extra slow the past couple of days, but today it got really bad. I really thought I was going crazy and just got used to the chip (GIAC X-chip). I had some friends drive it and we all agreed that it was slower than before the chip. So I thought maybe the ECU turned back to stock for w/e reason since I had no CEL code. On my way back from the gym, sure enough, I get the wonderful CEL code.

I think it might be one of two things.
DV went bad and I need to replace it, if so, recommendations?

Or I have a boost leak, and need to get Samco hoses. I doubt this is it bc this happened to me in my B6 and I could literally hear the leak.

Any input will be greatly appreciated. Car has 1300 miles and I have the GIAC X-chip.

WOW, you got a beat down from a noob no less. [:D] OHNANA4 is perfectly correct though; it's most likely the DV. Checking it is fairly easy, and since you're chipped, going to the dealer could be risky unless you can take your car back to stock programming.

I'll also throw out there that many people are running stock DV's with success. Don't feel like you *need* a Forge DV. Get another OEM and if you blow it again, then consider the Forge. This is of course just my opinion...

Nice ride BTW. Love the white!

[Sanjman]

DUDE, I tried that and thats how I narrowed it down to a torn DV.

I'm not sure what you want from us now that you have narrowed it down... how much more narrowing can it get?

VAG COM - boost?
Torn DV?

[acidrome]

It is most probably the dv because that is a very common problem with our cars. I had giac x-chip and my dv ripped too. i replaced it with the forge dv and its fine now.

Word!!!! that is exactly what i did n all is fun now [race]

[michpan]

A CEL can appear for countless reasons. You should check it at a shop with the proper diagnostic tool.


Michael

[Six Speed Turbo]

I agree if you can take it to the dealer and have them do a dianostic to find your problem. It is probably one of two things, a torn DV or a damaged PCV valve.

[Gzo17]

I had it VAGed yesterday, installed the Forge DV and the Podi boost gage

[DoThisMyWay]

So, what's the word? Was it the DV?

[Gzo17]

Yea it was the DV. Bought and installed the Forge DV instead of getting the OEM one which probably wouldnt have lasted too long anyways.

[SilverB7FL]

yea the Forge one is the way to go I didn't even mess w/ the OEM one after mine went. Good choice!! :)

[TWiST]

You can;t do data logging with the ebay vag cable can you ?

[Types Cnversion]

how is the forge holding up?

[B7AudiA4]

Best bet is to go to the dealer. I thought I had a torn DV and what not, but it wasn't the problem. =(

[Gzo17]

Well Ive only had it on for 2 days now, but it feels great!! Only time will tell if it holds up longer than the OEM DV. Mind you, the OEM DV lasted me about a month with the chip.

[Nikerey]

I've had it on my GTi since it was released and havent had a single problem

[SilverB7FL]

Yea I've had it on my car for like 3 months now and its great! :)