[armyssg401]

Well here is some good news on my quest to get rid of limp mode. I replaced my valve with the stock one, and I got my boost back in spurts. She'll run fine for a while, then switch to limp mode all of a sudden. Not to mention the fact that I have a code reading "Secondary Air Injection Pump Malfunction" and one that reads "Fuel too Lean". I'm not sure what the code numbers are but I will find out tomorrow. Please advise!!

 

[noR]

The air pump is probably by bad hoses. Either vacuum lines. ($1/ft at local parts store) or the brittle, accordian hoses (the 2 that are about 1.4" diameter). Those are more expensive and I haven't found a non-dealership replacement set yet.

I'd like to get a whole different material becaues I found mine had ALOT of pinhole leaks.

Last item I could think that would cause those errors would be a MAF sensor. Probably wouldn't hurt to clean it. (isopropyl alcohol, in a baggie; swish gently. They're kinda fragile ish).

 

[armyssg401]

Sorry Nor, but im completely stupid when it comes to cleaning sensors lol. Would you mind giving me a quick little how-to?

 

[noR]

disconnect the main air hose from the intake.

Unscrew the MAF sensor from the air box. (torx bit w/ a hole in the tip)

Put the MAF in a baggy; dump some isopropyl in there, and swish it around. Make sure you get the area exposed to the air; that's really what you're trying to clean.

Swish it around for a minute or so; then take it out and let it air dry; then reassemble.

 

[armyssg401]

Since I knew i was probably going to mess that whole process up, I went to the local Auto Zone and picked up some high strength MAF cleaner lol. Actually its making one hell of a difference. I appreciate you helping me out. Im going to do your method tomorrow morning since its raining outside right now.