Boost Gauge Readings

[bigd]

I've just fitted a boost gauge and reading other threads about the gauge readings, mime seem a bit high. Idling the gauge reads -20, which seems to be the norm. Full throtle it goes as high as +22, and then evens off about +16. Now as far as I'm aware there has been no remapping of the ECU (well I certainly haven't had it done). Do these readings seem right for an unmodified LC?

 

[Saul]

sounds remapped to me with that level of boost

 

[bigd]

How do I find out if it is remapped?

 

[Saul]

you bought the car 2nd hand?

from a dealer or private?

 

[bigd]

I bought the car second hand from a dealer, but not a SEAT dealer.

 

[paul h]

I've just fitted a boost gauge and reading other threads about the gauge readings, mime seem a bit high. Idling the gauge reads -20, which seems to be the norm. Full throtle it goes as high as +22, and then evens off about +16. Now as far as I'm aware there has been no remapping of the ECU (well I certainly haven't had it done). Do these readings seem right for an unmodified LC?

The exact same readings that i get on my LCR.mine is supposed to be standard i bought it from a main dealer and it had a lady owner before me.so not sure if it's mapped or not

 

[bigd]

I suppose a rolling road season would tell if it performing more than the standard 180BHP that it should be.

 

[PlatinumR]

My lcr runs at 10-12 and doesn't really peak over it. I know it's not LC readings but it does sound above normal

 

[traumapat]

yep, sounds mapped. my lc is and has the same boost readings. as i remember boost stock was 10 psi max.

if youve a boost gauge that wasnt standard either.

 

[CupraUK]

RR should tell you. But go on the @ wheels figures, remapped will come in about 180bhp.

 

[bigd]

Will try and book it in on Tuesday for RR session.

Question; would a faulty DV affect the gauge readings?

 

[traumapat]

id guess if the dv was faulty youd get a loss of boost. maybe it wouldnt hold the boost?

 

[rst_cupra_r]

broken dv would decrease the psi

 

[bigd]

Replaced the DV back to stock, and now getting lower readings peaking at between 12 and 16. Still want to get it on a RR though.

 

[LCR mat]

Replaced the DV back to stock, and now getting lower readings peaking at between 12 and 16. Still want to get it on a RR though.

could be that the stock one faulty as these readings are still high.