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Old 12-18-2008, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by iflyjets86
hmmm thats weird. my powerlab z has been feeling a bit down on power lately. and it has been smelling quite rich as well (although it smelt like that since day 1). I wonder if my utec has gone out?? i have my check engine light on but it has been since i got the kit put in (engine misfire code, common in FI'ed Z apparently). can anyone deny or confirm this??


not trying to jack thread btw, sorry
If I were you I'd take it into the shop just to make sure that it wasn't the engine. It takes like 10 minutes for the guy to hook it up, read the codes.. and tell you if there's something obviously wrong.

Don't risk it.. Who knows what a messed up UTEC can do to an engine. I'm just glad that mine didn't blow because of the faulty ECU.
Old 12-18-2008, 06:09 PM
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just buy a code reader. It is like 70$ and you can read/delete the codes right away. Imo a must have tool in any modified car.
Old 12-18-2008, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by txshldm
just buy a code reader. It is like 70$ and you can read/delete the codes right away. Imo a must have tool in any modified car.
Good call.

Btw did you get your car back? Dave told me he had another PL kit to tune tonight and I'm pretty sure that would be yours!
Old 12-18-2008, 06:34 PM
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yeah i went up there today and got it tuned.. look in my "powerlab install underway" thread for more info.
Old 12-18-2008, 08:30 PM
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ya but will a code reader tell me my utec is broken?
Old 12-19-2008, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by iflyjets86
ya but will a code reader tell me my utec is broken?
Simple answer is no.
Old 12-19-2008, 04:23 PM
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the car is running smooth, shows no signs of something being wrong. but it does feel a bit down on power. the closest reputable shop is 3.5 hr drive. were there any tell tale signs?
Old 12-27-2008, 05:15 AM
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Sorry, I don't know how to edit the title of this thread or I would..

Anyways,

Called up Dave because it's been a long time since he had my car and he basically told me that TurboXS has to "inspect" the UTEC first before sending out a new one. Bah, I wonder how long that would take.. but I bet it's because it's Christmas season no one is working

Will update again.. thanks for reading!
Old 12-28-2008, 06:21 AM
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Turbo XS has had mine for more then a few weeks now. It might be a while till you get it back or if they even send you a new one to replace the old one. Maybe Dave will give you a loaner? Thats what Jeremy did for me.
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Originally Posted by z2envy
Turbo XS has had mine for more then a few weeks now. It might be a while till you get it back or if they even send you a new one to replace the old one. Maybe Dave will give you a loaner? Thats what Jeremy did for me.
Didn't ask Dave for a loaner.. I didn't think this would be such a major issue. I really thought it would take max a week. It's been 2 weeks I think now.

I think it's just Christmas and all but I went ahead and gave TurboXS a call today to see if they're actually doing something about it and it appears that there's no one at the office.. Phone just kept ringing with no answering machine :-(
Old 12-29-2008, 10:47 AM
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makes me want to switch to a Haltech right now
Old 12-29-2008, 05:59 PM
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Originally Posted by UMW350Z
makes me want to switch to a Haltech right now

weird..mines for sale
Old 12-29-2008, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by SnyperZ
weird..mines for sale
Good price as well
Old 01-22-2009, 03:06 PM
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It's been almost a month, any update?
Old 04-16-2009, 05:54 PM
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Any updates?
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