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So, looks like I have an overboost problem. I will take it to a mechanic shortly but just interested in a couple things. Still completely stock, except for springs and shocks, bought new for the missus June 2006 (130km) and has been faultless for all these years. I noticed it overboosting a few weeks ago, which is very enjoyable until it would go into limp home mode. A simple turn off and on again fixes it. Has been in for a service, found some intercooler pipes a bit loose, tightened up which helped but it's still overboosting and cutting out (fuel?) now and not going into limp so much more manageable. Attached a Jaycar OBD reader, installed Torque Pro and if it's reading correctly it's cutting out at 12psi which I believe is way over the 6-7psi for standard?? There is a fair bit more (what I think is) turbo noise too. It never gets there when the missus drives it (at least that I know of!!) so really only a problem for me. So, couple questions; How accurate is the Torque Pro when reading the boost? It will run between -12 and +12 (+12 is where it cuts out) Have done a bit of research and it seems actuator and split hoses can cause these issues, anything else to look at? The "tune" folk talk of, is this possible on stock gear? If not, what's required? If we leave it as it (I do quite like the extra go :-) ) what damage will it cause if we occasionally hit 12psi? Last but not least, any recommended mechanic\tuners in the area Gladesville to Paramatta?
