Interesting tune problem caused by climate/location change

Headlights to tailights and everything in between.

Moderators: Helpinators, Moderators

Post Reply
dscoobydoo
Fifth Gear
Posts: 2275
Joined: Mon Mar 08, 2004 2:30 am
Location: Auburn, WA
Contact:

Interesting tune problem caused by climate/location change

Post by dscoobydoo »

I drove from Seattle down to Georgia for training here and took the legacy.

I am running the PP6 with a Dom tune ( I think, maybe Mike tuned it last)
anyway, In Pensacola I got the crappy MAP sensor code and limped it with no boost the rest of the way here.

I reset the codes, and it seems that whenever the humidity levels are high, I get that code again.

I would not have thought that humidity specifically would cause the car to run like crap, but when you do a specific tune, you limit the parameters and it seems this has become my Achillies weakness while I am down here.

Thoughts??
Yes I have too many Subarus
No you can't have one
05 GD-STI
01- RS- Swapped-07 STI
00- GF
93 SS- "the original Robtune" (now in new hands)
Legacy777
Site Admin
Site Admin
Posts: 27928
Joined: Tue Oct 15, 2002 11:37 am
Location: Houston, Tx
Contact:

Re: Interesting tune problem caused by climate/location chan

Post by Legacy777 »

If the car is still MAF based, humidity shouldn't matter. Seattle is humid as well...it's just cooler.

I would check the MAP sensor and wiring for cracks where the moisture could get in and cause you problems. That's likely what the issue is.
Josh

surrealmirage.com/subaru
1990 Legacy (AWD, 6MT, & EJ22T Swap)
2020 Outback Limted XT

If you need to get a hold of me please email me rather then pm
Post Reply