Steeda Pulleys on Check Eng Flash!
05-06-2005, 02:04 AM
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Steeda Pulleys on Check Eng Flash!
Ok I ordered the cold air kit, the SCT and the Steeda pulleys all at the same time, I installed the CAI and reflashed, got the engine light on solid 3 days later, disconnect baterry and it never came back, 800 miles and 2 weeks later I intsalled the UD pulleys within 10 minutes I get the engine light flashing, then it goes away, 15 minutes later I notice that I lost some performance when the engine light started flashing again, very sluggish, 5 minutes later light goes out car is perfect, this goes on for 1/2 hour 30 miles, then no more light car is perfect but I was 15 miles from home, I ran it a little hard right before I got home to see if it would flash again but it didn't, should I reflash the ECM with the SCt again or did the ECM somehow compensate for the pulleys??
05-06-2005, 09:46 AM
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RE: Steeda Pulleys on Check Eng Flash!
In no way am I bashing SCT or the XCalibrator. BUT.......it sounds to me like your tune is off. Possibly leaning out since you say you were playing around prior to it happening. If you had a Diablo, you could adjust it sitting in your car.
05-06-2005, 09:59 AM
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RE: Steeda Pulleys on Check Eng Flash!
I have the same tune that supposedly was set up for the CAI and the pulleys, maybe it is in need of a better tune, I will contact SCT later today. I wish I didn't order the pulleys but they are on there now! Car feels great so maybe it will not come back and cause problems.
05-06-2005, 10:03 AM
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RE: Steeda Pulleys on Check Eng Flash!
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Ok I ordered the cold air kit, the SCT and the Steeda pulleys all at the same time, I installed the CAI and reflashed, got the engine light on solid 3 days later, disconnect baterry and it never came back, 800 miles and 2 weeks later I intsalled the UD pulleys within 10 minutes I get the engine light flashing, then it goes away, 15 minutes later I notice that I lost some performance when the engine light started flashing again, very sluggish, 5 minutes later light goes out car is perfect, this goes on for 1/2 hour 30 miles, then no more light car is perfect but I was 15 miles from home, I ran it a little hard right before I got home to see if it would flash again but it didn't, should I reflash the ECM with the SCt again or did the ECM somehow compensate for the pulleys??
Ok I ordered the cold air kit, the SCT and the Steeda pulleys all at the same time, I installed the CAI and reflashed, got the engine light on solid 3 days later, disconnect baterry and it never came back, 800 miles and 2 weeks later I intsalled the UD pulleys within 10 minutes I get the engine light flashing, then it goes away, 15 minutes later I notice that I lost some performance when the engine light started flashing again, very sluggish, 5 minutes later light goes out car is perfect, this goes on for 1/2 hour 30 miles, then no more light car is perfect but I was 15 miles from home, I ran it a little hard right before I got home to see if it would flash again but it didn't, should I reflash the ECM with the SCt again or did the ECM somehow compensate for the pulleys??
05-06-2005, 06:08 PM
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RE: Steeda Pulleys on Check Eng Flash!
Michael from SCT returned my call an hour after I left him my message, super fast and new exactly what the problem was, OG GT's need a new tune something about misfire problem, any time your engine light flashes on and off it means a misfire happened, he told me if it happens again, to get my Xcal re-tuned and reflash my ECM or download the new program if I have the data cable. So far today no light car runs perfect, I will keep an eye on it, hopefully the problem will just up and go away, a lot like my first wife did !!
05-06-2005, 06:27 PM
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RE: Steeda Pulleys on Check Eng Flash!
ORIGINAL: jagbits
Michael from SCT returned my call an hour after I left him my message, super fast and new exactly what the problem was, OG GT's need a new tune something about misfire problem, any time your engine light flashes on and off it means a misfire happened, he told me if it happens again, to get my Xcal re-tuned and reflash my ECM or download the new program if I have the data cable. So far today no light car runs perfect, I will keep an eye on it, hopefully the problem will just up and go away, a lot like my first wife did !!
Michael from SCT returned my call an hour after I left him my message, super fast and new exactly what the problem was, OG GT's need a new tune something about misfire problem, any time your engine light flashes on and off it means a misfire happened, he told me if it happens again, to get my Xcal re-tuned and reflash my ECM or download the new program if I have the data cable. So far today no light car runs perfect, I will keep an eye on it, hopefully the problem will just up and go away, a lot like my first wife did !!
05-06-2005, 07:30 PM
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RE: Steeda Pulleys on Check Eng Flash!
I know, not healthy, I think it's solved though, all is well so far. This is the problem with aftermarket performance parts, the car is too new, SCT knew the exact problem though so I will get the new tune and see how it goes.
05-06-2005, 07:49 PM
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RE: Steeda Pulleys on Check Eng Flash!
Ok I may have found the problem, my CAI air cleaner was not secured at all! It was just hanging an inch away from the tube it connects to. I guess I forgot to tighten the big hose clamp, so when I stomped on it, perhaps it sucked too much air and threw the engine light on ?? I tightened it and I bet my problems are solved. I am down to a tiny belt squeak at start up now, I don't think the pulleys are worth the time and money to be honest, but they are on so f**k it.