[JTswole83]

Looks like your solenoids aren't working.

[Pbforlife254]

Just replaced solenoids

[pits200]

Just as a lesson, it's really not cool to cry wolf when a company's reputation can be directly impacted. While I hope you get your car fixed you're obviously not sure about much when it comes to troubleshooting or n54 basics.

You should edit your first post until you figure out what the true source of the problem is and not lay blame on a company that is trying to help you.

[Pbforlife254]

Every part of trouble shooting has been done besides pressure test which I had done before getting turbos installed. Not sure how many times I can change boost solenoids and vacuum lines to find out that is never my problem. I am taking it to a shop to be pressure tested which I'm sure will have no negative results. Being that the only thing that fixed my last 30ff was turbos I'm going to assume it's turbos once again after all the troubleshooting provides no negative results.

[Bully35]

Any smoke any rattle? you know what they say about assuming

[Pbforlife254]

Yes rattle has returned. I know assuming is never good, but on my car if it seems like it's something small it never is. Considering how much trouble shooting etc that car has undergone I can't just expect it to vacuum lines or boost solenoids anymore.

[Bully35]

It's very easy cross up a line or not have the solenoids in correctly. Just hoping it's not the turbos for you

[Chris@VargasTurboTech]

Originally Posted by Pbforlife254

Every part of trouble shooting has been done besides pressure test which I had done before getting turbos installed. Not sure how many times I can change boost solenoids and vacuum lines to find out that is never my problem. I am taking it to a shop to be pressure tested which I'm sure will have no negative results. Being that the only thing that fixed my last 30ff was turbos I'm going to assume it's turbos once again after all the troubleshooting provides no negative results.

You need to check the system, and check it properly. Make sure your shop knows what they're doing. Again, a boost leak check is step 1 with these things. You really need an experienced individual helping you troubleshoot this in person, or if you go to a shop, make sure they're knowledgeable with these cars.

Let us know how the boost leak check was accomplished and what you found.

Chris

[Chris@VargasTurboTech]

Hold on a second...

Did you figure out this? http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1294797


Also, going way back I see your initial post: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1271354

Sounds like you've had a lingering boost issue for a while. You need to get to the bottom of this, and I'm not sure I'd go back to the same shop.

Did the underboost codes start after you put your downpipes on? Did you do them or the shop? I'm a little confused on where you went to get stuff done versus what you have done yourself.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1290296

Best I can tell you had underboost codes, took the car to a shop to get smoke tested and pressure tested, they said it was perfect. You then got new turbos. Who installed them?

Somewhere in there you replaced your vac lines and boost solenoids. Did you do this or the shop?

Then somewhere else you put downpipes on, I presume to run a more aggressive tune. No problem. Did you do them, or a shop? Did your underboost code start around this time or after?

Need logs and answers to the above questions so we can better troubleshoot because something isn't adding up.

[Pbforlife254]

My buddy who is a BMW tech does most of the work. Although I will probably be taking my car to Miami performance inc to get checked out(pressure tested). First pressure test and smoke test was done by another BMW performance shop. Yes the first 30ff was solved once new turbos were put on. Then about a month and half after new turbos 30ff code popped up again...

[TrollToll]

Originally Posted by pits200

Just as a lesson, it's really not cool to cry wolf when a company's reputation can be directly impacted. While I hope you get your car fixed you're obviously not sure about much when it comes to troubleshooting or n54 basics.

You should edit your first post until you figure out what the true source of the problem is and not lay blame on a company that is trying to help you.

Why? Do you not remember when Tony threw Wedge under the bus for a bad "toon"? You know, when he withheld logs, failed to admit there were fuel issues, and failed to mention that this was the 2nd set of Vargas turbos to fail, and the first set was while running a JB4 only? Fuck that guy. Chris is doing a great job at being an anti-Tony (decent human being), but the reality is that Vargas has done that exact same thing. Remember that Golden rule?

[pits200]

Originally Posted by Yournamehere90

Why? Do you not remember when Tony threw Wedge under the bus for a bad "toon"? You know, when he withheld logs, failed to admit there were fuel issues, and failed to mention that this was the 2nd set of Vargas turbos to fail, and the first set was while running a JB4 only? Fuck that guy. Chris is doing a great job at being an anti-Tony (decent human being), but the reality is that Vargas has done that exact same thing. Remember that Golden rule?

Never said it was right, the situation between Tony and Wedge. My comment was mainly in overview of all people who jump on a forum with limited knowledge and blame a company for the problem. You have seen restaurant owners on Yelp and other review sites bring libel suit against users who were found to have left incorrect reviews which they claim directly impacted their business.

Overall, people really need to be a little more cognizant in regard to the problem before making defamatory statements and that is for anyone who plans on making a comment on a message board.

[Pbforlife254]

cleared all those wacko codes and tried to regenerate them and was unsuccessful. The only code to reappear was 30ff. Still feels like card has zero boost. Taking car in first week of oct to get pressure tested. Then we'll see what after that holds.

[Gohan335i7]

Keep us updated. Are you taking it to MPI?! That is the only place I take my car , they should be able to figure out the problem and fix it correctly. Those dudes really know what they are doing.. Talk to Ray, Jack & Stephen...

[Pbforlife254]

Planning on taking it in to MPI. Question though is when. Been very busy lately between school and work. Was hoping to get down there this weekend, but doesn't look like it's going to happen. Once I get the car in I will update everyone.

[Snypa]

Originally Posted by Pbforlife254

Planning on taking it in to MPI. Question though is when. Been very busy lately between school and work. Was hoping to get down there this weekend, but doesn't look like it's going to happen. Once I get the car in I will update everyone.

Where are you located?

[Pbforlife254]

Broward/pines area

[Pbforlife254]

Got the car checked out today. No boost leaks or anything found throught the system. Car still has zero boost. Not sure what route to go now.

[pits200]

Originally Posted by Pbforlife254

Got the car checked out today. No boost leaks or anything found throught the system. Car still has zero boost. Not sure what route to go now.

Did you do a vac test on the wastegates?

[Pbforlife254]

I was thinking maybe the wastegate arms were hitting the downpipes clamp causing that metal clanking noise I was hearing when letting off the gas? Maybe not allowing the arm
To open fully and causing the 30ff? What do you guys think?

[JasW]

Originally Posted by Pbforlife254

I was thinking maybe the wastegate arms were hitting the downpipes clamp causing that metal clanking noise I was hearing when letting off the gas? Maybe not allowing the arm
To open fully and causing the 30ff? What do you guys think?

You took it to MPI and they had no thoughts at all? Jack, Steve, et al. are the best you'll ever find, and I also will only take my car there. I mention that only to reiterate to Chris that you've checked off this box with extreme authority.

[pits200]

If turbos somehow were shot, it wouldn't be both at the same time. If that were the case it would lead me to believe it was install error or something else as the likelihood of simultaneous failure due to manufacturing is almost impossible along with no oil leaks.