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is yours really high or something ?

well yes...

look who is asking the question.

im trying to problem solve why im getting a reading of 2.4volts at idle.

you said the other day that it should be below 1v at idle.

yeah off the bat 2.4 seems way too high

i'd be suprised if it was correct

if you rev it a few times

does it always go back to the same value?

are u sure q45 is selected?

no pipework leaks around the afm?

whats the voltage with the car set to ON but not running

a photo of SENSOR SW / CHECK with the car set to ON but not running and another pic of the car running, that shoud help. also confirm what is under SETTING, AIRFLOW

ingnition only = .160v

it starts around .350v then counts down.

when running its up in the low 2.2 - 2.4 volt range

well, the idle will be shagged if its saying 2.4v of AIRFLOW to the powerfc and there actually is jack all. its probably on half the load axis at idle. ie because its saying 2.4v on the load axis, its like halfway. it would be mega sucky idle, suprised it even runs

what pfc (ETC, PROG VERSION)

what intake piping (stock turbo duct?, custom?)

what air filter (pod, box, panel filter, open mouth?)

where is the afm (in front of turbo, after intercooler?)

can u get a photo of SENSOR SW / CHECK with car running

do u have someone local with a knock working q45 AFM ?

can u try the stock afm back on it ? does it give similar readings?

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