Check Engine Light Is On! Wtf!

[CK34GT]

Hi All.,

I have had the Power FC on the car for about 2 weeks now and last week i fitted the HKS SSQ BOV.

The car was running fine.... last night I jump in the car to go to the shops for a sec, I have to admit i didnt let the car completely warm up, anyhow, i make it to the shops, i get out of the car, the turbo timer keeps the car running until i get back to the car. As i sit down, the timer is up and the engine shuts down, so i start her back up and the check engine light comes on out of nowhere while i was parked. Until now that light is still on.

The car seems to be running ok. i re-checked all my plugs and sensors all seems to be ok.

What could this mean?

[sl33py]

Could be anything mate. Go to a mechanic.

[wolverine]

do you have a powerfc commander handy?

[The Mafia]

do a sensor check on the powerfc hand commander

[CK34GT]

yes i do have a hand controller but i dont know how to use it to be honest.

how do i check using the PFC controller

[paulr33]

read the powerfc faq in my sig

or alternatively;

ETC, SENSOR SW CHECK

look for any sensors highlighted in black background

[CK34GT]

ok, i just ran a Sensor check on my PFC hand controller.

"BOST" - Boost sensor i imagine showed the only inconsistancy, the letters BOST where highlighted in black.

What does this mean? Keep in mind im managing my boost levels with a Apexi AVCR controller.

[paulr33]

you should have read the PFC FAQ in my sig

it tells you how and why during the install procedure

turn the boost control kit off, its under ETC, FUNCTION SELECT

if you arent sure read the FAQ in my sig and look for "Installation" it tells you how to disable the boost kit

[CK34GT]

sorry if im sounding like a dope, but my engine alert light came on a good 2 weeks after my PFC was tuned in. Wouldnt the engine light have come on instantly if it had something to do with the Boost Control Kit being turned off or on?

also, your FAQ mentions "If the boost control kit is turned ON and you are not using it (not plugged in) the car will not start. " my car is starting and seems to be driving well.

any thoughts ???

thanks very much

[CK34GT]

problem well and truly found.

the Power FC reset itself. thus turning the boost cntrl kit being switched back on.

problem is all the other settings have been reset too,

now i gotta drive to Girraween to get my settings put back in.

spewing, but at least i found the prob, thanks for all your help people.

[stricnynel0s]

problem well and truly found.

the Power FC reset itself. thus turning the boost cntrl kit being switched back on.

problem is all the other settings have been reset too,

now i gotta drive to Girraween to get my settings put back in.

spewing, but at least i found the prob, thanks for all your help people.

idk if obd2 works with a PFC but u could always try, actually does jap cars use obd2 ?