Super VXer
I stopped by the shop to give it a test ride, did'nt notice to much of a power increase, check engine light came on and water temp got way high(I think due to air bubble in coolant line)......the CHECK ENGINE light....I'm a bit nervous now.
Left it there to see if they can fix the problems.....
Draftsman of the dead
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Man that sucks... I'll keep my fingers crossed that it all works out aok.
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Sorry to hear about that. I always felt uncomfortable leaving my vehicles with a shop and when it comes time to pick it up you are already with the impression that they didn't do it right before even turning the key. Especially since they should have checked it out before giving your the call to come pick it up and taking your money. They are the experts.
I am sure this is not the case with the shop you went.
Don't worry Jay, I am sure they missed something small and will get it going real soon. Then you will be
Apex is where you went right?
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not to cause concern, but...
I hope they didn't forget to put coolant in, belts on. or screw up the intake gaskets.
Re-read the install manual and double- check everything including all re-connects!
Last edited by SGT.BATGUANO : 06/18/2004 at 05:58 PM
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I know I shared this when I first got MY VX back from the shop after the SC install, but quickly here's what happened:
3 days go by, they tell me it's ready. I how up at about 5pm. They bring it out and the owner comes out with it. He asks if I want to take it for a test spin, him coming along with me (good thing he did), I say sure. We hop on the Dallas tollway, right along side the shop. I give it some gas on the on-ramp and don't feel any extra damn power what-so-ever. I tell him it doesn't feel any different, so he says to pull off, turn around, and go back to the shop. So, I pull to the off-ramp. We pull up to the light to turn left. I slow and almost come to a stop and the VX starts surging... surging forward, stopping, surging, stopping. I have to mash down on the brake pedal to keep from surging into the car in front of me. I tell him something is DEFINITELY WRONG! We take a left over the overpass, stay in the left lane to head back to the shop, come to a light.... SURGE!!!! We get back to the shop and he brings it back in to look at it. It wasn't until around 6:45 did they FINALLY notice that they had left a rubber cap off of a vaccum nipple behind the SC. As soon as they capped it they could tell it was running smooth. We gave it ONE more test drive and VA-VA-VOOOOM! I could feel the power in the freaking parking lot!
What does this tell you? Jeez, I dunno. I guess little things can seem bigger than they are. It could be something tiny that they just need to come across... OR, it could be something big that YOU caught in time and saved yourself and the shop and lot of grief and money. Let us know what you find out...
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As for the overheating, fixed....bubble in coolant line.
As for the check engine light, they have no idea....
They ran a systems check and came up with the code of 1404, he has no idea what that code means and called around to find out, no go, might have something by Monday from a Isuzu buddy of his.
The shop called Alpine for advice, they were not much help and said this was the first time a check engine light came on after a install and they had no idea.
The shop guy also said if the light goes on, not to worry could be nothing. I'm sorry if the light goes on, I'm nervous and very unhappy at this point.
Anyone know what the code for 1404 or 1440 is?
I came home and disconnected the battery to do a reset...we'll see what happens.
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As for preformance, it drives great. I hav'nt got on it to hard and did notice some pep, not enough for me to go "oh ****". But I'm scared to rip into it for there might be a problem.
I did notice when I took the first test drive I took it out on the highway and noticed that at 4500 rpm or so the rpm jumped back a bit...sound weird? I hav'nt been out on the highway yet after I got it back, plan to later when there is less traffic...we'll see what happens.....again.
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Do you know the code #?
Along with the install I put in new gaskets as well as o-rings.
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Ok, reconnected the battery.....no light. Went up the street and filled up on gas(91 oct, also added 108 boost) and made sure the cap went on nice and tight.
Drove home....no light.
Going to take it out tonight and see what happens, wish me luck.
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How does it feel? Can you FEEL the extra power? Remember, it isn't going to feel like you would think throwing an SC on a Mustang GT would, or any other sports car.... but you will feel much extra power there. You can tell if you have this smart-***** grin on your face that you can't wipe off...
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I hav'nt really got on it yet, too much traffic. I'm taking it out tonight and we'll see what she does.
stay tuned.....I'll give a full report.
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My SC decision is riding on your review. Spill your guts !!
the only thing in the way of your goals are your excuses
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Originally posted by autox-racer
FYI autozone will check codes for free. Or at least they do in detroit. The box they used on mine a while ago showed a lean condition code.. because intake gaskets were leaking.
I am replacing my gaskets tomorrow and bolting down the SCer that just arrived yesterday.
If the light goes back on I'm off to AutoZone and see what #'s they come up with.
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code 1404 is "EGR Close Stuck"
code 1440 does not exist.
Check connector on the valve located right rear corner of the motor.
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