Acceleration Issues
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Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Stuttgart, Ar
As Blade suggested, get a scangauge 2 (about $115 at Advance Autoparts with online code) or one of the smart phone apps to monitor what you're truck is doing. The dash gauges are worthless for the most part; basically idiot lights with needles.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Tuscaloosa, AL
Agreed. Turbo issue. Have you driven it much since purchase? If not, drive it at least once every other week. Preferrably once a week. Otherwise the turbos want to get sticky.
If you want to keep the truck, get some gauges. I use Torque Pro. It's an android app that costs $5 and you be to get an OBDII Bluetooth reader from fleabay. It will run about $20. I monitor about every fifth time I drive the truck. Treat the engine well, and time will be very happy.
If you want to keep the truck, get some gauges. I use Torque Pro. It's an android app that costs $5 and you be to get an OBDII Bluetooth reader from fleabay. It will run about $20. I monitor about every fifth time I drive the truck. Treat the engine well, and time will be very happy.
Lead Driver
Joined: Mar 2010
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From: Woodbridge, Ontario, CA
'03 trucks are a very unique animal compared to '04 and up trucks. That vehicle is doing almost exactly what attempting to drive one with the air cleaner and MAF sensor disconnected will do. The best way to resolve the issue is to ensure there are no aftermarket intakes or exhausts. No issues with MAF as well as EGR and IAT #2. Assuming the VGT is functioning correctly will also help too, although the last '03 I had with a failed VGT solenoid wouldn't produce ANY boost at all if it helps.
Lead Driver
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Ouray, CO
There are pc apps you can get, forscan is what i have on my surface pro.
There are apps for smartphones, and thwre are other devices/programs as well.
I use scangauge2, since it is instant on and displays without have to do anything. It is old school tech, but doesn't require attention.. it also can be configured to monitor any existing sensor value, using xcode to program it in, many alternatives provide a list of sensors to pick from, you are limited to what it provides.
The dashboss and new devices are also popular.
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