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Old Feb 11, 2017 | 06:51 AM
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Boost problem *** UPDATE ***

2006 F250 running Matts tow tune. Driving at a steady 60mph boost will fluctuate between 3psi and 10psi. Just replaced turbo with a new not rebuilt one. But the problem was there before I replaced it. Old turbo vanes were stuck and I figured that was what was causing the problem but it is still doing it with new turbo. I've have checked all the boots and replaced the MAP hose. I checked the numbers on the MAP,EBP,and BARO all seem to be ok. If anyone needs numbers I'm using torque pro for my readings.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2017 | 07:23 AM
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Is the EBP tube clean and open?
 
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Old Feb 11, 2017 | 07:25 AM
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Yes, I cleaned it when I did the turbo and the EBP sensor was replaced about 6 months ago.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2017 | 11:29 AM
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Does the truck do this only at 60 and/or some other steady given speed?
Only unloaded?
Flat ground only?
Wondering if the MAP or EBP sensor has something internal starting to wig out
 
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Old Feb 11, 2017 | 11:36 AM
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Did you replace EBP sensor with OEM or aftermarket? A lot of problems with aftermarket sensors.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2017 | 12:23 PM
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Yes only OEM parts on my truck. It does it unloaded at any speed. I set the cruise to hold a steady speed. It will do it at any speed. Haven't tried it loaded yet. I've checked the EBP,MAP,and BARO at idle and KOEO and everything is within range. Kinda lost at what could be wrong. At high idle it will build 3psi of boost. It will build boost fast but it will go from 7psi and jump to 22psi with only minimum throttle.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2017 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by navistarnut
Does the truck do this only at 60 and/or some other steady given speed?
Only unloaded?
Flat ground only?
Wondering if the MAP or EBP sensor has something internal starting to wig out
That was my thoughts. MAP checks out at idle and KOEO. But I was thinking that maybe under boost it might be slow to read or something.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2017 | 01:36 PM
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Run a turbo VGT relearn, that might be the issue.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2017 | 01:38 PM
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Run a turbo VGT relearn, that might be the issue.
I was under the impression that 05-07s the relearn wasn't needed. I guess it can't hurt.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2017 | 01:42 PM
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Does the truck need to be a operating temp? Can I do it with Matt's tune or do I need to go back to stock? Just unhook batteries for 30min with lights on and start and let idle right.
 
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Old Feb 11, 2017 | 03:01 PM
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How does it fluctuate? I may have had something similar before I got a new HPOP and EBP. At light load - 60mph uphill - the boost would slowly go between 8-12psi, taking 4-5 secs for the cycle. Didn't feel a thing but it was interesting watching it. Since the new parts, and relearn cycle, it hasn't reappeared in 30k miles.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2017 | 04:36 PM
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Does the vehicle need to be a operating temp to do or can I just unhook batteries and let idle cold to re-learn?
 
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VGT relearn doesn't need to be warm.
 
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Old Feb 12, 2017 | 07:10 PM
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VGT relearn doesn't need to be warm.
ok thanks. Will it still learn with Matts tow tune or should I return to stock to do it?
 
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Old Feb 12, 2017 | 07:58 PM
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Always good to go back to stock while trouble shooting, tunes can have a larger value that can hide things.
 
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