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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 11:37 PM
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Bypass valve mechanical

So this question has probably been asked a lot and I couldn't seem to find anything on it so here goes...
I have the forge bpv for my 09 ss and it's throwing a code because the sensor is reading it going to the atmosphere.
Not sure how to fix it, only need to drop the code for emissions.
Someone suggested deleting the code right before emissions and just not using any boost until after I pass emissions and the code should stay off.
Does anyone know of a better solution to this, maybe a permanent one to drop this code.
Can't remember the code off the top of my head.
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Old Jul 21, 2015 | 11:42 PM
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What the exact code your getting? Also what forge bpv do you have the recirculate or atmospheric?
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Old Jul 22, 2015 | 06:13 AM
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I believe it's the atmospheric because the code is for going to atmosphere.
I'll have to use a buddy's code reader can't remember code number.
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Old Jul 22, 2015 | 07:24 AM
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atmospheric bpv is pretty much a bov so a code would be common since you're not tuned for the unmetered air
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Old Jul 22, 2015 | 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by tuned08ss
atmospheric bpv is pretty much a bov so a code would be common since you're not tuned for the unmetered air
You can't tune for that without a maf relocate. You can make a best guess to keep it from popping a code.
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Old Jul 22, 2015 | 10:52 AM
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Yar as everyone said.

BPV works great. If all you want is the sound, the forge bpv does wonderful.
THe atmosphere stuff is **** until you relocate and tune for it. This is well documented and if you care about the car, either get the bpv or fix the car for bov.
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Old Jul 22, 2015 | 11:49 AM
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Yup thats what i was getting at by asking my questions if its the atmospheric forge bpv then yeah you need to relocate the maf to the lower chargepipe and get tuned
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Old Jul 22, 2015 | 12:25 PM
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Well here's the deal I've been in contact with my tuner can't get it done for a few weeks but I also have a cat code but that's just because I'm running no cats. Now he can delete both those codes with the tune but my friend told me you can't pass emissions if 2 codes are deleted one will still pop up when they scan it at the emissions testing. Could you explain how this relocating goes? I don't know a whole lot about the bpv, was on when I had bought the car.
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Old Jul 22, 2015 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Rebel_Dan
Well here's the deal I've been in contact with my tuner can't get it done for a few weeks but I also have a cat code but that's just because I'm running no cats. Now he can delete both those codes with the tune but my friend told me you can't pass emissions if 2 codes are deleted one will still pop up when they scan it at the emissions testing. Could you explain how this relocating goes? I don't know a whole lot about the bpv, was on when I had bought the car.
relocate is kind of a pita.


get the bpv,
buy and install this.

https://www.modernperformance.com/pr...o_blowoffvalve

no more worries and you still get a **** load of noise. I have it on mine.
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Old Jul 22, 2015 | 01:53 PM
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But if you want to relocate the maf you will need a zzp lower charge pipe if you dont have it, the relocate harness like 30 bucks i think, and a block off plate to block the port in the intake ( should come with the charge pipe). If not what northvibe said is correct and im running that same set up with a forge bpv recirculate
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Old Jul 22, 2015 | 03:59 PM
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So with that bpv there should be no codes?
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Old Jul 22, 2015 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Rebel_Dan
So with that bpv there should be no codes?
That all depends. If the code is unrelated to the unmetered air, then yes that code will still happen.If the code was caused by venting then it would correct that. It vents the extra to the intake pipe as it was already read by the ecu. I don't think you listed your cel in the thread...unless I missed it. But it is common to throw a code venting to atmosphere without the proper setup.
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Old Jul 22, 2015 | 04:22 PM
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I will get a code reader and put the code on here as soon as I get it.
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Old Jul 22, 2015 | 04:33 PM
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usually auto parts stores have them for free to pull in parking lot...but ya post it up!
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