Trifecta and misfires
11-26-2010, 09:38 PM
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Trifecta and misfires
i have my car trifecta tuned, everytime i use the tune i get misfire codes, the engine is up to temp first it will just flash second it will flash continue to misfire and cause it to limp mode even if i get off the gas, does anyone have a fix for this, or dose this happen to everyone?
car has 47k miles bought it used and abused with 26,500. do you realy think plugs would go out that fast account of the history. its been to the shop 6 times since i got it 3 without tune for the same misfire code and the dealer cant find the problem
car has 47k miles bought it used and abused with 26,500. do you realy think plugs would go out that fast account of the history. its been to the shop 6 times since i got it 3 without tune for the same misfire code and the dealer cant find the problem
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11-26-2010, 09:44 PM
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ok first off its what ever V-power is, havent checked plugs, i cant data log since computer i had progam on crashed and i dont have a cable. HPtunes was thinking of going and getting GMS 1 just to get rid of the problem
11-26-2010, 09:53 PM
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ive liked the trifecta so far its not like i use it all the time just wanted that extra power for messing with faster cars. car has 47k miles bought it used and abused with 26,500. do you realy think plugs would go out that fast account of the history. its been to the shop 6 times since i got it 3 without tune for the same misfire code and the dealer cant find the problem
it would be nice man but im broke and trying to get by with what i have
it would be nice man but im broke and trying to get by with what i have
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11-26-2010, 09:55 PM
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To be fair, every time I have seen you driving you have been beating on the car. Just saying. With that said I would suggest at the least taking the plugs out and re-gaping them if need be.
11-26-2010, 09:58 PM
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yea maby once in a blue moon. like 2k miles of abuse. trust me ive stoped that. ill see if i got time tomarrow at work to check them its always in number 3.
11-26-2010, 10:06 PM
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the tune not being dialed in is probably your biggest issue since you say it only misfires when the tune is activated. however the plugs could be it too. you need to datalog and email vince, or just go with a diffrent tune like everyone else on here is saying.
11-26-2010, 10:12 PM
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well ill update tomarrow on this see if thats the issue. what should they be gapped at since the dealer hates me thats open and wont tell me
11-26-2010, 10:13 PM
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i had an issue with it not boosting properly when i fist installed it. that has stopped now this bugs me, only happens in the NLS between 2nd and 3rd
11-26-2010, 10:17 PM
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the initial tune that vince sends is just a canned tune. your supposed to datalog it and email vince the logs. then he sends you a refined tune, and you keep repeating till the tune is fully dialed in for your car.
running the canned tune isnt very good for your car, however the canned tune vince sends is on the safe side. anyway, take everyones advice and get a retune and spark plugs. even tho im pretty confident its just your tune.
11-26-2010, 10:21 PM
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ok i guess ill buy that guys cable and contact vince, when i got the tune no one told me about that, i thought i just plugged in reflashed and went on my way.
