Re: MB engine overboost.

[Greg & Britt <image_one@earthlink.net>]

Phil Payne wrote:
> 
> In message <199801011957.OAA00524@urq.East.Sun.COM> Robert Houk - SMCC WorkGroup Server Firmware writes:

> > Experiment: What is the "failure" mode of disconnecting [unplugging
> > the wires to] the WGFV -- does the boost run uncontrolled (overboost),
> > or do you get minimal boost? If the disconnect behaviour is to run
> > overboost, then this nicely tallies with the observation that the
> > problem tends to go away when you start poking and proding, looking
> > for it -- flaky connector in the cable makes erratic contact. Very
> > typical Audi!
> 
> Don't know - waiting for access to Joe's car.

The “failure”mode of unplugging the WGFV is underboost i.e. boost
limited by the WG spring only.

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