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Forum: Forced Induction 07-27-2020, 12:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,074
Posted By morswestford
sorry about that, i will record again and upload...

sorry about that, i will record again and upload soon.

meanwhile JR got back to me and asked me how many miles were on my JR kit, and my belt.
Forum: Forced Induction 07-24-2020, 04:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,074
Posted By morswestford
JR making chirping sound when A.C. is on

Hi All. For the past few weeks my car has been making a loud chirping nose. It only comes out when my car is in Drive, or in Reverse, and Only comes on when the A.C. is On.

I thought it could...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-23-2020, 01:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,796
Posted By morswestford
well a mechanic checked it out and indeed the...

well a mechanic checked it out and indeed the caliper seized. i have to replace the caliper, pad, and rotor.

and i have no idea how this happened. i have brake fluid still. i wasnt driving with...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-19-2020, 02:12 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,796
Posted By morswestford
well right now since the car is parked, its up....

well right now since the car is parked, its up. why
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-19-2020, 02:11 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,796
Posted By morswestford
interesting story. my calipers are brand new,...

interesting story. my calipers are brand new, stock from subaru.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-18-2020, 11:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,796
Posted By morswestford
yes all my fluids are good which is weird. i...

yes all my fluids are good which is weird. i regularly maintain the vehicle. so i dunno why this happened twice in two years.
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-18-2020, 11:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,796
Posted By morswestford
yeah figured it could also be a caliper. bah. ...

yeah figured it could also be a caliper. bah. just my luck. the car still overall drives just fine though. but i guess ill gingerly drive it over next week for service. probably ill need a whole...
Forum: Suspension | Chassis | Brakes -- Sponsored by 949 Racing 04-18-2020, 09:19 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,796
Posted By morswestford
Rear brake assembly smoking, making clacking noises. See video

After I drove home today and parked I discovered loud clacking/clicking noises coming from my rear. I don't know is this coming from the brake pad or my rotor?

Also there was smoke that smelled...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-08-2019, 01:27 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,654
Posted By morswestford
weird, one would assume all subaru dealerships...

weird, one would assume all subaru dealerships use the same scanning tool but maybe thats not the case
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 12-06-2019, 09:56 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,654
Posted By morswestford
The Subaru dealership was finally able to fix my...

The Subaru dealership was finally able to fix my keyfob (program it) and clear the check engine code. They had to replace the ECM to do it.

Once I flash the car's tune with my Ecutek tuke, my...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-31-2019, 05:43 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,654
Posted By morswestford
Yes my dash was opened a few years ago I put some...

Yes my dash was opened a few years ago I put some carbon fiber in. But this sunload sensor only showed up a few months ago so I don't think this is the case.

Anyways I've been in contact with...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-29-2019, 12:36 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,654
Posted By morswestford
ok thx ill consider it

ok thx ill consider it
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-29-2019, 12:35 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,654
Posted By morswestford
true my mistake,i did run the diagnostics using...

true my mistake,i did run the diagnostics using my car and its always outside, but when the dealership ran it using their software they are inside.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-29-2019, 12:34 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,654
Posted By morswestford
well when i run the diagnostics for the check...

well when i run the diagnostics for the check engine light. thats what the code returns. Code B14A1. Sunload sensor circuit. No other codes are shown except that.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-29-2019, 10:36 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,654
Posted By morswestford
thanks but i would have absolutely no clue on how...

thanks but i would have absolutely no clue on how to use that tool to reprogram my key and i would be hesitant in using it because who knows if i mess something up in using it, but thx tho.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-29-2019, 10:33 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,654
Posted By morswestford
my check engine light has been on for months due...

my check engine light has been on for months due to the sunload sensor and my car is always parked outside. my car is never inside. not sure what your talking about. i scanned it using my own tool...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-29-2019, 02:42 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,654
Posted By morswestford
no, no idea what techstream is, please inform

no, no idea what techstream is, please inform
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-27-2019, 10:30 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,654
Posted By morswestford
do you think i should replace my OBD2 port? Mike...

do you think i should replace my OBD2 port? Mike at Xero-Limit suggested that. But i was then able to use my OBD2 port and software (Carista) just fine to connect. Maybe the dealership requires a...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-27-2019, 10:28 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,654
Posted By morswestford
the parking garage who lost my key fob had 3...

the parking garage who lost my key fob had 3 locksmiths come. only 1 seemed capable of doing it. but his software did not work with subaru brz or something. not sure why not.

luckily i was able...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-27-2019, 06:21 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,654
Posted By morswestford
I talked to Mike over at Moto-East (now...

I talked to Mike over at Moto-East (now Xero-Limit) because he was the one who did my tuning. He couldn't give me any explanation why the dealership can't communicate with the ECU. Nobody can.
...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-20-2019, 05:22 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,654
Posted By morswestford
i will, thank you

i will, thank you
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-20-2019, 05:22 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,654
Posted By morswestford
ok thanks i just did

ok thanks i just did
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-20-2019, 02:13 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,654
Posted By morswestford
i know right, i need to make sure i communicate...

i know right, i need to make sure i communicate it clearly to them to not move the vehicle once the tune is back to default.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-20-2019, 02:10 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,654
Posted By morswestford
no, i dont have larger injectors. i have an...

no, i dont have larger injectors. i have an automatic. supercharger, flex fuel kit.
custom exhaust system. thats it. i think it may even be drivable on lower RPMs. im not really sure. the tune...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-19-2019, 11:41 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,654
Posted By morswestford
what if i drove to dealership with my labtop....

what if i drove to dealership with my labtop. flashed it to stock there. have them re-program it. then i can flash it back to my tune. i think that may work.

i mean how bad could the car drive...
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-19-2019, 10:42 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,654
Posted By morswestford
why not? well what do you think i should do then?...

why not? well what do you think i should do then? i need my key fob reprogrammed. this is kind of important.
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-19-2019, 04:28 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,654
Posted By morswestford
did not know this, learn something new everyday,...

did not know this, learn something new everyday, i guess ill be flashing it to stock so they can do the work
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-19-2019, 12:22 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,654
Posted By morswestford
good idea, ill try that

good idea, ill try that
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-19-2019, 12:21 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,654
Posted By morswestford
it is an ecutek tune, how does that 'explain it?

it is an ecutek tune, how does that 'explain it?
Forum: BRZ First-Gen (2012+) -- General Topics 10-18-2019, 08:01 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 12,654
Posted By morswestford
I thought it could be the OBD2 port as well, but...

I thought it could be the OBD2 port as well, but today I again was able to connect to it using my own. So it doesn't seem to be broken.

And I don't think they are giving me a load of B.S. First...
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