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      01-31-2017, 04:50 PM   #1
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Drive train malfunction

Hey Guys,

Recently installed a Dinan Stage 1 tune and it's been about a week. Not sure if it's related, but a drive train malfunction message now appears.

Curious if there's any potential connection or not? I guess it's going to the dealer tomorrow.

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      01-31-2017, 07:54 PM   #2
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Just found out... wife used the car and used 87 octane... I presume that could retard the engine?
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      02-01-2017, 12:03 AM   #3
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Just found out... wife used the car and used 87 octane... I presume that could retard the engine?
Definitely could cause an issue ... see if you can pick up a can or two or Torco to mix it in with the tank. Should improve the octane level
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Drive oof boost at part throttle until you can empty the tank then refill with the highest octane avaliable.
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      02-09-2017, 11:59 AM   #5
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Turns out it's the throttle body sensor (both) - any connection with a recent Dinan install (Stage 1)?
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      02-09-2017, 03:39 PM   #6
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I would remove the Dinan and see if your issues go away. Some members have chased sensor issues/replaced them to no avail with the Dinan piggybacks.
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      04-24-2017, 08:21 PM   #7
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I would remove the Dinan and see if your issues go away. Some members have chased sensor issues/replaced them to no avail with the Dinan piggybacks.
What did members had for sensor issues?
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      04-24-2017, 09:55 PM   #8
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I would remove the Dinan and see if your issues go away. Some members have chased sensor issues/replaced them to no avail with the Dinan piggybacks.
+1 had this issue too. Ditched the box and it went away.
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+1 had this issue too. Ditched the box and it went away.
if you used the dinantronics and flashed back to stock settings would the problem go away?
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ditch the dinan...
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