Help needed with Power Loss problem of 2.3 L 2016 Manual Ecoboost

[saurigaiozi]

Hello Guys

I have a problem, from time to time my engine gets code P0234. When I reset the system it goes away. I have noticed that when in neutral and engine on, the RPM is changing below 1000. Also, I feel a significant loss of power. To test my doubts, I tested 0-60mph.
1. 7.8 seconds (without sport mode)
2. 11.8 seconds (without sport mode)
3. 11.2 seconds (with sport mode)

*If it is relevant, sometimes when I start to dive a little bit more aggressively I hear 3 distinctive clicks (maybe breaking sound).

*I was at the dealership and they say that everything is O.K, but it isn't. The car has 76000 miles on it is daily.

May I kindly ask if there is a fix for this problem to give my pony the power it had when I got it?

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[usgiorgi]

Hey, are you Georgian (the country)?

I'd start by checking to see if you have any knock. If you are in Georgia(the country), make sure you fill up with good gas. I know there's some really crappy stuff over there and even some leaded which will ruin catalytic converters and o2 sensors.

 

[saurigaiozi]

Hey, are you Georgian (the country)?

I'd start by checking to see if you have any knock. If you are in Georgia(the country), make sure you fill up with good gas. I know there's some really crappy stuff over there and even some leaded which will ruin catalytic converters and o2 sensors.

Yes, I am in Georgia, how could you tell? There is no good alternative I got the best fuel from Rompetrol for the highest price and regardless this error popped out and these problems aroused. As I know there is a conversion kit for leaded fuel can you advise me? Maybe there is another solution.

 

[usgiorgi]

Yes, I am in Georgia, how could you tell? There is no good alternative I got the best fuel from Rompetrol for the highest price and regardless this error popped out and these problems aroused. As I know there is a conversion kit for leaded fuel can you advise me? Maybe there is another solution.

Gaumarjos! I'm from Georgia too, but now live in the US but I come back to visit often. I can't really speak to leaded conversion kit, but you'll need to datalog the car to see what error codes you get and overall what the engine is doing. Like I said, if you use leaded gas in an American car, you'll seriously damage the catalytic converter where it'll get clogged and your engine power will get reduced dramatically.

I think most people over there remove catalytic converters and o2 sensors to run leaded.

 

[saurigaiozi]

Gaumarjos! I'm from Georgia too, but now live in the US but I come back to visit often. I can't really speak to leaded conversion kit, but you'll need to datalog the car to see what error codes you get and overall what the engine is doing. Like I said, if you use leaded gas in an American car, you'll seriously damage the catalytic converter where it'll get clogged and your engine power will get reduced dramatically.

I think most people over there remove catalytic converters and o2 sensors to run leaded.

Gagimarjos! The only code I get is p234 which is overboost condition, other then that is O.K but I seriously feel the loss of power

 

[usgiorgi]

Gagimarjos! The only code I get is p234 which is overboost condition, other then that is O.K but I seriously feel the loss of power

Do you have a boost gauge? Also is the car tuned to your knowledge? It sounds like you're going into limp mode.

 

[saurigaiozi]

Do you have a boost gauge? Also is the car tuned to your knowledge? It sounds like you're going into limp mode.

Yes sit has boost gauge, but it is not tuned

 

[usgiorgi]

Yes sit has boost gauge, but it is not tuned

How much boost are you seeing?

 

[saurigaiozi]

How much boost are you seeing?

Here is the issue when i start accelerating the psi rises fro 20 to 1 point below maximum. When rpm gerst to 4000, psi drops to 20 and after 6000 rpm it starts to gain same psi as at the start.

 

[usgiorgi]

I'm no expert with ecoboosts, but I didn't think they were supposed to hit 20psi stock. Is that normal?

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