Low Boost Conditions (Help Needed)

[Filli_at]

Let me preface this thread, this is my first turbo vehicle, but not my first mustang. I'm pretty new to all how turbo vehicles work so i like to inform myself before i go monkeying around and screw something up.
I took a trip to atlanta this weekend, when i left my car was running/boosting fine. On the way home i noticed my car felt sluggish so i did a little spirited driving and saw that my gauge was reading 4-6 psi of boost when floored. I originally thought that an intercooler pipe must have come loose, upon visual inspection (and feeling with my hand*) i have satisfied myself they are connected. There is no CEL light. I now have turned my focus unto the BOV. If the BOV has failed, i imagine its a fail open valve, if i understand how it all works this would recirculate the air not allowing the car to build boost. Is there a way to determine if this is the issue?


*Side Note what is the best way to access the lower intercooler hoses? take the belly pan off?

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[Juben]

Take the belly pan off. It's a crap load of screws but it's the best way to ensure that everything is properly connected. I'd suggest double checking like that. They can get loose and cause you to lose boost without being blown completely off. Do you have any mods?

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[Filli_at]

Take the belly pan off. It's a crap load of screws but it's the best way to ensure that everything is properly connected. I'd suggest double checking like that. They can get loose and cause you to lose boost without being blown completely off. Do you have any mods?

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no mods other than a catback. I have a gaggle of parts sitting in my basement.

 

[arghx7]

if it's just a catback and not modded, take it to the dealer. Enjoy that sweet sweet warranty work while you still can.

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