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  1. #1 Low Boost 
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    Recently, the digital gauge thing in my 2000 GTP isn't showing full boost, like it used to, and my car his having a more rough idle. What could be the cause?
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    My guess would be vac leak. check your houses.


    edit- you beat me
    Last edited by blackflag; 07-20-2012 at 03:37 PM. Reason: blah
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    P0171.

    Embrace it.
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    When my buddy's Boost Bypass Valve broke he couldn't get more than 3 to 4 pounds of boost regardless of pulley size on the blower.
    2000 Bronze Metallic GTP
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    Handling: Vogtland Springs, GMPP sway bars, STBS, 18" Konig backbone, CTS-V Front brakes and GXP rear brakes
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    ^ rough idle gives away that it's a vacuum leak, not just a busted BBV solenoid.
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    Quote Originally Posted by buickman104 View Post
    When my buddy's Boost Bypass Valve broke he couldn't get more than 3 to 4 pounds of boost regardless of pulley size on the blower.
    I agree, minus a toast BBV doesn't cause a crappy idle.
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    In unison.
    It's a CUMMINS Dodge not a Dodge Cummins
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    I checked everywhere and cannot find a vacuum leak (carb cleaner trick). It only idles slightly rough, not as smooth as i want. And the boost only goes up to 90% on the digital gauge.
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