EQT E-Tuning Q&A

[Wastegate13]

I am coming up on 50k miles. 2016 .:R
Was going to do a carbon cleaning, and mulling over adding port injection...

https://eqtuning.com/collections/vw-audi/products/precision-raceworks-mpi-kit-vw-audi-mqb

Edit: Would this require a revision to my e-tune? (MPI-specific software tuning is required)

Stupid Idea? Not looking for more power just freeing the car of carbon cleaning requirements down the road.

Any impact on Emissions readyness? Presently I am passing my state's inspections yearly.

Way more expensive than a carbon cleaning if you’re not going to take advantage of the increased fueling headroom.

 

[scrllock]

Good idea to do a carbon cleaning during the install tho, your intake manifold is off and MPI won't clean off already dirty valves.

 

[S1ack]

When you say "Kit" don't know if you are including 5bar Map/4bar PUT kit, in addition to, the fuel rail/injector kit?

I saw the kit, and the euro manifold and the sensor. Will likely go that route. I assume, but not sure, with the upgraded sensor, map revision(s) to add MPI, could then add wee bit of boost? As I recall the stock sensor tops out at 28 PSI?

 

[S1ack]

Way more expensive than a carbon cleaning if you’re not going to take advantage of the increased fueling headroom.

Yeah, I get that. But I plan to drive this car into the ground, so I am figuring in the cost/hassle of future cleanings too. And I could, of course take advantage of the fueling headroom: Question, does this necessitate an upgrade to the low pressure pump? Or is there something to be gained without that? (No plans for E-85 or other exotic fuel things, just 93 pump gas).

 

[scrllock]

You don't need a bigger LPFP to use MPI, but it would become your bottleneck with higher ethanol percentages. You just have to scale power back to compensate.

 

[Wastegate13]

Yeah, I get that. But I plan to drive this car into the ground, so I am figuring in the cost/hassle of future cleanings too. And I could, of course take advantage of the fueling headroom: Question, does this necessitate an upgrade to the low pressure pump? Or is there something to be gained without that? (No plans for E-85 or other exotic fuel things, just 93 pump gas).

Why not? Lots of power on the table with ethanol and if you’re bothering with mpi you may as well take full advantage of it besides just valve cleaning.

 

[GTI_JoEy]

Anybody ever get a p227100 code when scanning with obd? Doesn’t trigger a CEL but comes up when it’s scanned. Failed inspection today because of it.

 

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[GTI_JoEy]

still wondering if anybody ever triggered a p227100 for running rich over time. Should I unplug o2 and reflash?

 

[Subliminal]

should i now do what i was told to do months ago?

yes

 

[obnoxious2]

Hi @Ed @ EQT I recently bought and finally flashed your stage 1 and it's amazing. The only thing I noticed is that the throttle is slightly too sensitive in sports mode. I prefer the heavy steering wheel feel so I tried using the custom mode setup by setting drive system to "normal" but it seems like the throttle still feels like sport mode. Could you confirm if it is possible to have normal throttle option in the custom drive mode? I'm on a manual with no previous flashes or customization.

 

[James At EQT]

Hi @Ed @ EQT I recently bought and finally flashed your stage 1 and it's amazing. The only thing I noticed is that the throttle is slightly too sensitive in sports mode. I prefer the heavy steering wheel feel so I tried using the custom mode setup by setting drive system to "normal" but it seems like the throttle still feels like sport mode. Could you confirm if it is possible to have normal throttle option in the custom drive mode? I'm on a manual with no previous flashes or customization.

If you've changed any of the settings for throttle response via VCDS or OBD11 that could for sure be messing with things.
With an un-tuned car, those settings do seem to help improve how it drives, however when tuned the throttle mapping is altered from stock and the setting changed can lead to some undesirable results. If you've never changed those settings then it may be just adjusting to how the tune drives, or if you're not the original owner it's possible that the setting has been changed without your knowledge.

https://www.golfmk7.com/forums/index.php?threads/throttle-response-in-normal.361510/

 

[Ed @ EQT]

Hi @Ed @ EQT I recently bought and finally flashed your stage 1 and it's amazing. The only thing I noticed is that the throttle is slightly too sensitive in sports mode. I prefer the heavy steering wheel feel so I tried using the custom mode setup by setting drive system to "normal" but it seems like the throttle still feels like sport mode. Could you confirm if it is possible to have normal throttle option in the custom drive mode? I'm on a manual with no previous flashes or customization.

The settings in your pic would be what I would expect to achieve your goal. A bit strange that you're still getting the "S" throttle mapping like this.

-- Ed

 

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[zwalk]

Running an IE downpipe I’m assuming I will have a CEL. I will be IS38 with a DP, is a O2 spacer something feasible to avoid the CEL just because it bothers me. I know EQT doesn’t endorse this fix. Just want to know if it will hurt anything.