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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => ENGINE BAY => Topic started by: Zane Maxwell on February 15, 2019, 01:51:16

Title: Turbo Boost Pressure Sensor
Post by: Zane Maxwell on February 15, 2019, 01:51:16: Hi Guys,

I have ordered and received my RaceChip GTS which will work on my current 2018 i30 SR Premium. Has anyone used this product and can assist with installation?

I need serious help in identifying and finding where the turbo boost pressure sensor is in the engine bay. After speaking to the service department, they have advised it is underneath the air intake box near the intercooler but have not had success in finding it.

Can anyone send a picture (if possible) of what it looks like and where it is. Thank you.
Title: Re: Turbo Boost Pressure Sensor
Post by: Purplehazeffc on February 15, 2019, 04:21:22: *Note: The BOOST map sensor is located on the pipe before the throttle body,

This set up is from the Lap3 Pro-Tuner. Which is similar to the Racechip that you have..
So the set up should be very much the same.. Maybe just labelled a little bit different..
:link: LAP3 | LAP3 FORUM (https://www.lap3usa.com/forum/elantra-sport-1-6t/lap3-pro-tuner-installation-guide-1?fbclid=IwAR2rTOYMzB0n1r5UmlEIq046TV2-vNnmkIvI0teNETwRs5WJzdGortJbVgc)

But please come back when it is installed & let us know how the car runs..
As I'm interested in getting the Racechip RS for my SR
Title: Re: Turbo Boost Pressure Sensor
Post by: Zane Maxwell on February 16, 2019, 05:58:04: Thank you for the response. Even following that guide and then looking under the bonnet of my own car. I have absolutely no idea where the Turbo Pressure Boost sensor is. The Race chip has 3 sensors it needs to connect to and I can locate 2/3 successfully just not the boost sensor.
Title: Re: Turbo Boost Pressure Sensor
Post by: mickd on February 16, 2019, 06:47:07: Quote from: Zane Maxwell on February 16, 2019, 05:58:04
Thank you for the response. Even following that guide and then looking under the bonnet of my own car. I have absolutely no idea where the Turbo Pressure Boost sensor is. The Race chip has 3 sensors it needs to connect to and I can locate 2/3 successfully just not the boost sensor.
Hmmmm, maybe ask the provider of your unit ? :undecided:
Title: Re: Turbo Boost Pressure Sensor
Post by: Purplehazeffc on February 16, 2019, 07:03:05: As I put in the other post..

Just under the stock air filter..

(https://i.ibb.co/vmcHG73/ES-FMIC-CAD-700.jpg) (https://ibb.co/NpFsP89)
Title: Re: Turbo Boost Pressure Sensor
Post by: Zane Maxwell on February 16, 2019, 07:38:57: Ok that diagram is good. I'll have another look. I took the stock airbox out and replaced it a cold air intake so it's more accessible anyway. I'll let you know how I go with it. Thanks
Title: Re: Turbo Boost Pressure Sensor
Post by: Zane Maxwell on February 16, 2019, 09:38:31: (https://i.ibb.co/YpKzSGF/C3-A4-D82-E-1577-4344-A9-AB-2-A4-FE5-B146-DA.jpg) (https://ibb.co/Qrq2VG3)

(https://i.ibb.co/W0CcyY6/45153-A8-D-DC23-43-C2-A19-D-7-D8529-CCF333.jpg) (https://ibb.co/3vK0NL7)

I’ve uploaded 2 photos of my engine bay where the air box was before I added the cold air intake. Is it possible to see the turbo boost sensor from these pictures because if you can are you able to circle or point it out for me please as I’m still not sure even after you sent that diagram.
Title: Re: Turbo Boost Pressure Sensor
Post by: CraigB on February 16, 2019, 10:30:40: Looks to be where I've circled

(https://i.imgur.com/KeeC5I1.jpg)
Title: Re: Turbo Boost Pressure Sensor
Post by: Zane Maxwell on February 16, 2019, 11:05:40: Thats what I thought too. Thank you. Can anyone else comment if this is correct or not too just so I don't make a mistake? There isn't really anything it could plug in to so assuming it must be the turbo sensor
Title: Re: Turbo Boost Pressure Sensor
Post by: Purplehazeffc on February 16, 2019, 13:25:39: Quote from: CraigB on February 16, 2019, 10:30:40
Looks to be where I've circled

(https://i.imgur.com/KeeC5I1.jpg)

I'll 100% agree with that... :goodjob2:
Title: Re: Turbo Boost Pressure Sensor
Post by: Zane Maxwell on February 16, 2019, 14:18:22: Alrighty I'll install it tomorrow and let you guys know how it runs and stuff. Thanks again
Title: Re: Turbo Boost Pressure Sensor
Post by: Doyourbiz on February 18, 2019, 23:55:51: Quote from: Zane Maxwell on February 16, 2019, 14:18:22
Alrighty I'll install it tomorrow and let you guys know how it runs and stuff. Thanks again

Keen to know how you went with the install and the difference in performance?
Title: Re: Turbo Boost Pressure Sensor
Post by: ricleo on February 19, 2019, 08:36:31: Quote from: Zane Maxwell on February 16, 2019, 11:05:40
Thats what I thought too. Thank you. Can anyone else comment if this is correct or not too just so I don't make a mistake? There isn't really anything it could plug in to so assuming it must be the turbo sensor

as long as racechip gave you the correct wiring harness, the plug must match to your supplied harness, so unplug and try, if the shape fits it should work?
Title: Re: Turbo Boost Pressure Sensor
Post by: Zane Maxwell on March 04, 2019, 05:13:58: Hey guys,

Chip was successfully installed and all I can say is.... WOW.

The instant feedback the car gives you in terms of throttle response is insane. None of that hard revving before the turbo kicks in as turbo lag is non - existent.

My car is certainly faster, not sure how many extra kw it puts out, the GTS advertised like 34 or something but I haven't had a proper dyno to confirm anything. Would highly recommend looking past the price and just going for it.

I feel like I own a brand new car in the performance side of things, no regrets and would strongly recommend to anyone. Thanks for all your help.