Golf Tee question.

jayely1 · 06-18-2009, 01:25 AM

I know no one cares anymore, but I was just wondering sense you will throw a code if you disconnect it through the trunk is it possible for you to just plug it back in, and then disconnect your battery for a minute then the code will be gone? Or does it store?

slowpoke · 06-18-2009, 01:31 AM

eh im sorry what does this have to do with the golf tee mod again?

hanmaas · 06-18-2009, 01:40 AM

Afaik the code is stored until it is cleared. Clearing can't be done by unplugging the battery.

Z22Z · 06-18-2009, 01:43 AM

i just plug mine back in every time i take it to the dealer. they have done a scope on the car and nothing has come up.

Z22Z · 06-18-2009, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by slowpoke

eh im sorry what does this have to do with the golf tee mod again?

by unplugging the actuator wire in the trunk you basically achieve the same thing as you would by messing with the vacuum hose on the exhaust.

jayely1 · 06-18-2009, 02:09 AM

Really? So does it not always throw a code? Or does your dealer just not care.

vadim · 06-18-2009, 02:14 AM

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Originally Posted by jayely1

Really? So does it not always throw a code? Or does your dealer just not care.

It does throw a code. Dealers just do not care. Actually, from reading posts, some of them do and plug it back in for you.

jayely1 · 06-18-2009, 02:15 AM

That doesn't mean all dealers wont care though. And your supposed to plug it back in before you go from what I've read.

Z22Z · 06-18-2009, 02:17 AM

the way these cars are made the slightest loss of current will trigger a code. but plug it in just to be safe and if they bring it up (which i highly doubt), act like you have no idea that wire even existed.

armenh · 06-18-2009, 02:18 AM

yea its extremely easy to plug it in...why take the risk...

slowpoke · 06-18-2009, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Z22Z

by unplugging the actuator wire in the trunk you basically achieve the same thing as you would by messing with the vacuum hose on the exhaust.

Well yea I knew that but i thought that was called something else and the actual golf tee mod required an actual golf tee that kept the valve open?

vadim · 06-18-2009, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by slowpoke

Well yea I knew that but i thought that was called something else and the actual golf tee mod required an actual golf tee that kept the valve open?

Same effect, different ways to achieve it. If crawling underneath and sticking an actual golf tee there looks easier to you than unplugging a connector in the trunk, then go for it.

jayely1 · 06-18-2009, 02:41 AM

Think I'm going to try it. easy way to gain 50hp right

hanmaas · 06-18-2009, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by vadim

If crawling underneath and sticking an actual golf tee there looks easier to you than unplugging a connector in the trunk, then go for it.

Easier in the sense that it doesn't throw a code.

vadim · 06-18-2009, 02:45 AM

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Originally Posted by hanmaas

Easier in the sense that it doesn't throw a code.

Not sure about that - many dealer shop technicians are trained to check for these things.

Z22Z · 06-18-2009, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by vadim

Not sure about that - many dealer shop technicians are trained to check for these things.

only heard of one person getting found out like this and he had a BB in his hose.

Z22Z · 06-18-2009, 03:00 AM

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Originally Posted by jayely1

Think I'm going to try it. easy way to gain 50hp right

75 if you use 100 octane.

bimdaddy · 06-18-2009, 07:15 AM

It's not that big of a deal. Since unplugging triggers a code, I just clamp off my hose and leave it at that. I have been to the dealers numerous times, and they could careless about this mod.

pbough · 06-18-2009, 08:46 AM

My Dealer unplugged mine for me.....just unplug it!!!

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Z22Z Lieutenant 33 Rep 536 Posts Drives: WRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Glendale, CA iTrader: (0)	the way these cars are made the slightest loss of current will trigger a code. but plug it in just to be safe and if they bring it up (which i highly doubt), act like you have no idea that wire even existed.
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armenh Major 91 Rep 1,241 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	yea its extremely easy to plug it in...why take the risk... __________________ 2011 E92 335, BSM, Black Dakota Leather, ZMP with 19 inch 230's, ZPP. Navigation and a couple of other goodies...
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