boost gauge reading?

[rurso01]

It only has 1200 miles on it and was broken in properly.

[rurso01]

Is there anything bad that can happen if there is indeed a leak? I don't want to drive the car until its resolved if it could be detrimental

[EJ257]

Is there anything bad that can happen if there is indeed a leak? I don't want to drive the car until its resolved if it could be detrimental

A vacuum leak will cause the car to run lean at idle

[rurso01]

Which only effects mpg and what not right? Nothing mechanical?

[EJ257]

Which only effects mpg and what not right? Nothing mechanical?

It's something you want to fix ASAP

[Calvinball]

Which only effects mpg and what not right? Nothing mechanical?

Running lean can increase knock as well as temperatures where you don't want increases. This can lead to a blown engine.

[rurso01]

I was doing some research on others who have a boost gauge operating correctly with PSI but idle is at 0 and some people mentioned the hose could be pinched? Could this be a possibility? I get that the vacuum could be leaking and while that is the worst case scenario, is it the most likely considering it has been driven 3 times since its install from the dealership?

Also EJ257, are you from the area?! I saw you mentioned Gaithersburg.

[rurso01]

Sorry one more question.. how should I approach talking to the dealer about this? Not normally put into this type of situation. I am thinking of taking it up with the service manager since the tech who worked on it was quite douchey and sorta rude to me during the 15 second convo I had with him about placement of the gauge.

[EJ257]

I was doing some research on others who have a boost gauge operating correctly with PSI but idle is at 0 and some people mentioned the hose could be pinched? Could this be a possibility? I get that the vacuum could be leaking and while that is the worst case scenario, is it the most likely considering it has been driven 3 times since its install from the dealership?

Didn't realize it was so recently installed.

Also EJ257, are you from the area?! I saw you mentioned Gaithersburg.

No

Sorry one more question.. how should I approach talking to the dealer about this? Not normally put into this type of situation. I am thinking of taking it up with the service manager since the tech who worked on it was quite douchey and sorta rude to me during the 15 second convo I had with him about placement of the gauge.

Just explain the symptoms you're having. Don't guess the problem.

[rurso01]

Does it being so recently installed make you second guess the whole vacuum leak idea?

[EJ257]

Does it being so recently installed make you second guess the whole vacuum leak idea?

I'm not sure. But you're noticing a problem with a recent install. Call yesterday to explain there may be a possible issue with services rendered (depending on how long it's been, you could get fixed free).

[rurso01]

It was installed on Thursday so its definitely related to the install. I am going to take a picture and upload it in a few minutes. I don't know if they t'd it in the best place. They sliced the mesh material hose. When I have looked at other install pics, people have used a different hose to install on. Uploading shortly...

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