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Does EZ prevent overboost trouble code?

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Does the use of an EZ with the boost elbow installed prevent the computer from logging a trouble code when boost exceeds 21 psi? If so, that explains a great many things.

Yesterday, I picked my truck up from the dealer after they installed a new driver's side mirror. From there I went straight to Home Despot for some supplies. On the way home, accelerating onto the freeway, the check engine light came on.

I went home, dropped off the supplies, and went back to the dealer. They put it right back into the service bay, and I caught a shuttle ride home.

A few hours later, the service rep called to say the code was overboost at the wastegate. My EZ had been removed before I took the truck in, but the boost elbow was still in.

What infuriates me is the dealer had the nerve to blame the problem on my exhaust brake, and said they could void the warranty on the wastegate because I had "installed performance parts," meaning the US Gear exhaust brake. What a crock.

Now, I want a way to read the codes from the computer so I know what they are before I bother the dealer with 'em. If I had known it was the overboost code, I would have just cleared it and not worried about it. It would have saved a lot of frustration.

Rob


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2001. 5 RAM 3500 QC 4x4 ETH/DEE Silver/Agate 4. 10 USGear OD, Rickson 19. 5 Wheels, Edge EZ, SPA Guages, Psychotty, Firestone Airbags, Hellwig Rear Swaybar, Torklift Superhitch & Camper Tiedowns, Mag-Hytec Diff Cover, DD 4" Exhaust, US Gear Exhaust Brake, etc.
 
Rob,
The answer to your question is a big yes. The EZ does mask the singal to the MAP sensor so that over boost codes do not get set in your ECM. The dealer blaming it on your exhaust brake is funny, it shows just how little they know.
I believe that you can get an ODB II scan tool that will read the codes from the ECM. I am sure someone on here will jump in and tell you all about them, if not search for ODB with the search function and you will find all kinds of stuff.

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John D. Rathert Jr.
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