JB3 map selection...how do you know??

plrbear81 · 08-02-2009, 08:23 PM

I installed the JB3 PnP not too long ago. Though I think I can feel the added pickup, I'm wondering how everyone knows what map they are using? The instructions described the gas pedal technique. Is there a way to know for sure that the JB3 is working?? I'd hate to think I'm driving around with it installed and not effectively using it as the increased quickness I believe I feel is all mental...ie sugar pill effect. Any tips on using the gas pedal technique to ensure the JB3 is in use?

Citizen Z · 08-02-2009, 09:29 PM

You'll have to buy a mechanical map switcher if you want to know for certain. I can tell quite easily the difference between the maps just based on throttle and acceleration response.

TunedM2C · 08-02-2009, 09:33 PM

Just count it out. I've gone thru every map up to map 7 forward and back and I've always been on the right map. If you don't feel comfortable with counting it out just buy a boost gauge.

Hind · 08-02-2009, 09:39 PM

I dont have JB3 yet, but from what I know about it; If you installed it and selected atleast map 3, and cant tell a difference, its probably not working. Its 80hp difference, thats easily felt.

dmboone25 · 08-03-2009, 07:50 AM

I have wondered this too--but not because I didn't think it was working--just because I have wondered what map I was on at the time.....

You should definitely be able to feel it--it is a big jump....but I am curious--is there a default map on these later versions of the JB3?

My135 · 08-03-2009, 09:24 AM

Most of the extra hp/tq come above 3000 rpm. You won't feel much different if you baby your car around town, but once it passed 3000 rpm, it is a beast.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 08-06-2009, 09:47 PM

We offer this.

Its a boost gauge / IAT gauge / map switcher / tuning gauge. It will let you change maps on the fly and will read out the map selection.

http://www.n54tuning.com/index.php?_...d&productId=29

MadMan77 · 08-07-2009, 12:12 PM

I remember with my APR tune on my VW GTi it would flash a light in the instrument cluster when you selected the map to tell you which number you were on.

Maybe they can integrate this into a future chip image?

M3R1 · 08-07-2009, 12:30 PM

I use a VDO boost gage to monitor my stock boost...

5soko · 08-08-2009, 10:39 PM

For extra help to make sure your doing it right

also read the instructions on the side of the video.

MadMan77 · 08-08-2009, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 5soko335i

For extra help to make sure your doing it right

also read the instructions on the side of the video.

It is not about doing it right. A visual indicator of what map is currently on would be nice.

5soko · 08-09-2009, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadMan77

It is not about doing it right. A visual indicator of what map is currently on would be nice.

The only way as of right now to do that, is to buy the BMS tool gauge.
Which si handy in its own right, IAT, BOOSt, custom tuning,etc. along with map slection visually. If you follow the directions/video you should have no problem.

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