Super charger constantly on !!!

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06-16-2018, 10:19 AM

J9hwk

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Super charger constantly on !!!

drivung home last night as I pulled into my street my xkr was over furling and running very lumpy at slow speeds , it cut out as I parked .
in the morning started it up and pooped the bonnet .
tge supercharger is trying to spin up all the time !?!?
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06-16-2018, 01:09 PM

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Errr ……………. the supercharger is connected to the crankshaft by a rubber belt. If the engine is turning, so is the supercharger.

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06-16-2018, 02:47 PM

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yeah I get that thanks , i ment it’s making a loud induction noise and revs hunting ...... anyone else had this at all ?

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06-16-2018, 06:51 PM

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The induction noise you hear is the supercharger sucking in un-metered air. The most likely problem is the supercharger By-Pass valve is stuck open.

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06-16-2018, 07:19 PM

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Loss Of Engine Performance –Intake Ducts Loose –Install Revised Parts TSB 303-57

I hate mystery cars but this might a fault????No Make Model Year and you are on your own!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bob

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