P0299 Code

[Dan-T]

Hi

 

So I was bored and thought I’d scan for codes, never done this before and was curious.

 

P0299 Turbo underboost is showing, I can clear it but after a drive it shows again, there is no engine light and no loss in power or so it seems, In the last few days I’ve done a 3.6 0-60, 10.82 100-200 and a 12 second 1/4 using dragy, so I’m pretty confident the car is running ok.

 

Mountune Stage 1 ECU and DSG

Ram Air open filter

MTC Inlet and Turbo Elbow 

 

No obvious boost leaks, no loose pipes, no smoke from the Turbo, small amount of wastegate actuator play but this seems to be the normal play that causes the rattle for some people, on the joint between the rod and arm.

 

I know this code on other VW cars old and new can sometimes mean the diverted valve is broken.....

 

Does anyone have experience of this and can offer some advice?

 

 

[gregozedobe]

Maybe your tune is requesting higher boost than your turbo can deliver ?

 

I had an idea it is possible to log requested vs actual boost with some software, that might shed some light on what is going on.

[Benje]

I’ve had this same code come up for years now ,( stage 1 unicorn )  no loss of power and says intermittent fault . Changed dv , as thought it may be sticking , but still got the same code come up again . Cars going in for service in July with stage 2 + hardware all nearly fitted , (waiting on turbo back bcs exhaust ) I’m going to ask midland vw to see if they can solve  the issue 

[Dan-T]

Yea I’m in two minds what to do.

I spoke to someone with the same tune and same issue and they removed their TT inlet pipe and replaced with a separate elbow and pipe and the code went away.....

 

I have the ability to log data with the mountune handset.

 

Makes sense what you said above about the tune asking for more boost than the turbo can give but then you’d think Mountune would have tested the tune beyond requirements to make sure it was all ok.

[SpursMadDave]

 

 

 

 

Yea I’m in two minds what to do. 

I spoke to someone with the same tune and same issue and they removed their TT inlet pipe and replaced with a separate elbow and pipe and the code went away.....

 

I have the ability to log data with the mountune handset.

 

Makes sense what you said above about the tune asking for more boost than the turbo can give but then you’d think Mountune would have tested the tune beyond requirements to make sure it was all ok.

 

 

It's a fairly new map so I guess you are kind of a guinea pig so to speak, now is the time you find out if the mountune custom service is up to scratch, good luck and hope you get it sorted

 

Could obviously be nothing to do with the map just a pre existing problem, as I said good luck getting to the bottom of it, could be DV I know there have been several revisions of that?

 

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[Walshyboy]

Yea I’m in two minds what to do.

I spoke to someone with the same tune and same issue and they removed their TT inlet pipe and replaced with a separate elbow and pipe and the code went away.....
 
I have the ability to log data with the mountune handset.
 
Makes sense what you said above about the tune asking for more boost than the turbo can give but then you’d think Mountune would have tested the tune beyond requirements to make sure it was all ok.

Hi Dan
I also have a golf r with mountune stage 1 car has only done 14000 miles car run and performs great without any lights on dash coming up but I'm also getting this P0299 code, I have spoken with mountune and they sent me another map but has not changed still code appears again, was you able to resolve this issue.
Cheers
Lee

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[Dan-T]

Hi

 

No response from Mountune, they looked at the datalog data I sent them and said all is fine but they didn’t address what might be causing the code.

 

Ive been contacting them as they were meant to be increasing the power of the stage 1 map to 385bhp/510nm in line with the IS38 stage 2 GTI tune, but I’ve not heard anything in months.

 

Car still performing really well though and I’ve not felt the need to scan for any codes in a long time.

[Walshyboy]

Hi
 
No response from Mountune, they looked at the datalog data I sent them and said all is fine but they didn’t address what might be causing the code.
 
Ive been contacting them as they were meant to be increasing the power of the stage 1 map to 385bhp/510nm in line with the IS38 stage 2 GTI tune, but I’ve not heard anything in months.
 
Car still performing really well though and I’ve not felt the need to scan for any codes in a long time.

Dan
Spoke with mountune they are in contact with cobb to sort issue, in the mean time I have purchased a raceline turbo elbow to go with my raceline induction kit and looks like it has sorted the problem I check over the next few weeks but last 2 days no code

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[RNewbie]

Are you still code free?  

 

I was going to get Mountune Stage 1 with TCU for my 2016 estate, but held off when they had the financial / ownership stuff going on last year, and then saw this P0299 issue.  Looks from my reading like some people - Dan included - get on ok despite the code, but as i am a worrier I would want it to be code free for me and without having to change any hardware.  So if you get any more info from Mountune on the issue / fix I would be really interested to know

 

Thanks

Chris

 

 

[Walshyboy]

Hi Chris

Since I fitted turbo elbow which is straight forward to install my car is now code free, I'm running R600 intake with induction hose and elbow.

Lee

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[RNewbie]

Hi Chris

Since I fitted turbo elbow which is straight forward to install my car is now code free, I'm running R600 intake with induction hose and elbow.

Lee

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Thanks Lee. Good to know that fixed it for you. And I just looked up the racing line parts - nice kit. Am tempted by them too...

Do you or others know how common this error code is for the Mountune package?

I am wondering if the map really needs the better breathing from an after market kit (noting Mountune developed a breathing kit too) ... and if so I should plan on paying for the software AND breathing kit. Not a bad thing of course - just ramps up the cost

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[Walshyboy]

They do advise when purchasing the software to buy an aftermarket induction kit, the R600 is good for 600 bhp the same as theirs and they do look class under the bonnet compared to standard and sound awesome , there are other alternatives thou, take it to Rtech for a custom map and you could leave all the hardware standard with the same results if not more bhp and torque, i had my gti ed35 mapped by Nicky took it from 235bhp to 313bhp no mods at all.

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[ssilversurfer]

Hi All,

This is my 1st post on the forum but I have been reading a lot of your posts regarding Stage 1 upgrades for my 2017 Mk7.5 Golf R , 7 speed DSG, so I thought I'd share my own experience with you - as have you.

I bought my Golf in October last year and love it. Fab car. My wife thinks I'm crazy that I would want more power from an already incredibly fast Golf, however mid life crisis time didn't stop me

So, I saw lots of posts and videos regarding the stage 1 and I went for Mountune purely because of the handset - and the ability to take the map off for whatever reason.

Initially I purchased just the ECU map. It was good and there was definitely more kick on acceleration. A passenger timed launch saw a 0-60 in 3.5 seconds, twice, so I was pretty impressed, although I felt it lacking something and was not really over impressed. I contacted Mountune a few times and they asked me to do some data logging, but I really couldn't be bothered with all that sort of analysis. So I decided to buy the TCU upgrade and well, wow! What a transformation. Together, the ECU and TCU upgrades have made a big difference to the car. The power delivery and torque are incredible now. I have an even bigger smile now when driving. I really am impressed.

Definitely would recommend - but only when buying the 2 together.

I've had no issues so far, but will keep you posted if I do.

Thanks for the info supplied on this forum, I found a 10% off code on here too: It was MK7OWNERS if your interested.

Regards,

Chris

[ssilversurfer]

Just a quick update,

 

I took my car for  full service yesterday and since then I have had no sat nav and I keep getting a hazard waring on the display. 

I hooked up the Mountune handset to check if there were any error codes and low and behold - P0299/3BEF  Turbo charger under boost code appears.

I cleared it, when WOT and it's back!!

No loss of power but I assume its because the demand is greater than the output. I think its time I got me the Mountune intake updgrade. 😜

 

Regards,

 

Chris

[RNewbie]

Just a quick update,
 
I took my car for  full service yesterday and since then I have had no sat nav and I keep getting a hazard waring on the display. 
I hooked up the Mountune handset to check if there were any error codes and low and behold - P0299/3BEF  Turbo charger under boost code appears.
I cleared it, when WOT and it's back!!
No loss of power but I assume its because the demand is greater than the output. I think its time I got me the Mountune intake updgrade. 
 
Regards,
 
Chris

Thanks for the update Chris. Do you know if you had the code before going for the service? And any idea what the dealer did that triggered the warning lights?

I haven't pulled the trigger on stage 1 yet. I take comfort from these errors seemingly not having adverse effects, but would much rather have no error codes at all...



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