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Old 19-04-2014, 08:43 AM
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Hi peeps,
Does anyone know if the intercooler spray is automatic?? Only ask as I have manual button, but didn't use it yest and my intercooler reservoir keeps going empty...there are no leaks under car and boot isn't wet around the reservoir either - but every other day it's empty and I haven't pressed the button once?!?!?

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Old 19-04-2014, 08:51 AM
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I believe imports have auto but uk spec only has manual
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Old 19-04-2014, 09:30 AM
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Hmmmm that's a worry then as mine is a uk....
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Old 19-04-2014, 01:22 PM
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Mine had some sort of solanoid fitted that made it automatic, triggered by throttle position. It failed recently and wouldn't stop running (emptied the bottle in under 15mins) so it was removed and I've no interest in putting another one back in! Mines an 03 UK Sti.
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Old 19-04-2014, 02:55 PM
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Its not really all that useful, I think I have filled mine twice in two and a half years, it was good for a laugh pressing it at some traffic lights but even then your talking about a couple of degrees charge temp drop at best. I would not worry but put it on the "things I need to do when I have nothing better to do and I'm bored" list.
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I wudnt mind but hate seeing the warning light on dash saying it's empty ha ha
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Old 19-04-2014, 05:36 PM
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I wudnt mind but hate seeing the warning light on dash saying it's empty ha ha
you could fill it and cap the feed pipe with a small bolt or something, that way you know its not leaking anywhere and no more leak, (just remove the pipe and put a small bit of silicon with a bolt in it and a cable tie instead)
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Yeah always refill it
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Does the pump run when you press the switch ? you should be able to hear it.

Manual spray is pretty pointless to be honest, other than for giving it a quick squirt along the back straight at the Nurburgring, whilst you take a breather from all the up down and bendy bits.
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Yeah it all works fine
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Old 19-04-2014, 06:59 PM
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Just to clarify, the dodgy solanoid was removed from mine not the whole spray system. It now works as it was intended, ie. when I can be ****d to push the button

It's possible that you've also had one fitted?
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Where abouts is it located??
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Where abouts is it located??
No idea mate, my mechanics sorted it out for me.
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Ok - thanks for the info - ill have a hunt around
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Ok - thanks for the info - ill have a hunt around
No worries, sorry I couldn't be more precise.
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No expert but I have been told auto spray is linked to inlet temperature so could it be a sensor that is faulty?
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Well that's something else to try - many thanks bud
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