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turbo (1.4 TDi)
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 4:44 pm
by pip_polo
mine just randomly stopped working earlier. i was doing about 50 in 5th gear and put my foot down and it was accelerating about 1mph every 2 seconds(quite clearly no turbo on)
i pulled over, looked under bonnet all seemed ok. got in the car revved it a bit.
switched the engion off whilst i though about ringing the AA. then decided to brave it and go home, and when i set off i had a turbo again???
has anyone else had this?
i was actually scared
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 5:36 pm
by fivetones
Boost leak?
Inspect the pipework perhaps.
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 6:39 pm
by kyle1b1
50 in 5th
what where the revs at? bet it didnt even kick in
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 6:49 pm
by pip_polo
it kicks in at 2k (about 55-60 in 5th)
but it didn't kick in lol
didn't in any gear so i pulled over. it felt like i was in 5th doing 20mph lol
going to check all pipes now to make sure theres no damage etc..
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 7:10 pm
by drewbar
Check your oil level mate, has it had an oil change recently? Do you run it down after ragging it?
Few things that can help prolong the life of your turbo, I take it that your using the correct oil too.
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 7:28 pm
by pip_polo
i checked my oil, and it seems ok, but might top it up lol
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 7:33 pm
by fivetones
Do you know anyone with VAG-COM?
That would tell you the issue...
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 7:41 pm
by pip_polo
nope.. lol
do vw do it for free if they fix it? i might get them to diagnose it then leave them
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2008 8:18 pm
by alexperkins
Could well be the MAF (mass air flow sensor) or a boost pipe is loose.
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 4:50 pm
by more-bhp
Sounds like you put it in Limp mode ???
You turn ign off, wait a bit, try again - and turbo back - Limp cleared..
Its possible to get this every now and again - if you get the error codes read out of the ecu it will tell you what put you in Limp....
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 4:52 pm
by alexperkins
pip_polo wrote:nope.. lol
do vw do it for free if they fix it? i might get them to diagnose it then leave them
Unless you car is under warranty, thats a big fat no!
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 5:09 pm
by more-bhp
VW charge big bucks to read out errors....
To be fair to then VW pay £000's for their diagnostic tools so have to get the money back some how..
It takes me seconds to plug in and read error codes.... so I never charge for this..
but pip_polo you are, unfortunately, miles away from me...
there must be someone closer to you who has vag com ?????
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 5:10 pm
by pip_polo
more-bhp wrote:Sounds like you put it in Limp mode ???
You turn ign off, wait a bit, try again - and turbo back - Limp cleared..
Its possible to get this every now and again - if you get the error codes read out of the ecu it will tell you what put you in Limp....
sounds about right, haven't had the problem since.
and about our pm's - i just cut the bottom of the box off
Posted: Sun Oct 05, 2008 5:17 pm
by chewy
I used to get this in my transit van, just used to turn the ignition off wait a sec or two then turn it back on worked every time. But what do you expect from a “fix or repair dailyâ€
Posted: Thu Oct 30, 2008 6:29 pm
by FUTUMSH
there might be i hole in the vacuum pipe that goes to the turbo. mine was caused by the hose rubbing against the brake servo hose,which resulted in car going into limp mode and the emmisions warning lamp coming on.