2.0d 177 Turbo issue

TMP · 05-23-2009, 02:49 PM

Ok, this was in the missus' 5, but still relevent

She was driving down a dual carridgeway on Thurs in very heavy rain. Car lost power and "Engine Fault, Reduced Power" flashed up. She managed to get home in limp mode (40mph max).

Dealer fixed yesterday and stated - "Found fault related to turbo charger. Repalced Faulty linkage"

Can anybody shed more light on what failed?

Car is only 1.5 years old with 11k miles so really surprised with such a failure

Cheers.

quattrogmbh · 05-23-2009, 03:46 PM

As it references a linkage, I'd be tempted to suggest it was an issue with the turbo wastegate. If it was sticking, the ECU would either be getting boost pressure it didnt expect, or no boost pressure when it did expect it.

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TMP Brigadier General 357 Rep 3,022 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cheshire iTrader: (0)	2.0d 177 Turbo issue Ok, this was in the missus' 5, but still relevent She was driving down a dual carridgeway on Thurs in very heavy rain. Car lost power and "Engine Fault, Reduced Power" flashed up. She managed to get home in limp mode (40mph max). Dealer fixed yesterday and stated - "Found fault related to turbo charger. Repalced Faulty linkage" Can anybody shed more light on what failed? Car is only 1.5 years old with 11k miles so really surprised with such a failure Cheers. __________________ M2 Arrived! Family 5er Last edited by TMP; 05-23-2009 at 05:25 PM..
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quattrogmbh Captain 26 Rep 635 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Location iTrader: (0)	As it references a linkage, I'd be tempted to suggest it was an issue with the turbo wastegate. If it was sticking, the ECU would either be getting boost pressure it didnt expect, or no boost pressure when it did expect it.
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