Re: can VCDS diagnose a blown turbo –
15-08-2022,05:47 PM
Originally Posted by
geoff eeles
Hi All, last week i think the turbo failed on my car. Proir to this the Diesel Particulate Warning light came on, i stopped and turned the car off, started and it had gone out, then started driving again and it wouldnt go up hill, it was like the clutch was slipping, lots of black smoke was coming out the exhaust, i have checked all the pipes (from above) and nothing seems loose or leaking. Can the turbo failure be diagnosed with VCDS or do i have to remove the turbo itself to check it out>
Hi,
What is the engine code of your car? You can usually find this on a sticker in the spare wheel well in the boot, and/or inside the cover of the service book.
I had a 2005 2.0TDi way back then, which experienced what sounds like the same issues you are reporting - big loss of power and huge plumes of black smoke from the exhaust pipes. There were no error codes when the dealer scanned the car, but fortunately it was still in warranty at the time. Eventually they figured out it was a broken EGR valve causing the issue - the flap was detached from the spindle.
Anyhow, the first step will be to get the car scanned for error codes, and take things from there.
Good luck!
MF.
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