No power, Giving up
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No power, Giving up
Hey all, so my UK turbo 2000 year 2000 is suffering from no power threw out every gear. You hear the turbo spool up but it just didn't give you that pull.
Things I've replaced/tried
New spark plugs.
New maf sensor.
New coil packs.
New turbo intake pipe.
Replaced all vac pipes with high quality silicone hose.
Replaced knock sensor.
Cleaned Boost solenoid and Map sensor.
Really am giving up now. Any help??
Car is standard
Things I've replaced/tried
New spark plugs.
New maf sensor.
New coil packs.
New turbo intake pipe.
Replaced all vac pipes with high quality silicone hose.
Replaced knock sensor.
Cleaned Boost solenoid and Map sensor.
Really am giving up now. Any help??
Car is standard
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Boost leak, weak actuator, vacuum lines perished or off, split intake, could be turbo related, could be map related reigning in the timing, blocked cat, could be many things
If you've tried the obvious and pretty confident on the spanners and know what to look for, then I'd bite the bullet and take it somewhere for diagnosis.
If you've tried the obvious and pretty confident on the spanners and know what to look for, then I'd bite the bullet and take it somewhere for diagnosis.
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Hi yes got a boost gauge and baileys dump valve, boost gauge hits around 0.9 bar fine but just didn't pull, have also tried blanking off the dv but still the same
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Scream noise on boost could be an air leak post turbo which would make it run rich and work the turbo harder which could cause a power loss even if boost is made. A screeching noise might be that the turbo is gone and the compressor or turbine wheels are hitting their housings. However if you are getting the boost it seems unlikely you could be that low on power just from running a bit rich or lean.
Have you checked that you are actually firing on all 4 cylinders? Pull each ignition lead in turn and check for poorer idle. After this though I'd suggest you look at more mechanical issues, do a compression test and check the cam-belt timing because if you have spark and fuel to all cylinders and 0.9bar boost you'd be hard pushed to be that low on power without something amiss mechanically.
Finally although unlikely, a mismatched gearbox and diff could have been fitted previously which would significantly increase rolling resistance (and would shortly break) but you'd be able to tell because it would feel terrible to drive at speed. In the same line of thought, ensure all tyres are the same size & correct pressures.
What RPM are you making 0.9bar of boost by? This might be a good indication of what is wrong.
Have you checked that you are actually firing on all 4 cylinders? Pull each ignition lead in turn and check for poorer idle. After this though I'd suggest you look at more mechanical issues, do a compression test and check the cam-belt timing because if you have spark and fuel to all cylinders and 0.9bar boost you'd be hard pushed to be that low on power without something amiss mechanically.
Finally although unlikely, a mismatched gearbox and diff could have been fitted previously which would significantly increase rolling resistance (and would shortly break) but you'd be able to tell because it would feel terrible to drive at speed. In the same line of thought, ensure all tyres are the same size & correct pressures.
What RPM are you making 0.9bar of boost by? This might be a good indication of what is wrong.
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Never tried to read ABS codes, but this might work:
http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/...ead-abs-codes/
Have you checked there are no stored ECU codes? Does the Check engine light work and has it not been disabled?
http://www.ultimatesubaru.org/forum/...ead-abs-codes/
Have you checked there are no stored ECU codes? Does the Check engine light work and has it not been disabled?
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Thanks for that matt,
You say check if firing, never done this before how do I do it..
I did do the oil cap test to see if air pulsed out or smoke and it was just pulses of air
You say check if firing, never done this before how do I do it..
I did do the oil cap test to see if air pulsed out or smoke and it was just pulses of air