turbo overboosting

[a3james]

Audi a3 2.0 tdi has been going into limp mode now and then which won't let it go past 60 if I turn it off and start it straight up again it will be fine. I've had it plugged into a scanner and I said turbocharger overboosting is this likely to be a sensor ? Thanks

 

[BuckleyTDI]

do u know if the 8p a3 run vnt turbos or not? what bhp version is it? and how many miles has the a3 done?

james

 

[SAiLO]

It's likely to be the turbo starting to fail. You can get it replaced for roughly £500

 

[a3james]

do u know if the 8p a3 run vnt turbos or not? what bhp version is it? and how many miles has the a3 done?
james

Hi mate its a 2005 2.0 tdi s line with 115000 on the clock cheers

 

[mike foster]

BKD engine turbos are all suspect, particularly at that mileage.

I think you'll have to bite the bullet and go for a reconditioned replacement.

I had one at 75k miles - £695 fitted and guaranteed for two years.

 

[a3james]

BKD engine turbos are all suspect, particularly at that mileage.

I think you'll have to bite the bullet and go for a reconditioned replacement.

I had one at 75k miles - £695 fitted and guaranteed for two years.

I don't know whether anyone has had any experience with midland turbo but I spoke to them and they said they charge 185 pound + vat to recon it which includes changing bearings and seals and a relly good clean up. Is that the road to go down ? Or do you recommend and others ? Thanks

 

[N8]

Vanes are sticking, same thing happened to me, and this happened:

 

[mike foster]

Did it arrive ok ?

 

[N8]

I believe so brother, it arrived @ the bodyshop

 

[Farhan]

LOL informative MR K. Good stuff what kind of power will the hybrid and shark offer?

 

[Sheikh]

Yeah but you have to appreciate changing to a hybrid means a potential new clutch and a remap. Which is another £1000 easy on top of the turbo. Easier/cheaper to just get a refurb if your not that bothered.

 

[N8]

LOL informative MR K. Good stuff what kind of power will the hybrid and shark offer?

The turbo is good enough for 230bhp with an S3 I/C & uprated injectors, but I'll come to that later in the year

 

[rob_watti]

It will be the vanes sticking. You can get some stuff by a company called innotec which cleans out turbos pretty much still on the car. You do have to take of the inlet pipes but apart from that it seems pretty good.

AUTOINFORM ONLINE MAGAZINE: How to Cleaning variable vane turbos - YouTube

 

[Brodster]

My old 2.0 TDI - the wastegate acuating arm had failed. It was the integral piece that had gone so new turbo needed.....under warranty no less.......ouch!!

 

[a3james]

So do you think it would be as good as new if midland turbo recon it ? Will it damage the turbo if I carry on driving it ? Thanks for your help.

 

[mike foster]

So do you think it would be as good as new if midland turbo recon it ? Will it damage the turbo if I carry on driving it ? Thanks for your help.

It won't do any more harm to a knackered turbo but, if it blows, you could be looking at a new engine !

 

[tdi-man]

midland turbos are very good ive seen there work.

i got my hybrid from turbo technics and is working fine

 

[- Jrd -]

I fully recommend Turbo Technics, Customer service is excellent as is there items

 

[N8]

It will be the vanes sticking. You can get some stuff by a company called innotec which cleans out turbos pretty much still on the car. You do have to take of the inlet pipes but apart from that it seems pretty good.

AUTOINFORM ONLINE MAGAZINE: How to Cleaning variable vane turbos - YouTube

This was my first port of call. I've spoke to many people over the past week regarding my issue, lots saying try innotec it's great, others saying its a waste of time! I have a 2000+ mile round trip to Austria pending in the next 2 weeks, and just couldn't drive that distance without knowing that everything was ok. So when replacing the turbo, makes sense to uprate it! I already have the TBE, just need to get S3 intercooler and uprated injectors later in the year to accompany it!

Looking forward to the car driving nice across the continent!

 

[mike foster]

Looking forward to the car driving nice across the continent!

Have a good trip and don't forget the breathaliser ! Mandatory now in France !!

 

[weela89]

Hi,

I have exactly the same problem on A3 2.0tdi Sportback.

Ive come round to the fact its the turbo but only gone into Limp Mode twice on the motorway with Cruise Control on.

Any suggestions for the best place to take the money guzzling beast in the North West, Bolton/Manchester area?

 

[weela89]

Audi a3 2.0 tdi has been going into limp mode now and then which won't let it go past 60 if I turn it off and start it straight up again it will be fine. I've had it plugged into a scanner and I said turbocharger overboosting is this likely to be a sensor ? Thanks

FYI - I stupidly had the sensor replaced but this was no help.

 

[Sheikh]

Any of you hybrid boys got an idea of what sort of MPG is possible with the hybrid?

 

[rob_watti]

Im in skipton, North Yorkshire if that's any good to you pal?

Hi,

I have exactly the same problem on A3 2.0tdi Sportback.

Ive come round to the fact its the turbo but only gone into Limp Mode twice on the motorway with Cruise Control on.

Any suggestions for the best place to take the money guzzling beast in the North West, Bolton/Manchester area?

 

[- Jrd -]

So when replacing the turbo, makes sense to uprate it! I already have the TBE, just need to get S3 intercooler and uprated injectors later in the year to accompany it!

Which hybrid you got N8? Stage1 your current injectors are OK, Stage 2 youll need injectors. You need the S3 cooler either way and a wider necked downpipe/decat.

Im doing mine very soon aswell

 

[weela89]

Im in skipton, North Yorkshire if that's any good to you pal?

I'll have a shop around and let you know if thats ok. Got a mate who is pretty nifty so ill get a price from his first and let you know.

Cheers,

Matt

 

[flying oyster]

i got 51 mpg but if your worried about mpg dont get a hybrid because you wont want to think about mpg just on how well your car goes and you will need a new clutch unless your dsg as they a are bit more hardy

 

[N8]

Which hybrid you got N8? Stage1 your current injectors are OK, Stage 2 youll need injectors. You need the S3 cooler either way and a wider necked downpipe/decat.

Im doing mine very soon aswell

Hybrid of my Garrett, I'll be ok without the cooler and injectors for now, I already have a TBE.

 

[J8TT X]

I used Midland Turbos for my recon turbo.
Very happy with the work.
Its been on 6 months now.