Bought the car used from a dealer and the check engine light came on within an hour or so. Trouble code was lack of boost. I started digging and found the linkage on the turbo charger was loose causing the waste gate to not close properly and build up boost pressure. I pulled the turbo and with a bit of ingenuity was able to tighten the linkage to allow the valve to close properly. I'm guessing my fix will last about 25-30K miles but it was free and I probably won't keep the car for that long anyway.
2012 Audi CPO. CAEB engine. Check engine light at 65k miles showing Turbo under boost. Waste gate is worn and leaking. Turbo needed a total replacement. Dealer wanted $3,500 to replace. No warranty. I replaced myself with OEM parts for $1,100. Difficult job. Should not have to spend like this on a car with low miles.
- Rick Z.,
Dover, US
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Bought the car used from a dealer and the check engine light came on within an hour or so. Trouble code was lack of boost. I started digging and found the linkage on the turbo charger was loose causing the waste gate to not close properly and build up boost pressure. I pulled the turbo and with a bit of ingenuity was able to tighten the linkage to allow the valve to close properly. I'm guessing my fix will last about 25-30K miles but it was free and I probably won't keep the car for that long anyway.
- Richard S., Cary, NC, US