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9.0
really awful- Typical Repair Cost:
- $550
- Average Mileage:
- 110,000 miles
- Total Complaints:
- 2 complaints
Most Common Solutions:
- replaced turbocharger (1 reports)
- tighten waste gate linkage so valve will close properly (1 reports)
engine problem
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A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
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