Turbo trouble?

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fstsven

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6 posts

181 months

Saturday 19th April 2014
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This morning my car (2010 Seat Ibiza FR 1.4tsi) suddenly made a loud "screeching/whining" noise under hard acceleration and lost power. Every time I go above 3000 rpm, the noise returns and the power dies away. No obvious smoke from exhaust though. Turbo boost hose leak? What do you guys think? Thanks

va1o

16,030 posts

207 months

Saturday 19th April 2014
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Turbo issues aren't unknown on these. Could be as simple as a diverter valve or something a bit more serious. Best get some diagnostic equipment hooked up and see what fault codes are being stored

si_xsi

1,193 posts

195 months

Saturday 19th April 2014
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How does it idle when warm? I was thinking diverter valve too.

fstsven

Original Poster:

6 posts

181 months

Sunday 20th April 2014
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It seems to idle fine once running; does take some cranking to start though.
Closer inspection yesterday revealed small puffs of blue/black smoke from exhaust when revving or idling...
I take this isn't a good sign?
Garage are closed for Easter, so will have to wait 'till Tuesday to contact them.

bearman68

4,652 posts

132 months

Saturday 26th April 2014
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Any news on this - be interesting to see what the diagnosis is.