Just after a little advice. I have searched for the answers to this but some clarification would be awesome. I'm not that knowledgable on cars so please bear with me.
I have a 2008 Peugeot 207 gti 1.6 thp. The car seems to have lost a bit of guts lately and I have now got depollution system faulty warning with a check engine light. The car seems to be running fine but just lacking that 'power' it did have. I have had it hooked up to diagnostics at my garage and it has come up with fault code p0299. I believe this is low turbo pressure boost. The turbo/pipes etc has been checked for leaks and all seems fine.
I have been told that it is going to need a new turbo with a quote that seems unbelievable. Is it going to be a case of the turbo is done or can I save it? From my understanding it could be a wastegate/actuator issue? Am I correct? Another thing that has been mentioned is a possible build up of carbon within the turbo and I presume this would kill the turbo off. I know you guys can't give me the reason for why it has issues with the little info I am giving but I am just trying to find possible issues before deciding on the massive decision of a new turbo. Any other ideas or things to rule out?
Thanks
I have a 2008 Peugeot 207 gti 1.6 thp. The car seems to have lost a bit of guts lately and I have now got depollution system faulty warning with a check engine light. The car seems to be running fine but just lacking that 'power' it did have. I have had it hooked up to diagnostics at my garage and it has come up with fault code p0299. I believe this is low turbo pressure boost. The turbo/pipes etc has been checked for leaks and all seems fine.
I have been told that it is going to need a new turbo with a quote that seems unbelievable. Is it going to be a case of the turbo is done or can I save it? From my understanding it could be a wastegate/actuator issue? Am I correct? Another thing that has been mentioned is a possible build up of carbon within the turbo and I presume this would kill the turbo off. I know you guys can't give me the reason for why it has issues with the little info I am giving but I am just trying to find possible issues before deciding on the massive decision of a new turbo. Any other ideas or things to rule out?
Thanks
