turbos not activating?
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turbos not activating?
Hi, I'm hoping someone can help me. My 99 Volvo S80 T6 with 75kmi doesnt seem to be getting the power it should. It would seem that the turbos are not activating or are deactivating prematurely. I had a bad boost control solenoid and replaced it, but that doesnt seem to have helped.
Should I try a shot of compressed air into the hoses that go from the boost control solenoid, would that hurt/harm anything? The rubber lines are clear but I'm wondering if there is something plugged elsewhere...
Are there any other thoughts out there on what I could check before I wind up at the dealer?
Thanks!
Should I try a shot of compressed air into the hoses that go from the boost control solenoid, would that hurt/harm anything? The rubber lines are clear but I'm wondering if there is something plugged elsewhere...
Are there any other thoughts out there on what I could check before I wind up at the dealer?
Thanks!
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RE: turbos not activating?
Do you have access to tools?
Like a vaccum gauge?
If so connect it to a regular vaccum source. Drive the car and see if the vaccum changes to pressure.
If it doesn't then I would have to say the turbo's are bad.
I have seen alot of them go bad. It is usually from neglect from not changing the oil enough.
You could also remove the pipes and check the turbo. But it won't 100% tell you either. Usuall the exhaust side of the turbo shaft will snap.
Like a vaccum gauge?
If so connect it to a regular vaccum source. Drive the car and see if the vaccum changes to pressure.
If it doesn't then I would have to say the turbo's are bad.
I have seen alot of them go bad. It is usually from neglect from not changing the oil enough.
You could also remove the pipes and check the turbo. But it won't 100% tell you either. Usuall the exhaust side of the turbo shaft will snap.
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RE: turbos not activating?
New information...
I've found that at idle and when I rev in neutral the drivers side turbo is on, the passenger side isnt pumping any air. Does this mean its shot, or could there be something else going on here?
how hard is it to change the passenger side turbo myself?
I've found that at idle and when I rev in neutral the drivers side turbo is on, the passenger side isnt pumping any air. Does this mean its shot, or could there be something else going on here?
how hard is it to change the passenger side turbo myself?
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RE: turbos not activating?
Thanks, I pulled off the shield and I see that it doesnt look too hard to change myself
I wanted to try one other thing first though, I dont see a wastegate controller like was on the 850's, do you know if there is a way to check and see if the wastegate is just wide open when it shouldnt be?
I wanted to try one other thing first though, I dont see a wastegate controller like was on the 850's, do you know if there is a way to check and see if the wastegate is just wide open when it shouldnt be?
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RE: turbos not activating?
Thanks, so much for all your help/answers.
I thought maybe I could rebuild it myself, I'm not afraid to buy the parts and special tools if its going to be cheaper than buying another.Think its worth it?
I have a feeling the shaft is snapped.... does that mean no rebuild?
Found a used one for $315 w/lifetime warranty, does that seem reasonable?
I thought maybe I could rebuild it myself, I'm not afraid to buy the parts and special tools if its going to be cheaper than buying another.Think its worth it?
I have a feeling the shaft is snapped.... does that mean no rebuild?
Found a used one for $315 w/lifetime warranty, does that seem reasonable?
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