mrbeck
VW Golf MKV Enthusiast
- Location
- West Midlands, UK
- Car(s)
- Golf GT Sport
Was driving back from Derby today, pulled out to overtake, accelerated to pass the slower vehicle, then nothing. Sudden loss of power. Car now feels like a bog standard 1.4. I can hear a whining under acceleration which I presume is the supercharger, but then the turbo doesn't appear to kick in. Boost gauge on the dash will not move beyond half way. Turned engine off, then restarted. Oil light on so checked the level. Had oil. Restarted again, no warning light. Finished the drive home with plumes of white/grey smoke coming out the back at random intervals (both under acceleration and while idling).
I'd be grateful if anyone could suggest possible faults before I take it to the stealer's on Monday morning. I'm thinking turbo ist kaputt?
I'd be grateful if anyone could suggest possible faults before I take it to the stealer's on Monday morning. I'm thinking turbo ist kaputt?