SAAB WIS ONLINE

Turbo failure

Symptom: Thoroughly clean the induction system when replacing the turbo in order to avoid particles from entering the turbo and causing loss of function.

Turbo failure

Fault symptoms

Thoroughly clean the induction system when replacing the turbo in order to avoid particles from entering the turbo and causing loss of function.

Conditions

The following conditions apply for this fault symptom:


No diagnostic trouble codes in the car with the symptom description in question.


Diagnostic procedure



Note

If the turbo must be replaced after breakdown or if oil smoke occurs, it is very important that no metal particles, soot or other contaminants remain in the turbocharger system, crankcase ventilation or induction system.




Check and clean the induction system and crankcase ventilation if necessary. Replace the filter element and clean the air filter housing.

Check the mass air flow sensor and remove any contaminants.

Remove the Charge air cooler and clean with cleaning agent and compressed air. See Cleaning the charge air cooler . Clean all the hoses on the turbocharger suction and pressure sides.