supra_ufo Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I have an issue with my leon, usually occurs when cruising around 80 and when accelerating harsh between 85-90 the car goes into a limp mode like the turbo doesn't work. No engine lights come on...The turbo does not smoke, there isnt any clouds of smoke... all in all the car seems ok. To fix the problem i simply turn the engine off and start back up. Its not really a big issue as its rare I go over the speed limit, i usually drive economical but would be nice to fix it. The turbo whistles alot (sounds quiet good actually) but i heard this can occur with some cars. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny g Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Sounds like a boost-cut. Have you had it remapped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hackin_n_bashin Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I take it that's kph :wink: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan294 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 (edited) You shouldn't be able to hear the turbo. They're prone to popping inter cooler pipes off which could cause the problem. I'd get it fault code read. See what stored faults you've got. There may be some. Worth getting the MAF checked too. Edited January 14, 2013 by dan294 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 I had exactly the same issue with a golf tdi years ago. I never did get to the bottom of it. It's gotta be boost cut of some sort as mine only ever did it under high loads ie accelerating at WOT at certain speeds and when towing a load up a hill etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 I had exactly the same issue with a golf tdi years ago. I never did get to the bottom of it. It's gotta be boost cut of some sort as mine only ever did it under high loads ie accelerating at WOT at certain speeds and when towing a load up a hill etc. Sounds the same issue as mine Car has not been modified, 1 owner and dealer history. I might be referring to like the standard waste gate or BOV, its when i change gear or lift off there is like a woosh sound similar to the ones you get in these high performance cars, TBH it sounds good. Also i was referring to KPM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra_ufo Posted January 15, 2013 Author Share Posted January 15, 2013 I drive often on the M62 to the highest point in UK to get to huddersfield, I have had the issue at the same place twice! so yes it occurs when accelerating and on hills i guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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