My 2002 TDI is now deadlined due to severe power loss. I was accelerating up a slight hill when I heard a loud Bang. I actually thought I hit something or something got caught under the car. Well the turbo noise got very very loud and I lost all but enough power to get off the roadway.
Some tests done since this show that up till 3000 RPM the turbo is silent and after 3000 RPM the turbo is very loud and kicks out excessive white smoke.
I just have the timing belt replaced about 500 miles ago and have a warning light on for a bad glow plug on #3
I looked at some of the LIMP MODE threads and none of them foucused on this type problem As my car is not drivable at all ..
Any clues for this newby ... be kind
Some tests done since this show that up till 3000 RPM the turbo is silent and after 3000 RPM the turbo is very loud and kicks out excessive white smoke.
I just have the timing belt replaced about 500 miles ago and have a warning light on for a bad glow plug on #3
I looked at some of the LIMP MODE threads and none of them foucused on this type problem As my car is not drivable at all ..
Any clues for this newby ... be kind