Hi all, I am new to the site and a new TDI owner. I purchased my TDI in Oct 2011 and now having a problem.
I have a 2006 Jetta 1.9L PD TDI (BRM) with 92,000 miles; I am having the following problem. I purchased the car with 87,000 miles and now have 92,000 miles, while driving the check engine light came on and the car went into limp mode. When I checked the codes with my OB2 scanner the code retrieved was “P0299 under Boost condition”. I took the car to the dealer and they wanted to install a new turbo for the car. I did not allow them to install the turbo at a cost of $2900.00. I cleared the code and got the car out of limp mode. This problem is happening about twice a month. When I view the freeze frame data on my scanner, the condition is happening at or around 45-60mph. If it happens on the highway the cruise control will shut off also which I would expect. After searching on this site I am seeing that this is a common problem with the TDI’s. Where should I start my troubleshooting? I am pretty handy working on cars and have tools needed or will buy the tools needed.
I think the turbo actuator is the problem. After checking vacuum at the actuator, the actuator will not hold vacuum. Does anyone know if there are Turbo repair kits for the 2006 TDI (BRM)?
I have a 2006 Jetta 1.9L PD TDI (BRM) with 92,000 miles; I am having the following problem. I purchased the car with 87,000 miles and now have 92,000 miles, while driving the check engine light came on and the car went into limp mode. When I checked the codes with my OB2 scanner the code retrieved was “P0299 under Boost condition”. I took the car to the dealer and they wanted to install a new turbo for the car. I did not allow them to install the turbo at a cost of $2900.00. I cleared the code and got the car out of limp mode. This problem is happening about twice a month. When I view the freeze frame data on my scanner, the condition is happening at or around 45-60mph. If it happens on the highway the cruise control will shut off also which I would expect. After searching on this site I am seeing that this is a common problem with the TDI’s. Where should I start my troubleshooting? I am pretty handy working on cars and have tools needed or will buy the tools needed.
I think the turbo actuator is the problem. After checking vacuum at the actuator, the actuator will not hold vacuum. Does anyone know if there are Turbo repair kits for the 2006 TDI (BRM)?