Was driving home today and all of a sudden heard a sound that sounded like a police siren, turned stereo off and could hear it was getting louder when I pressed the accelerator. Also no boost.

I'm guessing its the turbo, just wondered if anyone could confirm or knows if it is something else?

Thanks

Smee

Checked the hoses? If theyre ok then id imagine its the turbo.

Can't see anything obvious, all hoses look okay...

Next question, looking for a decent mechanic in South Yorkshire to fix this, can anyone recommend one?

EDIT: Just driven it about 2 miles, still just as bad, engine light on now as well.

Edited 15 June, 201115 yr by smee

suppose it could be in limp mode for a reason. Have you had the codes read using vcds?

suppose it could be in limp mode for a reason. Have you had the codes read using vcds?

Not yet but I'm going to try and get it looked at tomorrow. Really not too chuffed looking at the price of a turbo replacement though...

You might be able to get away with simply having yours rebuilt rather than going to the expense of a new one.

You might be able to get away with simply having yours rebuilt rather than going to the expense of a new one.

That'd be great but I need the car running asap, I work as a field engineer for a software company and average about 120 miles a day :/

That'd be great but I need the car running asap, I work as a field engineer for a software company and average about 120 miles a day :/

In that case then, it's probably worth looking at an exchange on a recon unit. You pay for the recon turbo, get it fitted, then send back your old one. Once they receive your old turbo you get a partial refund on your original purchase.

That'd be great but I need the car running asap, I work as a field engineer for a software company and average about 120 miles a day :/

EDIT Just called dealer and they say no goodwill :( would have to pay full whack. Looking at indys round here but it's all 2 or 3 week waits. Thinking of buying a replacement car

In that case then, it's probably worth looking at an exchange on a recon unit. You pay for the recon turbo, get it fitted, then send back your old one. Once they receive your old turbo you get a partial refund on your original purchase.

Where would be a good place to source one? I've looked at Turbo Dynamics' page and they aren't cheap :/

Where would be a good place to source one? I've looked at Turbo Dynamics' page and they aren't cheap :/

I've not heard bad reviews about Midland Turbo

VAG-COM shows 17964 (Intake leak or turbo defective) kp1281

P1556 charge pressure control: negative

Still trying to find someone local to me to do the job not having much luck

Bingo! turbo's a gonner!

ebay turbo's

if you buy a turbo ive got a good friend who used to own his own garage but now works from home he will fit a turbo for you he lives near Mansfield

Bingo! turbo's a gonner!

This is exactly the sound!

ebay turbo's

if you buy a turbo ive got a good friend who used to own his own garage but now works from home he will fit a turbo for you he lives near Mansfield

Had it done now, thanks for posting though man had my plan not worked out this would've helped immensely .

no problem

This has happend to mine!!!!!!! the exact same sound.

If you dont mind me asking, how much were the parts to repair, then how much + labour?

Thanks