Volkswagen Passat turbocharger

Car: Volkswagen Passat
Variant: 1.9 tdi
Model Year: 2001
Categories: Running Rough, Starting & Power Loss
had turbocharger changed about 6 months ago never been the same since it keeps cutting out until i switch the engine off and restart the car the power comes back turbocharger kicking in and then cuts out again after a short period of time
Posted: Nov 9, 2009 (15 years ago)
check all the black plastic vaccuum hoses especially round the back of the bulkhead and under the turbo . they rub through on other tubes and wiring looms so look carefully where they are likely to touch things
Posted Nov 9, 2009 (15 years ago)

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