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      01-11-2013, 08:15 AM   #14
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Originally Posted by Trptguy View Post
stuttering is a symptom of failed wastegates? Am I not supposed to hear something too??
If the wastegates arent holding boost - or holding boost irregularly youll notice lag and stuttering.


The rattle is very hard to pick up. The only surefire way to hear it is drive down a street lined by parked cars, downshift and let the car slow down on engine vacuum.

When you do that youll be able to pick up on a ratcheting noise coming from under the car.



Also just take it to the dealer. Say the car is having acceleration issues can you check the turbos. Theres a warranty extension/possible recall out on the turbo wastegates and theyll do the functional testing on the parts for free. Nothing to lose.
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