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Has your turbo ever failed?
Simple question to establish if this is a major issue, or a minor problem. Answer yes or no.
7th May 2009 9:45 am
SJR
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Not on the D3 (I answered no in the poll) - that'll be the kiss of death now
Previous Volvo S40 turbo went at 65k miles, took out most of the engine as well, was still within warranty thank or it would have cost me about £5k I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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7th May 2009 9:50 am
Gareth Site Moderator
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I answered no, because I never had a D3 turbo fail, but my Citroen XM left most of its turbo on the M40 !
7th May 2009 9:55 am
caverD3
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No,
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I had one fail on an Astra van sitting in traffic by Blackfriars bridge, revs went through the roof, completed surrounded in black smoke, took the key out and bailed out but it kept running, had to jump back in and stall it The End
7th May 2009 10:00 am
Disco_Mikey
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I wouldnt say a 'major' problem. You have to remember how many D3's have been sold, and how many have had replacement turbo's.
In fact, compared to a lot of other forum members, my car's been relatively problem free. One EPB screaming fault, one EGR fault, one door lock failure and suspension geometry out of true caused by 'bush settle' (all fixed under warranty), and one recent EPB failure (broken wire).
So far though, it's never let me down and long may it continue Now an ex-D3 owner after 7 happy years. Miss the car but not the big bills
7th May 2009 10:02 am
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Mine's in for new Turbo at the mo, 6 weeks out of warranty and at 50k miles.
7th May 2009 10:39 am
MacLeod 313
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Yep, Been there
When Mine went I obviously asked the LRA Techy if it was common, and he said NO!!!!!!!!, the early D3's are a little more common but actually down to careful driving.
So you canny win if you drive careful, it soots up the variable vanes and jam open or closed, although the TURBO is ok, its only the vanes at fault. Been trying to find the link from RonP, who also had to source his own replacement, but I think it was a link to a turbo re-manufacturer that repairs these vanes.
7th May 2009 10:45 am
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Hello All,
Bought my D3 54 plate S in May 2006 and it blew alot of black smoke under hefty accleration. Dealer told me it just needed a good blow out!!!
Took it to Dusseldorf for a stag do and got back it was still the same.
Dealer finally agreed to look and it and found a turbo fault code, changed the turbo, and the intercooler, under warranty
After that Seerweet as a nut that was at 33k, now she flies and returns up to 31mpg on a good blast.
Just gone over 70k now.
I answered yes.
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no issues yet in 70K. Never had a turbo problem on any vehicle or boat. Engines always warmed up under gentle load. Occassional use of full revs. always let engine idle for a little while after hard use before switching off.
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7th May 2009 1:28 pm
Ollram
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No!
7th May 2009 3:42 pm
Roel
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My turbo can't fail. Roel
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in the last 12 months we have done 4 turbo replacements
funny enough...all been on D3 Tdv6 not RRS
i would not call that a major issueTLO has left the building.......
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7th May 2009 4:42 pm
SJR
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Just out of interest, of the people who voted that they have had a new turbo fitted, how many of you had got a remap on your car when the turbo failed
Just wondering if having a remap and the more spirited driving that it sometimes encourages would actually help avoid the turbo failing through sunday afternoon type slow driving, anmd if there is any anecdotal evidence for or against it I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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- that'll be the kiss of death now 
or it would have cost me about £5k 
would actually help avoid the turbo failing through sunday afternoon type slow driving, anmd if there is any anecdotal evidence for or against it 
