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my 1998 jetta tdi is lacking a lot of power. Could there be something cloged in the turbo or a defective turbo. Thanks


does it have a boost gauge

does it have a boost gauge and what is the reading on it at 1/2 throttle on a hill. check air filter, have you replaced fuel filter at service interval,is the chech engin light on,can you hear the turbo wine on acceleration, do you hear any abnormal noises under the hood? these are all things to check if you suspect turbo problems. let us know

I dont have a boost gauge and

I dont have a boost gauge and the air filter is fine. I cant recall when the last time the fuel filter was change, cant here the turbo kick in and no abnormal noise under the hood. I have been having ongoing problems with the engine light(has been tested numerous times).

can you tellme the codes. it

can you tellme the codes. it sounds like the watse gate is not being closed for some reason. codes could help.

No i dont have any of the

No i dont have any of the codes, the mechanic never gave me the codes. I will check out the waste gate and see if that is the problem.
Thank you mws919 for the tip.

go to advance auto and have

go to advance auto and have them read the codes for free, then let me know. p.s. ckeck your repair receipt, they may have writtin them on it.

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