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Symptom Chart

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Symptom Possible Sources Action
Loss of power/performance Clogged Air Cleaner (ACL) element
Loose connections or damage to air intake hoses and tubes
Malfunctioning fuel system
Poor fuel quality
Engine wear (piston rings, valve guides)
Turbocharger turbine or compressor wheel damage
Damaged exhaust or exhaust leaks at turbocharger housing
Malfunctioning turbocharger bypass valve
Obstructed wastegate actuator linkage
Damaged wastegate actuator linkage
Wastegate actuator operation
PCM - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
INSTALL a new Air Cleaner (ACL) element. TEST the system for normal operation.
TIGHTEN the hose clamps. INSPECT for damage and REPAIR as necessary.
Refer to ENGINE CONTROLS - INTRODUCTION (EXCEPT DIESEL & HYBRID) .
DRAIN and FILL with fresh fuel.
REPAIR as required.
INSPECT the turbocharger. REFER to the CHECK FOR FREE ROTATION - Off Vehicle .
INSPECT for leaks. Leaks can usually be detected audibly or visually, by a discoloration caused by escaping hot exhaust gases. REPAIR as required.
Refer to ENGINE CONTROLS - INTRODUCTION (EXCEPT DIESEL & HYBRID)
INSPECT the turbocharger wastegate linkage for obstructions. REPAIR as required.
INSPECT the turbocharger wastegate linkage for damage. INSTALL a new turbocharger as necessary.
TEST the wastegate actuator operation. Refer to ENGINE CONTROLS - INTRODUCTION (EXCEPT DIESEL & HYBRID) .
REFER to: Electronic Engine Controls . MIL Code List.
Symptom Possible Sources Action
Excessive oil consumption Incorrect type or grade of oil
Oil in the cylinder head to turbocharger flange
Clogged Air Cleaner (ACL) element
Blocked or restricted turbocharger oil drain tube
Damaged or collapsed air intake hoses and tubes
Damaged exhaust or exhaust leaks at turbocharger housing to cylinder head
Turbocharger oil seals leaking
Damaged crankcase ventilation system
DRAIN and FILL with specified oil.
REPAIR as required.
INSTALL a new Air Cleaner (ACL) element. TEST the system for normal operation.
INSPECT the turbocharger oil drain tube. REPAIR as necessary.
TIGHTEN hose clamps. INSPECT for damage and REPAIR as necessary.
INSPECT for leaks. Leaks can usually be detected audibly or visually, by a discoloration caused by escaping hot exhaust gases. REPAIR as required.
REFER to Turbocharger Internal Oil Leak Test .
Visually INSPECT the crankcase ventilation system. REPAIR as necessary.
Symptom Possible Sources Action
Excessive noise Turbocharger compressor air intake pipe leaking
Loose connections or damage to air intake hoses and tubes
Air leaks at turbine housing, blown joints or damaged exhaust
Carbon build up in the turbine housing causing contact with turbine wheel
Turbocharger imbalance due to foreign object/damage
Turbine bearing failure
Inoperative turbocharger bypass valve
REPAIR or INSTALL a new pipe as required.
TIGHTEN hose clamps. INSPECT for damage and REPAIR as necessary.
INSPECT for leaks. Leaks can usually be detected audibly or visually, by a discoloration caused by escaping hot exhaust gases. REPAIR as required.
INSPECT the turbocharger. REFER to the CHECK FOR FREE ROTATION - Off Vehicle .
REPAIR as required.
INSPECT the turbocharger. REFER to the CHECK FOR FREE ROTATION - Off Vehicle 
Refer to ENGINE CONTROLS - INTRODUCTION (EXCEPT DIESEL & HYBRID)
Symptom Possible Sources Action
Engine emits excessive smoke (black/blue/white) Clogged Air Cleaner (ACL) element
Incorrect type or grade of oil
Blocked or restricted turbocharger oil drain tube
Damaged/restricted or leaking turbocharger compressor air intake pipe
Engine wear (piston rings, valve guides)
Plugged crankcase ventilation system
Turbocharger oil seals leaking
INSTALL a new Air Cleaner (ACL) element. TEST the system for normal operation.
DRAIN and FILL with specified oil.
INSPECT the turbocharger oil drain tube. REPAIR as necessary.
REPAIR or INSTALL a new pipe as required.
REPAIR as required.
Visually INSPECT the crankcase ventilation system. REPAIR as necessary.
REFER to Turbocharger Internal Oil Leak Test .