I ended up taking my actuator off and cutting the shaft in the middle to take out about a quarter inch of length and then tapped both sides to 1/4-20 so that I could rejoin them with a union and nuts on either side to lock it all down. I was then able to adjust the length of the shaft to shorten it up and keep just a little tension on the waste gate which solved my P0299 error and has been going strong for a year now.
Enjoyed the clear explanation. Funny thing is I had an 07 BMW N54 with the same wastegate flapper issues on both turbos. Now years later just bought a 2.0 tfsi and had that exact clip laying around from when I was experimenting with the BMW. On that car I ended up removing the turbos and installing new bushings/flapper in the turbo where the arms go in. Thanks for the info!
I Just want to thank you for what you're doing! The Information you give to us is so valuable !Keep up the good work and good luck with everything you do!
Should I be able to see the waste gate linkage move at all with the car stopped, with engine off, then on, then revved? We have the P0299 but I’d like to better understand the conditions needed to activate the waste gate linkage. I was unable to see any movement during the test we did. I also couldn’t hear the “turbo whine” when the engine was revved. Maybe it’s just really quiet?
I get them from eBay yes it will help a lot on a bad wastegate but the proper way is new turbo with the clip. The makeshift bending / welded some people do.. I’ve seen that cause overboost with binding so I wouldn’t take that risk
Dear specislist! wastegste solenoid is normally open and boost air is normally all the time connected to the wastegate diaphragm. Under hard acceleration it is closed briefly.
thanks for the video. how would you separate this issue from the diverted valve? i’m being told i could just replace the diverted valve and the turbo is still good.
Hi, name is Christopher I have 2011 Audi A5 quattro 2.0 How much would I be charged to have to turbo replaced labor I'm providing the turbo and exhaust manifold and exhaust gasket and Cadillac convert gasket I appreciate your reply
I’ve just bought a 2011 Q5 2.0 TFSI and it has this waste gate rattle. I had a local garage look at it and have advised me that there is already a clip installed. Does this mean that the turbo is on its way out or is on borrowed time?
I noticed on the newer IHI turbos (is12,is20, is38) they seem to have addressed that actuator arm as the new ones are heavily braced and reinforced in the place where that clip goes! They seem to last a little longer too. Time will tell.
I’m running a 2012 Audi A4 and my car gave me that error code, would the clip fix this or would I have to replace the waste gate and then install the clip
I have this code as well does this make the car bog at idle and shut off after a few seconds? Because that's whats happening to me but the linkage arm isn't moving at all....
No, I doubt it, unless maybe the turbo wheel is locked or clogged. the linkage is hard to move by hand. I would think you should have some other engine codes or something else wrong
So I drove it for a bit longer and filled gas it was still acting the same but after putting gas maybe 10 min later car was acting like it was stock I have stage 2 eurodyne but when I would stop it didn't bog at all but at times when I would stop it would shut off or start bogging and codes are still the p0299 didn't get anything new
I just got an 05 A4 2.0. The last three days I’ve had an oil pressure warning pop up for a couple seconds then it goes away and today I got a check engine light and it was P0299
Awesome video. I just did this replacement but now I have a coolant leak on the return line. Do you have any videos or hacks or recommendations that would allow me to tighten the bolt without pulling the turbo again?
Audi or nobody I can think of ever had problems with this before, it was a poor part by their suppliers ihi in this situation, probably a big company if it’s the same people that make heavy equipment, just didn’t supply good bushings in this linkage of this turbo, everything else with the turbo seems good
You've never seen a problem with the diverter valve on a tfsi ? It's probably one of the top 3 issues with that engine lol. The diaphragm splits and causes it to loose boost pressure. Very very common problem. More common than a loose exhaust wastegate
@@NaptownTuner depends on the revision of dv, some might have the piston type rev d which is poor and doesn't hold boost anyway but will never fail, the diaphragm ones are pretty common imho
The best mechanic on TH-cam. Literally.
I ended up taking my actuator off and cutting the shaft in the middle to take out about a quarter inch of length and then tapped both sides to 1/4-20 so that I could rejoin them with a union and nuts on either side to lock it all down. I was then able to adjust the length of the shaft to shorten it up and keep just a little tension on the waste gate which solved my P0299 error and has been going strong for a year now.
Dam that's good thinking
So many stupid videos in the TH-cam world but this guy has a true gift for being a good mechanic plus explaining properly
Enjoyed the clear explanation. Funny thing is I had an 07 BMW N54 with the same wastegate flapper issues on both turbos. Now years later just bought a 2.0 tfsi and had that exact clip laying around from when I was experimenting with the BMW. On that car I ended up removing the turbos and installing new bushings/flapper in the turbo where the arms go in. Thanks for the info!
Dude, this a great video content, and!: it's just a few minutes long and you're locked in. Can't be any better!
I Just want to thank you for what you're doing! The Information you give to us is so valuable !Keep up the good work and good luck with everything you do!
Should I be able to see the waste gate linkage move at all with the car stopped, with engine off, then on, then revved? We have the P0299 but I’d like to better understand the conditions needed to activate the waste gate linkage. I was unable to see any movement during the test we did. I also couldn’t hear the “turbo whine” when the engine was revved. Maybe it’s just really quiet?
What's the easiest way to get the wastegate clip on? Does the downpipe/cat need to be separated??
Where can you buy that clip? can you put it on a bad wastegate without taking the turbo off?
I get them from eBay yes it will help a lot on a bad wastegate but the proper way is new turbo with the clip. The makeshift bending / welded some people do.. I’ve seen that cause overboost with binding so I wouldn’t take that risk
06j.145.220.b (turbocharger clip)
@@NaptownTuner pls give the link to buy the clip
@@tkrmpl the number in reply is the part number to the clip
Dear specislist! wastegste solenoid is normally open and boost air is normally all the time connected to the wastegate diaphragm. Under hard acceleration it is closed briefly.
thanks for the video. how would you separate this issue from the diverted valve? i’m being told i could just replace the diverted valve and the turbo is still good.
The plastic pipe of my turbo broke of I seal it but can it causes boost problems
Any way to replace the little arm you have shown at 2:38? Someone recommended torching and hammering it tight again. Would you recommend doing that?
THANK YOU for this very helpful video!
Awesome presentation & helpful AF!
Is the 2012 different to the 2009 engine ? And not least how good is the engine in comparison to any newer year ?
Replaced DV but still get the P0299, change/clean sensor next? What is the clip part number?
Hi, name is Christopher
I have 2011 Audi A5 quattro 2.0
How much would I be charged to have to turbo replaced labor
I'm providing the turbo and exhaust manifold and exhaust gasket and Cadillac convert gasket
I appreciate your reply
I’ve just bought a 2011 Q5 2.0 TFSI and it has this waste gate rattle. I had a local garage look at it and have advised me that there is already a clip installed. Does this mean that the turbo is on its way out or is on borrowed time?
I have a 2006 Audi A4 2.0t Quattro with a P0011 code and it won’t start can you please help me ?
I noticed on the newer IHI turbos (is12,is20, is38) they seem to have addressed that actuator arm as the new ones are heavily braced and reinforced in the place where that clip goes! They seem to last a little longer too. Time will tell.
Are you referring to the latest Audi 2.0T engine? What year & models?
Could this cause a rough ilde?
I have a question ? Were are you located? I would like to bring my 2013 Audi too you for a p0299 code & p0016 camshaft sensor bank 1 .
Also do you have an instagram or Facebook so I could directly contact you ?
I’m running a 2012 Audi A4 and my car gave me that error code, would the clip fix this or would I have to replace the waste gate and then install the clip
Hay,
my K03 turbo is broken to, can i buy K04 and install bolt on?. Car is Audi A5 2011 2.0tfsi quattro
Regards, Matija
what is the part number, and where can we get this part?
Amazon search Audi turbo clip
Thanks for the great informational video. Is access possible to add this as preventative with the cat in place?
Where can I buy this clip for the Audi turbo ?
Could it also be the DV'?
I don’t have money now for replacement, can I use my car anyway?
Hey great video and thank you for explaining anything. I just have 1 question. Could this problem cause engine misfire?
No
Hey, nice video.. just curious is it necessary to replace entire turbo? Maybe this problem is fixable? I mean is it possible to restore turbo?
I have this code as well does this make the car bog at idle and shut off after a few seconds? Because that's whats happening to me but the linkage arm isn't moving at all....
No, I doubt it, unless maybe the turbo wheel is locked or clogged. the linkage is hard to move by hand. I would think you should have some other engine codes or something else wrong
@@NaptownTuner thank you for your opinion ima try to see if any more codes pop up after driving it for a bit longer
So I drove it for a bit longer and filled gas it was still acting the same but after putting gas maybe 10 min later car was acting like it was stock I have stage 2 eurodyne but when I would stop it didn't bog at all but at times when I would stop it would shut off or start bogging and codes are still the p0299 didn't get anything new
been nice to know where to get that clip...nice link would of been great...just shows everyone not perfect
I just got an 05 A4 2.0. The last three days I’ve had an oil pressure warning pop up for a couple seconds then it goes away and today I got a check engine light and it was P0299
How much should it cost me to fix this problem?
Awesome video. I just did this replacement but now I have a coolant leak on the return line. Do you have any videos or hacks or recommendations that would allow me to tighten the bolt without pulling the turbo again?
Vim stubby sockets
It's a shame that this is such a common problem... too much heat or are these turbos a bit too small (to handle the heat)?
Audi or nobody I can think of ever had problems with this before, it was a poor part by their suppliers ihi in this situation, probably a big company if it’s the same people that make heavy equipment, just didn’t supply good bushings in this linkage of this turbo, everything else with the turbo seems good
Would this clip help if i already have a loose link? Also where could i buy this clip?
Yes just put the info in someone else’s same question
@@NaptownTuner thank you!
Great videos! Keep up the good work!
What is that clip called or is there a part number?
Amazon search Audi turbo clip
This is great. Thanks!
Mine is on the way 🙏
Why not put in a new flapper? $55 on Ebay
Good stuff!
Great job
Too bad we've gotta pull the motor for this one handed fix.
That's a joke, not a dig.
You've never seen a problem with the diverter valve on a tfsi ? It's probably one of the top 3 issues with that engine lol. The diaphragm splits and causes it to loose boost pressure. Very very common problem. More common than a loose exhaust wastegate
Not on 2009+
@@NaptownTuner depends on the revision of dv, some might have the piston type rev d which is poor and doesn't hold boost anyway but will never fail, the diaphragm ones are pretty common imho
@@AdammP that’s fine but I haven’t replaced a single diverter valve for 2009+ only belt drive 2.0t 2005.5-2008
that was a more common problem with the rubber adiaphragm diverter vales, the newer ones use plastic solenoids.
I just got this code with an underboost on my charger a5 201 2.0
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Two pliers to slightly bend the rod to pull it to the proper closed position won't work? That's how you fix toilet bowl flappers.
The goat!!
06J145220B for the part number boys!