Low Engine Power
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1989 Nissan 300ZX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Probable Cause: Air leak at connection of compressor housing and suction hose/inlet tube, or inlet tube and intake manifold.
- Corrective Action: Correct air leak.
- Probable Cause: Exhaust gas leak at the connection of turbine housing and exhaust manifold, or at connecting tube or exhaust outlet.
- Corrective Action: Correct leak or replace gasket.
- Probable Cause: By-pass valve stuck open, stuck or worn journal or bearing in turbocharger, Broken shaft, sludge on back of turbine wheel or broken turbine wheel.
- Corrective Action: Replace turbocharger assembly.