A few decades ago, any car with the word ‘TURBO’ emblazoned upon its rump signified something rather special. The eclectic mix of performance and prestige translated into instant envy, especially within the cut-and-thrust world of a typical 1980’s corporate car…
An Overview On Turbo Actuator
What is a turbo actuator? A turbo actuator is a valve that diverts exhaust gases away from the turbine wheel – helping to control the speed of the turbine and prevent it from over-speeding, and in turn, regulating the speed…
How A Turbo Wastegate Works
Let’s begin by describing what a turbo wastegate is. A wastegate is essentially a device that bypasses some exhaust flow around the turbine section of a turbocharger to control maximum boost. A wastegate is usually controlled by a pressure actuator…
Turbo Actuator Damage
Faulty or damaged actuators are the cause of many of the turbo problems, but they can be easy to overlook. The turbo actuator acts as a pressure relief valve, which ultimately controls the boost output of a turbocharger. It works…
Turbo Actuator Market: Global Industry Trend Analysis 2012 to 2017 and Forecast 2017 – 2025
Turbo actuator which is also known as wastage actuator which is a simple but does a vital job, it acts like a pressure relief valve that can control and boost output of the turbo which diverts excess exhaust gas away…
How to test and replace a turbo actuator
Items Needed Screwdriver Optionally, VCDS (VAG-COM or VAG-COM Diagnostic System), VAG-COM cable, and computer Testing a Turbo Actuator You can suspect that you need to test your turbocharger actuator if your turbocharger starts to behave differently. If your turbocharger starts kicking in…