Turbo BMWs are known to crack their plastic charge pipes, causing a sudden loss of boost and power. At Inline Autohaus in Chattanooga, we diagnose boost leaks and replace failed charge pipes to bring back full turbo performance.
The factory plastic charge pipe on many turbo BMWs becomes brittle and cracks under boost pressure, releasing the pressurized air the turbo makes. The result is lost power and fault codes. Replacing it, often with an upgraded pipe, restores reliable boost.
What causes a sudden power loss on a turbo BMW?
A cracked charge pipe causing a boost leak is one of the most common causes.
Is a charge pipe failure serious?
It won't damage the engine, but it causes lost power and limp mode and should be fixed.
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