Code P0299

Hi,

The code is related to a turbo under boost. That is why you are having a power loss. Can you describe the noise? Better yet, could you record it and upload it for me to hear?

The issue can be a bad turbo, the wastegate is stuck open, the wastegate control hose is disconnected or broken and the list goes on.

I attached a pic below of the unit. You can see all the hoses in the pic. Make sure nothing is disconnected or damaged.

Let me know about the sound.

Joe

Hi,

It was hard to tell when you were revving the engine. However, at idle it didn't sound good. Have you checked to make sure nothing was disconnected?

Joe

I suspect it has something to do with the waste gate. Do me a favor, check the two locations I circled on the picture below. Number 2 is the wastegate regulating valve and 3 is the bypass valve. Check to make sure nothing is disconnected or broken.

Let me know.
Joe

The inter-cooler is at the bottom of the radiator support. Here are the directions for removal and replacement. The attached pics correlate with the directions.

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2015 Ford Fusion FWD L4-2.0L Turbo
Charge Air Cooler (CAC)
Vehicle Powertrain Management Fuel Delivery and Air Induction Turbocharger Inter-cooler Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Charge Air Cooler (CAC)
CHARGE AIR COOLER (CAC)
303-12B Intake Air Distribution and Filtering - 2.0L EcoBoost (184kW/250PS) - MI4 2015 Fusion
Removal and Installation
Charge Air Cooler (CAC)
Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

Image WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this section, refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

Follow the health and safety precautions.
Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
With the vehicle in N, position it on a hoist.
Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
Remove the retainers and the splash shield.

Pic 1

Remove the retainers and the front under-body shield.

Pic 2

Remove the retainers and the lower radiator support.
Torque : 18 lb. Ft (24 Nm)

pic 3

Loosen the clamps and disconnect the CAC inlet and outlet tube.
Torque : 44 lb. In (5 Nm)

pic 4

Disconnect the electrical connector.

Pic 5

Remove the bolts and the CAC.
Torque : 53 lb. In (6 Nm)

pic 6
Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Hope that helps.

Joe

Hi,

I have to be honest. I don't think the inter-cooler is the problem. You mentioned that someone told you that could be the issue. I suspect something has come disconnected or the turbo itself has failed. But, I feel the turbo would be making more noise.

I just went through a situation with a BMW 325 with a similar issue. The charge air tube had broken and the turbo was not working. The owner was told the turbo needed replaced, but instead, it was a plastic pipe that had broken.

Has anyone inspected the vehicle for you since the issue has happened? Have any new codes come up?

As far as damage, please understand, without knowing the actual cause, I really can't answer that with any certainty.

Let me know.

Joe