No power in fifth gear

TSEG

MEMBER
2005 CITROEN C2
1.4L
4 CYL
TURBO
2WD
AUTOMATIC
10,000 MILES

My car when I drive it doesn't have power especially gear 5.

Sunday, August 4th, 2019 AT 7:07 AM

1 Reply

KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
47,526 POSTS

Hello,

It sounds like you have a turbo that is going out. To be sure lets remove the intake or exhaust tubes for the turbo and check the end play, it should only be about 3mm max of play.this guide will show you how a turbo works:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-turbo-chargers-work

Please run down this guide and report back.