2003 Volkswagen GTI Car Problems

10,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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CSTEAD
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The engine in my golf has started to make a noise the best I can describe it is like when a fan catches as it rotates, it is also kicking out dark smoke as I excelatrate and there is a reduction in power especially once I am in 3rd gear any advice on what this could be?
Jun 16, 2010 at 11:58 PM
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VWTECH83
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If you have a power loss it sounds like your turbocharger is faulty. Does the turbo still spool up when you are accelerating?
Sep 9, 2010 at 7:24 AM
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