Turbo problem

[ewandryburgh]

Hi - I am new to the forum and dont know much a bout engines but I have a 68plate 204PSi T6 and the vehicle went into limp mode after a service (incidentally) - I had some sensors changed - it worked for a while then back into limp mode, I took it to another supposed VW specialist who cleaned the DPF filter, this disnt work - they strongly recommended removing the DPF filter which i did and had the engine remapped ( a bit naughty I know) , still gone into limp mode. Now they are saying I need new turbos and whole engine needs removing to fit these and cost will be circa £4.5 k - is this a total rip off ?

 

[DXX]

There are known issues with the 204 CXEB engine.
No good mechanic in their right mind would map a defective engine.
To get any assistance on here I’d recommend removing the map and posting a full VCDS scan along with mileage and service history including repairs, chronologically with mileage and the reason why / outcome.
Otherwise it’s complete guesswork.

 

[Dellmassive]

So extra info here....

Thread '- 204ps Bi-Turbo CXEB T6 Engine & Turbo problems -'

17 Aug 2024

- 204ps Bi-Turbo CXEB T6 Engine & Turbo problems -

Looks like im the latest patient of the CEXB engine issues.

(possibly the 2016-2018 range as there is a mention that the CXEB Block etc was revised in 2019)

(the CXEC 199ps Bi-Turbo was released 2019> and revised )

in sort it looks like its either Turbo or Engine failure.

here is some background:

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204ps Bi-Turbo CXEB Engine & Turbo problems...

• Dellmassive
• cxeb engine
• Replies: 494
• Forum: Engine, Gearbox, Exhaust, Drivetrain

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[ewandryburgh]

There are known issues with the 204 CXEB engine.
No good mechanic in their right mind would map a defective engine.
To get any assistance on here I’d recommend removing the map and posting a full VCDS scan along with mileage and service history including repairs, chronologically with mileage and the reason why / outcome.
Otherwise it’s complete guesswork.

Thanks - I will discuss this with garage but I seem to get charged £90 everytime the compuer gets plugged in with no concrete or conclusive results .... spending a fortune and going round in circles

 

[ewandryburgh]

So extra info here....

Thread '- 204ps Bi-Turbo CXEB T6 Engine & Turbo problems -'

17 Aug 2024

- 204ps Bi-Turbo CXEB T6 Engine & Turbo problems -

Looks like im the latest patient of the CEXB engine issues.

(possibly the 2016-2018 range as there is a mention that the CXEB Block etc was revised in 2019)

(the CXEC 199ps Bi-Turbo was released 2019> and revised )

in sort it looks like its either Turbo or Engine failure.

here is some background:

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204ps Bi-Turbo CXEB Engine & Turbo problems...

• Dellmassive
• cxeb engine
• Replies: 494
• Forum: Engine, Gearbox, Exhaust, Drivetrain

• 
• 

Thanks

 

[ewandryburgh]

Thanks - I will discuss this with garage but I seem to get charged £90 everytime the compuer gets plugged in with no concrete or conclusive results .... spending a fortune and going round in circles

I am also told the whole engine needs to be removed to fit the turbos - is this true / any comments on £4.5K cost ?

 

[DXX]

I am also told the whole engine needs to be removed to fit the turbos - is this true / any comments on £4.5K cost ?

Read post #3

 

[DXX]

Thanks - I will discuss this with garage but I seem to get charged £90 everytime the compuer gets plugged in with no concrete or conclusive results .... spending a fortune and going round in circles

Trying to make a defective engine go faster is never going to end well. Have a look at the T&C’s for the re-map.

 

[manfrotto]

What is the oil consumption like? Is it using lots?
Regarding getting a scan and being charged each time, it might be worth getting the VCDS scan tool yourself. Or maybe get a forum member local to you willing to do a scan for you for a few beers.

 

[ewandryburgh]

Trying to make a defective engine go faster is never going to end well. Have a look at the T&C’s for the re-map.

Thanks - I dont think I have explained properly - I am definitely not trying to make the engine go faster - i am just trying to stop it going into limp mode and following advice from various garages. I just wanted to know if the turbo replacement is a possible fix - its an expensive one but reading the threads seems to be a recurring theme...

 

[ewandryburgh]

What is the oil consumption like? Is it using lots?
Regarding getting a scan and being charged each time, it might be worth getting the VCDS scan tool yourself. Or maybe get a forum member local to you willing to do a scan for you for a few beers.

No its not using lots of oil and I rigourously follow the oil change regime.

 

[DXX]

You could carry out a Miller oil analysis for £40, this will indicate with high probability if the engine is still in good shape or if it is degraded.
Have a Search on the Forum for details.

 

[ewandryburgh]

You could carry out a Miller oil analysis for £40, this will indicate with high probability if the engine is still in good shape or if it is degraded.
Have a Search on the Forum for details.

Thankyou !