GU -Turbo and speedo problems
Submitted: Monday, Apr 17, 2006 at 22:33
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I have a 3l 2000 GU Patrol ZD, just out of extended warranty, with 150k kms under the belt and I'm having a loss of power lately especially on the hills and I think it may be the turbo not kicking in properly.Is it likely to be the turbo or is the engine just getting a bit passed it? Has anybody else had problems with the ZD?
I'm also having a frustrating time with my speedo dropping out, only at night. I've had it to the Auto electrician four times but , of course, the problem is not there when I present and they can't reproduce it. The tacho,temp gauge and sometimes the fuel gauge also drop out. Later they all may come on again so the problem is intermittent. Anyone experienced this?
The dual battery kit, the engine earth, the lights have all been checked and the dash wiring, including earth is OK.
Reply By: Member - Patrick (QLD) - Saturday, May 06, 2006 at 16:14
Saturday, May 06, 2006 at 16:14
Unlike yours my GU has only done 50,000 klms and recently exhibited problems with power when towing the van. It had to work real hard with some smoke coming out of the air scoup when pulling the van up the
Toowoomba Range at
Easter. Upon my return I took it into Nissan thinking it was a air flow sensor but found that the problem was with the turbo. Oil was getting past the gaskets and were stuffing up the operation. Nissan replaced it under warrenty.
Do't assume that your problem ios with the air flow sensor until you have had it fully checked out by a qualified mechanic and a Nissan one to that. My local bloke, who I have great faith in, thought it was the sensor and was suprised to hear that the turbo was at fualt.
Lets hope that whatever it is, it's not real expensive especially now that you are out of warrenty.
Best of luck,
Cheers, Patrick
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