P0299 Fixed!
10-22-2023, 12:35 AM
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P0299 Fixed!
Check Engine Light came on. Loss of power over 60 mph and limp mode if I pushed it. Replaced the wastegate and voila! Problem solved. Mechanic quoted $650. I did it myself in an hour for cost of this product ($50 bucks) Check engine light cycled off by itself, after about 10 cycles. Wastegate / Turbo Actuator. Some mechanics will see the p0299 code and assume it’s the turbo and charge $8k to fix it. Always try the $50 dollar Wastegate first (Easy DIY). Got mine on Amazon.
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MJ50 (10-22-2023)
10-23-2023, 01:35 PM
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Check Engine Light came on. Loss of power over 60 mph and limp mode if I pushed it. Replaced the wastegate and voila! Problem solved. Mechanic quoted $650. I did it myself in an hour for cost of this product ($50 bucks) Check engine light cycled off by itself, after about 10 cycles. Wastegate / Turbo Actuator. Some mechanics will see the p0299 code and assume it’s the turbo and charge $8k to fix it. Always try the $50 dollar Wastegate first (Easy DIY). Got mine on Amazon.
They only change the whole turbo because its faster than the whole engine... LOL for a $50 part!
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woodson (06-23-2024)
06-23-2024, 01:29 PM
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Hello,
I believe I have the same issue. But I cannot find any videos online on how to replace the westgate? Are you able to send me a link to any videos or tutorials that you found on how to replace the westgate? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I believe I have the same issue. But I cannot find any videos online on how to replace the westgate? Are you able to send me a link to any videos or tutorials that you found on how to replace the westgate? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
