Technical Car/Motor Issues > Chrysler Sebring Saloon - 08 2.0 Slowing down.....?
Thread Author: Boggy Replies: 5
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New Wed 19 Aug 15 22:31 
 Chrysler Sebring Saloon - 08 2.0 Slowing down.....? - Boggy
Been a long while but I've missed this place!! Hello again guys.

Now driving a 2008 Chrysler Sebring 2.0 Diesel (VW engine) - one recurring oddity that I need help / advice with - sometimes I just lose power! I think it's throttle / sensor related as all hoses secure, all belts tight, just been serviced, but without warning she just 'bumbles' along at 30 or 40. Can pick up a little if I go downhill, but pulling out at junctions / roundabouts is terrifying! Pushing the accelerator just seems to do nothing!

Switch off and restart - all is fine! And I only ever use Shell Nitro V Power Snake Oil in her.....

Can anyone help? Thanks!!
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New Wed 19 Aug 15 22:54 
 Chrysler Sebring Saloon - 08 2.0 Slowing down.....? - Zero

>> Can anyone help? Thanks!!


My immediate though is Turbo, sticking variable vanes. Have you had the fault codes read?
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New Wed 19 Aug 15 22:57 
 Chrysler Sebring Saloon - 08 2.0 Slowing down.....? - No FM2R
As Zero says, get the codes read.

Sounds like gearbox limp home to me.
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New Wed 19 Aug 15 23:04 
 Chrysler Sebring Saloon - 08 2.0 Slowing down.....? - Boggy
Hmmm, will any fault codes show if it's behaving 'normally'? No engine management light on. Does feel like 'limp home' kind of behaviour though. I often think there's a lack of 'punch' when the turbo should kick in....

But thanks for the advice guys, I do need something to go on - it's got me stumped!
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New Wed 19 Aug 15 23:10 
 Chrysler Sebring Saloon - 08 2.0 Slowing down.....? - No FM2R
www.troublecodes.net/chrysler/

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xit8RvlNGNQ
Last edited by: No FM2R on Wed 19 Aug 15 at 23:12
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New Wed 19 Aug 15 23:21 
 Chrysler Sebring Saloon - 08 2.0 Slowing down.....? - Boggy
Cheers guys, that's given me something to go on. Never thought of coked up turbo vanes, wondering if I should sling a bottle of Archoil into a full tank and blast it out!
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