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jonas_schmid10

Seat Leon engine issues

Good day to all Seat enthusiasts! I am experiencing some serious issues with my 2012 Seat Leon with a gasoline engine, and I'm at my wit's end. The car has 125323 km on the clock. Recently, the engine light came on, and the car has started jerking violently when accelerating. Additionally, I'm hearing a distinct whistling and loud hissing sound, also when accelerating. Sometimes, the engine stalls completely when idling. I also noticed a higher fuel consumption. Of course, the engine power is noticeably reduced. After some research, I suspect a defective boost pressure sensor. I am suspecting it is just a defective cable or plug connection of the component. Could this be the issue? Any suggestions on how to verify this before I go to a mechanic? I am not very experienced.

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A 2012 Seat Leon owner experienced engine issues, including the engine light turning on, jerking during acceleration, whistling and hissing sounds, stalling when idling, and increased fuel consumption. The owner suspected a defective boost pressure sensor or a faulty cable connection. A suggestion was made to check the air intake hose for leaks and to scan for error codes. Ultimately, the owner took the car to a workshop, where it was confirmed that the boost pressure sensor and a defective cable were the problems, which were then replaced, resolving the issues.

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friedhelmkoehler6

That sounds suspiciously like what happened with my old Volvo V70! The engine light, the jerking, the whistling...it was a nightmare. Have you checked the air intake hose for any cracks or loose connections? Sometimes a small leak there can cause similar symptoms, messing with the pressure readings the boost sensor is getting. Think of it like trying to blow up a balloon with a tiny hole in it – the pressure just won't build up correctly. Could also be the pressure sensor itself or a wire going to it. Have you scanned it for any error codes?

jonas_schmid10 (community.author)

Thanks for your quick reply! I checked the hoses connected to the air intake, but I did not find any obvious cracks, but to be honest I am a complete novice. Where exactly is the boost sensor located in the intake manifold, and how can I check the cable connection? I do not have any OBD scanner myself. Is it still safe to drive to the nearest workshop?

friedhelmkoehler6

Okay, since you're not comfortable poking around too much, and you don't have a scanner, I would advise against driving it too far. The engine light and stalling could indicate a more serious issue than just a loose connection, potentially damaging the catalytic converter. In my case with the Volvo, I ended up causing more harm than good by driving it with the faulty sensor. It's most likely the boost sensor or its connection, as you suspected, which is plausible given the symptoms. A workshop can quickly diagnose it, and the sensor itself is not that expensive. It will be a quick fix for them.

jonas_schmid10 (community.author)

Thank you very much for your quick help and assessment! I followed your suggestion and took my Leon to the workshop. You were spot on, it was indeed the boost pressure sensor and a defective cable. They replaced it for 95€, and the car is running smoothly again. I really appreciate your help!

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