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Seat Leon engine trouble

My 2007 Seat Leon with a gasoline engine is giving me headaches. It's got around 98790 km on it. The check engine light is on, and I'm getting seriously reduced engine power. Acceleration is terrible and there's a whistling noise, almost like a loud hissing, when I try to accelerate. Sometimes the engine even stalls at idle. Fuel consumption is also higher than usual. A mechanic suggested it could be a defective electrical bypass valve. Could it be that simple?

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A 2007 Seat Leon with a gasoline engine experienced reduced engine power, poor acceleration, a whistling noise during acceleration, engine stalling at idle, and increased fuel consumption. The check engine light was on, and a mechanic suggested a defective electrical bypass valve as the cause. After replacing the valve, the car's performance improved, confirming the initial diagnosis.

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leoniezimmermann2

Sounds like a turbo actuator issue. I had similar symptoms on my old Renault Megane. Check engine light, power loss, and that whistling noise points to a boost leak. Have you checked the pressure sensor readings?

melina_shadow3 (community.author)

Pressure sensor readings? Where would I find those? How would I know if it's the turbo actuator for sure? Is there a way to test the turbo wastegate?

leoniezimmermann2

The readings can be accessed via an OBD2 scanner. As for testing, not really without proper tools. But given the symptoms, I'd say it's highly likely. It's best to take it to a workshop to confirm the turbo actuator and boost control. They'll be able to properly diagnose it.

melina_shadow3 (community.author)

It was the electrical bypass valve. Replacement cost 250€. Thanks for the help. The car runs well now.

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LEON