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Seat Tarraco Hybrid Engine Issues

I've got a Seat Tarraco, build year , hybrid engine, with just over 80000 km on the clock, and it's started acting up big time. The check engine light is on, the engine feels like it's lost half its power, and the throttle response is terrible. I'm also hearing this weird whistling noise, and a loud hissing sound when I accelerate. Sometimes it even stalls at idle! I've noticed my fuel consumption has gone up too. Could this be a defective electrical bypass valve? Is my turbocharger cactus?

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Sounds like you might have a boost leak somewhere in your turbo system. I had similar symptoms with my Tarraco. A whistling noise and hissing under acceleration are classic signs. Have you checked the actuator valve for the turbocharger? It could be sticking or faulty.

Actuator valve, huh? Where exactly is that located, and is it something I could potentially check myself? I'm not exactly a mechanic, but I'm willing to get my hands a little dirty if it saves me a trip to the workshop. What am I looking for, exactly?

Yep, sounds like the actuator valve. Think of it like a valve that controls how much air the turbocharger is allowed to pump into the engine. If it's faulty, it can cause all sorts of problems with boost control. If you aren't mechanically inclined, you should take it to a workshop. Replacing the valve itself isn't too difficult, but diagnosing the problem accurately often requires specialized tools.

Took the Tarraco to a trusted workshop, and you nailed it! They confirmed it was the electrical bypass valve causing the turbo system issues. Cost me around 250€, but now she's purring like a kitten again. Massive thanks for your help!

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