Turbo actuator -can i fit a used one ?
 

hi

after studying the posts i cant find wether it is ok to fit a used electronic
turbo actuator without any coding in etc.

my turbo boosts intermittently ,so i am guessing that the actuator does not just fail ,but starts being faulty not just dying completely ,which would be easier
if it did so you knew for sure that was the problem!

my plan was to buy a used actuator but need to know i dont need special equipment to code it in

any advice would , at this stage be greatfully received as not much hair left
to pull out

codes thrown out were - 1507 /1540/1517 - pointing to actuator fault

please help al

Mine didn't need coding but I didn't do second hand as that might of been on it's way out as well. I got a refurbished one. I had the exact same codes as you.

hi many thanks for reply - i have seen new ones advertised on ebay
but was worried they may need coding in or something else other than
just bolting on and plugging in

if anyone can confirm this it would put my mind at rest ordering a new one

like you say i might be buying a one as bad as the one i have -the arm on mine moves when starting engine but turbo doesnt boost

many thanks for any replies they are much needed to get me back on road:cool: