hi . i'm new to site. i have 2008 rdx. 98,000. we bought it new. i got the cel and took it to dealer. they are telling me it has a blown turbo. it was driven hard at all. the car runs great. how could this be happening?

 

we'll need more info Frannie.

we need the exact diagnosis from the dealer.
what exactly blew?
what was the exact code that threw?

you need to arm yourself with information, first.

 

Can happen with any component on your vehicle. This was very common in the past and (anyone who has owned an Mercury XR4Ti will tell you a sob-story) will continue to be an issue. There are some people who "hammer" their vehicles (MMMike) everytime they drive. The end result is something will break over time.

You can't drive a car like a member of the Andretti family and expect it to live to 100,000K (or 10,000K for that matter).

Plan on spending $6,500 at the dealer.

 

Looking over your post again, perhaps you accidentally excluded the word "not." Or was this a Freudian slip?

 

^they forgot to include the word "not"
typing error.

 

i did leave out the word "not". typed too fast

 

^we're going to need to know exactly what happened and the diagnosis.

 

ok. more info on the turbo. "not" driven hard.
code # p2263 tcb system performance problem waste gate defect
turbo replacement required. is this still safe to drive?

 

^was there any work performed prior to this code popping up?

if the car drives normally, then sure, its safe to drive.
if the car isnt behaving like it should, something is wrong.

Like, you...ive been reading the other threads concerning this code...
there doesnt seem like a general consensus on what is wrong.

if the car drives normally and the turbo is spooling providing boost, then no it is not blown.

 

what kind of gas are you using?

you can try cleaning the MAF sensor.

 

Hmm, for our sake let's hope this is an isolated incident. That is not good news for the rest of us.

 

There is a very low likelyhood that it is related to the wastegate and just about zero chance that your turbo needs replaced. On code P2263, the waste gate is the very last possibility to check.

It could be as simple as a clogged engine air filter. It is also possible that other service work has caused a turbo circulation leak. Have you had any work done lately? The greatest likelyhood is simply a leaking air hose.

The troubleshooting for P2263 goes basically like this:

A clogged engine air filter can trigger this code. That is the first thing to check.

Then check all turbocharger hoses for leaks and security, in particular the hoses to the bypass control solenoid valve.

Then check the bypass control solenoid valve for proper functioning.

 

thank's to all you guys for info. no work has been done except for serpinetine belt. i will check air filter. how do you find the maf for cleaning? and is it hard to change the spark plugs? i'm working on 3x tranny fluid change. is there a link to the mass air flow cleansing?

 

It is unlikely you have debris on your MAF. Don't mess with this unit.

 

2008 RDX - DTC Troubleshooting: P2263


DTC P2263: Turbocharger Boost System Performance Problem


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1. Inspect the air cleaner element.
   
   Is the air cleaner element clogged? YES - Replace the air cleaner element, then go to step 26.
   NO - Go to step 2.

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1. Select TURBOCHARGER BYPASS CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE ON in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.
   
   Do you hear the solenoid operating? YES - Go to step 8.
   NO - Replace the turbocharger bypass control solenoid valve, then go to step 26.

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1. Inspect the turbocharger bypass control solenoid valve.
   
   Is the solenoid valve OK? YES - Inspect the turbocharger bypass control valve. If the turbocharger bypass control valve is faulty, replace the turbocharger bypass control valve, then go to step 26. If the turbocharger bypass control valve is OK, go to step 12.
   NO - Replace the turbocharger bypass control solenoid valve, then go to step 26.

1. Select the TURBOCHARGER WASTEGATE CONTROL SYSTEM TEST in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.
   
   Is the result OK? YES - Go to step 18.
   NO - Go to step 13.

1. Select the TURBOCHARGER WASTEGATE CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE ON in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.
   
   Do you hear the solenoid operating? YES - Go to step 14.
   NO - Replace the turbocharger wastegate control solenoid valve, then go to step 26.

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1. Inspect the turbocharger wastegate control solenoid valve.
   
   Is the solenoid valve OK? YES - Check the turbocharger, and turbocharger wastegate control actuator. If the turbocharger or the turbocharger wastegate control actuator is faulty, replace the faulty parts, then go to step 26. If the turbocharger and the turbocharger wastegate actuator are OK, go to step 18.
   NO - Replace the turbocharger wastegate control solenoid valve, then go to step 26.

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1. Select TURBOCHARGER BOOST CONTROL SOLENOID VALVE ON in the INSPECTION MENU with the HDS.
   
   Do you hear the solenoid operating? YES - Go to step 22.
   NO - Replace the turbocharger boost control solenoid valve, then go to step 26.

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1. Inspect the turbocharger boost control solenoid valve.
   
   Is the solenoid valve OK? YES - Check the turbocharger, and turbocharger boost control actuator. Replace the turbocharger or turbocharger boost control actuator if they are faulty, then go to step 26.
   NO - Replace the turbocharger boost control solenoid valve, then go to step 26.

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