Hi,
I went to look at a used Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi SVE 82bhp with a 54 plate this morning. We already own an 82bhp SE 04 plate so we know generally what they're like.
However, when taking the car on a test drive the turbo charger was making an audible whistling noise which was much louder than on the SE version we already own. Hence why I come here, slightly worried.
The car had only done 48k miles and seemed in good condition other than this noise, so we put down the deposit. Having done some research I read that turbo whine/whistle can be a sign the turbocharger is about to fail.
I guess my question is whether anyone on here has any experience with this issue and could post some feedback on the situation. I.e. whether this is normal for the model and whether this would be covered under warranty.
Thanks in advance,
Dan
I went to look at a used Nissan Micra 1.5 dCi SVE 82bhp with a 54 plate this morning. We already own an 82bhp SE 04 plate so we know generally what they're like.
However, when taking the car on a test drive the turbo charger was making an audible whistling noise which was much louder than on the SE version we already own. Hence why I come here, slightly worried.
The car had only done 48k miles and seemed in good condition other than this noise, so we put down the deposit. Having done some research I read that turbo whine/whistle can be a sign the turbocharger is about to fail.
I guess my question is whether anyone on here has any experience with this issue and could post some feedback on the situation. I.e. whether this is normal for the model and whether this would be covered under warranty.
Thanks in advance,
Dan