2005 Chrysler PT Cruiser Turbo not responding

2005 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
75,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ALEX VERA
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My Chrysler GT Cruiser is a turbo and last week the turbo quit responding on the highway. Everytime I would step on the accelerator it would make a higher pitched spooling sound more like a wheezing. The engine still functioned as a normal engine would with no pick up and go of the turbo. When I step on the accelerator it still works but at around 3000 rpms the noise will be made until the accelerator is let off of. What could this be?
Nov 28, 2008 at 10:54 AM
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DOCFIXIT
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Sounds a lot like failed bearings on turbo shaft. Unit needs to be pulled to inspect. Take outlet off see if you can turn fan without resistence.
Nov 29, 2008 at 1:23 PM