2008 Nissan Navara (D40) — Repair Solution

2.5L YD25DDTI 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Manual · Overheating · Cooling Systems

Nissan Navara (D40) Overheating Cooling Systems Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Nissan
Model: Navara (D40)
Year: 2008
Engine: 2.5L YD25DDTI 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Manual
Kilometres: 212,088
Area: Cooling Systems
Category: Overheating

Customer Complaint

The vehicle overheats after approximately ten minutes of driving above 80 km/h. The customer also reported loss of power and excessive black smoke under load.

Problem Summary

The engine was running hot and lacked power during highway driving, accompanied by heavy black smoke. The vehicle did not overheat at lower speeds. Testing showed the turbocharger was not producing sufficient boost pressure. When the turbo actuator was manually controlled with an external vacuum source, boost returned to normal and the overheating stopped, indicating a boost control issue.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeNISNA08811
Vehicle2008 Nissan Navara (D40)
Engine2.5L YD25DDTI 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Manual
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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