Date: Mon, 21 Feb 2005 19:43:17 +0000 From: Colin Stamp <col.dustbinnospamp.plus.com> Subject: Re: Turbo Gauge
On Mon, 21 Feb 2005 15:09:46 -0000, "vox" <aujb30nospampipex.com> wrote: >Hi; > >Test driving a 9-5 2.3t estate, I noticed on accelerating that the turbo >gauge moved swiftly throughout the entire range from the white -> yellow -> >red zones. Is this normal? It's 2001 model, and has done 100,000 miles, it's >got a full service history. > >Thanks in advance, > >Chris Sounds pretty normal to me. If you floor the throttle pedal, the control system will try to give you full boost (slightly into the red) as soon as possible and then hold it there until you back off. You should be able to move the needle up and down the scale at will by adjusting the throttle position. Cheers, Colin.