2 blown turbos

Here's a link that goes through several possibilities that could set a P2099 DTC... This might help. I still think simultaneous failure of both turbos without unusual noises or worse is unlikely. Even low oil pressure, EGR valve, or any one of a number of faulty sensors can do it on FMC products.  So check this out:

http://www.obd-codes.com/p0299

Hope it helps.
 
Wow.  That's a lot of oil in the plug. I would assume it's coming from the inside of the blow off since the plugs are sealed up really good. Is it possible that that's some how screwing up the electronics and putting it into some sort of limp mode cause both blow offs to remain open and not allow boost???  If you were by me I'd give ya one of mine to try.  I would probably just replace that anyways. It obviously has something wrong with it. Well, that's what I would do anyways.
 
BiGMaC said:
Here's a link that goes through several possibilities that could set a P2099 DTC... This might help. I still think simultaneous failure of both turbos without unusual noises or worse is unlikely. Even low oil pressure, EGR valve, or any one of a number of faulty sensors can do it on FMC products.  So check this out:

http://www.obd-codes.com/p0299

Hope it helps.
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I'd recommend reading at the link above before blindly spending any money ... Or not...
 
I agree with Bigmac.  you could also switch the front blow off valve to the rear and the rear to the front and leave the front one unhooked.  But you have to have the rear plugged in.  Just a shot in the dark....
 
Sabtaj1 said:
I agree with Bigmac.  you could also switch the front blow off valve to the rear and the rear to the front and leave the front one unhooked.  But you have to have the rear plugged in.  Just a shot in the dark....
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Sabtaj thats where the Tials/Hotpipes Prevail.  Z  ;)
 
ZSHO said:
Sabtaj1 said:
I agree with Bigmac.  you could also switch the front blow off valve to the rear and the rear to the front and leave the front one unhooked.  But you have to have the rear plugged in.  Just a shot in the dark....
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Sabtaj thats where the Tials/Hotpipes Prevail.  Z  ;)
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True!  Or the hotpipes with OEM bovs... Still there's a lot to consider... But the hotpipes were developed, ...Mike got tired of chasing a boost leak.
 
I think I may have found an/the issue.  So I check my front bov and it works like it should.  Removed the rear bov and here is what I found.  The question is, could this prevent my turbos from working?  Also, its obvious that I need a new one, can this be found at any parts store?
 
JACKPOT!!!!    That's your culprit right there.  Man.  I can't believe it took a dump like that. Wow!!!!  Better find ya another ASAP.  For the meantime of its your everyday car you can put the good one in the rear and plug it in. Make some sort of block plate for the front one as it does not need to be plugged in. And cap off the recirculating tube on the front.  That's crazy

Sorry to say but your gonna have to go to the dealer for that I'm sure. Way way cheaper than two turbos.
 
You should just plug up the front one.  The rear you can either hook the tube back up or cap it off on the actual pipe.  You will have to make some sort of make shift piece to seal up the front port where the BOV was for now.  And that will get you by until your able to get anothe BOV. If you plan to do the VTA then do the rear now and then all you have to do is instal new BOV on the front n plug er in. And done
 
Should be able to get one from any ford dealer.  They may even match online pricing from Levittown Ford or Tasca or Autonation :)
 
Super job! Glad you figured it out.  Good suggestion above for sure.  Great pics also. It does look like your engine might have injested A small amount of plastic from the bov in your pics... Not sure... Should be OK though.

If you go VTA be sure to seal the port where the broken bov was.... And plug the recirc tube or remove the tube and cap the nipple on the charge pipes (hotpipes) otherwise you'll have a boost leak again and the car will act the same. High temp silicon caps have worked for over two years for me. Pics are in the hotpipe install post I did. It's here:
http://www.ecoboostperformanceforum.com/index.php/topic,2248.msg32460.html#msg32460

Might want to take a look before the forum is transferred to a new host this is evening just in case.

 
That's an amazing find.  Props to the guys posting previously that alluded to the BOV being the culprit.

Fitness just saved himself a LOT of money which should immediately be used to buy a tuner and 3 bar so he can really enjoy the car.  :D
 
r1crusher said:
That's an amazing find.  Props to the guys posting previously that alluded to the BOV being the culprit.

Fitness just saved himself a LOT of money which should immediately be used to buy a tuner and 3 bar so he can really enjoy the car.  :D
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X2!
 
SHOdded said:
r1crusher said:
That's an amazing find.  Props to the guys posting previously that alluded to the BOV being the culprit.

Fitness just saved himself a LOT of money which should immediately be used to buy a tuner and 3 bar so he can really enjoy the car.  :D
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X2!
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X3! Get tuned!
 
First  I would like to say thank you to all of you for your help in troubleshooting the issues.  Its a shame you guys are more knowledgable then the ford service personnel I interacted with. 

I changed the good front bov to the back and connected it all as it was on the rear.  I placed the broken bov on the front since I did not know how to plug the whole without it on.  I capped the nipple where the recirc tube was as well as capped the other end on the canister where the recirc tube was connected to.  I am still having the same (no turbo) issues so I unplugged the battery and will reconnect after 30 min.  Unfortunately, all the ford dealers are closed on Sunday  so I cant find another bov until tomorrow.  I really appreciate all the help and will keep you guys informed. 

Also, couldn't find the bov on fords website.  AA5Z-9U465-A 
 
Great job getting your hands dirty, checking things for yourself and avoiding the dealership service trap.


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Oops.  Better idea.  Make sure that suckers empty with no loose parts what's so ever. (Broken one).  Then be sure to cap the plug in side too (where the electrical plug. Goes into it.  Since that's leaking as well.  So you want both spots on that busted sob plugged up on it
 
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