Turbo and MPG...

[dhirocz]

Well it happened. I have either a turbo or actuator failure. Repositioning into Cincinnati, 20 miles out I started getting some really crazy behavior related to the turbo...not wanting to boost...too much boost...no boost...poor mileage...poor power and throttle response. Eww.
Insite reports over 300 counts today, both VGT mechanical position failure codes, though I can't get it to duplicate at idle (which makes sense, made it to my terminal here at least).Commanded and actual position while parked stays vaguely the same, within 2 degrees, but that's not under a load. Actuator position sensor signal voltage is also at zero while running.
I have a backup turbo and actuator with me. Plan was to pull the actuator, and check to see if my VG arm is still free. If so, replace the actuator. If it's jammed, replace the turbo and actuator. Spare turbo appears ok but I haven't had it on a running engine.
Can't do anything now. All these tools and I didn't bring my Allen wrenches. I'm a dumbass. It'll wait until tomorrow.
Kinda tired so I could have missed something. Already shut down. Anything I might be missing here to check?