Q: Focus c Max 06. 1.6hdci check engine light is on . Says turbo but when I open turbo up it's working fine.

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Focus c Max 06. 1.6hdci engine man light on . Says turbo but when I open turbo up it's working fine. Any ideas

My car has 100000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.

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