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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2012A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L TURBO (CCTA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSVARIABLE INTAKE MANIFOLD, CHECKING
2012 Audi A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA)
Variable Intake Manifold, Checking
2012 Audi A3 (8PA) L4-2.0L Turbo (CCTA)SECTION Variable Intake Manifold, Checking
Variable Intake Manifold, Checking
Only perform the test if there is a loss of torque. That means there is a reduction in engine acceleration.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Hand Vacuum Pump (VAS 6213)
Test Conditions
• The Intake Manifold Runner Control (IMRC) valve (N316) was tested with the vehicle diagnosis tester.
If the IMRC valve is OK, perform the following tests:
- Remove the engine cover carefully.
- Start engine and let run at idle.
- Have a 2nd person increase engine speed abruptly (press accelerator pedal). Observe the variable intake manifold vacuum actuator.
• The actuator must activate - arrow -.
If the change-over does not function as specified:
- Check the vacuum system for leaks.
- Check whether the change-over mechanism moves easily. Do this by actuating the linkage by hand.
- Check whether the vacuum lines are correctly connected.
- Check that the vacuum hoses are not porous.
- Remove the adjusting element vacuum hose - 1 - for the IMRC valve from the control valve actuator - 2 -.
- Set the slide ring - 1 - on the (VAS 6213) to the -A- position for "vacuum."
- Connect the (VAS 6213) to the IMRC valve actuator.
- Operate the (VAS 6213) several times.
The vacuum actuator must move - arrows -.
- Replace the vacuum actuator if it does not move.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.