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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2003PASSAT SEDAN (3B3) V6-2.8L (ATQ)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTEMISSION CONTROL SYSTEMSAIR INJECTIONAIR INJECTION CONTROL VALVETESTING AND INSPECTIONWITH GENERIC SCAN TOOL
2003 Volkswagen Passat Sedan (3B3) V6-2.8L (ATQ)
With Generic Scan Tool
2003 Volkswagen Passat Sedan (3B3) V6-2.8L (ATQ)SECTION With Generic Scan Tool
Combination valves, checking
Recommended special tools and equipment
- V.A.G 1390 Hand vacuum pump
Test requirements
- No leaks in vacuum lines or hose connections.
- Vacuum hoses not clogged or kinked
- Pressure hose for Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pump Motor not clogged or kinked
Test sequence
- Disconnect vacuum hose of the combination valve to be checked at Y - piece (arrow).
- Connect V.A.G 1390 hand vacuum pump to vacuum hose of the valve to be checked.
NOTE: Do not use pressurized air for the following test!
- Remove front noise insulation.
- Disconnect pressure hose (arrow) between Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pump Motor and connecting line and blow into it with light pressure.
Both combination valves must be closed.
NOTE: To disengage, compress the buttons at the hose coupling.
- Operate hand vacuum pump.
The respective combination valve must open.
If the combination valve does not open or it is constantly open:
- Replace the respective combination valve.
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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.