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Secondary Air Injection Solenoid Valve (N112), Checking






Secondary Air Injection Solenoid Valve (N112), Checking

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Connector Test Set (V.A.G 1594 C)

Assisting Hose, (for example, a coolant hose)

Test Sequence:

Do not use compressed air during the following check!

- Remove the air filter with engine cover. Refer to => [ Air Filter and Engine Cover ] Air Filter and Engine Cover.

- Disconnect the pressure hose - 2 - from the Secondary Air Injection (AIR) solenoid valve - 3 -. To do so, compress the securing ring.






- Disconnect the connector - 4 -.

- Slide the assisting hose - 1 -, for example, a coolant hose, onto the AIR solenoid valve.

- Blow forcefully into the assisting hose - arrow -.

The valve must be closed.

If air can be blown through the valve with the assisting hose properly sealed:

- Replace the AIR solenoid valve.

If the valve is closed:

- Connect the terminals on the connection - 5 - with adapter cables from the connector test kit (V.A.G 1594 C) to battery positive (+) and negative (-).

- Blow forcefully into the assisting hose - arrow -.

The valve must be opened.

If no air can be blown through valve with the assisting hose properly sealed:

- Replace the AIR solenoid valve.