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.