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Checking EGR valve -N18 > < Checking exhaust gas recirculation - Vehicles as of 08.99
4-cyl. Diesel Direct Injection Engine (TDI), Mech. Components
Exhaust gas recirculation system
Checking mechanical EGR valve
 
W00-0515

Special tools and workshop equipment required

  • ◆ Vacuum hand pump V.A.G 1390

 
A10-1308

Test sequence

  • ‒ → Remove oil dipstick -1- from guide tube.
  • ‒ Unclip caps.
  • ‒ Unscrew nuts -arrows- and remove engine cover.
  • ‒ Reinsert oil dipstick in guide tube.
 
A26-0433
  • ‒ Pull vacuum hose off mechanical EGR valve.
  • ‒ → Connect hand vacuum pump V.A.G 1390 to valve.
  • ‒ Actuate hand vacuum pump.
  • ‒ Pull hand vacuum pump hose off exhaust gas recirculation valve.
    • ‒ The valve must be clearly heard to close. The diaphragm rod moves towards intake manifold

 
N26-0279

Note:

→ When air duct hose is removed the movement of the membrane rod in the intake manifold can be observed.

Checking EGR valve -N18 > < Checking exhaust gas recirculation - Vehicles as of 08.99