I just recently installed an ABD Racing intake on my 97 1.8T, it is now 4 days later and id say i have about 3-4 pounds of boost!!! someone please help. also if this is a quick fix... what kind of sway bars do you guys like? Im looking at the Hotchkis Extreme kit. any imput would be appriciated thanks

alex

 

What model intake?

It sounds like you're in a limp mode. Check over all the connections to make sure you didn't pull anything loose.

If you got the ABD Quik Flow did you install the filter in the stock air box or remove it. If you removed it, where did you put the MAF Sensor?

Check the N75 valve wiring too--for some reason those wires tend to get brittle and break.

 

yes, i installed the MAF sensor by taking the box apart and putting the tube where the reading divice was and making that into the end of the intake right where the original box was in the first place. i then reattached the wires for the MAF.
yes, i do have the Quick Flow by ABD. and i have checked all of my fittings
where can i find the N75 valve? and if they did break can i just go out to the store and get new ones or do i have to go order them?

The O2 Sensor light came on for about 12 to 20 hours but then went off so other then this there semes to be nothing wrong...
thanks
alex

 

oh yea one more thing, ABD told me that i needed an air pump filter. so i bought one but i have no idea where the air pump is so i did not put it anywhere... where did it go?

 

If your CEL was on...I would start by getting the car VAGed. Write down any codes (the whole thing) and then clear them. Take it for a spin and see if any of the codes come back. You need to drive for 15 - 20 minutes. If any come back post them here.

The N75 valve is located on the intake hose. It is attached about halfway to turbo. Do a search on here....I think there is at least one thread with a picture of the N75.

The wires feeding mine broke right at the connector. I would have never found it if not for one of the guys on here. I too was only getting 3-4 lbs of boost-- sometimes 5 lbs. To fix mine I just shoved the wire in the connector and taped it up until I could get a replacement connector. You will need to get the connector from a VW or Audi dealer. The wire is nothing special. Just make sure that you splice any broken areas with wire that is oil resistant.

As for your suspension question, I'm no help. I'm a suspension moron.

 

thank you, i will re-post the readings when i get them,

thanks again
alex

 

I forgot to mention that the air pump is that black thing behind the bumper and almost under the airbox. The hard plastic hose that was attached to the front of the airbox and went straight down is the intake for the air pump.

Check out this thread: https://www.audiforums.com/m_125453/.../tm.htm#127462

The air pump is right between the door **** and where you see the intercooler piping coming out of the engine bay. I think Baconbait had removed the air pump while installing the FMIC.