Where is the diverter valve located/how to tell if it's broken?
#1
Where is the diverter valve located/how to tell if it's broken?
I have a 2000 A4 1.8T, with a turbo chip around 15 psi. I have a stock diverter valve which I believe has broke because my car does not sound/run the way it used to, I am also noticing alot worse gas mileage, 12-14 city vs how I used to get around 17. I've seen on other threads how a bad dv can cause poor mileage also. I also have been getting the following errors which may be related.
1.Charge Pressure
Control:Positive
Deviation p1557
Static - No
2.secondary air
Injection system
Incorrect flow
Detected : P0411
These codes always come on at the same time and for the most part after I've been driving for a while.
Where is the DV located and is there and easy way to test it to see if it's broken or not before I order a new one? Also I've been looking at the 007 Forge DV on ecstunnings website
1.Charge Pressure
Control:Positive
Deviation p1557
Static - No
2.secondary air
Injection system
Incorrect flow
Detected : P0411
These codes always come on at the same time and for the most part after I've been driving for a while.
Where is the DV located and is there and easy way to test it to see if it's broken or not before I order a new one? Also I've been looking at the 007 Forge DV on ecstunnings website
#2
Your dv is the very front passenger side of the car in back of the radiator if you have a skid plate your gonna have to take it it off to get to it if not then it should be right there... if it's the stock 1 it should be all black and round with 2 outlet's in it one at the bottom and one on the side.
#3
If it's stock, and you're chipped, consider it broke and replace it anyway... easiest way to find it: It's right where Miami said it is. Find the vacuum line coming off the intake manifold and trace it down. It should go under a coolant line across the front of the engine and down to the DV.
#5
yeah thanks guys, right where you both said. When i do eventually buy a new one, would you recommend this one http://www.ecstuning.com/Audi-B5_A4-...lve/ES1832052/ or is there another one you use that is cheaper?
#7
So what do you guys use for a clip for the little vacuum line? I've never seen a hose clamp that small, do I need to hunt one up or is it OK to just skip it? I was all ready to install my new 710N last weekend, then I saw that there and backed off.
#9
I just use small zip ties (wire ties, cable ties, etc.) on all my vac line connections. I see no reason to go out and buy more tiny *** single use clamps, plus pliers to use them, when zip ties work just as well