FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
Courtesy of Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Secondary Air Injection Combination Valve, Checking for Function and Leaks






Secondary Air Injection Combination Valve, Checking for Function and Leaks

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Hand Vacuum Pump (V.A.G 1390)

Test Conditions

Vacuum lines and hose connections free of leaks.

Vacuum lines not plugged.

Test Sequence

- Open the quick-release fasteners - arrows - and remove the engine cover.





- Disconnect vacuum hose at combination valve - arrow -.





To improve clarity, the removed engine is shown from the rear.

- Connect Hand Vacuum Pump (V.A.G 1390) to combi-valve vacuum connection.

- Loosen quick-release fasteners - 1 - and - 2 - and remove front noise insulation.





- Disconnect pressure hose - arrow - at Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pump Motor (V101) and blow into it with light pressure (do not use pressurized air).





Combination valve must be closed, it must not be possible to blow through.

- Use the Hand Vacuum Pump (V.A.G 1390) to create a vacuum.

The combination valve must open, it must be possible to blow through.

If combination valve does not open:

- Replace Secondary Air Injection (AIR) combi-valve. Refer to => [ Secondary Air Injection Combination Valve ] Service and Repair.