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gupsterg
20-02-2013, 05:17 PM
Hi fellow members :) ...

Today I was wishing to test N275 ... Link:- Audi Portal: Actuators Diagnostic . Audi A6 4F (2005- ). N275 (http://www.audi-portal.com/en/diagnostic/actuators_18899.html)

A solenoid/vacuum valve which actuates the bypass flap within the air filter housing on my car...

I didn't know how to go about this... the service guide had no advice...

Then I found this by googling for the part no on by solenoid 037 906 283 C... Link:- http://www.volkswizard.co.uk/airbox.htm

From Linked guide...


Notes:
Testing the power flap using VCDS can only be performed without the engine running. This means that there is only a finite amount of vacuum stored in the reservoir that can be used to perform the output tests available through VCDS. When it starts to run low the flap can perform just like a defective one with slow and incomplete movement. To replenish vacuum levels, the engine needs to be started up and to idle for at least 10 seconds but this isn't easy with coils and MAF disconnected but it doesn't take that long to plug it all in - with the coils I just pushed the connectors into place without clicking them on so they'd come off easily. I ran the airbox top up side down and placed the air filter into it to prevent ingesting any dirt.


And then googled this... Link:- Ross-Tech: VAG-COM Tour: Output Tests (http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/tour/out_test.html)

The VCDS test will check fuel sensors, tank pump, actuate engine mounts, swirl flap motors, EGR valve & cooling flap, etc,etc...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCU0D0LhCZs

Later a little more media on my own work today ;) ...

gupsterg
20-02-2013, 11:14 PM
So using the output test documented above...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldbbSm_2qQM&feature=youtu.be

So N275 function good :) ... now as engine not running, vacuum system/reservoir IMO AOK as well :) ...

Doctle Odd
20-02-2013, 11:19 PM
Gup you're getting more pointy headed clever every day :beerchug:

gupsterg
20-02-2013, 11:29 PM
Cheers mate I just hope I don't end up like this...


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9g1yRXF8I8

These cars are getting so complicated, test tools are £££... this output test via VCDS is great :) ... other modules have it as well...

Doctle Odd
20-02-2013, 11:36 PM
Way beyond my pay grade mate throttle body is my limit :)

gupsterg
05-04-2013, 12:59 PM
Just to add info for thread it looks like most modules support output tests...


http://youtu.be/YwMYljBUDQc

These tests IMO a great way to see if it is say like a switch at fault or motor, etc, etc...

Paul Barls
05-04-2013, 05:19 PM
Gup, awesome work, I did not realise you could do so much with the VCDS, now I need to go experiment. :beerchug: