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Post17-08-2013, 13:47    Subject: AFN Turbocharger Failure: No Boost Pressure Quote

Hi.

It concerns the AFN engine in my neighbor's 1999/2000 A4 B5 Avant TDI.

She had been experiencing occasional limp mode issues. Today, I took it for a test drive, and the boost pressure reached a maximum of 0.7 bar, after which I heard a hissing sound coming from the engine compartment. Upon inspection, I found that an intercooler hose had cracked. A new one will be ordered on Monday.

To allow her to get back to work, I patched the tear with a patch and reinstalled the hose.

During the test drive, the AFN (air flow sensor) worked normally again. When I pressed the accelerator, a black cloud shot out from the back, it briefly accelerated, and then the turbo boost completely disappeared.

Even after restarting, no change can be achieved; the boost pressure remains completely absent. The turbine wheel of the turbocharger on the fresh air side is intact and rotates even when accelerating, the variable turbine geometry (VTG) is working freely, the charge air path is mostly tight, and there are no error entries.

Currently, I'm feeling a bit stuck and need some inspiration. I have a VAG 1551 available and would appreciate some ideas.

Thank you, Rüdi.
Sommer: A4 B5 Avant 2,5 TDI Quattro Facelift (AKN silber)

Wartet auf H Kennzeichen: A4 B5 Avant 1.9 TDI Quattro (AFN Schwarz)

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Post17-08-2013, 15:37    Subject: AFN Turbocharger Failure: No Boost Pressure Quote

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...and I need some ideas


Please, take a look at this, for example: https://community.dieselschrauber.org/en/viewtopic.php?t=2992

- Is the vacuum system sealed?
- Is the VTG controlled by applying a vacuum?
- Is the intake or exhaust system free of obstructions?
- Is everything okay with the cat?
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Post17-08-2013, 21:38    Subject: AFN Turbocharger Failure: No Boost Pressure Translating...

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Hi!

Ich mache da immer folgenden Test:
Wenn der Motor steht, Zündung einschalten.
Dann das Gestänge der VTG beobachten.
Dann muss ein Helfer den Motor starten, und ein ganz klein wenig das Gas antippen,
dann muss sich das Gestänge den ganzen Weg bewegen,
das ist so 1 cm.

Dann ist die Turbo-Ansteuerung im Prinzip in Ordnung.

Mach das mal.
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Post18-08-2013, 9:42    Subject: AFN Turbocharger Failure: No Boost Pressure Translating...

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Steffen G wrote:
Hi!

Ich mache da immer folgenden Test:
Wenn der Motor steht, Zündung einschalten.
Dann das Gestänge der VTG beobachten.
Dann muss ein Helfer den Motor starten, und ein ganz klein wenig das Gas antippen,
dann muss sich das Gestänge den ganzen Weg bewegen,
das ist so 1 cm.

Dann ist die Turbo-Ansteuerung im Prinzip in Ordnung.

Mach das mal.

Nicht immer. Es gibt Seriendatensätze, wo das nicht der Fall ist. Wenn Du schon so testen magst, dann bitte per Stellgliedtest. icon_wink.gif

Viele Grüße, Rainer
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Post18-08-2013, 11:46    Subject: AFN Turbocharger Failure: No Boost Pressure Translating...

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Danke für die Tipps, muss mal schauen wann ich an das Auto komme, Nachbarin schläft und Garage ist zu, ansonsten muss sie bis zum nächsten Wochenende die 180km täglich mit einem Saug-TDI fahren.......
Sommer: A4 B5 Avant 2,5 TDI Quattro Facelift (AKN silber)

Wartet auf H Kennzeichen: A4 B5 Avant 1.9 TDI Quattro (AFN Schwarz)

Winter: A4 B5 Avant TDI Quattro (AFN rot)

Alltags Spardose: Audi A2 1.4 TDI (AMF Silber)
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