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Audi A4 2.5 TDI Turbo Lag: Why It Happens?

 
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Post24-10-2009, 17:48    Subject: Audi A4 2.5 TDI Turbo Lag: Why It Happens? Quote

Normally, I would experience the "boost" or increase in power at approximately 2000 RPM. Below 2000 RPM, there was absolutely nothing – then suddenly, it would kick in properly.
Two months ago, the mass airflow sensor (MAF) was replaced, but it barely provided more power and produced a lot of black smoke.
After replacing the mass airflow sensor, everything worked perfectly for about 3 weeks!
Now the power doesn't kick in until around 2700 RPM, and it's not as sudden as before.
I did a log using VAG-COM today.
It would be great if you could take a look at this. Maybe you'll notice something. There are no errors in the "engine electronics" fault memory. Unfortunately, I don't have enough technical expertise to properly interpret the log data...


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Here's the link to the Screenshot, and below it is the log from VAG-COM.
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Post24-10-2009, 19:19    Subject: Audi A4 2.5 TDI Turbo Lag: Why It Happens? Quote

Does your phpBB forum have the ability to upload files?


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Post24-10-2009, 19:24    Subject: Audi A4 2.5 TDI Turbo Lag: Why It Happens? Quote

Okay, I'm ready. Please provide the German text you want me to translate into English.


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Post27-10-2009, 13:58    Subject: Audi A4 2.5 TDI Turbo Lag: Why It Happens? Quote

In the log diagram, you can see that when the engine is running at full throttle, the mass airflow (MAF) value fluctuates quite a bit, and so does the turbo pressure. Is this normal, or should the MAF value be consistently above 750mg/s when running at full throttle?


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Post03-11-2009, 16:05    Subject: Audi A4 2.5 TDI Turbo Lag: Why It Happens? Quote

I've only uploaded two screenshots of log data from two different runs: one with an LMM that is 4 weeks old, and one with a brand new one.
LMM is...
Turbo pressure is...
Accelerator pedal.
Engine speed is...

Is this fluctuation in boost pressure and mass airflow rate normal?

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Post03-11-2009, 17:21    Subject: Audi A4 2.5 TDI Turbo Lag: Why It Happens? Quote

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Should the value from the mass airflow sensor (MAF) be constantly above 750 mg/stroke at full throttle?

Actually, yes!

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