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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2001A6 AVANT QUATTROREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGPOWER STEERINGSERVOTRONIC, ASSEMBLY OVERVIEWSERVOTRONIC VALVE, CHECKING
2001 Audi A6 Avant Quattro
Servotronic valve, checking
2001 Audi A6 Avant QuattroSECTION Servotronic valve, checking
- Remove driver's side storage compartment.
DRIVER'S STORAGE COMPARTMENT, REMOVING .
For Right Hand Drive (RHD) vehicles
- Unbolt mounting bracket and remove.
- Remove relay for servotronic control module -J236-, position 13.
- Adjust VAG1526 digital multimeter to resistance range up to 200 Ohm.
- Measure at relay connector between terminals 2 and terminal 5.
- Specification: 5 to 20 Ohm.
If specified value is not obtained:
- Disconnect connector for servotronic, (in left wheel housing, see SERVOTRONIC VALVE, CHECKING ).
- Check wire between relay connector and servotronic valve for short circuit and open circuit.
See appropriate System Wiring Diagrams article.
- If the wire connection is OK, remove steering gear and replace servotronic valve.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.