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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2001CABRIO GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTESTING AND INSPECTIONCOMPONENT TESTS AND GENERAL DIAGNOSTICSCOMBINATION VALVE, CHECKING
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)
Combination Valve, Checking
2001 Volkswagen Cabrio GLS (1V7) L4-2.0L (ABA)SECTION Combination Valve, Checking
Combination valve, checking
Recommended special tools and equipment
- V.A.G 1390 Hand vacuum pump
Test requirements
- No leaks in vacuum lines or hose connections.
- Vacuum lines not clogged or kinked
- Pressure hose for Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Pump Motor not clogged or kinked
Test sequence
Note: Do not use compressed air for the following test!
- Remove front noise insulation.
- Disconnect vacuum hose -1- from Secondary Air Injection (AIR) solenoid valve (N112) -2-.
- Connect hand vacuum pump (V.A.G 1390) to vacuum hose -1- to combination valve
- Disconnect pressure hose at Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump motor (arrow) and blow into it with light pressure.
Combination valve must close.
Note: To disengage, compress the buttons at the hose coupling.
- Operate vacuum pump.
Combination valve must open.
If the combination valve does not open or it is constantly open:
- Replace combination valve.
- Erase DTC memory of Engine Control Module (ECM).
- Generate readiness code.
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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.