Solenoid & Solenoid Valves

2002 Volkswagen Golf GL, 2D Hatchback, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Solenoid & Solenoid Valves
SOLENOID & SOLENOID VALVES LOCATION

Component Component Location
Cold Start Injector (1.9L) At left side of engine, on bottom of diesel direct fuel injection pump.
EGR Vacuum Regulator Solenoid Valve (1.9L) On center of firewall. See Figure.
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve (1.8L) Next to engine coolant reservoir.
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve (2.0L) Next to engine coolant reservoir. See Figure.
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Regulator Valve (2.8L) Next to engine coolant reservoir. See Figure.
Fuel Cut-Off Valve (1.9L) At left side of engine, on top of diesel direct fuel injection pump.
Intake Manifold Changeover Valve (2.8L) On left side of engine, above oil filter housing.
Intake Manifold Flap Changeover Valve (1.9L) On intake manifold.
Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Solenoid Valve (2.0L) Above brake fluid reservoir. See Figure.
Secondary Air Injection (AIR) Solenoid Valve (2.8L) On left side of engine, above oil cooler housing.
Shift Lock Solenoid (A/T) At base of gear selector, under trim panel.
Turbocharger Recirculating Valve (1.8L) Beneath intake manifold, on bracket.
Wastegate By-Pass Regulator Valve (1.8L) On right front of engine compartment, near camshaft drive belt cover.
Wastegate By-Pass Regulator Valve (1.9L) At left rear side of engine compartment.
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