Hi folks, was just away to change glow plugs as my car sometimes goes into limp mode at high speeds. While taking things apart I found a thin black pipe at the back of the engine not connected to anything. Followed the pipe to a black box with 6 other numbered pipes. Can anyone tell me what it is and where does pipe 3 go to???? Thanks!
Black box with 6 rubber pipes???
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Don't think glow plugs work when the engine is up to temperature mate. Certainly I've never heard of them causing a car to go into limp mode !
What engine is it and can you post pics of the pipes in question ?
What engine is it and can you post pics of the pipes in question ?
Yeah I did think that but it struggles to start in the morning and it did flag up a glow plug error couple weeks back.
It's A3 2.0 tdi 8p will try n get some pics up if I find out how to!
It's A3 2.0 tdi 8p will try n get some pics up if I find out how to!
Think you have to post them to photobucket or something and then post on here!
Here's a video! Think it should work
foster;1221433]Don't think glow plugs work when the engine is up to temperature mate. Certainly I've never heard of them causing a car to go into limp mode !
What engine is it and can you post pics of the pipes in question ?[/QUOTE]
foster;1221433]Don't think glow plugs work when the engine is up to temperature mate. Certainly I've never heard of them causing a car to go into limp mode !
What engine is it and can you post pics of the pipes in question ?[/QUOTE]
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Looks like what is called 'vacuum hoses with connection' that plugs into the solenoid valve block.
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from the video i think that is the pipe that runs down to the actuator on the turbo for the vnt
1 - Mechanical exhaust gas recirculation valve
2 - Vacuum reservoir
3 - To vacuum unit for charge pressure control
4 - To vacuum unit for exhaust gas recirculation cooler change-over
5 - Solenoid valve block
6 - Vacuum supply line
>From tandem pump to solenoid valve block
7 - Tandem pump
8 - Air cleaner housing
>With connection for vent hose
1 - Mechanical exhaust gas recirculation valve
2 - Vacuum reservoir
3 - To vacuum unit for charge pressure control
4 - To vacuum unit for exhaust gas recirculation cooler change-over
5 - Solenoid valve block
6 - Vacuum supply line
>From tandem pump to solenoid valve block
7 - Tandem pump
8 - Air cleaner housing
>With connection for vent hose
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Thanks very much guys for your help! Would that pipe being off cause the car to go onto limp mode at high speed?
hi, that pipe should connect to the actuator on the turbo. it would cause problems at high revs if not connected. you should re-connect it ASAP and try the car
