Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Turbocharger: Testing and Inspection






Charge Air System, Checking for Leaks

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Turbocharger testing unit (V.A.G 1687)

Adapter (V.A.G 1687/10)

- Remove intake hose - 1 - from air filter.

- Place adapter (V.A.G 1687/10) in intake hose - 1 - and secure it with a clamp.





Prepare turbocharger testing unit (V.A.G 1687) as follows:

- Unscrew pressure regulator valve - 2 - completely and close valves - 3 - and - 4 -.





In order to be able to turn pressure regulator valve - 2 -, rotary knob must be pulled upward.

- Connect turbocharger testing unit (V.A.G 1687 ) on Adapter ( V.A.G 1687/10) as shown.





- Connect pressurized air hose - 1 - (pressurized air supply) to turbocharger testing unit (V.A.G 1687 ).





If water is located in viewing glass, drain it via water drain plug - 6 -.

- Open valve - 3 -.

- Set pressure to 0.5 bar using pressure regulator valve - 2 -.

CAUTION!
Pressure must not exceed 0.5 bar! A pressure set too high may damage the engine.

- Open valve - 4 - and wait until testing circuit has filled. If necessary, continue to regulate pressure to 0.5 bar.

- Check charge air system for leaking areas by listening, touch, using leak detection spray or using ultrasonic measuring device ( V.A.G 1842).

Using the ultrasonic measuring device (V.A.G 1842 ) => Operating instructions

If a poorly sealed area is discovered, observe the notes for charge air system when repairing => [ Turbocharger Assembly Overview ] Turbocharger Assembly Overview.

Before removing adapter, discharge pressure in testing circuit by pulling off coupling from adapter (V.A.G 1687/10).