18437/P2005/008197

18437/P2005/008197 - Intake Manifold Flap; Bank 2: Stuck Open

Possible Causes

• Vacuum leak
• Faulty Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor1 (G512)
• Intake Manifold Runner binding or sticking

Possible Solutions

• Replaced failed vacuum line
• Check Intake Manifold Runner Position Sensor 2 (G512) and wiring, see repair manual
• Check Intake Manifold Flap
  • Use Output Test
  • Perform Basic Setting (Switch Ignition OFF between Output Test and Basic Setting)

Special Notes

• When found in 2012-2016 Audi with 3.0 TFSI, please see TPI 2050329
  • Vacuum operated water pump may draw excessive vacuum causing intake manifold flaps to malfunction. Updated vacuum hose for water pump.
    • https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10133286-9999.pdf NHTSA