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SERVICE
I N f o r M at I o N
Simple Fault Causes are often Missed
OBD error due to inadequate vacuum

System Product
Vacuum system Vacuum pump, EGr valve, secondary air valve, electro-pneumatic valves

In many vehicles, a vacuum is used as an Moreover, the following malfunctions

auxiliary source of energy. can also be indicative of faults within the
Possible complaints: vacuum supply:
Engine stuttering under partial Every component in the vacuum system Components of the exhaust gas return
load may exhibit a leak, through which the system and in the secondary air system
Motorboating engine vacuum escapes. (in the case of petrol engines) fail.
Emergency operation Since these malfunctions are related
Decreasing brake performance Particularly note the following: to the emission of pollutants which are
Inadequate power at full load Defective hoses (porous, marten bites, monitored by the oBD system, the vehi-
leaky connectors) cle can revert to emergency operation.
Electro-pneumatic valves (boost control Brake performance decreases markedly
During troubleshooting one likes to rely valve, for example) when rapidly braking several times after
on the oBD error memory while disre- Leaky non-return valves/vacuum each other (when driving downhill).
garding simple fault causes. reservoirs turbocharger controller and Diesel regu-
One possible fault cause can be a fault in Defective/porous diaphragms or lating throttle are not operative.
the vacuum system of the vehicle. gaskets at pneumatic actuators this can give rise to complaints relating
to a motorboating engine or engine
dropouts .
Convenience facilities fail partly or
completely.
EGR valve reduced performance due to a failed a
length or valve adjustment failure within
the intake manifold

In the event of a malfunction, check

the leak tightness of all components in
the vacuum system and replace the
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electro-pneumatic pressure transducer failed part.

vacuum pump

Example BMW 118d (E87), (emphasised in green: components in the vacuum system,
Emphasised in red: vacuum hoses)

the right of changes and deviating pictures is reserved. assignment and usage, refer to the each case current catalogues, tecDoc CD respectively systems based on tecDoc.

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