Hi guys,

I've read lots about this, most people suggest to just take it out and blank off the valves. It also sounds like a pig of a job, but would like to have a look at it first to see what is involved and then decide whether or not to replace the busted valves (even though i know they'll go again) or to give it to a garage and get it blanked off.

Does anyone know of a guide/video/pictures of everything? I'm led to believe the passenger side is a piece of cake and the drivers side requires turbo removal?

Thanks,
Dean

 

OK, done a bit more digging. Found everything i needed just by looking, however i have no idea what the actual problem is after testing everything below. Pictures below of both valves.

1. Fuses & Relays for Air Pump - all fine
2. Valve #1 (Easy one) took off, looks shut to me
3. Valve #2 (Hard one) left on but took a shot of it, looks the same as #1
4. Put 12v across the air pump, fires up and pumps air like mad, so that works
5. Checked the voltage across the plug going to the pump, 0 volts? Not sure if this is because the ECU hasn't fired it up or what.

Any thoughts folks? I'd rather not have to spend a load of money getting the system removed if it's something silly.

 

Mine is coming off next weekend but havnt removed one yet so don't know what's involved ,, will be selling it cheap if you needed a replacment

 

Deanthomas , it's more likely ( as it's the commonest fault) in the system
That one ( or 2) of the servo valves have been corroded inside due to water ingress from condensation ( will be white chalky powder inside .
You could try cleaning them out but in all honesty. Just do away with the system

Regards

 

Thanks, and i know this is everyones input. But it just doesn't make sense. Why am i not getting an error code for the specific valves? I'm just getting the P2444, if i unplug the valves i get the correct codes, but plug them in and they are fine... Sorry for trying to fix a problem that i know is going to come back, but i just don't have the money right now for a removal.

 

Then my advise. Would be disconnect the pump from the loom
The rubber pipe wich runs from the servo , back of intercooler to pump / put a bung in there . Disconnect the servo 's from loom
Then either have the codes erased or live with the CEL