What Causes Air Intake Pipe Leakage in Passat?
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Air intake pipe leakage in a Passat may be caused by aging or damage to the pipe. If the intake pipe leaks, it can lead to insufficient air intake in the engine, resulting in reduced engine power. Immediate repair is necessary to prevent affecting the engine's normal operation. It is recommended that owners promptly visit a repair shop or 4S store to identify the cause and locate the leakage point to avoid impacting vehicle performance. Additional information: 1. When the intake manifold leaks, the internal pressure of the intake manifold changes. Since air is not entering through normal channels, pressure detection becomes abnormal, often leading to an overly lean air-fuel mixture and excessive air intake. Since fuel injection is primarily determined by the amount of air intake, excessive air intake increases fuel injection, causing higher idle speeds or irregular intake due to leakage, which may result in fluctuating idle speeds. 2. Another scenario is when the ECU detects an idle state via the throttle position sensor, but the idle speed is not within the specified range. The ECU then automatically adjusts the idle air control valve, which can also cause fluctuating idle speeds. Minor leaks may only slightly elevate idle speed without causing erratic idle behavior. 3. Checking the sealing of the intake system can be done conveniently by filling the intake tract with smoke. Any leaks can then be visually identified. This quick leak detection method requires specific equipment, but alternatives like dry ice or steam can be used if professional equipment is unavailable.
