AUDI A4 1997 B5 / 1.G EVAP Repair Manual
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Note:  
Fuel system pressurization depends on volume of fuel system and 
amount of fuel in tank. 
If fuel system pressurization does not stabilize:  
CAUTION! 
Clamp only soft rubber lines when isolating a leak. To avoid risk of 
damage, never clamp hard plastic lines! 
Note:  
Any flow shown on flow meter indicates a leak. Flow before flow meter 
flag set at vehicle leak standard may indicate a sporadic DTC. 
If flow meter on tester registers flow near or above preset pressure:  -  Attach fuel cap adapter to filler neck (arrow) and test hose to adapter.
-  Turn control valve from "Hold" to "Test".
-  Allow fuel system to pressurize.
-  Verify all fuel system outlets have been sealed before continuing.
    
-  Clamp off hose (arrow) leading from EVAP purge regulator valve -N80- 
to intake manifold (pictured: AHA engine in A6). 
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       If flow stops:  
     
-  Replace EVAP purge regulator valve -N80- and 
repeat test before continuing. 
      If meter indicates no flow after test:  
     
-  Perform a quality check and return vehicle to 
customer. 
      If flow continues, proceed as follows:  
     
Method 1: Locate leak with smoke generator 
     
-  Connect leads from smoke generator to vehicle 
battery. 
     
-  Use smoke generator trigger to charge fuel 
system with smoke. 
     
-  Inspect complete EVAP system for escaping 
smoke. 
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Method 2: Locate leak with ultrasonic tester 
If leak cannot be located:  
CAUTION! 
Clamp only soft rubber lines when isolating a leak. To avoid risk of 
damage, never clamp hard plastic lines!     General search: tester only
   Localized search: tester with extension (on left in illustration)
-  Disconnect and plug or clamp shut EVAP lines to isolate fuel tank, 
using Special Tool No. 3094 or equivalent, before continuing. 
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       If flow stops:  
     
-  Reconnect EVAP lines to search area that was 
isolatedl 
      If leak or source of fuel odor cannot be found:  
     
-  Contact Audi Dealer Technician Helpline.
     
CAUTION! 
     
Under no circumstances should the vehicle 
be returned to the customer without proper 
diagnosis and repair. 
      When leak has been located:  
     
-  Repair leak and repeat EVAP system test.
     
-  Perform quality check and return vehicle to 
customer. 
     
Note:  
     
Because leak may be at top of fuel tank, it may 
not be possible to locate through fuel 
pump/sending unit access plate. 
     Fuel tank may need to be lowered to locate the 
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EVAP system leak detection circuit, 
schematic diagram (vehicles with 1.8 ltr. 
turbo engine)
 
 Repair Manual, 1.8 Liter 4-Cyl. 5V Turbo Fuel 
Injection & Ignition, Repair Group 24    1 - 
Check valve 
Location (light/dark side): as shown in 
illustration 
2 - 
EVAP canister purge regulator valve -N80-Location: in engine compartmentChecking
3 - 
Bleed line 
From EVAP canister purge regulator valve 
-N80- 
  LocationRight side under floor panFront-wheel drive: on floor pan in area of 
fuel tank All-wheel drive: on fuel tank in area of fuel 
tank 
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4 - 
Bleed line 
From gravity valve
5 - 
EVAP canister Location: bottom of spare wheel well
6 - 
Connecting hose LDP/EVAP canisterPressure side
7 - 
Air filter For LDP
8 - 
LDP -V144- Location: left rear wheel house behind 
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9 - 
Vacuum hose 
LDP / Throttle actuator control module
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10 - 
Vacuum supply reservoir 
11 - 
Check valve 
Location (light/dark side): as shown in 
illustration 
12 - 
T - piece Location  Fig.   1
13 - 
Throttle actuator control module -J338- 
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T - piece -arrow- is located on left side of engine compartment.  Fig. 1  T-piece, location 
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EVAP system leak detection circuit, 
schematic diagram (vehicles with 2.8 ltr. 
engine)
 
 Repair Manual, 2.8 Liter V6 5V Fuel Injection & 
Ignition, Repair Group 24    1 - 
Throttle actuator control module -J338- 
2 - 
EVAP canister purge regulator valve -N80-Location: in engine compartmentChecking:
3 - 
Bleed line 
From EVAP canister to EVAP canister 
purge regulator valve -N80- 
  LocationOn right side under floor panVehicles with front-wheel drive: mounted 
on floor pan in area of fuel tank Vehicles with all-wheel drive: mounted on 
fuel tank 
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