Swirl Flaps

[CHRI1111]

Hi all,

I've received an error code with the swirl flaps on the intake manifold.

I've taken the inlet manifold off and given it a good clean, including the carbon deposits behind the valves whilst I'm there. The vacuum control valve seems to be working fine (it holds a vacuum when I suck the pipe). To get the assembly as clean as possible does anyone know how I remove the rod that operates the flaps? As i was going to clean that too.

Whikst it's removed is there anything I ought to replace, like any worn bushes?

I've removed the flaps by unbolting them to clean them and it occurred to me, why dont I just remove them permanently leaving the rod and vacuum control valve in situ. to sort the issue and remove the error code. Or is it not that simple?

When i search this online the flap assembly is completely different.

Chris

[CHRI1111]

Sorry, forgot to mention it is an Audi 1.6 FSI 2006.

[Stevey Y]

8 hours ago, CHRI1111 said:

Sorry, forgot to mention it is an Audi 1.6 FSI 2006.

Try looking for a delete kit it holds the flaps in the right position so they never move, no more lights.

Steve.

[CHRI1111]

Hi Steve,

The delete kits all seem to be suited to a different type of assembly with billet inserts and oil cap. These won't work for my car I don't think as each flap is bolted using two screws into the rotating shaft.

Presumably I wouldnt need a delete kit though, if I can simply unbolt the flaps from the rotating shaft from within thd inlet manifold. All that would be left is the shaft, sensor and vacuum control valve.

Chris

[CHRI1111]

So, these are the flaps cleaned up. They come up new.

If I'm getting a swirl flaps error I'm just wondering if I'm wasting my time cleaning and putting them back in though when I could leave them out - not sure if not putting them back in with throw up an error though.