Tag: EA888

  • P2563 VW & Audi: Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor Diagnosis

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    P2563 — Turbocharger Boost Control Position Sensor “A” Circuit Range/Performance If your Volkswagen or Audi has stored P2563, you may be facing a turbocharger-control problem. However, that does not automatically mean the turbocharger needs to be replaced. This distinction is important. A P2563 fault can be caused by the turbocharger position sensor, electrical wiring, actuator…

  • Sensors on the VW/Audi EA888 Engine (A Complete Guide) — Part 2

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    In Part 1, I explored the sensors responsible for controlling airflow and turbocharger boost. Those sensors tell the Engine Control Module (ECM) how much air is entering the engine and how much boost the turbocharger is producing. However, air alone is not enough. The ECU must also know: The sensors covered in this section work…

  • Sensors on the VW/Audi EA888 Engine (A Complete Guide)-Part 1

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    The Volkswagen Audi Group (VAG) EA888 engine is one of the most advanced turbocharged gasoline engines ever produced. Whether installed in a Volkswagen Golf GTI, Golf R, Sportwagen, Jetta GLI, Tiguan, Passat, or an Audi A3, A4, A5, Q3, or Q5, the EA888 engine depends on dozens of electronic sensors working in harmony to optimize…