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VW golf tdi 1.9 1999 - Help identify this part please. - swrightwrong

Hello,

Could some body help identify the solenoid looking part in the centre of this picture please.. its making a loud ticking noise which you can feel if you hold your finger on it. The car also runs very flat up hills and the turbo appears to not always boost on a flat road and never up a hill.

Any replys will be much appreciated

Thanks, Steve

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Edited by swrightwrong on 11/12/2014 at 17:56

VW golf tdi 1.9 1999 - Help identify this part please. - elekie&a/c doctor

Looks like the vacuum solenoid for the turbo boost actuator.

VW golf tdi 1.9 1999 - Help identify this part please. - swrightwrong

should it be ticking or is it probs faulty?

VW golf tdi 1.9 1999 - Help identify this part please. - elekie&a/c doctor

No,it should not be ticking.It should operate either on or off depending on engine load .It may be faulty ,or there may be some other fault causing it to tick.

VW golf tdi 1.9 1999 - Help identify this part please. - swrightwrong

ok thanks for your feedback