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Checking adaption of zero position for exhaust gas recirculation valve N18 — AUDI

Checking adaption of zero position for exhaust gas recirculation valve N18 on Audi: 10 steps, engines ALZ, BAG, BGU, BLF.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

10 steps 9 engine codes engine codes merged from 3 documented variants

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

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  • Connect up vehicle diagnostic, testing and information systemVAS 5051B with diagnosis leadVAS 5051/5A and select vehicle system "„01 - Engine electronics“" from list. Engine must be idling.
  • The abbreviation "„ADP“" in display zone 4 stands for "„Adaption“".

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

  1. Connect up vehicle diagnostic, testing and information systemVAS 5051B with diagnosis leadVAS 5051/5A and select vehicle system "„01 - Engine electronics“" from list. Engine must be idling.
  2. From list (1) select diagnostic function "„04 - Basic setting“".
  3. Enter "„074“" for "„display group number 074“" in zone (2) and confirm the entry by pressing the Q key.
  4. Activate basic setting by touching key A.
  5. Check display in display zones (1) and (4).
ALZ? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Check exhaust gas recirculation valve for dirt and foreign particles. If necessary, renew exhaust gas recirculation valve.
  2. Perform electrical test of exhaust gas recirculation valve N18 in "„Guided Fault Finding“". [Note: The abbreviation "„ADP“" in display zone 4 stands for "„Adaption“".]
  3. Exit function "„04 - Basic setting“" by pressing the ← key.
  4. Press "„06 - End output“".
  5. Switch off ignition.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.