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Airflow Sensor Plate

  1. With engine off, upper edge of airflow sensor plate must be .118-.875" (1.9-3.0 mm) below edge of air cone. See Fig 1 .
    Fig 1: Checking Airflow Sensor Plate Adjustment
    G94371Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.
  2. If sensor plate position is incorrect, adjust by bending wire clip located under sensor plate. Try to achieve the smaller setting of .118" (1.9 mm).
    CAUTION: DO NOT  scratch venturi of airflow sensor or bend leaf spring.
  3. Airflow sensor plate free play is measured on the fuel distributor side of air plate. See Fig 2 . With ignition coil wire disconnected and grounded, crank engine for 10 seconds. Slightly lift airflow sensor plate until resistance is felt. Clearance should be .039-.118" (1.0-3.0 mm).
  4. If airflow sensor plate clearance is incorrect, adjust by turning control plunger stop screw. Loosen stop screw lock nut and turn screw. Turning stop screw clockwise increases clearance about .05" (1.3 mm) for each 1/4 turn. Recheck free play and idle speed.
Fig 2: Adjusting Airflow Sensor Plate
G94372Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, INC.