Testing Induction Systems Using The VACUTEC® Smoke Machine (11 04 07)

Publication date: 2007-08-23
Reference number: 11 04 07

TESTING INDUCTION SYSTEMS USING THE VACUTEC® SMOKE MACHINE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SI B 11 04 07, Date of Issue: August, 2007

BMW:	All Models
GROUP:	11 - Engine

NOTE: This Service Information bulletin supersedes S.I. B11 04 07 dated May 2007 .

SUBJECT

Testing Induction Systems Using the VACUTEC® Smoke Machine

INFORMATION

Testing induction systems for vacuum leaks is very difficult at times. This Service Information Bulletin is designed to express some testing hints to help simplify the process.

First, determine if the vehicle has a condition where the induction system could be leaking. Does the vehicle have adaptation faults? Does the vehicle have oxygen sensor trimming faults? What are the adaptation values; are they positive or negative?

In cases where the adaptations indicate a lean condition (positive value), a smoke machine is a helpful tool in determining if the induction system has a leak.

Recently the VACUTEC® Smoke Machine 625-522B-BMW has been added to the BMW Equipment Program. Orders for the new machine can be placed by calling 1 888 222 7997.

Included with the new VACUTEC® smoke machine are various caps and adaptors to help connect the applicator hose to the vehicle. It is always suggested to not disturb the system before testing. Try to make as little disturbance as possible to the system when connecting the smoke machine. This smoke machine utilizes an Ultra Trace UV® smoke solution. The smoke solution incorporates an ultraviolet dye that helps pinpoint the leak with an ultraviolet residue surrounding the leak area. Determining the source of the leak is made easy when the included Hi-Density True UV LED light is used.