Low MAF readings, checked "almost" everything

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Hi,

Some time ago I replaced the ECU in my TT, because someone put an ECU with AUQ in my APP 180KM, which is paired with a wideband sensor, I replaced it with an ECU with AJQ and now the sensor works and many other errors disappeared. After this change I noticed very low readings on the flow meter reaching a maximum of 90 g/s at 6000 rpm. I have made several logs on channels 001, 002, 003, 031, 032, 033, 115 and after analyzing them I can say that:

  • absolute boost pressure reaches peak values around 1700mbar, the set pressure matches the obtained pressure with small deviations, so the turbine delivers rather well
  • I checked the system under pressure immediately after the flow meter and apart from a small air leak from under the dipstick there are no other outlets, the pressure of 1 bar remained in the system so there is probably no left air here
  • I checked the throttle valve, it works as it should
  • I have LPG in the car, there are no differences between these fuels in driving or in the flow meter readings, so it is probably not a fuel problem, this is additionally confirmed by corrections from channel 033, which are equal to 0 at load, we are of course talking about logs made on PB
  • no misfires
  • no sensor gives error, only cluster is faulty
  • in VCDS all tests pass with positive result
  • AJQ engine has only one o2 sensor before the catalytic converter, during load the mixture is a bit too lean, readings around 0.75V
  • ECU coding is correct, but I don't know about the map, I was assured that it was stock
  • I did a test drive without the airbox, with only the flow meter and its reading increased only a little
  • I swapped the flow meter from my second TT with AJQ engine, the readings were practically the same (that's why I doubt that it's the flow meter itself), and the second TT accelerates much better
  • I cleaned the flow meter, but it didn't work
  • I also tried driving with the flow meter disconnected, no difference
  • at idle the revs maintain very nicely around 850 rpm, the flow meter indicates a normal 2.5 - 4.5 g/s, the problem only starts under load
  • with logs, the engine load parameter rarely reaches 100%, not to mention higher values
  • the car itself accelerates quite smoothly, but quite weakly compared to the second one, practically the same
  • I recently replaced the gasket under the valve cover, so I checked the spark plugs, they were ok, the timing chain is also ok, as I mentioned earlier, there are no misfires, there is no knocking combustion
  • when I still had the ECU with AUQ installed, I made logs there and the indications on the flow meter could reach a maximum of 120 g/s, but it is still too little, and the car drives the same on this and on this ECU, if there is anyone who could check it, I can download the map because I have the right cable
  • I also replaced the DV, so it is definitely functional
  • I also replaced the elbow from the pneumatic valve, the entire pneumatic valve is probably ok
  • I checked on three different N75, whose resistance was in the range of 25-35 Ohm, no difference
  • I also checked the EVAP system, but I did not see any problems there
  • I use the Torque Pro application for a quick preview of parameters and there is a slightly strange situation, because it indicates a very low boost (0.08bar) and a very large vacuum (0.8bar), but I don't know if this is a good reading

I think I've listed everything I could check, maybe someone else has an idea what could be wrong with this car?

Thanks in advance to everyone
 
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Code:
Friday, 04 April 2025, 13:39:32
VIN Number: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX License Plate: XXXXXX
Mileage: 271559 Repair Order: 0
Chassis Type: 8N - Audi TT
Scan: 01,02,03,08,15,17,22,35,37,45,54,55,56
------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 01: Engine
 Controller: 8N0 906 018 A
 Component: 1.8L R4 5VT 0010
 Coding: 05500
 Shop #: WSC 01236
3 Faults Found:
18084 - EPC Warning Lamp (K132) Circuit: Electrical Malfunction
 P1676 - 35-00 - -
16955 - Brake Switch (F): Implausible Signal
 P0571 - 35-00 - -
16885 - Vehicle Speed Sensor: Implausible Signal
 P0501 - 35-00 - -
Readiness: 0000 0000
------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 03: ABS Brakes
 Controller: 8N0 907 379 D
 Component: ESP 20 CAN V006
 Coding: 23049
 Shop #: WSC 01236
1 Fault Found:
00812 - Brake Pressure Release Solenoid (F84)
 35-10 - - - Intermittent -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VAG-COM
Self-Diagnosis Log
Friday, 04 April 2025, 13:39:32
Page 2
VIN Number: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX License Plate: XXXXXX
Address 08: Auto HVAC
 Controller: 8N0 820 043 A
 Component: TT-KLIMAVOLLAUTOMAT D03
 Coding: 00040
 Shop #: WSC 01236
4 Faults Found:
01274 - Air Flow Flap Positioning Motor (V71)
 41-00 - Blocked or No Voltage
00797 - Sunlight Photo Sensor (G107)
 30-00 - Open or Short to B+
01206 - Signal for Duration of Ignition: OFF
 27-10 - Implausible Signal - Intermittent
01582 - Signal for Coolant Temperature
 30-10 - Open or Short to B+ - Intermittent ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Skipping Address 15-Airbags
------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 17: Instruments
 Controller: 8N1 920 880 H
 Component: KOMBI+WEGFAHRS. M73 D53
 Coding: 00044
 Shop #: WSC 24759
 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX AUZ5Z0B1275164
3 Faults Found:
01177 - Engine Control Unit
 64-10 - Not Currently Testable - Intermittent
01300 - Control Module for Navigation with CD-Rom (J401)
 49-00 - No Communications
01305 - Databus for Infotainment
 37-10 - Faulty - Intermittent ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 35: Centr. Locks
 Controller: 8N8 962 267
 Component: Zentralverrieg.,DWA D04
 Coding: 06730
 Shop #: WSC 01236
No fault code found. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 45: Inter. Monitor
 Controller: 8N8 951 177
 Component: Innenraumueberw. D09
 Coding: 00001
 Shop #: WSC 00000
1 Fault Found:
01463 - Alarm triggered by Sensor for anti-theft alarm System
 35-00 - -
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------
VAG-COM
Self-Diagnosis Log
Friday, 04 April 2025, 13:39:32
Page 3
VIN Number: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX License Plate: XXXXXX
Address 55: Xenon Range
 Controller: 4B0 907 357
 Component: LEUCHTWEITEREGLER D004
 Coding: 00009
 Shop #: WSC 01236
1 Fault Found:
01539 - Headlights Not Adjusted
 35-00 - -
------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address 56: Radio
 Controller: 4B0 035 186 D
 Component: Radio D05
 Coding: 00517
 Shop #: WSC 01236
No fault code found.
End --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 
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Sorry for the delay, but I thought I've found the solution - cluster, but sadly it didn't work. I've bought a cluster from an AJQ engine which corresponds to my AJQ ECU. I thought that this is the problem because when I pulled out Fuse 11 corresponding to the cluster (because when I pull it out, cluster isn't starting) the car was finally driving as it should. I couldn't check sensor values because there was no connection to ECU, because the K-Line is going through the cluster but the boost of the car felt finally right. After replacing the cluster I still have the same issue, the power is being cut down again.
 
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We need full, unedited Auto Scan, please.

 
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Sorry, hope now it's better

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Removed.  Data from a clone/pirate copy of VCDS is not acceptable in Ross-Tech's forum.
 
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All that's left to do is verified yourself.


Can we know where was you buy VCDS system...

EDIT: I see, you are working with a pirated copy/clone. The VCDS you showed is not yours at all. :facepalm:
 
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Sorry, hope now it's better
Only someone who knows he's using a clone/pirate VCDS would do what you did there. :rolleyes:

Now you go swim with the fishes, because getting help in Ross-Tech's forum requires the use of a legitimate VCDS system, not a clone/pirate copy.

Legitimate VCDS systems are available directly from us:
https://store.ross-tech.com/shop/cat/VCDS

... Or from any of our authorized resellers:
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Let us know if/when you get one and we'll adjust your forum status.

-Uwe-
 
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