4kcsq ISV

["Chris Weathers" <cweathers@jps.net>]

Greetings,

Help! No Audi mechanic anywhere near me here in the Sierra Mtns. of CA.
I replaced the hose (rubber manifold) that connects to the intake manifold
and the ISV valve because it was split.  Ran fine for about two weeks but
then the hose collapsed causing the car to run very rough.  I cleaned the
ISV with carburetor cleaner but car still ran very rough.  Replaced the ISV
but it still runs the same if not worse with much smoke from the exhaust.  I
took the new ISV off and manually moved the internal cylinder -- operation
was sticky at first then moved freely.  I connected it to the elec., turned
the key to on and watched the internal cylinder.  I moved quickly between
open and closed continually.  Shouldn't it stay open?  Is it possible that
the new ISV is defective?  Please reply to E-mail address.

Anxiously waiting reply,
Chris Weathers
cweathers@jps.net