BRM VNT Actuator Replacement Opions

I've got P0299 and P0101 codes giving me a CEL and Emissions Workshop alerts. I checked the VNT Actuator and it won't hold a vacuum so I figure I'll start with replacing that. What are my options to replace it? I've been looking online but have only found one place that carries the part. It's $369 but I'm not sure why it's so high.

Also, the OEM part number it lists, 03L198716A, also comes up as the actuator for the 2.0 TDI engines. Is this a mistake or do both actuators work for the BRM engine? There are plenty of part manufacturers for the CBAA/CBAB/CBDA/CBDB/CBBB/CBDC 2.0L part.

This is the only place I found that specifically lists the 1.9L BRM TDI VNT Actuator. Can you guys post others that might be cheaper or more reliable options?

http://www.idparts.com/vane-actuator-replacement-kit-a5-brm-p-3218.html

Actuator on your turbo is not made to be replace and you can not purchase just that part. IDparts makes a modified actuator as you found which will work. That is the only option that I know about or replace the full Turbo.

Note some people have use silicone to rebuild the Actuator so that it holds a vacuum not sure if how that works out.

Good luck

I've found this one since yesterday. This part is much cheaper and I've emailed the seller to verify that it will fit on my BRM. It's ridiculous that VW makes you replace the entire turbo for an actuator failure.

https://www.hansautoparts.com/BRM-Nozzle-Actuator.aspx

Yes Ridiculous as you say. Let us know how that part works out may be a way cheaper fix.

"This is a vacuum actuator that pushes out under vacuum."

Shouldn't it pull in under vac?

These parts fail due to the diaphragm wearing out. I had my head/turbo out a while back and was able to fill the little cup underneath with silicone. Still holds a strong vacuum almost a year later!

R-Sixxer said:

"This is a vacuum actuator that pushes out under vacuum."

Shouldn't it pull in under vac?

These parts fail due to the diaphragm wearing out. I had my head/turbo out a while back and was able to fill the little cup underneath with silicone. Still holds a strong vacuum almost a year later!

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BRM push the rod out under vacuum. I am sure it is pulling from the bottom in that it is a vacuum but the way the rod moves is out/down.

nhkayaker17 said:

I've found this one since yesterday. This part is much cheaper and I've emailed the seller to verify that it will fit on my BRM. It's ridiculous that VW makes you replace the entire turbo for an actuator failure.

https://www.hansautoparts.com/BRM-Nozzle-Actuator.aspx

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Search the forum for concerns about this parts company.

R-Sixxer said:

"This is a vacuum actuator that pushes out under vacuum."

Shouldn't it pull in under vac?

These parts fail due to the diaphragm wearing out. I had my head/turbo out a while back and was able to fill the little cup underneath with silicone. Still holds a strong vacuum almost a year later!

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I checked around and apparently Hans Auto sells cheap Chinese made parts. for $129 I would've purchased a new part at that price but since the ID Parts actuator is $369 I think I'll try to repair the original.

My question to you is what kind of silicone you used to repair the actuator. Did you use a high temp silicone? The turbo gets hot but I'm not sure how hot the actuator gets/

Also, Do you think it is possible to apply silicone without removing the actuator? From the pictures I've seen, I might be able to get a nozzle or even a q-tip with silicone on it up into it while only removing the intake piping.

tactdi said:

Search the forum for concerns about this parts company.

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Yes, I decided against it after I looked into the business. Thanks.

nhkayaker17 said:

I checked around and apparently Hans Auto sells cheap Chinese made parts. for $129 I would've purchased a new part at that price but since the ID Parts actuator is $369 I think I'll try to repair the original.
My question to you is what kind of silicone you used to repair the actuator. Did you use a high temp silicone? The turbo gets hot but I'm not sure how hot the actuator gets/
Also, Do you think it is possible to apply silicone without removing the actuator? From the pictures I've seen, I might be able to get a nozzle or even a q-tip with silicone on it up into it while only removing the intake piping.

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I just used what I had on hand, Permatex Ultra Black Hi-Temp RTV Silicone Gasket Maker. You may be able to get a nozzle up into the cup and just goop it full and let it set. Perform a vac test after to ensure it worked. This is a complete bodge of a fix and if it works, great! (it held up for me) But if not at least you tried.