TS-0223-1292 - EM Series Diverter Valve VR9Updated 3 months ago
Product Name: | EM Series Diverter Valve |
Product Description: | EM Series Diverter Valve VR9 |
Product Number: | TS-0223-1292 |
Important Notes on Your New Diverter Valve
- Turbosmart accepts no responsibility whatsoever for incorrect installation of this product which is potentially hazardous and can cause serious engine damage or personal injury
- The EM series diverter valve is designed for use as a factory replacement for a turbocharged vehicle that utilises an electronic diverter valve, this valve can be used on other applications so long as there is a control signal to actuate the diverter valve.
- Ensure the engine is cold prior to installation.
- For Standalone ECU configuration, ensure valve is not energised for indefinite periods of time as this can cause significant life detriment to the actuation solenoid.
- Recommendations
Turbosmart recommends that your Diverter valve is fitted by an appropriately qualified technician
Kit Contents
| Part | Description | Use |
| 1 | Turbosmart EM Series Diverter | Main Unit |
| 2 | M6 Allen Bolts | Mounts Diverter valve to compressor cover |
| 3 | Turbosmart Sticker | Turbosmart Sticker |
Tools Required
- Allen key set metric
- Screwdriver
- Basic socket set
- E14 Socket Torx bits
About Your EM Series Diverter Valve
Turbosmart has developed a unique “plug and play” diverter valve (or bypass valve) upgrade for your vehicle that is currently equipped with an electronic diverter valve. While we have developed this unit to be as simple as possible for you to install, we have not compromised on performance. This unit will not leak under elevated boost pressures and will still provide you with rapid response ensuring that all the OEM calibration strategies are not interfered with, providing you with maximum boost performance while the advanced strategies of the OEM’s are retained.
As the valve is completely controlled by the factory engine control unit, the factory diverter valve is almost silent, due to our construction, it is possible that your EM series will be much more audible. By being able to hear the unit actuate, occasionally the valve may be opening for a few seconds under the following events such as traction control, cruise control management, rapid gearchanges and varying throttle position changes, these are all coded as part of the torque management software in the OEM engine control unit, there is no adjustment available over these functions via our product. By hearing these events, it is not abnormal, it is completely normal for the EM series diverter valve to be considered “very active” as it is protecting your turbocharger from surge events or bypassing air for torque management purposes.
Fitting your EM Series Diverter Valve
Identify diverter valve location
The factory diverter valve is mounted on the turbocharger, the diverter valve is mounted with 3x E5 Torx studs. Before you begin to remove the factory undertray, you'll need to undo a 8mm socket and ratchet (pointed out in red),
NOTE! Cosmetic engine covers may be required to be removed prior to the turbocharger assembly being visible.
CAUTION! The turbocharger assembly may require the vehicle to be raised on a hoist or jacked up and secured using vehicle jack stands, ensure your safety is not compromised. Identify OEM diverter valve location
NOTE! Allow for the engine to cool down.
Once the splash shield is removed, you will be able to access the water pump.
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Disconnect Water Pump connector
In order to make room to remove the OEM diverter valve, the water pump connector must be unclipped.
Removing the Water Pump Mount
Locate and remove the three (3) bolts using an E14 Socket. Two bolts are below the pump shown below and the third bolt is above the pump. Once these bolts are removed you will be able to move it out of the way to access the Diverter Valve bolts.
Note: The factory torx screw can be reused or the included M6 fasteners.
Removing the Diverter Valve
Using a ball head 5mm Allen socket/key, remove the three (3) screws securing the factory diverter valve to the turbocharger.
Removing the Diverter Valve
Once the three (3) allen bolts securing the factory diverter valve are removed, unplug the factory diverter valve’s connector. It is secured on the diverter valve with a retaining clip. This clip must be removed to allow the connector to disconnect. You can use a pick to help remove the retaining clip, once disconnected remove the factory valve.
Installing Turbosmart VR9 Valve
Before installing the Turbosmart VR9 Valve, make sure to check that both mounting O-rings are in place on the valve. Pay special attention to the smaller of the two as it is crucial to the valve’s operation.
Insert the valve into place on the factory turbocharger. Secure it in place with the three (3) screws provided with the Turbosmart VR9 Valve.
Plug the factory connector into the Turbosmart VR9’s solenoid assembly. Secure it with the retaining clip.
Resecure the water pump into place with the three (3) E14 bolts and plug in the water pump connector.
Congratulations, your EM series diverter valve is installed and ready for use. Double check all electrical connections and mounting screws.
Troubleshooting
Diverter valve not actuating - Confirm electrical signal plug is connected appropriately, as the plugs are new, some force may be required to click the plug into place.
Valve is staying open - Confirm the valve has O-rings as they may have been dropped or lost during installation.
Boost Pressure loss or lower than before - Confirm the valve has O-Rings as they may have been dropped or lost during installation.
Failing the above, submit a technical request to [email protected] with information of your engine configuration and photos of installation.
As the factory engine control unit controls the valve, the diverter valve is almost silent.