FSI and TFSI Engines Carbon Buildup (Intake Valves, Intake, Runner Flaps P0300 series on Audi Q3

The Audi Q3 uses the 2.0TFSI direct injection engine. This engine is subject to carbon buildup in the intake system which can cause power loss, OBD codes and a check engine light, and a rough idle. In normal engines, the engine is cleaned by the gasoline flowing through the injectors and into the intake system, however, the Q3 uses direct injection so gasoline does not flow through common carbon buildup areas.

Possible trouble codes include: P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304.

The solution is to remove the intake manifold and professionally clean the intake manifold, intake ports on the cylinder head, and the intake valves. This may need to be done in as few as 20,000 miles.