P200A Intake Manifold Error – Opel Antara, Chevrolet Captiva 2.2 CDTI

P200A error in Opel Antara and Chevrolet Captiva, Cruze, Orlando 2.2 CDTI / 2.0 VCDI – intake manifold defects

Fault code P200A (incorrect operation of the intake manifold flap control system) in A22DM/A22DMH and 2.0 VCDI engines is usually caused by a mechanical failure. It comes down to two factory defects of the swirl flap mechanism.

Causes of failure

– Plastic swirl flap control rod. The element that transfer movement from the vacuum actuator to the flap shaft eventually breaks. The vacuum actuator keeps working, but the ECU registers a discrepancy between the commanded and the actual position. A broken rod causes the flaps to move uncontrolled.
– Wearing flap shaft bearings. The factory bearing is short and wears out quickly. Play and increasing resistance to movement prevent the flaps from reaching the commanded position. In addition, as a result of bearing wear, the flap shaft seal stops working, causing leaks.

Replacing the manifold with a new one does not remove the cause.

A new original manifold and a Chinese aftermarket replacement share the same design, and therefore the same defects. After replacement the fault may return, and the cost of repair is high.

PT-PRO remanufacturing: what we fix and replace

In PT-PRO remanufactured manifolds we eliminate the factory defects that cause the P200A error:

Modified metal flap control lever. Eliminates the risk of breakage to which the factory plastic part is prone.
Reinforced bearings. Made of wear-resistant materials and significantly longer than the factory bearings, which extends the service life of the swirl flap mechanism.

In addition, the manifold receives:

new swirl flaps,
a new stainless steel shaft,
new seals and manifold gaskets.

Vacuum actuators are tested mechanically and electrically.

OE numbers: 25183483, 25187010, 25189093, 25193560

Details and enquiries: Intake manifold Opel Chevrolet 2.0 CDTI / 2.2 CDTI.