Wastegate Actuator Hoses

The question of which pipe goes where has come up a few times and as a true pro I
didn't have the faintest idea so thought i'd better find out.

Understanding the pipe positions and identifiers

If you have a BCS (Boost Control Solenoid AKA Cycle Valve) as most new smarts do, you
will notice that there is a maze of pipes surrounding the turbo. So here is a roundup of where
they come from, the colour and where they all go.

First up we will start with 4 pictures that show the starts or ends of each pipe.

 WGA = Wastegate Actuator (attached to the turbo)

 CWV = Cycle Waste Valve (front of the TIK pipe plate)

 BCS = Boost Control Solenoid or Cycle Valve (rear of the TIK pipe plate)

The red boxes show the location of the wiring connectors.

Each hose connection is labled with a number or letter.
The CWV unit actually has the numbers marked on it.

New Style Actuator

This shows the TIK pipe that joins to the turbo. Note the connector on the back (J).
This shows the turbo inlet rotor housing. Note the brass connector on the front (T).
At the top of the engine you will find this hose splitter, The single connection is (K).
 Understanding the pipe colours and routes

From Pipe Colour To

A Black with white stripe 1
B Black H
C Black with blue stripe J
D Black 3
E Black with red stripe G
F Black with red stripe T
G Black with red stripe E
H Black B
J Black with blue stripe C
K Black 2
T Black with red stripe F
1 Black with white stripe A
2 Black K
3 Black D

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Cross reference pictures
Here are a few pictures to show the hoses in situ and their connection identifier.
Follow the directions carefully and it soon becomes clear.

Old Style Single Port Actuator

 From To
E Y
F T
G X
H J
X G
Y E
T F
J H

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A few Things Worth Noting.

 If you have a one port actuator system and fit a five port actuator, the single pipe
attaches to port E.

 The box attached to older TIK pipes (labled ports X and Y above) is not needed, it is
just a straight through connection. If you change your TIK and it is missing this box,
just join pipes from G and E together.

 Unlike the new pipe layout, all the pipes are black with no colour coding