i doubt it. That flap changes above 5k RPM's. p0174 is bank 2 system too lean. Lean = Leak usually. It could be anywhere from an intake leak down to an exhaust leak before the 02 sensor. Basically your 02 sensor is reporting a problem in the system. That problem is the Air to Fuel Ratio is off and your exhaust gas contains too much air. If you have vag com, take a torch with a propane canister attached and open the nozzle a little and probe the UNLIT torch end around the motor and monitor the Short Term Fuel Trims. If they go rich, you have found your leak. You will basically need to probe around until you find the issue. It could be a vacuum line that only affects bank 2. Your MAF sensor could possibly be dirty and letting more air through it then the computer sees...however this should affect both banks equally. Was the p0174 code the only code thrown?
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