If the diaphragm pulls in, then you must have also activated the little vacuum relay valve inside. Sounds like the small 4mm tubing is ok as well or the diaphragm would not pull in. Best to go through the trouble-shooting guide, as that verifies the steering buttons, the red relay & the ECU.
My green P38 has been intermittent for a while. I originally thought it was the ecu based on the trouble shooting, BUT, after trying that one & a spare in the other P38, I decided to install the later AMR5700 ECU so I could get diagnostics. Problem still exists with intermittent engage. I now suspect the little vacuum relay doesn't seal properly, so gonna find another on eBay.