Hopefully this article will also help you to diagnose the common faults and problems before they become expensive. If you are interested in upgrades see our guide on2.0 TDI Mods. The EA188 was the early generation of this engine with quite a few things to look out for. The EA189 introduce...
Please watch our video whichcovers the main 1.6 TDi problems and faults. Be sure tokeep up with our latest YouTube content and subscribe. This video goes into more detail on the issues mentioned in this article. A list of engine codes used on the Volkswagen Group 1.6 TDI engine: (please ...