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Condition	Value

expand_moreDiesel exhaust gas values

expand_moreCut-off control speed


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AGP engines	4950–5150 rpm4950–5150 rpm4950–5150 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AQM engines	4950–5150 rpm4950–5150 rpm4950–5150 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ARL engines	4900–5300 rpm4900–5300 rpm4900–5300 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ASZ engines	4800–5300 rpm4800–5300 rpm4800–5300 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ATD engines	4600–5000 rpm4600–5000 rpm4600–5000 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AXR engines	4600–5000 rpm4600–5000 rpm4600–5000 rpm
All other modifications	4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm


Diesel conditioning gas injections	10
From 60° C engine oil temperature

expand_moreDiesel conditioning speed


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AGP engines	4950–5150 rpm4950–5150 rpm4950–5150 rpm
From 60° C engine oil temperature
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AQM engines	4950–5150 rpm4950–5150 rpm4950–5150 rpm
From 60° C engine oil temperature
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ARL engines	4900–5300 rpm4900–5300 rpm4900–5300 rpm
From 60° C engine oil temperature
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ASZ engines	4800–5300 rpm4800–5300 rpm4800–5300 rpm
From 60° C engine oil temperature
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters ATD engines	4600–5000 rpm4600–5000 rpm4600–5000 rpm
From 60° C engine oil temperature
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AXR engines	4600–5000 rpm4600–5000 rpm4600–5000 rpm
From 60° C engine oil temperature
All other modifications	4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm4800–5200 rpm
From 60° C engine oil temperature

expand_moreMaximum K-value


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AGP engines	2.5 1/m2.5 1/m2.5 1/m
All other modifications	2 1/m2 1/m2 1/m

expand_moreMeasuring mode


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AGP engines	A
All other modifications	B


Measuring sensor	1
Measuring time	0.5 s0.5 s0.5 s
Stoppage time	1 s1 s1 s

expand_moreGeneral exhaust gas values


Diagnostic socket location	Diagnostic socket is located behind a covering above the ashtray in the center console.

expand_moreExhaust gas recirculation (EGR)


All Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 3.2 Liters BFH engines	No
All Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 3.2 Liters BML engines	No
All other modifications	Yes

expand_moreIdling speed with automatic gearbox


1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP at 5600 RPM, 148 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2000.8–2005.6)	640–920 rpm640–920 rpm640–920 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP at 5600 RPM, 148 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2000.8–2005.6)	640–920 rpm640–920 rpm640–920 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2000.8–2005.6)	640–920 rpm640–920 rpm640–920 rpm

expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5600 RPM, 145 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (1997.8–2004.5)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AEH engines	760–880 rpm760–880 rpm760–880 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AKL engines	760–880 rpm760–880 rpm760–880 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters APF engines	640–920 rpm640–920 rpm640–920 rpm

expand_more1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP at 5700 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (1997.8–2005.6)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters AGU engines	800–920 rpm800–920 rpm800–920 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ARZ engines	640–760 rpm640–760 rpm640–760 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters AUM engines	640–760 rpm640–760 rpm640–760 rpm


1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6)	760–880 rpm760–880 rpm760–880 rpm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6)	760–880 rpm760–880 rpm760–880 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP at 4150 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1997.8–2004.5)	875–950 rpm875–950 rpm875–950 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP at 4150 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1997.8–2004.5)	875–950 rpm875–950 rpm875–950 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.6)	790–940 rpm790–940 rpm790–940 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 3750 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1997.10–2004.5)	875–950 rpm875–950 rpm875–950 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1997.10–2004.5)	875–950 rpm875–950 rpm875–950 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 99 HP at 4000 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.9–2005.6)	800–1000 rpm800–1000 rpm800–1000 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 99 HP engine (2000.9–2005.6)	800–1000 rpm800–1000 rpm800–1000 rpm

expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP, 116 N⋅m at 5200 RPM engine (1998.7–2004.5)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters APK engines	740–820 rpm740–820 rpm740–820 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AQY engines	740–820 rpm740–820 rpm740–820 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AZJ engines	730–830 rpm730–830 rpm730–830 rpm


2.3 V5 with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6)	650–750 rpm650–750 rpm650–750 rpm

expand_moreAll other modifications


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AHW engines	600–750 rpm600–750 rpm600–750 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AKQ engines	700–800 rpm700–800 rpm700–800 rpm

expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox

expand_more1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AHW engines	600–750 rpm600–750 rpm600–750 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AKQ engines	700–800 rpm700–800 rpm700–800 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters APE engines	650–850 rpm650–850 rpm650–850 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AXP engines	650–850 rpm650–850 rpm650–850 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters BCA engines	650–850 rpm650–850 rpm650–850 rpm


1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2000.2–2005.6)	630–730 rpm630–730 rpm630–730 rpm
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2000.2–2005.6)	630–730 rpm630–730 rpm630–730 rpm
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2000.2–2005.6)	630–730 rpm630–730 rpm630–730 rpm
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2000.2–2005.6)	630–730 rpm630–730 rpm630–730 rpm
1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 109 HP engine (2002.1–2005.6)	600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP at 5600 RPM, 148 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2000.8–2005.6)	640–920 rpm640–920 rpm640–920 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP at 5600 RPM, 148 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2000.8–2005.6)	640–920 rpm640–920 rpm640–920 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2000.8–2005.6)	640–920 rpm640–920 rpm640–920 rpm

expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5600 RPM, 145 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (1997.8–2004.5)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AEH engines	760–880 rpm760–880 rpm760–880 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AKL engines	760–880 rpm760–880 rpm760–880 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters APF engines	640–920 rpm640–920 rpm640–920 rpm


1.8 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.5–2005.6)	760–880 rpm760–880 rpm760–880 rpm
1.8 T GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2001.8–2005.6)	700–820 rpm700–820 rpm700–820 rpm

expand_more1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP at 5700 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (1997.8–2005.6)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters AGU engines	800–920 rpm800–920 rpm800–920 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters AQA engines	800–920 rpm800–920 rpm800–920 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ARZ engines	700–820 rpm700–820 rpm700–820 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters AUM engines	760–860 rpm760–860 rpm760–860 rpm


1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6)	760–880 rpm760–880 rpm760–880 rpm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6)	760–880 rpm760–880 rpm760–880 rpm

expand_more1.9 SDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP at 4200 RPM, 133 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (1997.8–2005.6)


All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AGP engines	875–1000 rpm875–1000 rpm875–1000 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AQM engines	825–950 rpm825–950 rpm825–950 rpm


1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.6)	790–940 rpm790–940 rpm790–940 rpm
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.2–2005.6)	800–1000 rpm800–1000 rpm800–1000 rpm
1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 99 HP engine (2000.9–2005.6)	800–1000 rpm800–1000 rpm800–1000 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP at 4150 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1997.8–2004.5)	875–950 rpm875–950 rpm875–950 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP at 4150 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1997.8–2004.5)	875–950 rpm875–950 rpm875–950 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.6)	790–940 rpm790–940 rpm790–940 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 148 HP at 4000 RPM, 320 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.5–2005.6)	800–1000 rpm800–1000 rpm800–1000 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 3750 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1997.10–2004.5)	875–950 rpm875–950 rpm875–950 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 89 HP at 4000 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1997.10–2004.5)	875–950 rpm875–950 rpm875–950 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 99 HP at 4000 RPM, 240 N⋅m at 1800 RPM engine (2000.9–2005.6)	800–1000 rpm800–1000 rpm800–1000 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 99 HP engine (2000.9–2005.6)	800–1000 rpm800–1000 rpm800–1000 rpm

expand_more2.0 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2000.10–2005.6)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AZH engines	790–890 rpm790–890 rpm790–890 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AZJ engines	730–830 rpm730–830 rpm730–830 rpm

expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP, 116 N⋅m at 5200 RPM engine (1998.7–2004.5)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters APK engines	740–820 rpm740–820 rpm740–820 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AQY engines	740–820 rpm740–820 rpm740–820 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AZJ engines	730–830 rpm730–830 rpm730–830 rpm


All other modifications	650–750 rpm650–750 rpm650–750 rpm
No adjustment possible


Minimum engine oil temperature at VET	176°F176°F80°C

expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values


CO content at idling speed	0–0.5 %0–0.5 %0–0.5 %

expand_moreCO content at increased idling speed

expand_more1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2000.2–2005.6)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters ATN engines	0–0.3 %0–0.3 %0–0.3 %
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AUS engines	0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AZD engines	0–0.3 %0–0.3 %0–0.3 %
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BCB engines	0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %


1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 109 HP engine (2002.1–2005.6)	0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %

expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP at 5600 RPM, 148 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2000.8–2005.6)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AVU engines	0–0.3 %0–0.3 %0–0.3 %
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BFQ engines	0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %

expand_more2.0 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2000.10–2005.6)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AZH engines	0–0.3 %0–0.3 %0–0.3 %
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AZJ engines	0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %

expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP, 116 N⋅m at 5200 RPM engine (1998.7–2004.5)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AZJ engines	0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %
Otherwise	0–0.3 %0–0.3 %0–0.3 %


2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6)	0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %
2.3 V5 with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6)	0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %

expand_more2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.6)


All Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.8 Liters AQP engines	0–0.3 %0–0.3 %0–0.3 %
All Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.8 Liters AUE engines	0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %
All Volkswagen gasoline V6 2.8 Liters BDE engines	0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %


3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6)	0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %
3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6)	0–0.2 %0–0.2 %0–0.2 %
All other modifications	0–0.3 %0–0.3 %0–0.3 %

expand_moreDelta lambda


1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP at 5000 RPM, 126 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (1997.8–2005.6)	0.02 λ0.02 λ0.02 λ
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP at 5000 RPM, 128 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (1997.8–2005.6)	0.02 λ0.02 λ0.02 λ
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6)	0.02 λ0.02 λ0.02 λ
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6)	0.02 λ0.02 λ0.02 λ
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6)	0.02 λ0.02 λ0.02 λ
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2000.2–2005.6)	0.03 λ0.03 λ0.03 λ
2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.6)	0.02 λ0.02 λ0.02 λ
All other modifications	0.03 λ0.03 λ0.03 λ

expand_moreIgnition time


All Volkswagen gasoline V5 2.3 Liters AQN engines	-12°00'±3°00' - before TDC + after TDC
All other modifications	-9°00'±3°00' - before TDC + after TDC

expand_moreIncreased idling speed

expand_more1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2000.2–2005.6)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters ATN engines	2800–3200 rpm2800–3200 rpm2800–3200 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AUS engines	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AZD engines	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BCB engines	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm


1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 109 HP engine (2002.1–2005.6)	3800–4500 rpm3800–4500 rpm3800–4500 rpm

expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP at 5600 RPM, 148 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2000.8–2005.6)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AVU engines	4300–4800 rpm4300–4800 rpm4300–4800 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BFQ engines	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm

expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5600 RPM, 145 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (1997.8–2004.5)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AEH engines	2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AKL engines	2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters APF engines	4300–4800 rpm4300–4800 rpm4300–4800 rpm


1.8 T GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2001.8–2005.6)	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm

expand_more1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP at 5700 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (1997.8–2005.6)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters AUM engines	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
Otherwise	2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm


2.0 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5400 RPM, 172 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6)	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
2.0 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2000.10–2005.6)	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm

expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP, 116 N⋅m at 5200 RPM engine (1998.7–2004.5)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AZJ engines	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
Otherwise	2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm


2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6)	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
2.3 V5 with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6)	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm

expand_more2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.6)


All Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.8 Liters AQP engines	2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.8 Liters AUE engines	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline V6 2.8 Liters BDE engines	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm


3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6)	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6)	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
All other modifications	2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm

expand_moreLambda sensor design


1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5600 RPM, 145 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (1997.8–2004.5)	Jump type lambda sensor
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5600 RPM, 145 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (1997.8–2004.5)	Jump type lambda sensor
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5600 RPM, 145 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (1997.8–2004.5)	Jump type lambda sensor
All other modifications	wideband sensor


Lambda value	0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ0.97–1.03 λ

expand_moreMaximum HC content at idling


1.8 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.5–2005.6)	70 ppm70 ppm70 ppm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6)	70 ppm70 ppm70 ppm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6)	70 ppm70 ppm70 ppm
All other modifications	100 ppm100 ppm100 ppm


Number of half-waves	2

expand_morePetrol conditioning speed

expand_more1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2000.2–2005.6)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters ATN engines	2800–3200 rpm2800–3200 rpm2800–3200 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AUS engines	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AZD engines	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BCB engines	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm


1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 109 HP engine (2002.1–2005.6)	3800–4500 rpm3800–4500 rpm3800–4500 rpm

expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP at 5600 RPM, 148 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2000.8–2005.6)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AVU engines	4300–4800 rpm4300–4800 rpm4300–4800 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters BFQ engines	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm


1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5600 RPM, 145 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (1997.8–2004.5)	2500 rpm2500 rpm2500 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5600 RPM, 145 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (1997.8–2004.5)	2500 rpm2500 rpm2500 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5600 RPM, 145 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (1997.8–2004.5)	2500 rpm2500 rpm2500 rpm
1.8 T GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2001.8–2005.6)	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm

expand_more1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP at 5700 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (1997.8–2005.6)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters AUM engines	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
Otherwise	2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm


2.0 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5400 RPM, 172 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6)	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
2.0 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2000.10–2005.6)	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm

expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP, 116 N⋅m at 5200 RPM engine (1998.7–2004.5)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AZJ engines	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
Otherwise	2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm


2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6)	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
2.3 V5 with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6)	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm

expand_more2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.6)


All Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.8 Liters AQP engines	2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline vr-6 2.8 Liters AUE engines	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline V6 2.8 Liters BDE engines	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm


3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6)	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6)	2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm2500–3000 rpm
All other modifications	2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm2500–2800 rpm


Petrol conditioning time	120 s120 s120 s

expand_moreSpeed for disturbance variable


1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2000.2–2005.6)	530–830 rpm530–830 rpm530–830 rpm
1.8 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.5–2005.6)	660–980 rpm660–980 rpm660–980 rpm

expand_more1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP at 5700 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (1997.8–2005.6)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters AGU engines	700–1020 rpm700–1020 rpm700–1020 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters AQA engines	700–1020 rpm700–1020 rpm700–1020 rpm

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters ARZ engines


With automatic gearbox	540–860 rpm540–860 rpm540–860 rpm
With manual transmission	600–920 rpm600–920 rpm600–920 rpm


1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6)	660–980 rpm660–980 rpm660–980 rpm
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6)	660–980 rpm660–980 rpm660–980 rpm
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5200 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (1998.7–2004.5)	640–920 rpm640–920 rpm640–920 rpm
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5400 RPM, 172 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1998.7–2004.5)	640–920 rpm640–920 rpm640–920 rpm
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1998.7–2004.5)	640–920 rpm640–920 rpm640–920 rpm
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1998.7–2004.5)	640–920 rpm640–920 rpm640–920 rpm
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP, 116 N⋅m at 5200 RPM engine (1998.7–2004.5)	640–920 rpm640–920 rpm640–920 rpm
2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.6)	550–850 rpm550–850 rpm550–850 rpm

expand_moreAll other modifications


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AHW engines	500–850 rpm500–850 rpm500–850 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters AKQ engines	600–900 rpm600–900 rpm600–900 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.4 Liters APE engines	550–950 rpm550–950 rpm550–950 rpm

expand_moreTest speed for lambda sensor signal


1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2000.2–2005.6)	630–730 rpm630–730 rpm630–730 rpm
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2000.2–2005.6)	630–730 rpm630–730 rpm630–730 rpm
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2000.2–2005.6)	630–730 rpm630–730 rpm630–730 rpm
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2000.2–2005.6)	630–730 rpm630–730 rpm630–730 rpm
1.6 FSI with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 109 HP engine (2002.1–2005.6)	600–800 rpm600–800 rpm600–800 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP at 5600 RPM, 148 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2000.8–2005.6)	640–920 rpm640–920 rpm640–920 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP at 5600 RPM, 148 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (2000.8–2005.6)	640–920 rpm640–920 rpm640–920 rpm
1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 101 HP engine (2000.8–2005.6)	640–920 rpm640–920 rpm640–920 rpm

expand_more1.6 with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 99 HP at 5600 RPM, 145 N⋅m at 3800 RPM engine (1997.8–2004.5)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AEH engines	660–980 rpm660–980 rpm660–980 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters AKL engines	660–980 rpm660–980 rpm660–980 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.6 Liters APF engines	540–1020 rpm540–1020 rpm540–1020 rpm


1.8 T GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2001.8–2005.6)	700–820 rpm700–820 rpm700–820 rpm

expand_more1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP at 5700 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (1997.8–2005.6)

expand_moreAll Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 1.8 Liters AUM engines


With automatic gearbox	640–760 rpm640–760 rpm640–760 rpm
With manual transmission	760–860 rpm760–860 rpm760–860 rpm

expand_more2.0 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2000.10–2005.6)


All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AZH engines	790–890 rpm790–890 rpm790–890 rpm
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AZJ engines	730–830 rpm730–830 rpm730–830 rpm


2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP, 116 N⋅m at 5200 RPM engine (1998.7–2004.5)	730–830 rpm730–830 rpm730–830 rpm
2.3 V5 4motion with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6)	650–750 rpm650–750 rpm650–750 rpm
2.3 V5 with gasoline V5 2.3 L 168 HP, 220 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6)	650–750 rpm650–750 rpm650–750 rpm
2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.6)	650–750 rpm650–750 rpm650–750 rpm
3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6)	650–750 rpm650–750 rpm650–750 rpm
3.2 R32 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 237 HP engine (2002.9–2005.6)	650–750 rpm650–750 rpm650–750 rpm
All other modifications	650–850 rpm650–850 rpm650–850 rpm


Voltage swing at test speed	0.2–0.8 V0.2–0.8 V0.2–0.8 V

To reduce environment impact and pass government inspections keep emission parameters at the level prescribed by Volkswagen.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2003 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Maintenance Items

Service Intervals

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Volkswagen Golf Hatchback service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2003 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2003 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback generations

In 2003 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Golf Hatchback. Emission may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Fifth generation

PQ35

Type 1K

2003 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback Fourth generation Emission

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Conquer your fears and never give up!

2003 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback generations

Fifth generation

Volkswagen Golf Hatchback Fourth generation model years

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