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Condition Value
expand_moreDiesel exhaust gas values
expand_moreCut-off control speed
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AXB engines 46005000 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-4 1.9 Liters AXC engines 46005000 rpm
All other modifications 48005200 rpm
Diesel conditioning gas injections 10
From 60° C engine oil temperature
expand_moreDiesel conditioning speed
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 3500 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.11) 46005000 rpm
From 60° C engine oil temperature
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 84 HP engine (2003.4–2009.11) 46005000 rpm
From 60° C engine oil temperature
All other modifications 48005200 rpm
From 60° C engine oil temperature
expand_moreMaximum K-value
expand_more2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 172 HP at 3500 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.11)
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters AXE engines 1.5 1/m
With particle filter 1 1/m
Otherwise 1.5 1/m
All other modifications 2 1/m
Measuring mode B
Measuring sensor 1
Measuring time 0.5 s
Stoppage time 1 s
expand_moreGeneral exhaust gas values
Diagnostic socket location The diagnostic socket is at the
lower edge of the dashboard on the
driver's side.
expand_moreExhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 3500 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.11) Yes
expand_moreIdling speed with automatic gearbox
3.2 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 228 HP at 6200 RPM, 315 N⋅m at 2900 RPM engine (2003.11–2009.11) 650750 rpm
All other modifications 700850 rpm
expand_moreIdling speed with manual gearbox
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 103 HP at 3500 RPM, 250 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.11) 8601000 rpm
1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 84 HP engine (2003.4–2009.11) 8601000 rpm
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5200 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 2600 RPM engine (2003.11–) 720920 rpm
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 129 HP at 3500 RPM, 340 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.11) 700850 rpm
2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 129 HP engine (2003.4–2009.11) 700850 rpm
expand_more2.5 TDI with diesel straight-5 2.5 L 172 HP at 3500 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2003.4–2009.11)
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters AXE engines 750900 rpm
All Volkswagen diesel straight-5 2.5 Liters BPC engines 700850 rpm
3.2 4motion with gasoline vr-6 3.2 L 228 HP at 6200 RPM, 315 N⋅m at 2900 RPM engine (2003.11–2009.11) 650750 rpm
3.2 V6 with gasoline V6 3.2 L 232 HP at 6200 RPM, 315 N⋅m at 2950 RPM engine (2003.8–2006.5) 650750 rpm
All other modifications 760960 rpm
Minimum engine oil temperature at VET 176°F
expand_morePetrol exhaust gas values
CO content at idling speed 00.5 %
CO content at increased idling speed 00.2 %
Increased idling speed 25003000 rpm
Lambda sensor design wideband sensor
Lambda value 0.971.03 λ
Petrol conditioning speed 25003000 rpm
Petrol conditioning time 120 s
expand_moreTest speed for lambda sensor signal
All Volkswagen gasoline straight-4 2.0 Liters AXA engines 720920 rpm
All other modifications 650750 rpm

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 Transporter Flatbed and Chassis 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.

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 Transporter Flatbed and Chassis 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 Transporter Flatbed and Chassis you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2003 Volkswagen Transporter Flatbed and Chassis generations

In 2003 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Transporter Flatbed and Chassis. Emission may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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