ENGINE FAMILY SPECIFICATIONHITACHI COMMON RAILEuro 4 / Euro 5

Volkswagen 1.4L TSI DOHC 16V Twincharger / Turbo EA111 (CAXA / CAVE / CAVD / CTHD / BLG / BMY) Diesel Injector
Cross-Reference & Technical Specs

Authoritative technical specifications, verified Bosch part numbers, control valve stamping codes, nozzle spray orifices, and hold-down tightening torque for the Volkswagen 1.4L TSI DOHC 16V T diesel engine family.

Primary OEMHITACHI
Control ValveIntegrated Fuel Metering Valve N290
Nozzle CodeSee Product Detail
Peak Pressure150 bar
Hold-Down Torque20 N·m
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All Verified Part Numbers for Volkswagen 1.4L TSI DOHC 16V Twincharger / Turbo EA111 (CAXA / CAVE / CAVD / CTHD / BLG / BMY)

The following 1 common-rail injector assembly is calibrated for this engine family. Click the SKU to view individual test bench flow curves, sister cross-references, and vehicle applications.

Part Number (SKU)Primary OE ReferenceControl ValveNozzle Code
03C127026P, 03C127026M, 03C127026JIntegrated Fuel Metering Valve N290See Product Detail
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Verified Vehicle Compatibility

Make / ManufacturerVehicle Model & PlatformEngine SpecificationModel Years
VolkswagenGolf Mk5 / Mk6 / Scirocco / TiguanVolkswagen 1.4L TSI DOHC 16V Twincharger / Turbo EA111 (CAXA / CAVE / CAVD / CTHD / BLG / BMY)2006-2015
AudiA1 8X / A3 8PVolkswagen 1.4L TSI DOHC 16V Twincharger / Turbo EA111 (CAXA / CAVE / CAVD / CTHD / BLG / BMY)2007-2014
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Installation, Tightening Torque & Re-torque Protocol

Strict torque compliance is mandatory on Volkswagen 1.4L TSI DOHC 16V Twincharger / Turbo EA111 (CAXA / CAVE / CAVD / CTHD / BLG / BMY) common-rail cylinder heads. Over-torquing stretches the injector body or strips the head clamping threads, while under-torquing allows combustion blow-by past the copper sealing washer:

🔧 Recommended Assembly Torques:
  • Hold-down clamp bolt: 20 N·m (cold state). Always clean the cylinder head recess with an injector seat reamer.
  • High-pressure rail flare nut: 25-30 N·m using a dedicated 17 mm line wrench.
  • Return leak-off banjo bolt: 9-12 N·m with fresh copper washers on both sides of the banjo union.
⚠️ ECU IMA Coding Requirement:

After fitting replacement injectors on Volkswagen 1.4L TSI DOHC 16V Twincharger / Turbo EA111 (CAXA / CAVE / CAVD / CTHD / BLG / BMY), generate or program the cylinder-specific IMA calibration code into the engine ECU using an OEM-level scan tool (Bosch KTS, Renault CLIP, or VAG-COM) to prevent cylinder power imbalance and rough idle.

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Technical Diagnostics FAQ for Volkswagen 1.4L TSI DOHC 16V Twincharger / Turbo EA111 (CAXA / CAVE / CAVD / CTHD / BLG / BMY)

What DTC fault codes indicate a failing injector on Volkswagen 1.4L TSI DOHC 16V Twincharger / Turbo EA111 (CAXA / CAVE / CAVD / CTHD / BLG / BMY)?

The most frequent fault codes are P0201 through P0204 (Injector Circuit Malfunction on Cylinders 1-4), P2146/P2149 (Injector Group Supply Voltage Error), and P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Low due to excessive internal leak-off). Measure solenoid coil resistance across the pins (0.5-1.5 Ω) and perform a graduated-bottle dynamic leak-back test to pinpoint the leaking cylinder.

Can sister SKUs within the Volkswagen 1.4L TSI DOHC 16V Twincharger / Turbo EA111 (CAXA / CAVE / CAVD / CTHD / BLG / BMY) family be interchanged?

Not unless explicitly confirmed on the vehicle build plate. While sister SKUs share the same physical outer envelope and Integrated Fuel Metering Valve N290 control valve, they differ in nozzle spray orifice angle and factory IMA flow calibration. Mixing sister SKUs on the same engine block can trigger rough idle, elevated exhaust gas temperatures (EGT), and MOT emissions failure.

Which specific Bosch injectors fit the Volkswagen 1.4L TSI DOHC 16V Twincharger / Turbo EA111 (CAXA / CAVE / CAVD / CTHD / BLG / BMY) engine?

The verified genuine Bosch common-rail injectors engineered for the Volkswagen 1.4L TSI DOHC 16V Twincharger / Turbo EA111 (CAXA / CAVE / CAVD / CTHD / BLG / BMY) engine family are: