ENGINE FAMILY SPECIFICATION BOSCH COMMON RAIL Euro 5

EA189 (2.0L TDI) 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 EA189 (2.0L TDI) diesel engine family.

Primary OEM BOSCH
Control Valve F00VC01503
Nozzle Code DLLA160P2176
Peak Pressure 1800 bar peak
Hold-Down Torque 8 N m
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All Verified Part Numbers for EA189 (2.0L TDI)

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 Reference Control Valve Nozzle Code
0445110685 → 03L130855C 03L130855CX 03L130277J F00VC01503 DLLA160P2176
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Verified Vehicle Compatibility

Make / Manufacturer Vehicle Model & Platform Engine Specification Model Years
Audi A1 2.0 TDI EA189 CFHD 2011-2015
Audi A3 2.0 TDI EA189 CBAA / CFFA / CBAB / CFFB / CBBB / CFGB 2009-2013
Audi A4 2.0 TDI EA189 CAGA / CAHA / CAGB / CAHB / CGLD 2008-2015
Audi A5 2.0 TDI EA189 CAHA / CAGA / CJCA 2008-2017
Audi A6 2.0 TDI EA189 CAHA / CAGB 2008-2018
Audi Q5 2.0 TDI EA189 CAHA / CAGA / CGLB / CMGA 2008-2017
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Installation, Tightening Torque & Re-torque Protocol

Strict torque compliance is mandatory on EA189 (2.0L TDI) 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: 8 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 EA189 (2.0L TDI), 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 EA189 (2.0L TDI)

What DTC fault codes indicate a failing injector on EA189 (2.0L TDI)?

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 EA189 (2.0L TDI) family be interchanged?

Not unless explicitly confirmed on the vehicle build plate. While sister SKUs share the same physical outer envelope and F00VC01503 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.