Home › Engine codes › ASZ

ASZ 1.9 TDI 130hp

Engine code ASZ is a diesel, rated at 130 hp. It was fitted to 4 different VW Group models, which is why the code matters more than the badge on the boot.

Cars fitted with ASZ

MakeModelGenerationPower
AudiA38L (2000–2003)130 hp
VWBora1J (1998–2005)130 hp
VWGolfMk4 / 1J (1997–2004)130 hp
VWSharan7M (1995–2010)130 hp

Which ECU it runs

ASZ is controlled by a Bosch EDC15P+ engine control unit.

What goes wrong with this engine

The faults this engine is genuinely known for — and the timing arrangement, which decides a great deal about running costs — are covered in 1.9 TDI PD problems.

Where to find your engine code

The three or four letter code is stamped on the engine block and is usually printed in the service book. It is also stored electronically, so any diagnostic tool that talks to the engine control unit will read it back without you having to find the stamping.

The code matters more than the model year. Cars of the same age and badge were built with different engines, and the timing arrangement, common faults and correct parts all follow the code rather than the year.

VAGPULSE reads the engine code straight off the ECU, along with every stored fault and the live data behind it — so you never have to guess which engine you have. One payment, no subscription.

See VAGPULSE Look up a fault code
All engine codes · Fault codes · VAGPULSE

Common questions

What car has engine code ASZ?

ASZ was fitted to the Audi A3 8L (2000–2003), the VW Bora 1J (1998–2005), the VW Golf Mk4 / 1J (1997–2004), the VW Sharan 7M (1995–2010).

What is engine code ASZ?

ASZ is a 1.9 TDI 130hp (diesel).

Which ECU does ASZ use?

ASZ runs a Bosch EDC15P+ engine control unit.