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BKD 2.0 TDI 140hp

Engine code BKD is a diesel engine of 1,968 cc, rated at 140 hp. It was fitted to 10 different VW Group models, which is why the code matters more than the badge on the boot.

Cars fitted with BKD

MakeModelGenerationPower
AudiA38L (2000–2003)140 hp
AudiA38P (2003–2012)140 hp
AudiA4B6 (2000–2004)140 hp
AudiA4B7 (2004–2008)140 hp
AudiA6C6 (2004–2011)140 hp
AudiTT8N (2000–2006)140 hp
VWGolfMk5 / 1K (2003–2009)140 hp
VWGolf Plus5M (2005–2014)140 hp
VWJettaA5 / 1K (2005–2010)140 hp
VWTouran1T (2003–2015)140 hp

Which ECU it runs

BKD is controlled by a Bosch EDC16U34 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 2.0 TDI common rail 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.

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Common questions

What car has engine code BKD?

BKD was fitted to the Audi A3 8L (2000–2003), the Audi A3 8P (2003–2012), the Audi A4 B6 (2000–2004), the Audi A4 B7 (2004–2008), the Audi A6 C6 (2004–2011), the Audi TT 8N (2000–2006).

What is engine code BKD?

BKD is a 2.0 TDI 140hp (diesel).

Which ECU does BKD use?

BKD runs a Bosch EDC16U34 engine control unit.