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BYH 4.2 FSI 420hp

Engine code BYH is a petrol, rated at 420 hp.

Cars fitted with BYH

MakeModelGenerationPower
AudiR842 (2006–2015)420 hp

Which ECU it runs

BYH is controlled by a Bosch MED9.1 (twin, master + slave bank ECUs) 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 4.2 V8 FSI 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 BYH?

BYH was fitted to the Audi R8 42 (2006–2015).

What is engine code BYH?

BYH is a 4.2 FSI 420hp (petrol).

Which ECU does BYH use?

BYH runs a Bosch MED9.1 (twin, master + slave bank ECUs) engine control unit.