CAXA 1.4 TFSI 122hp
Engine code CAXA is a petrol, rated at 122 hp. It was fitted to 11 different VW Group models, which is why the code matters more than the badge on the boot.
Cars fitted with CAXA
| Make | Model | Generation | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi | A1 | 8X (2010–2018) | 122 hp |
| VW | Eos | 1F (2006–2015) | 122 hp |
| VW | Golf | Mk5 / 1K (2003–2009) | 122 hp |
| VW | Golf | Mk6 / 5K (2008–2013) | 122 hp |
| VW | Golf Plus | 5M (2005–2014) | 122 hp |
| VW | Jetta | A5 / 1K (2005–2010) | 122 hp |
| VW | Jetta | A6 / 16 (2010–2018) | 122 hp |
| VW | Passat | B6 / 3C (2005–2010) | 122 hp |
| VW | Passat | B7 / 3C (2010–2014) | 122 hp |
| VW | Scirocco | Mk3 / 13 (2008–2017) | 122 hp |
| VW | Tiguan | 5N (2007–2016) | 122 hp |
Which ECU it runs
CAXA is controlled by a Bosch MED17.5.5 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 1.4 TSI 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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What car has engine code CAXA?
CAXA was fitted to the Audi A1 8X (2010–2018), the VW Eos 1F (2006–2015), the VW Golf Mk5 / 1K (2003–2009), the VW Golf Mk6 / 5K (2008–2013), the VW Golf Plus 5M (2005–2014), the VW Jetta A5 / 1K (2005–2010).
What is engine code CAXA?
CAXA is a 1.4 TFSI 122hp (petrol).
Which ECU does CAXA use?
CAXA runs a Bosch MED17.5.5 engine control unit.