Home › Engine codes › CBBB

CBBB 2.0 TDI 170hp

Engine code CBBB is a diesel, rated at 170 hp. It was fitted to 5 different VW Group models, which is why the code matters more than the badge on the boot.

Cars fitted with CBBB

MakeModelGenerationPower
AudiTT8J (2006–2014)170 hp
VWCC358 (2008–2017)170 hp
VWPassatB6 / 3C (2005–2010)170 hp
VWSciroccoMk3 / 13 (2008–2017)170 hp
VWTiguan5N (2007–2016)170 hp

Which ECU it runs

CBBB is controlled by a Bosch EDC17CP14 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.

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 CBBB?

CBBB was fitted to the Audi TT 8J (2006–2014), the VW CC 358 (2008–2017), the VW Passat B6 / 3C (2005–2010), the VW Scirocco Mk3 / 13 (2008–2017), the VW Tiguan 5N (2007–2016).

What is engine code CBBB?

CBBB is a 2.0 TDI 170hp (diesel).

Which ECU does CBBB use?

CBBB runs a Bosch EDC17CP14 engine control unit.