Fix Common 1.4 TFSi TSi Problems & Issues 🔧[Troubleshooting]

[@RichardStefanits]

Back to the belt/chain situation: If your engine is an EA111 then it is a chain, if it is an EA211 it is a belt. This roughly dates back to the MQB platform (Golf 7, Octavia III, Seat Leon III) and starts from around 2013. If your car is 2015 or younger it is an EA211, so it is belt driven. It is very easy to tell for sure, if you google your engine code it will give you if it is an EA111 or 211.

[@Vintaginside]

It's also easy to spot by looking at the car's technical sheet: EA111(chain) is 1390cm3 while EA211(belt) is 1395cm3.

[@rochjepetersen2119]

I've got a 2014 beetle that's got a chain 😕

[@Wolfpack310]

I have done valve cleaning 2 times in the last 80.000km I recently changed the mounts for engine and transmission because it got a little sloppy for my taste. That's basically it besides regular services. Now at 180.000 km and tuned also. No oil consumption to mention.

[@carlosportillo1746]

I just bought a 2019 vw jetta and thank you so much for all your videos slowly learning more in hope to make this car not only last but make a bit more fun than it already is

[@JohnyRelax]

After watching your 1.4 tsi videos, I learned a lot about the car that I am driving. It is my first car, a golf 5, BMY engine, and I want to make sure it is in good condition before going to stage one ECU remap. Thank you for the free knowledge friend, I hope you are doing well.

[@torquecars]

Thanks for the support my friend.

[@petriwachter2684]

Thanks for this video! When I open oil cap there is some over pressure puf coming out from the crank case. There is no engine speed change at all when opening the oil cap.

[@davidpcharles]

Bloody hell, that was a cracking video. Thank you very much for the information and time and attention you’ve put into this video.

[@torquecars]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for the support and your kind words. It makes the work of making these videos rewarding.

[@-a6833]

Adding to this, the CAXA does have issues with the coil pack, the standard coils spark barely enough to ignite, and often start missing quite early on, replacing them with a coil pack that produces a bigger spark most definitely mitigates potential misfires, even when the gap isn't perfect, a spark is not always a spark, bigger spark is better, then again 1.4 tsi and tfsi spans so many engines with so many iterations that there's bound to be some problems for some of them with just about anything. As for the timing chain vs belt, it depends on the model, however what a VW mechanic told me was that what they initially did was put chains on all engines, including the 122hp models, then decided to cut costs on those chains and opt for chinese trash which was prone to early microtearing and stretching, then they decided they needed a model inbetween, and decided to soup the 122hp engines up to 160hp, without actually testing the chain (stupid as hell), only for it to cause a ton of issues because that chain could not handle the added power, then from 2011 and onwards they upgraded the chain for all models, so it shouldn't have been a problem anymore, and then for some reason (probably because of public perception) from 2012/2013-ish they started going back to belts because the chains (which should've been better actually had they just used the proper quality from the start) damaged their reputation.

[@4BillC]

My brother-in-law's wife has a 1.4T Jetta. She loves it. My wife drives a 14 20T A4, it burns a good bit of oil! About quart or liter every few hundred miles! The car is white but the rear looks like a diesel it's so covered in soot! Also at less than 80K miles she burnt an exhaust valve. Carbon built up and clogged the injector on cylinder 2 and since it is tuned when she put her foot to the floor one day the valve gave up. I should have put new rings and pistons in it when I put the valve in but that was just more than I wanted to do. One day when I put a big turbo on the car and turn it up to about 500hp it'll need rebuild it anyway!

[@wonderwalls3565]

I bet both of them have quite fun in the backseats when they go out.

[@BoyanNakov-u6b]

Thank you for your work! Highly appreciated! I have a specific question - how does this engine combine with an LPG system? Any particular issues that the engine might suffer from after the installation of the LPG system? I have found a very well maintained car with this 1.4tsi engine (2017 Ateca) with 80,000 km on it, half of which with the LPG system running (installed at 40,000). Should I be concerned? My current and previous cars were running on LPG without any issues, but both are/were with old-school N/A and super reliable engines (Honda K20 and Opel X18). The 1.4tsi is direct injected modern turbo engine, so I have no idea what to expect from the combination with LPG.

[@farmboys2223]

Damn… !! Perfect..!!! Very informative and well explained… I just wanted to ask, when you oil, do you mean engine oil or Oil as in petrol..? I have and oil consumption rate gone madn😢.. I have the 1.4 TSI CAV Twincharge engine. -hard to start at times -system to rich of idle bank 1 - Black smoke from the exhaust especially during hot times of the day - Back pops or back fires when you release the accelerator.. - Lack of boost Power at most of the time and BOOM!! Everything is aggressive and after a day or a nice drive.. back to the old problem. - Hight Fuel consumption Done on the car!!: - removed Catalyst, no mapping was done. - Mass Airflow intake filter The rest is stock.. Services has been done on the car, new oil and petrol filter, spark plus, coils and oil. New water pump. What do you think is the problem..?

[@torquecars]

Engine oil. What grade of oil are you using? VW503 spec or similar? Taking out the cat without remapping is likely to cause problems as it is expecting a cat and reduced emissions which can lead to fueling issues and problems as it tries to meet emissions standards without a catalyst. If you take off the air filter does it clear things up? (only for a brief time to diagnose please don't drive around with no filter). It could be a worn turbo not providing enough air it does however sound like it is overfueling. These issues can be impossible to diagnose remotely, especially due to the intermittent nature of these problems.

[@jasunto]

I'm thinking my wife's 2017 Jetta 1.4T issue is related to fuel delivery. Probably start with the filter first. Battery and alternator are good. Sometimes, not all of the time, it hesitates on a cold start and cranks a bit before starting when more fuel is needed. It is fine once started and fine starting warm already. Other than the fuel filter, I think we are going to do both air filters, brake pads, spark plugs and coil packs soon. Has about 115k miles. Already had to replace the waste gate a year ago too.

[@Toigan]

Sounds like the EGR warmup

[@torquecars]

Did you manage to solve this problem?

[@jasunto]

@@torquecars my wife got impatient and took hers to the dealer and after coilpacks, spark plugs, and a fuel pump, her starts fine cold every time now. Now a month later she just got a CEL for misfires so she’s taking it back to have it looked at.

[@GG-ls8sv]

@@torquecars hi I would like to buy 1.4 petrol. Mileage. 103.000.kilometres. What are you recommended to buy ? Thanks

[@stefantrajkovic7157]

I highly respect your work so far sir. What is the thing with the "ultra" designation on 1.4 TFSI engines? Is it any different from the regular ones? I'm really interested into buying an A3 with a 150HP/manual/2014, but I have no expierence with petrol engines :/

[@torquecars]

It is geared up for better economy and greater efficiency. I don't know too much about them as it is much newer than I can afford, but they probably use COD & the "Atkinson or Budack or similar" cycle to further reduce fuel consumption. Essentially it will be the same base engine, just more refined and tuned differently. If I find out more I'll do a video on the Ultra engine versions.

[@rod6424]

Hiya I have a audi a3 1.4 tfsi has bad crank sensor issues can you do a video to point me in the direction of fixing the issue

[@JacanaProductions]

So a family member has an Audi A1 with this engine - trying to tell her that probably a 5k oil change interval is better than the recommended 10k mile. Like pissing into the wind :) and she asked her partner, Renault Megan and he replies, 2 year oil change interval 😭😭😭😭😭 - we had a heated discussion and she said her mechanic knows best. It appears she has got 1 year and 4 months and 16k km without an oil change - no oil change light on yet ........ car has 88,000km. Shite I drove this poor little 1.4 l engine on Autobahn pretty slowly 130km/h 160Km/h and now I feel bad for the little fellow!

[@Smrleee]

Any known problems with newer 2020+ skoda octavia phev engines aswell as rs hybrid modela? Great video!

[@charleshines5700]

It may be a bad idea to let it sit to warm up but I always wait for the RPMs to drop to normal after starting it. You really should avoid shifting out of park if it is not at normal idle speed or you may damage the transmission. Some people seem to shift to reverse just after starting the engine and it may be ice cold still. It is a horrible idea because the oil and transmission fluid will take a moment to start circulating. Of course they do a lot better when it is warm. I even after waiting that 30 seconds or so often like to take it easy on it for the first few minutes. In cold weather that is especially true. Treat it well and hopefully it will last and treat your wallet well too!

[@robd9863]

Would be great to have a video on the carbon build up issue on the intake. Seems that because it is direct injection, these engines are prone to the problem. I have the symptom on a 1.4tsi where it runs like a bag of spanners when first started from cold. Any recommendations for how to fix it?

[@torquecars]

You have the EA111 engine, so the PCV is dumping oil vapour into the inlet which builds up on the valves. What an annoying problem. An oil catch can can reduce this problem fairly significantly. I had a local garage carry out a BG intake clean on a carbon clogged engine and it returned to as new condition. They removed part of the intake hose and inserted an injector which delivered precise amounts of cleaner over a long period of cycled RPM's. Removing the intake and doing a walnut blast is another option which many people try I've not had much success with intake cleaners and the DIY approach so can't recommend you waste time an money on these. I will do a video on this problem though as it affects so many modern engines.

[@robd9863]

@@torquecars That will be great if you can do a video on it. I have heard of the BG system and it seems to get good results, but the only place in the UK I can find is waayyyy down South and not near me. I suspect it is also expensive. Stripping it all down and cleaning manually is not a 5 minute (or DIY) job!

[@torquecars]

Popping off the PCV vent pipe from the intake gives a fairly easy route for a spray to enter the intake stream. The BG clean I had done was around £80 which I didn't think was too expensive. Have a chat with local non franchised garages, they often have solutions which prove to be cost effective for this pretty common problem nowadays.

[@pamilyasaalemanyaYT]

I had a problem with the pcv valve last month, I just cleaned it with break cleaner and a lot of black stuff came out and noticed a lot of oil got in. now it works and I think next year he will replace it with a new one that costs here in Germany 130 euros including pipes.

[@PhilippeCJR]

2014 CHPA with cold misfires. New sparkplugs, new coils, 180k km. Walnut cleaned at 130k km. But always had cold misfires the first 2 minutes only, when driving and keeping rpm's at 1900-2000

[@pabloreydaniel]

very good video!!!. please do one of an audi q2 1.4 tfsi stronic!!! very good job!!!

[@Alexey5887]

Please continue about ea211 and it’s stage tuning, thank you

[@torquecars]

There is plenty more to come on this great engine and thanks for the support.

[@tjjey5532]

keep up the great content! Really appreciate u going into depth, as a ea211 '19 jetta owner much lovee!!!

[@torquecars]

Thanks for your kind words of support and encouragement, there is lots more coming for the EA211 soon.

[@mickandrews9458]

Great video, thanks. I have a 1.2Tsi so assume the same things you mention apply to the 1.2L. My engine hesitates/hiccups on moving from low to high load, e.g. on a hill, or harder acceleration. It does this when the engine is full warmed up too. Could this be PCV? Could it be carbon on the inlets (even though engine warmed up)? Thanks.

[@torquecars]

Check for error codes via the OBD port. It could be a number of things, so pretty hard to diagnose remotely. The overall design of the engines was very similar between the 1.2 1.4 and 1.5 so the basic principles will apply to each of those.

[@mickandrews9458]

Many thanks for the reply and sorry for taking so long to get back to you. As it happens it was as simple as just requiring a spark plug change. Modern engines with ECUs have feedback loops, so what would probably have been a simple single cylinder misfire in the past now comes across as something different because the ECU reacts to its sensors and presumably in this case cuts either fuel or ignition momentarily across all cylinders. This makes things harder to diagnose.

[@nickboss1427]

I have a mk2 Fabia vRS on a 13 plate, I’ve had it just over a year. The water pump failed at Christmas time & was replaced by a garage I’d not used before as everyone was fully booked. The following day the car started whining when pulling away & a weird sort of growling when accelerating in any gear under 2000rpm. Garage owner didn’t listen to the noise but said it sounds like dsg box is on its way out! I thought dsg boxes were almost bulletproof?

[@col145]

Best to steer clear of

[@151CHAVIN]

I have a vw golf mk6 2010 1.4tsi GT on 198,000 miles doing 20,000 miles per m.o.t and the problems I have had are. A coil pack issue Earthing problems Timing chain Super charge pulley rattle Suspected carbon build up (looking into this as we speak) p0402 code being thrown up every few weeks That's really all I've personally had apart from wear and tear parts like pads discs wheel bearings, shocks etc. Annoying problem I do have that noone can give a answer to is a noise when engine is at running temperature at around 2000rpm that sounds like a squeal kind of similar to a slipping belt but slightly different. The only ever case I have seen similar turned out to be the supercharger actuator? This I haven't replaced as it doesn't affect the cars running or performance.

[@russellcrowe187]

Vw golf 2017 epc light came on it has a open recall that ive set a date to have it taken care of. Need to change my plugs breaks and get the recall delt with

[@cheezygary]

Hey man i own a 2019 Jetta 1.4T that has gone into limp mode. I suspect it is the pcv failing. It's the only dtc coming back on the scan tool. I cant find the pcv on this engine nothing is on the cylinder head below the coil packs like the older volks models. Would you happen to know the location of it?

[@liamliamliam]

I have a 1.4tsi seat leon 2009. I had a yellow engine management come on but no apparent issue. It would come and go but came more regular as time went by. The car has done 85k miles. The diagnostic read "cam position sensor" I swapped the sensor and the engine ran terribly so returned to original sensor. I read the manual and saw that the timing chain recccommed changing at 90k miles. I got this done and the light went away. The car still has the rough sound start which lasts 5 seconds before sounding normal. I think this is just typical of this engine. Other things to keep an eye out for is the door actuators fail at sround this age too. This is an extremely common fault and you can buy a replacement for £70ish. Takes 1-2 hours to fit. Problem seems to be worse in hot weather, maybe makes the grease more viscous? Otherwise a great car and engine if kept serviced! Anyway hope this helps someone in the future!

[@rochjepetersen2119]

Hey there, just saw another video that shows this car does this when the supercharger magnetic gets stuck for a bit. Signs of wear. It comes as waterpump and supercharge pulley.

[@problemslayer3538]

Is the belt more reliable than the earlier chain models or have those chain models served well ?

[@manostororosso2364]

Why is it bad to leave the engine warm up before driving and idle before switching of the car? (I m talking about 1-2 mins not 15-20 like he said in the video) I mean a cold engine pulling 2 Tons of metal , is that really a good idea?

[@torquecars]

These engines warm up very quickly and do so when actually driven at modest RPMs. If you just idle to warm it up it will take significantly longer, but it will depend to some extent on the temps your experiencing. To answer your question in more detail I posted a video on cold starts, and there is a link to an older video that discusses why you should let the turbo settle a little while after a spirited drive (this can be done by keeping the RPMS to around 2000 for the last bit of your journey. Cold Starts kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZ2zdGmwadCnsNk How to avoid killing your turbo kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5aqZmCljMqbmbs

[@DonGloryO]

Pretty clear and easy to understand mate🔥🔥👍👍👍

[@abdulwahabkadir9354]

Hi I drive a vw tiguan 2014 , 1.4 TSI. Blue motion. Cleaning of sensors every 30 000 km is good or bad . Will it affect the computer box. Advise some of the basic services or repairs that can be done by owners Thanks 🙏

[@scotthayes2652]

I have a 2014 GT Polo and it’s been stuttering in started up like it misses a beat. Then in 2nd gear at around 4000 rpm it will hesitate for 500 rpm then get back into rhythm. Been on diagnostic bench can’t find a problem. Shame as it’s a good motor. May try a garage that can do walnut blasting

[@TNFSDK]

1.4 TSI Twin charge also suffers from cracked piston rings and pistons mainly due to running too low octane fuel causing the engine to knock

[@boycie64]

This is accurate. So many of these engines will have been cooked due to folks using 95RON without thinking to check the filler cap (or just being a tight-ass).

[@frankm3606]

Thanks for the info , I have a 2013 Seat Ibiza Cupra 1.4 Tsi Dsg 💪🏽👊🏼

[@aycabbas]

Hello, does engine Czca for a1 2016 has high oil issue?

[@Broomehall]

Lost count of the amount of VW 1.4 TSi models I've sold over 40 years in the business, I've found the 160bhp over the entry level 122bhp to be pretty much faultless but as usual its all down to regular correct servicing and how the vehicle has been cared for, I only buy vehicles with a Full Service History ( Preferably Main Agent or Specialists, not a quick back street oil change using cheap oils ) up to 2018 they are mostly chains but chain or belt they all need changing at some point in their life, no reason why you shouldn't get mileages comfortably in excess of 100,000 miles, as I say providing its been looked after properly. Turbo's are an ancillary and not a reflection of these engines as a whole, all turbos can wear and be problematic on all makes of vehicle.

[@drytsk]

Good talk. But it would help to show car problems instead of a face with problems ;)

[@torquecars]

Especially MY FACE! The less screen time the better really. I will bear this in mind, that is a good suggestion. I wish I'd shot video over the years of all these things as they happened. BUT I'm now recording everything so I have something more to share with you all.

[@smart3k]

When you say newer engines what year from are specifically talking about?

[@marcvianello511]

Good question from what year on would be good to know

[@torquecars]

Sorry for my slow reply my friend. The comment I made is general, the newer the engine the more likelyhood there is of problems being sorted and resolved. There was the EA111 which had most of these issues, especially on the early units. The later EA211 revision sorted out most of the issues, fore example the chain was (generally) replaced with a belt. By the Gen 3 even the carbon build up issue was addressed with the advent or port injection (in some if not all models). Burning oil has not been noted much on the EA221 Gen 3s. Always buy the newest engine you can afford when it comes to the VW group. There are exceptions so it's hard to give a year as some brands used engines for longer periods than others. My EA211 has been fantastic with no issues whatsoever but I'm expecting to do a carbon clean at around 50,000 miles.

[@marcvianello511]

@@torquecars Thanks much appreciated im looking at 2016 Audi A3 1.4 TFSI CoD S line 71000 miles would you happen to know what gen and engine this would have and what I should be looking out for thanks again and great channel info

[@smart3k]

@@torquecars Thanks a lot for your reply, Your channel is great for gaining knowledge about these engines i'm so glad i found it. I sold my Abarth 500 last week and i'm currently looking for a 2014/15 either an A3 or A4 1.4 TFSI S tronic so just doing a bit of research into the reliability of them. If i hadn't done a bit of research on youtube and seen your video i would have probably never even known about the carbon "issue". This will be my first VAG car if i manage to find one as i've always had french or italian hot hatches! Hope you had a good christmas and happy new year mate!

[@AMG19698]

@@smart3k never sell an abarth for a vag group,you are going to have problems,but with abarth never.!!

[@HjH-zr8mn]

Hi I have the seat leon 1.4 tsi 2017 auto and have a rough idle, garage diagnosed all cylinders as misfire especially in cylinder 1, so we changed the all the spark plugs, and 1 coil on cylinder 1, but no difference, also I have started using v power petrol to clean the valves thanks

[@torquecars]

Let me know how you get on with vpower - take it for a run and keep it at 2500 to 3000 rpm for as long as you can on the journey. Tomorrows video deals with idle problems so might shed some light on areas to look at. Carbon build up and sensor malfunctions can also throw up problems like this. NB: The valves will not get cleaned with vpower, these do not as far as I recall have port injection but it will keep the injectors and cylinders nice and clean.

[@RoyDavidson-g7g]

Hi Wet belts timing belts and oil pump drive belts ford , PSA ,Vauxhall are all having no end of hassle with them. im told some of VW group cars have them as any idea which ones

[@tobiasxxx1742]

Problems with warming up is mostly a problem with the G13 coolant liquid! Thats why VAG now uses G12evo. The G13 clogges the system

[@UltraObama]

Hi, i have a seat leon mk3 1.4 tsi, on idle the car vibrates/shakes quite a lot, gies away if you hold revs at 900 ish, also if i accelerate slowly in 1st its quite jerky. Is this most likely PCV?

[@Ametaso]

Probably the PCV but it can be also false timings from stretched chain or the spark plugs, ignition coils...did you mantain them regulary?

[@BlacksnowMegaS]

Could you do a similar video for 1.5 TSI?

[@torquecars]

I certainly will do, they are very similar though as they share many common components. I preferred the sound of the 1.5 to my 1.4 and it just seemed to have a little more torque.

[@Jbonn6141]

I've got a 2010 Kia Rio JB 1.4 petrol naturally aspirated port injection g4ee engine. Simple simple simple

[@lemolabass1]

Thanks for the video! How do you check the wear on cam follower?

[@torquecars]

Good question! I'll have to get back to you on this, but which version of the 1.4TFSi do you have? The newer engines cams are pressed into the head at the factory and have a different setup.

[@Thepeug]

Great videos. Subbed. 2019 Mk7 1.4t Jetta S here.

[@martinseverinsen3890]

Does a 1.4 tsi Cax A, Year 2012 have a PVC valve? I cannot see it on any videos?

[@MrAudi220]

ea111 engines have a chain, ea211 engines have a belt, other way to recognise what engine you have is the turbo location, all the 1.4tsi/tfsi engines with the turbo in the front have a chain, all the 1.4tsi/tfsi engines with the turbo at the rear of the engine have a belt, also VW uses TSI and audi uses TFSI for their engine names.

[@gdfggggg]

Hi, I have an Audi a3 1.4tfsi 2015 with a timing belt. It needs changing and was thinking of doing it myself. I’m an ex mechanic. Do I need special tools and are there any tutorials anywhere? Thanks for your help

[@mohamedchatt4543]

Im purchasing a 1.4 tsi 150 ps 6 speed automatic with 80000kilometers are these engines and automatic gearboxes reliable?

[@billyhitchmough93]

I’ve got a 1.4 tsi just changed the clutch and now I have a engine management light on so I’ve had it plugged in and the fault code is p0016 crankshaft position - camshaft position correlation bank 1 sensor A will this be my timing ?

[@richardjones8684]

Hi guys . Took my 2015 Audi a3 1.4tfsi to Audi dealer today as got a EML come on. Code was p2177 on my reader, so I changed the lambda sensor last week and cleared the code . The code popped up again earlier this week - hence the booking in at Audi. They said they can’t diagnose the fault unless I pay another 2 hours for review at a cost of £380!! The other issue is when I accelerate to around 3,800 rpms.. it looses power in any gear. Before that rev range it drives perfectly. Audi said it could potentially be potential blockage in the cat, or possible air leak in the wastegate on the turbo.. any ideas ? It’s only done 34k miles with full Audi history and one previous owner .. immaculate car. Would really appreciate some help on this guys

[@Variuz001]

Cheers for the video's. To the point and informative.

[@ubayedulhaque8654]

Hi, would recommend a 163k 1.4 tfsi Audi a4 ? 2016

[@dantesinfernopurgatory7826]

I'll stick with the EA827/EA113 port-injected engines. I'm probably in the minority who prefer timing belts over chains.

[@torquecars]

You are certainly not in a minority here. I have discovered that the more recent engines use both direct injection and port injection so there is no longer any carbon buildup problems so gradually they are working out the problems.

[@harir1218]

hello,i had a caxa 122hp jetta,getting very low mpg below 20 even in highways,no error code i'm getting via scanning,well dont know where to look at,no rough idle and recently done 2 carbon cleanup (hydrogen based) ,any idea why low fuel economy ?thanks

[@hellsk100]

Isnt the thermostat connected with the waterpump? Thatd suck to only have a thermostat problem

[@cruzix6106]

Instead of a diverter valve, wouldnt a dual port blow off valve do the job? Asking for own interest as i got the same engine and im looking to remap it together with this series

[@wonderwalls3565]

Any idea why the car with this engine wont start just randomly?

[@SenhorPalu]

Hi. I was looking for info about a VW Touran 1.4 tsi (2010) DSG. The car is for family use, (have 3 kids...) and the DSG variant is because my wife would appreciate that feature. (and to be honest also the car when drived by her :) It's in a price tag in the used market that we can afford. Do you think the 1.4cc engine fits ok for this purpose? Your thoughts would be very appreciated. Thank you in advance. Subscribed. Thank you for your content. (p.s. - we were also looking for first gen Peugeot 5008 and Prand Picasso but I read very bad reviews of those piloted auto gearbox)

[@lukaskolomy524]

It is 0W30 oil good for 1.4 TSI CAXA engine?

[@khallidmitchell308]

My own is throttling heavy with all new mounts on it without any fault codes in the system

[@harriz2727]

Fault code P10A4, already change regulating flap but still not settle the problem, also i cant rev above 3000rpm.. what i need to do..? Please give some advise.. i use vw touran 1.4l tsi 1t3..

[@antoniobiancardi772]

My mk7 jetta has from the dealer after 12 miles taken forever to warm up if you leave heat on blast to defrost windshield or something it will never entirely heat up if around or below 40° rough estimate live in warmer climate used to be northern but haven't been up there a while assumed it was like that originally? Heard they just take a while do to super small aluminum block that is hard to heat up but I can only get 1/4 not 1/2 warm unless I'm driving

[@matthewlloyd7332]

I have a Skoda 1.4 tsi 61 plate. I have code P0299 for turbo underboost. I have checked the diverter valve which looks ok, i have checked the map sensor on top and it looks ok. Ive taken the car out and can only get a reading of 0.14 psi for the turbo. Does this mean a turbo replacement, or could it be a problem with the wastegate actuator? TIA Matt

[@arctic9727]

Where is the pcv located on the audi 1.4tfsi yoh I don't even know how it looks

[@kempstardelux]

Hi, I have a 2011 Polo 6R 1.4 GTI that cranks for a long time before it starts - no fault codes to indicate any issues? Any ideas? Thanks

[@Kyytsi]

Most likely starter is coming to end of its life. If it is only on the first start up then it could be problem with building up fuel pressure.

[@najeebkhan1265]

i have a polo gtblue 2014 1.4tsi act i am getting only 30mpg whereas this should be in the region of 50mpg.can you help

[@peterkelly5672]

I have a Golf 1.4 TSi DSG 125bhp 2018 what problems should I look out for thanks

[@Ametaso]

125hp? Watch out for the chain and turbo, dont drive hard when the engine is cold and when the oil stinks like fuel after 10k km (I dont use miles) I would recommend a oil change...If you want to get sure how much fuel is in the oil then just send a sample to a Lab for Analyse..

[@joseantoniolopezruiz361]

Can anyone point out to a tutorial where I can get more info on pcv valve - I need it for 1.4 tfsi tome belt version czea.

[@SIWagstaff]

I’ve got the golf plus 1.4 tsi I had the timing chain replaced because I was getting a terrible choking rattling noise when starting the engine it was loose and almost near to going but now the noise is still there haven’t got a clue what is ? Don’t know what is wrong with this car ,feel like I’ll have to scrap it if the engine gets damaged

[@torquecars]

Did the tensioner get changed as well? Is the sound coming from the flywheel area?

[@SIWagstaff]

@@torquecars yeh that was changed too

[@Hamish2016]

I have a volkswagen beetle 2013 1.4tsi the heater blower stopped working in the car next day ingine management light came on ,took it to local garage he said i needed knew heater fan and a set of lambda sensors, fitted them heater still not working engine management light still on !now he says its an electrical fault on the car any ideas anybody thanks scott

[@nnbctg]

Hei! 1.4 bmy golf has hidden code p2004, and the emission values are so high. Is it crankcase breather?

[@torquecars]

Error code p2004 usually applies to the bank 1 IMRC Intake Manifold Runner Control and indicates it is stuck in the open position. Bank 1 refers to the side of the engine where cylinder #1 is located.

[@stephanovan-deste9913]

Just got here. Loving the channel so far. I have the Golf GTE it has the 1.4tsi ea211 mated to a 100hp electric motor. I have a remap and am making 280hp at the crank. But i want more! I take care of the engine and drive it every day. Should i go for an intercooler and sport cat? And then turbo and downpipe, or the other way round

[@torquecars]

Get the cheap upgrades done first, but bear in mind that the turbo will usually need mods on the exhaust so make sure the stock downpipe and exhaust will fit your chosen turbo, or do that all together. You'll need a remap to bring everything in line so add the turbo and remap last for best effect.

[@kosmix5472]

Get an s3

[@gittygoes8787]

I have a golf 1.4 tsi 170 I have low compression on cylinder 3 seems common problem , my options are vague on how to fix any suggestions

[@torquecars]

This is usually a valve seat or piston ring issue. Inspection with a camera probe should help narrow this down, you'll see carbon building up around any weak spots. Either option can be quite expensive to sort. I have seen an engine flush and oil change improve mildly low compression and as it is such a cheap thing to do you don't have anything to lose by trying it, get a decent oil flush additive though.

[@richardjones8684]

I’m just about to buy a 64 reg A3 a line 150bhp 1.4 tfsi with the czea engine code .. would you happen to know if that suffers from carbon build up also ? Thanks

[@user-oc7uu8ss1x]

My A3 1.4 tfsi 2013-2015 model used oil as hell. First every 1000km and then 1liters per 500km’s. Wont but it again, needs a motor replacement

[@stefantrajkovic7157]

@@user-oc7uu8ss1x What version engine did you have?

[@oversteer_9339]

Which diverter valve upgrade would you guys recommend?

[@Jordan-bq2nt]

Was thinking this

[@harikrishnankoka]

Skoda Octavia 2016 1.4TSI DSG

[@leobertpaul4379]

Can someone tell me where is the neutral switch sensor for Audi 1.4l engine 2015

[@azertyy3978]

Is the 1.4 TFSI the same as the 35TFSI 1.5TFSI? Or is this another engine?

[@torquecars]

Yes they are all based on the same engine block, the 1.5 just has a little more capacity and it uses the Atkinson cycle from what I can make out to further raise economy. The early 1.4 Twincharge EA111 had many problems and is quite different to the later EA211 versions.

[@azertyy3978]

@@torquecars Awesome thank you! So the 35TFSI is that engine good?

[@torquecars]

Yes it is a really good engine in the 35, I have no hesitations recommending it to people. The newer the better with each generation improving on the previous one. It is a great blend of economy and performance when you need it and they are quite easy to upgrade.

[@azertyy3978]

@@torquecars Thank you for the information!

[@jaspervanwijk2685]

Maybe you guys can help me out, a friend of me has a 2015 a3 1.4tfsi 150hp. Some times when he is flooring it in 2nd gear between 4-5k rpm its like he lifts his foot of the gas a few times abruplty, it almost feels like ignition is cut. Only faults it has are p0300 p0301 p0302 p0303 coils have been replaced plugs are done recently.

[@torquecars]

They are classic misfire codes, if the plugs and coils are not at fault then my guess is carbon build up in the intake or a fuel delivery problem, has this been tuned/mapped? The engine is trying to protect itself so it's backing off and causing the loss of power. What is the mileage at?

[@nikospapadakis4649]

how can i make a golf tsi 140hp more strong?General not take more hp

[@djoledjokica4932]

I have problem with cold start after big service,idle rough and jumping idle from 300 to 1000rpm shaking idle and whole engine like is gonna shut down but he after 5 second work normally But all time my rpm is 650 so low...and every cold start car shaking. Anyone help i did big service new spark plug new ignition coils nothing solve the problem Car has no fault codes in diagnostic.

[@ruiandre9976]

Hey Can you help me? I would like to buy a SEAT LEON FR 1.4 tsi 150hp from 2018 with 10.000km Is a good engine? No problems ? Thanks

[@torquecars]

They are very good engines, I have the 2015 version in mine and the newer one is even better IMHO. So much better than the early twincharged ones. Make sure you change the oil regularly and it will run perfectly. I will be doing a video very soon on the newer versions including the EVO revision.

[@ruiandre9976]

@@torquecars and the consumes of petrol?

[@ruiandre9976]

@@torquecars what is IMHO?

[@torquecars]

It depends how you drive it, I get around 50mpg on longer journeys and 45mpg around town without trying too hard. I have seen 70mpg for some journeys and a long motorway ride at 50mph usually sees the high 50mpgs or even low 60s. Overall it was better than my 2.0 TDi on fuel consumption and was a little more powerful so I am pleased.

[@torquecars]

IMHO means In My Humble Opinion and for reference you might come across the following terms in forums and on websites - IMO In My Opinion - AFAIK As Far As I know

[@malikrpelj5072]

Hi my dad is about to buy audo a3 1.4tfsi 2008 and we tested it and top speed was 160kmh what is the problem, can it be turbine or what pls answer fast

[@torquecars]

It is probably carbon build up. It could be down to worn injectors or as you suspect a turbo issue but these tend to come with a siren or whining sound. Loss of boost pressure from the intake can also result in a lack of power. There are quite a few reasons the car might be down on power it really needs a diagnostic to determine where the issue might be.

[@malikrpelj5072]

@@torquecars thanks

[@ciurdareandaniel2745]

Hi! Everyone know if the new generations of this engine EA211 have new design of piston especialy piston rings vs old generstions EA111? I have a lot of oil burned in to cumbustion chamber.. I think to change the all piston with a new one. I don't know if only piston rings instaled on old piston is a good work..

[@ramonbs6075]

What year of production is your engine?

[@zigmundo]

I recently bought a 2015 8V S line saloon, 1.4TFSI 7 speed auto. I brought the car to an auto trans specialist for a service in Oct. Out of nowhere I got an error message on the dash saying gearbox malfunction: no reverse gear. Reverse gear and second were nowhere to be seen. I got onto the garage I got it from and they replaced the mechatronic unit in the car. under warranty (I only have 1 months warranty left) they used a reconditioned part. I have had the car back a few days and I noticed that gear changes aren't as smooth and responsive as before, especially in the higher gears there is a lot of hestitation when changing up and down from 5th, 6th and 7th. Also when changing from drive to reverse or vice versa it takes a while for it to go into gear. It almost feels like the clutch is slipping, do you reckon the clutch is going in it too, or the mechatronic unit they replaced as no good? Or maybe they needed to retime/code something. It's a small independent garage so I think they just wanted to patch it up to see me through the end of my warranty. Id be greatful to hear your opinions on this, I'm going to call the garage regardless, but as you know some garages can be less than helpful toward the end of your warranty. Happy to send through a donation for your time also. Thanks

[@torquecars]

I don't know very much about these automatics sadly. I do find they need to relearn after a reset and can seem quite bad at first but this process takes around 200 miles of varied driving to kick in. If I turn anything up I'll let you know.

[@4321blastof]

What about engine shaking on idle? This seem to be a common issue. No one can tell whats the reason. Dealer states that itś normal. In my oppinion its frustrating and i have encountered tat a lot of users of 1.4 tsi reports this issue

[@rochjepetersen2119]

Either timing belt/chain or waterpump/supercharger pulley

[@4321blastof]

​@@rochjepetersen2119there's no supercharger on czda type.

[@grahameverard3682]

I am getting this shaking recently when on idle. However I am getting an auto start stop fault flagging up. Took it to one garage and they said there was a misfire showing up on cylinder 2 and they just removed the fault code and said it was working again. After driving it away from the garage the fault just appeared again and the auto start stop doesn't work still. Took it to another garage who replaced a spark plug on cylinder 2 and the coil pack and removed the fault code then said it was fixed. Yet again drove it away and same shit again. Now I have taken it back to the audi specialist who have done more digging as they say and have said that it seems like I have a carbon build up and I need to get this walnut blasting done. They also told me that the auto start stop fault is connected to this misfire. Any thoughts?

[@davidfolkes8849]

2014 vw tiguan 1.4tsi

[@arturodinelli]

I have an 2015 audi A3 1.4t, my oil is burning and i dont know why, any ideas?

[@arturodinelli]

My car is on 49.000km

[@torquecars]

This is an interesting question and I will do a whole video on this topic as it affects so many modern engines. Get an engine compression test done: This test checks the engine's ability to compress air and can help to identify problems such as worn piston rings and if this is limited to one cylinder or is a wider problem. A camera can also be useful to inspect for wear and tear inside the engine and head and identify any possible ares for leaks. Common Causes of Oil Burning in Cars Worn piston rings: Over time, the piston rings that seal the combustion chamber can become worn, allowing oil to leak into the engine and be burned. The top piston ring with the wavy edge is called an oil control ring. It's a crucial component in the engine's oil control system, responsible for controlling the flow of oil into the combustion chamber and preventing oil from being burned. The wavy edge of the oil control ring helps to scrape excess oil from the cylinder walls and return it back to the engine's oil pan. This helps to reduce oil consumption, improve engine efficiency and performance, and prevent harmful oil from entering the engine's combustion chamber. Damaged valve seals: Valve seals that prevent oil from leaking past the valves can become worn or damaged, causing oil to seep into the engine. High mileage engines: High mileage engines are more likely to burn oil due to increased wear and tear on engine components. Failing turbocharger: A failing turbocharger can cause oil to leak into the engine and be burned, as well as increase engine heat and oil breakdown. Additionally, a failing turbocharger can also cause excessive engine heat, which can lead to oil breakdown and increased oil consumption. If a car is burning oil and has a turbocharger, it's important to have the turbocharger inspected by a mechanic to determine if it's the cause of the oil consumption.

[@ernestoruesta9446]

My problem was not listed, noise, lifter noise or this is a very load engine, sounds like A TDI but it is a 1.4 tsi gas engine

[@torquecars]

Sorry I only listed the common problems, as with any engine there are lots more things that can go wrong. Have the lifters been adjusted? Has the oil been changed regularly and to the correct spec. Does it smoke or lose oil much? Is it down on power? One thing that can happen is the variable cam timing adjustment starts to fail and will just clatter around, it will usually cause power problems and gaps in torque.

[@mohammadaljbooriyiraq5628]

I have my gt tsi low boost with no code no light in dash ?

[@torquecars]

It would be interesting to see what the sensors are showing via vagcom and if it were running lean or rich. The airflow metering may well be soiled and causing it to mess up the fuel trim. A bad O2 sensor can also cause it to back off power without reporting an error as it is just getting wrong figures to work with and doesn't realise there is a problem. I guess you've done the obvious checks for boost leaks and split pipes or bad joins.

[@georgeoprian6623]

Hi. I want to buy a VW with petrol engine from 2014 or newer. But it's hard to decide which engine to choose. I am between 1.2 TSI or 1.4TSI but I heard all this problems with this engines that it makes me reconsider the switch to 2.0L diesel, because I people say that might be the best from VW. I am aware of 1.4 problems , but what do you say about 1.2?

[@torquecars]

I don't know much about the 1.2 as I've never had one to play with but on paper they share much with the 1.4 though but with less cylinder capacity they don't tune up as nicely. If you only do short journeys I would avoid a diesel with a DPF. I am very happy with my 1.4 - avoid the EA111 early versions. Anything after 2012 is generally very well made and will serve you well. Common problems do not mean unreliable engines, when you compare the number of these engines with these issues to some other European car brands they are extremely reliable. Keep on top of servicing with any modern engine and it will last for many years to come.

[@georgeoprian6623]

@@torquecars Thank you very much for the answer.

[@josephfahie8147]

Audi has been struggling for years to make the perfect engine while japan does it with the eyes closed.

[@oversteer_9339]

Im guessing you've never owned a 1.4 tsi in your life. They're very reliable. The things mentioned are not guaranteed to break. They are precautions. The engine has been around for so long that everyone knows what could go wrong because there's still a lot of them running well beyond 100k miles

[@sotcutv8795]

I have a 2013 polo gt my epc light keeps coming on if I try and floor it before 2,000rpm I've taken it to 3 different mechanics I've had it smoke tested changed the pcv valve and the map sensor and when it's scanned it's coming up with a p0299 air intake leak

[@torquecars]

I understand this to be a low boost problem, have you done any mods or recently changed the turbo? On a VW engine you'll see a Boost Pressure Regulation: Control Range Not Reached when you look it up. The wastegate actuator or boost leak could cause this problem by not allowing enough exhaust to flow through the turbo. Calibration of a new turbo, even if a straight swap is always recommended. I guess at higher RPM everything is fine, it's just at this low end which suggests to me the wastegate/wastegate control valve could be sticking or not opening early enough. Are there any turbo whines or siren noises?

[@sotcutv8795]

@@torquecars no I only hear my turbo whistle slightly when I'm in tunnels I got the car 2nd hand so I don't know if its been modified thanks for the reply I'll look into the westgate do you think it could be sticky westgate ?

[@torquecars]

It is hard to say remotely without seeing the car. When people put on new turbos they assume the wastegate arm is at the same length but it needs adjusting and this is the most common thing I see causing low boost at low rpms. By the time the revs get up the turbo is getting enough to spin up within tolerances although at the bottom end of it's range. I do wish garages would do more diagnostic work rather than just banging on parts "to see if it works better". Let me know how you get on, I'm sure your experiences will help many others reading this.

[@richthomas6234]

Mate I've got the same issue. 2 garages can't find out why I've got p2262 error code on carista. Polo gti tsi 2013. Seems to have no power and can't even hear ny turbo anymore. Only had it for 4 months second hand

[@Spectre4509]

I have golf7 1.4tsi 92kw at 125000km and it consumes 0,5l for 1000km… looks like its time to repair it

[@JG_Bido]

Secondary air injection

[@Henson-xl3qv]

My audi 1.4 cod tfsi seems to ate a metallic rattle noise at low revs them goes as driving it's so annoying anyone have this problem.

[@ohgpsbohgpsb7844]

@@Henson-xl3qv i do too guess is just Engine noise