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How to find out engine type/code?
« on: February 10, 2013, 11:01:33 am »
Hi guys,

My apologies in advance if this has been asked a million times but,

How can I find out what engine type code my 2006 GTI is?

I've seen the AAX or something like that mentioned in threads etc

Also what are the differences?

My registration is PK06 DYT
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Re: How to find out engine type/code?
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2013, 11:04:10 am »
Should be stamped on the engine but an 06 car should have a BWA engine.
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Re: How to find out engine type/code?
« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2013, 11:04:25 am »
^^^^
Look in your Handbook - You will see a sticker with all sorts of gobblygook codes.

Also, I think (may be wrong) it's the first letters of your VIN #.  :happy2:
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Re: How to find out engine type/code?
« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2013, 11:05:08 am »
Thanks for that!

Is the stamp visible with the engine cover still on?

Edit* Thanks Robin!
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Re: How to find out engine type/code?
« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2013, 11:06:03 am »
Or open your bonnet, on the left hand side of the engine block (black plastic belt cover) you will see a barcode sticker. It will have your engine code on that  :happy2:
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Re: How to find out engine type/code?
« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2013, 11:07:08 am »
Quote from: bacillus on February 10, 2013, 11:04:10 am

Should be stamped on the engine but an 06 car should have a BWA engine.


....Mine is an 06-build spec but left the VW production line in July 2005 and has engine code AXX.

So the most reliable way is to check both your Handbook label and as stated on the car itself  :happy2:
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Re: How to find out engine type/code?
« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2013, 11:07:34 am »
Thanks everyone, awesomely fast help there! :)
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Re: How to find out engine type/code?
« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2013, 11:11:07 am »
iirc you  have to remove the engine cover to see it.

Robin is correct in that if you look in your handbook the label with your vin and option codes has the engine version printed on it.
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Re: How to find out engine type/code?
« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2013, 11:11:44 am »
Quote from: Matthew. on February 10, 2013, 11:07:34 am

Thanks everyone, awesomely fast help there! :)


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Re: How to find out engine type/code?
« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2013, 11:12:56 am »
Not a problem :)
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Re: How to find out engine type/code?
« Reply #10 on: February 10, 2013, 11:33:14 am »
BWA it is.

Is this a revised AXX engine?
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Re: How to find out engine type/code?
« Reply #11 on: February 10, 2013, 11:37:43 am »
Quote from: Matthew. on February 10, 2013, 11:33:14 am
BWA it is.

Is this a revised AXX engine?

Basically yes. They have slightly different internals, main difference is the BWA has the better camshaft which causes less wear on the HPFP  cam follower.

AXX actually has forged pistons  :surprised:
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Re: How to find out engine type/code?
« Reply #12 on: February 10, 2013, 11:39:48 am »
Coming from Renaultsport cars, the VW spec/engine revisions are so confusing!
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Re: How to find out engine type/code?
« Reply #13 on: February 10, 2013, 11:48:20 am »
Am I right in thinking the BWA was closer to 210 bhp, AXX 200? Can anyone confirm this?
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Re: How to find out engine type/code?
« Reply #14 on: February 10, 2013, 01:22:53 pm »
Quote from: Luka on February 10, 2013, 11:48:20 am
Am I right in thinking the BWA was closer to 210 bhp, AXX 200? Can anyone confirm this?

Don't think so.
iirc the BWA engine was produced to pass stiffer euro emission standards.
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