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

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In this video, we're going to discuss some of the common problems and pitfalls that you get with the 1.4 TFSI's and TSI engines.
I regard this, especially the EA211 and Gen 3 versions to be the best TFSi engines VAG group have produced. They have addressed and mitigated most of the early issues on direct injection engines. The EA111 is also included in this video along with the twincharged version, which had it's fair share of issues.
Don't worry too much about the TSI and tfsi; the T stands for turbo, and the FSI and Si stands for fuel stratified injection or stratified injection, and that just refers to the direct injection method.
The labeling between cars in the Volkswagen Audi group leaves a lot to be desired; they seem to randomly use terms on their engines describing exactly the same engine.
The goal of this article is simply to assist you in identifying these issues before they become major issues.
Some of the problems are quite common and are regularly reported, and most of them are things that you can do something about if you're aware that there is a potential weak spot there and completely avoid the problem in the first place.
Common 1.4 TFSi & 1.4 TSi problems identified in this article
Weak Diverter Valves
Crankcase PCV leaks
Slow Warm Up Issues
Excessive Wear on the Cam Followers
Carbon Build Up On All Pure Direct Injection Variants
High Oil Consumption on Early 1.4 TFSi TSi Engines
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  • @carlosportillo1746
    @carlosportillo1746 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @davidpcharles
    @davidpcharles Жыл бұрын

    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

    @torquecars

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @DonGloryO
    @DonGloryO2 ай бұрын

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

  • @tjjey5532
    @tjjey5532 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @torquecars

    @torquecars

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Wolfpack310
    @Wolfpack310 Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @nickboss1427
    @nickboss1427 Жыл бұрын

    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?

  • @rod6424
    @rod64246 ай бұрын

    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

  • @RichardStefanits
    @RichardStefanits Жыл бұрын

    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

    @Vintaginside

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @rochjepetersen2119

    @rochjepetersen2119

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @pabloreydaniel
    @pabloreydaniel10 ай бұрын

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

  • @JohnyRelax
    @JohnyRelax11 ай бұрын

    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

    @torquecars

    11 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the support my friend.

  • @cruzix6106
    @cruzix6106 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @Thepeug
    @Thepeug Жыл бұрын

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

  • @Variuz001
    @Variuz00111 ай бұрын

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

  • @cheezygary
    @cheezygary11 ай бұрын

    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?

  • @matthewlloyd7332
    @matthewlloyd7332 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @SenhorPalu
    @SenhorPalu Жыл бұрын

    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)

  • @gdfggggg
    @gdfggggg Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @martinseverinsen3890
    @martinseverinsen38908 ай бұрын

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

  • @marcvianello511
    @marcvianello511 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @frankm3606
    @frankm36062 ай бұрын

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

  • @ubayedulhaque8654
    @ubayedulhaque86549 ай бұрын

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

  • @lemolabass1
    @lemolabass1 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @torquecars

    @torquecars

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @lukaskolomy524
    @lukaskolomy5246 ай бұрын

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

  • @user-me3go4ku8z
    @user-me3go4ku8z2 ай бұрын

    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

  • @russellcrowe187
    @russellcrowe18711 күн бұрын

    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

  • @problemslayer3538
    @problemslayer353816 күн бұрын

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

  • @scotthayes2652
    @scotthayes26528 ай бұрын

    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

  • @leobertpaul4379
    @leobertpaul4379 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @harir1218
    @harir12184 ай бұрын

    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

  • @Alexey5887
    @Alexey5887 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @torquecars

    @torquecars

    Жыл бұрын

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

  • @4BillC
    @4BillC Жыл бұрын

    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

    @wonderwalls3565

    15 күн бұрын

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

  • @hellsk100
    @hellsk1006 ай бұрын

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

  • @billyhitchmough93
    @billyhitchmough9315 күн бұрын

    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 ?

  • @harriz2727
    @harriz27275 ай бұрын

    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..

  • @nikospapadakis4649
    @nikospapadakis4649 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @antoniobiancardi772
    @antoniobiancardi772 Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @farmboys2223
    @farmboys2223 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @torquecars

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @mickandrews9458
    @mickandrews94586 ай бұрын

    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

    @torquecars

    6 ай бұрын

    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

    @mickandrews9458

    4 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @151CHAVIN
    @151CHAVIN Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @gittygoes8787
    @gittygoes8787 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @torquecars

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @stefantrajkovic7157
    @stefantrajkovic71573 ай бұрын

    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

    @torquecars

    3 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @oversteer_9339
    @oversteer_9339 Жыл бұрын

    Which diverter valve upgrade would you guys recommend?

  • @Jordan-bq2nt

    @Jordan-bq2nt

    Жыл бұрын

    Was thinking this

  • @nnbctg
    @nnbctg Жыл бұрын

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

  • @torquecars

    @torquecars

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @robd9863
    @robd98639 ай бұрын

    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

    @torquecars

    9 ай бұрын

    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

    @robd9863

    9 ай бұрын

    @@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

    @torquecars

    9 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @richardjones8684
    @richardjones86845 ай бұрын

    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

  • @najeebkhan1265
    @najeebkhan126521 күн бұрын

    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

  • @UltraObama
    @UltraObama4 ай бұрын

    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

    @Ametaso

    2 ай бұрын

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

  • @manostororosso2364
    @manostororosso23646 ай бұрын

    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

    @torquecars

    6 ай бұрын

    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 kzread.info/dash/bejne/faCEpZizZM7aqto.html How to avoid killing your turbo kzread.info/dash/bejne/i5l7l4-oh8jOk7w.html

  • @jasunto
    @jasunto Жыл бұрын

    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

    @Toigan

    9 ай бұрын

    Sounds like the EGR warmup

  • @torquecars

    @torquecars

    4 ай бұрын

    Did you manage to solve this problem?

  • @jasunto

    @jasunto

    4 ай бұрын

    @@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.

  • @ciurdareandaniel2745
    @ciurdareandaniel2745 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @ramonbs6075

    Жыл бұрын

    What year of production is your engine?

  • @georgeoprian6623
    @georgeoprian6623 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @torquecars

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @georgeoprian6623

    Жыл бұрын

    @@torquecars Thank you very much for the answer.

  • @kempstardelux
    @kempstardelux3 ай бұрын

    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

    @Kyytsi

    Ай бұрын

    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.

  • @wonderwalls3565
    @wonderwalls356515 күн бұрын

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

  • @peterkelly5672
    @peterkelly56722 ай бұрын

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

  • @Ametaso

    @Ametaso

    2 ай бұрын

    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..

  • @khallidmitchell308
    @khallidmitchell3085 ай бұрын

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

  • @richardjones8684
    @richardjones86849 ай бұрын

    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

    @user-oc7uu8ss1x

    5 ай бұрын

    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

    @stefantrajkovic7157

    3 ай бұрын

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

  • @liamliamliam
    @liamliamliam11 ай бұрын

    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

    @rochjepetersen2119

    7 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @BlacksnowMegaS
    @BlacksnowMegaS Жыл бұрын

    Could you do a similar video for 1.5 TSI?

  • @torquecars

    @torquecars

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @jaspervanwijk2685
    @jaspervanwijk26855 ай бұрын

    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

    @torquecars

    5 ай бұрын

    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?

  • @JacanaProductions
    @JacanaProductions Жыл бұрын

    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!

  • @zigmundo
    @zigmundo Жыл бұрын

    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

    @torquecars

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @rehmanarshad494
    @rehmanarshad4949 ай бұрын

    Hi pal I have a Audi a1 1.4 tfsi battery keeps draining can you help thanx

  • @torquecars

    @torquecars

    9 ай бұрын

    Could just be a bad battery not holding it's charge. Check with a voltmeter and pull the fuses in turn to see which circuit is causing a drain.

  • @TNFSDK
    @TNFSDK8 ай бұрын

    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

    @boycie64

    5 ай бұрын

    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).

  • @stephanovan-deste9913
    @stephanovan-deste9913 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @torquecars

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @kosmix5472

    Жыл бұрын

    Get an s3

  • @malikrpelj5072
    @malikrpelj5072 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @torquecars

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @malikrpelj5072

    Жыл бұрын

    @@torquecars thanks

  • @mohammadaljbooriyiraq5628
    @mohammadaljbooriyiraq5628 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @torquecars

    @torquecars

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @sotcutv8795
    @sotcutv8795 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @torquecars

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @sotcutv8795

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

    @torquecars

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @richthomas6234

    10 ай бұрын

    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

  • @arturodinelli
    @arturodinelli Жыл бұрын

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

  • @arturodinelli

    @arturodinelli

    Жыл бұрын

    My car is on 49.000km

  • @torquecars

    @torquecars

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @djoledjokica4932
    @djoledjokica49325 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @drytsk
    @drytsk11 ай бұрын

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

  • @torquecars

    @torquecars

    10 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @justinbunn6714
    @justinbunn6714Ай бұрын

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

  • @ruiandre9976
    @ruiandre997611 ай бұрын

    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

    @torquecars

    11 ай бұрын

    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

    @ruiandre9976

    11 ай бұрын

    @@torquecars and the consumes of petrol?

  • @ruiandre9976

    @ruiandre9976

    11 ай бұрын

    @@torquecars what is IMHO?

  • @torquecars

    @torquecars

    11 ай бұрын

    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

    @torquecars

    11 ай бұрын

    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

  • @ernestoruesta9446
    @ernestoruesta9446 Жыл бұрын

    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

    @torquecars

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @azertyy3978
    @azertyy39787 ай бұрын

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

  • @torquecars

    @torquecars

    6 ай бұрын

    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

    @azertyy3978

    6 ай бұрын

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

  • @torquecars

    @torquecars

    6 ай бұрын

    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

    @azertyy3978

    6 ай бұрын

    @@torquecars Thank you for the information!

  • @tobiasxxx1742
    @tobiasxxx17427 ай бұрын

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

  • @Henson-xl3qv
    @Henson-xl3qv13 күн бұрын

    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.

  • @4321blastof
    @4321blastof7 ай бұрын

    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

    @rochjepetersen2119

    7 ай бұрын

    Either timing belt/chain or waterpump/supercharger pulley

  • @4321blastof

    @4321blastof

    7 ай бұрын

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

  • @grahameverard3682

    @grahameverard3682

    7 ай бұрын

    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?

  • @MrAudi220
    @MrAudi2202 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @fellipeloco81
    @fellipeloco813 ай бұрын

    08 vw gt sport 1.4 tsi

  • @dantesinfernopurgatory7826
    @dantesinfernopurgatory7826 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @torquecars

    @torquecars

    Жыл бұрын

    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.

  • @Spectre4509
    @Spectre450916 күн бұрын

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

  • @JG_Bido
    @JG_Bido4 ай бұрын

    Secondary air injection

  • @PJWALL89
    @PJWALL89 Жыл бұрын

    Heard this car have transmission issue.

  • @torquecars

    @torquecars

    Жыл бұрын

    It is usually the clutch on cars with this engine in my experience which can cause troublesome gear changes sometimes. Please note that I did just focus on the engine in this video as this is available in so many different makes and models. I will get around to discussing more car specific issues. Crunching on second and third gear are the only thing I've heard, and this is usually down to high mileage and driver abuse. What have you heard? I'll investigate further for you and see what I can turn up.

  • @PJWALL89

    @PJWALL89

    Жыл бұрын

    @@torquecars DSG gearbox issue. Base where I am, many drivers here abuse the gearbox. I'm guessing that's the reason why. Was planning to buy scirocco but end up didn't

  • @sinvulasinvula7074
    @sinvulasinvula7074 Жыл бұрын

    Yes new Cars u can just jump and drive not the old one.

  • @elimatei127
    @elimatei1279 ай бұрын

    Can I recommend using more engine pics rather than yourself, for a more interacting experience. Cheers

  • @torquecars

    @torquecars

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this suggestion I will certainly try to feature more engine pics and engine parts. It will be more work but I'm sure as you say it will improve the videos.

  • @josephfahie8147
    @josephfahie8147 Жыл бұрын

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

  • @oversteer_9339

    @oversteer_9339

    Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @wonderwalls3565
    @wonderwalls356515 күн бұрын

    Timing chains dont stretch unless they are made by the Germans.

  • @stefan2796
    @stefan2796 Жыл бұрын

    Don't buy a car with a DSG transmission! When they break it costs a fortune to have it repaired!

  • @smart3k
    @smart3k Жыл бұрын

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

  • @marcvianello511

    @marcvianello511

    Жыл бұрын

    Good question from what year on would be good to know

  • @torquecars

    @torquecars

    Жыл бұрын

    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

    @marcvianello511

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

    @smart3k

    Жыл бұрын

    @@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

    @AMG19698

    Жыл бұрын

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

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