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Volkswagen EA188 TDI: Specs, ALH BEW BRM BHW Codes & Maintenance

ECU5 / Engine Information / VAGU.S. & Canada · Engine guide

Volkswagen · Turbocharged diesel

EA1881.9 & 2.0 TDI

Four familiar TDI codes, two fuel systems. ALH uses a rotary injection pump; BEW, BRM and BHW use cam-driven unit injectors. Compare their specifications and maintenance needs below.

1,896 ccALH / BEW / BRM
1,968 ccBHW 2.0 TDI
8 valvesSOHC inline-four
90–134 hpFactory output range

Pump vs PD engines

All four share a cast-iron block, aluminium head, SOHC 8-valve layout, timing belt, variable-nozzle turbo and intercooler. Firing order: 1–3–4–2.

Pump engines

ALH · Rotary-pump injection

ALHAI-generated illustration of an ALH rotary-pump TDI engine
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ALH 1.9 TDI · Rotary pump

SpecificationALH
Capacity1,896 cc
Bore × stroke79.5 × 95.5 mm
Compression19.5:1
Power90 hp @ 3,750 rpm
Torque155 lb-ft @ 1,900 rpm
InjectionBosch VP37 rotary pump
ECUBosch EDC15 family
Oil approvalVW 505 00

PD engines

Pumpe-Düse · BEW / BRM / BHW

BEWAI-generated BEW engine illustration for the PD group
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BEW 1.9 TDI · Pumpe Düse

SpecificationBEW
Capacity1,896 cc
Bore × stroke79.5 × 95.5 mm
Compression19.0:1
Power100 hp @ 4,000 rpm
Torque177 lb-ft @ 1,800–2,400 rpm
InjectionCam-driven unit injectors
ECUBosch EDC16 family
Oil approvalVW 505 01

BRM 1.9 TDI · Mk5 Jetta

SpecificationBRM
Capacity1,896 cc
Bore × stroke79.5 × 95.5 mm
Compression18.5:1
Power100 hp @ 4,000 rpm
Torque177 lb-ft @ 1,800–2,400 rpm
InjectionCam-driven unit injectors
ECUBosch EDC16 family
Oil approvalVW 505 01

BHW 2.0 TDI · Passat

SpecificationBHW
Capacity1,968 cc
Bore × stroke81.0 × 95.5 mm
Compression18.5:1
Power134 hp @ 4,000 rpm
Torque247 lb-ft @ 1,900 rpm
InjectionCam-driven unit injectors
ECUBosch EDC16 family
Oil approvalVW 505 01

Check the handbook for oil approval and any approved alternative.

Vehicles by engine code

Engine codeVehicleModel yearsChassis
ALHVolkswagen Jetta TDI1999.5–2003Mk4 / 1J
ALHVolkswagen Golf TDI1999.5–2003Mk4 / 1J
ALHVolkswagen New Beetle TDI1998–20031C / 9C
BEWVolkswagen Jetta TDI2004–early 2005Mk4 / 1J
BEWVolkswagen Golf TDI2004–2006Mk4 / 1J
BEWVolkswagen New Beetle TDI2004–20061C / 9C
BHWVolkswagen Passat TDI2004–2005B5.5 / 3B
BRMVolkswagen Jetta TDI2005.5–2006Mk5 / 1K

U.S./Canadian model-year coverage; emissions-market availability differs. The 2005 Jetta spans two generations. Confirm the engine code before using a timing-belt kit, injector, ECU or oil specification.

Common faults & maintenance

  • Timing belt. Use the model-year-specific interval and inspect the complete drive. Replace the required rollers, tensioner and one-time-use hardware correctly; a belt failure can cause valve-to-piston contact.
  • PD cam and lifter wear. Inspect the camshaft and lifters when there is abnormal tapping, misfiring or reduced performance. Incorrect oil approval and neglected service increase wear risk.
  • BHW oil-pump drive. Inspect the balance-shaft/oil-pump drive and repair history. A drive failure can remove oil pressure; shut the engine off immediately if the pressure warning appears.
  • Intake, boost and fuel leaks. EGR/intake deposits, vacuum leaks, sticking turbo vanes and airflow-sensor faults can all reduce power. Check ALH pump seals and PD tandem-pump/injector sealing when leaks or starting problems occur.

Keep it healthy. Keep the correct oil approval, fuel-filter service and timing-belt records current. Inspect and clean the intake/EGR when restriction or symptoms justify it; there is no universal 80,000 km cleaning interval. Diagnose boost control before replacing the turbo.

References
SubjectSource
Design & specificationsVolkswagen ALH trainingVolkswagen U.S. Jetta specificationsVolkswagen 1.9 PD trainingVolkswagen Jetta technical introduction
Vehicle applicationsVolkswagen build guideMAHLE North American application catalogue
Engine serviceBHW factory repair information
ECU5 · Engine InformationEA188 / VAG

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