How do I know which engine I have?

[Mazzzja]

Very interesting.
I will see what kind of engine code I have on Bugje.
But what I am wondering is, why does a person need to know the engine code?

[miffmole]

Originally Posted by FineExampl

That's an interesting read Monica. Did you see anything about the other engine codes? AEG, AZG, etc.? I always forget what engine i have. Still, it's written at all those spots around the car so it's not hard to figure out.

At my local dealership I asked them to key in my VIN number in their computer and give me the readout...It tells just about everything.
To wit:

2004 Volkswagen
New Beetle GLS 1.8T Convertible

Sales Type
1Y75N4

Model Year
2004

Model
BEC

Model Designation
New Beetle Cabriolet

Engine Code
AWV (1.8 Turbo)

Transmission Code
EGX (5-Speed manual)

Finaldrive Ident
5S

Interior trim code
LJ

Roof Color
SL (Black)

Exterior Color
8E (Reflex Silver)


A8X US comfort equipment

AZO vehicle with standard production scope

BOD component parts set, complying with vehicle type for USA (without California), various parts

B34 legal requirements USA

COO operating permit, initial registration

CIF alloy wheels 6 1/2J x 16 offset 42

EOA no special edition

FOA no special purpose vehicle, standard equipment

FZO standard N.N.N.

GOC 5-speed manual transmission

G49 front shock absorption

H4B All-weather tires 205/55 R16 H (NAR)

JIL battery 280 A (60 Ah)

K8K convertible

LOL left-hand drive vehicle

L50 Suspension range 50 installation control only, no requirement forecast

MG8 4-cyl. gasoline engine 1.8 L/110 kW20V turbo, EU 4/D4/LEV base engine is T8C/T63

NIK leatherette seat covering (spiked) New Beetle sew pattern

Q1B standard front seats (NAR)

QGO without service interval prolongation

QSO without electronic map cooling system

QZ3 power steering (limited steering lift mechanism)

SOT pre-production series/SOP next MY

T8C 4-cylinder gasoline engine 1.8 L unit 06A.C

UON instrument insert with mph speedometer, tachometer, trip odometer

UB1 rear shock absorption for sports design

VOG MICHELIN tires

VUO without fender house liner

OA1 two doors

OAE front stabilizer

OBC rear stabilizer

OEJ installation differentiation for transmission MQ 250 vehicle components

OF2 fuel system for carburetor gasoline engine

OFA standard manufacturing sequence

OG4 cable gearshift

OGM emissions concept LEV 1

OHB vehicle class differentiation 1YO

OKA without stickers and badges

OL2 electric throttle actuation

ON3 standard rear axle w/ additional offset

OPD nameplate set "TURBO"

ORB ignition/starter switch locking system

OSC labels/plates in English

OTD front and rear floor mats

OVM information kit in American English

OYZ without determination of weight category for rear axle

1AT electronic stabilization program (ESP)

1C2 antifreeze up to -35 degree Celsius tolerance up to -40 degree C

1DO Without trailer hitch

1E4 activated charcoal canister ace. to ORVR and siphoning device for filling up

1EB without identification plate

1G2 steel spare wheel with original equipment tires

1HO without proportioning valve

1KV disc brakes, rear (Geomet D)

IMF comfort steering wheel for airbag system

1NL covers for alloy wheels

1PC wheel bolts with anti-theft protection (unlockable)

1QO without mass damper for steering wheel

1S1 tool kit and jack

ISA without additional engine guard

1T2 warning triangle

1WB transmission shaft w/ 100mm in diameter

1X0 front wheel drive

1Z2 increase in initial standard fuel filling

1ZD disc brakes, front (Geomet D)

2B1 additional exterior noise suppression

2C5 axial and vertical adjustable steering column

2D1 complete cd enhancing underbody panel

2G7 filler neck module 1 with insert

2JG body-colored bumpers

2LF fuel tank with special material treatment (coextrusion) with changed protective layer

2UA Standard design

2V5 fresh air intake system with activated charcoal canister

2W2 fuel filler cap, attached (NAR)

2WA without additional tires

3BO Without additional child seat anchor

3CO without center rear seat belts

3FT convertible top/folding top, powered

3H9 backrest release for front seats with "Easy Entry"

3K1 safety headrest system

3L3 manual height adjustment for front seats

3LR foamed film door and side panel trim over the full surface

3MH Dilours floor covering w/o scuff guard

3ND rear seat bench/backrest, unfolding

3PO without bracket for first aid kit and warning triangle

3QO without rear headrests

3UO without luggage compartment cover

3X2 load-through provision

3ZM 3-point seat belts, outer rear

4A3 seat heater for front seats separately controlled

4E2 tailgate/trunk lid release from inside (electrically)

4GF Windshield, heat-insulating glass

4KO radio remote controlled central locking operated from inside

4KC side and rear windows tinted

4L2 dipping breakaway inside rear view mirror

4PO rear floor panel module, type 1

4Q1 flame retardant materials

4R4 power windows with comfort operation and circuit breaker

4SQ left vanity mirror illuminated with cover and special mirror imprint (NAR)

4TQ right vanity mirror illuminated with cover and special mirror imprint (NAR)

4U5 luggage pockets on backrest

4UB airbag for NAR 4X8 side airbag front with head airbag and optimized head impact elements (USA)

5C1 body measures for increased safety requirements

5D2 carrier frequency 315 MHz

5JO without rear spoiler

5K5 Transit coating film with additional transport protection measures

5NO without grab handles at roof frame

5RR outer right rear view mirror: convex, US

5SH outer left rear view mirror: flat (USA)

5ZH headrests for front seats, articulated and height-adjustable with integrated release function

6AO without fire extinguisher

6E3 center armrest front

6FE body-colored outer rear view mirror housings and tailgate grab strip

6P2 license plate bracket, rear (NAR)

6PA plastic hand brake lever handle

6Q1 plastic gearshift knob/handle

6R1 leatherette gearshift boot

6SC tufted trunk floor covering

6W3 license plate bracket front (small, NAR)

6XN outer rear view mirrors: powered, separately heated

6YO without cruise control warning system

7A9 CD changer preparation (front) TAG electronic alarm system with vehicle immobilization device (for USA)

7B2 12-volt socket in luggage boot

7EO w/o heat accumulator/auxiliary heating

7LO without inertia benefit system/deceleration fuel cut-off/idle stop valve

7PO without lumbar support in front and rear seats

7PD platform group class 4

7QO without navigation device

7R7 side marker lights plus additional turn signal lights in outer rear view mirror

7S1 wind blocker

7X0 without park distance control

8BO without parking light mode

8E2 local interference suppression for FM/AM radio reception

SEA headlight with gas discharge lamp for driving on the right (US design)

8GL alternator 120A

8K4 Daytime running lights mode NAR SKA w/o catalytic converter warning light

8MO w/o rear window wiper and washer system

8N4 windshield wiper intermittent control with potentiometer (four speeds)

8Q2 Automatic headlight-range adjustment, static

8QE key for locking system with remote control

8R1 center high-mounted stop light

8SO without reading light

8SA taillight assemblies, standard design

8T2 cruise control system (CCS) electronic

8TA without rear fog light

8WO without washer fluid level indicator

8WD integrated front fog light

8X1 headlight washer system

8YT radio "Premium"

8Z6 Hot country

9AB manually controlled air conditioning

9DO without preparation for two-way radio installation

9FA without automatic transmission indicator light

9JA non-smoking version

9P7 seat belt warning light and acoustic, electric contact in buckle

9QO without multi-function indicator/on-board computer

9T1 heated washer nozzles, front

9TB additional warning lights (door area)

9U1 brake pad wear indicator

9VG sound system "Monsoon"

9WO w/o car phone preparation/installation

9Y1 Outside temperature display

[05yellowbeetle]

I needed the engine code on my '98 to get the AC compressor, then they had to actually look at the compressor, apparently there were 3 different compressors that year.

[Mazzzja]

Found my engine code on a sticker in the car manual: AQY