EA288 2.0 TDI 184PS Development thread..

[Andrew@DTUK]

Just fitted

Tried to ring earlier to check I'd done it correctly but lost signal, sorry about that.

Nice upgrade and I feel worth the money. I wouldn't say it turns the car into a properly fast car (i've been spoilt), but it does give a good bit of extra oompf in the midrange. I don't think it's a substitute for petrol but it does make it an incredibly fast diesel. Maybe I need to play with it more to get the most out of it. Set box to P3+2 and drove car in Sport and Normal, def helpful for overtaking!

As has been said, fairly easy to fit. I took some pics just incase I made a mistake but thankfully didn't. Posted below as reference for others.

Cheers

Delivery arrived, next day service


What's in the box. CRDt unit, cabling, blanking plate, 2 cable ties, detailed instructions and invoice.


Switch car completely off for 5 min before starting.

Open bonnet and you'll find this - Plastic cover simply pulls off in each corner


Locate sensor #1 - it's in the 9 o'clock position with some wires going into it. Very fiddly to remove as you can't see the clasp underneath.


If you look at the coolant sensor, it's the same design. Easy to practice removal using that one but don't forget to reconnect it!


Locate sensor #2 - Much easier access to this one



The CDRt cable has numbered ends. Install 1 on 1 and 2 on 2.
The connectors sit inbetween the original sensor so you should have nothing left open at the end


Both sensors fitted and loose end connects to control box



A tidy up of cabling. I have gone to back of engine and then down alongside airbox


This is the time to test the unit and check there are no electrical errors

If all seems good, add your cable ties, locate your control unit and replace the plastic cover.


Now time to go for a drive

Rick,

did you not look at the photo we sent showing where and how to route the cables?

[Rick101]

Yes I saw it but but then realised I would have to undo stuff again to thread it under the airbox plumbing.
Had already seated the cables and they seemed safe away from any hot parts so I didn't think it would be an issue. Is it?

[Andrew@DTUK]

Yes I saw it but but then realised I would have to undo stuff again to thread it under the airbox plumbing.

I've tried to keep it away from any hot parts.

no need to remove anything Rick, I've had 3 customers fall foul of melted looms hence the reason why we send the recommend route..

[p3asa]

Andrew just watch the recommended route as I caught my loom at the back left next to the polystyrene block.
I can only presume it caught on the engine cover.
The plastic shroud is dented in. Is there a way I can check the leads are ok?

[Rick101]

Ok, i'll see about changing it round.

Is the #2 cable routed to the front of the airbox and then doubled back on itself under the pipework to the control unit? I'm not 100% looking at the pic.

What are those yellow dots on the pic?


Cheers

[p3asa]

The loom goes under those yellow dots. You need to unclip it first.

[Rick101]

Now i'm totally confused.

This is how i'm understanding your pic. Hope mine makes sense.

[lostalot]

Ok Monkeyhanger thanks

[Rick101]

Just to update on my thoughts regards performance.

Had a good run out last night on a mixture of roads. Some sections with heavy traffic requiring multiple overtakes, some very quiet. Car is much improved on what it was when it's on song gives a very urgent surge and allows for some very quick real road driving.
I also like the fact there is enough torque to accelerate in 6th from motorway revs.

Not really looked at economy but it didn't seem any worse than normal which is excellent really as I was pushing on a lot more than I usually do.

[virginVWman]

Been away in Portugal for the last 10 days to a car that has the engine management light on again with no acceleration. Took DTUK box off and all is well...but my god....this car was sllooooooooowwww. So used to it with the box. Cant wait to fit this again ASAP providing it works