Volkswagen Beetle 2

In the designation of the second and last generation of the Beetle of 2011-2019, the prefix New disappeared. It was just called Beetle. This model did not achieve the popularity of its predecessor (1998-2011), although it became more comfortable, better and much cheaper. The Beatle 2 was released at another time in the market, where it managed to grow a decent competition in the form of modern Mini and Fiat 500. It is also a particular fashion segment where repeating the same idea is not very welcome.

Design features

Beetle was still manufactured in Mexico. There he was going since 1978 – then in the face of the cult Type 1 with a rear engine. The model is based on the PQ35 platform, as the Skoda Octavia II, VW Golf V and VI. It offers two rear axle options, and in the younger models - engines familiar from cars on the MQB platform, for example, the Skoda Octavia III, VW Golf VII. Multi-link rear wheel suspension is found on all petrol 2.0 TSI, 1.4 TSI (150 hp) and 2.0 TDI (150 hp) (both since 2014), as well as on versions of the Beetle Cabrio. All other variants, including the 1.4 TSI (160 hp) of the first years of release, have a simpler rear axle of a very specific design. It is borrowed from the American VW Jetta. Technically, this is not a conventional torsion beam, but a rigid rear axle placed in a semi-axle. This makes the back a little more bulky, but quite serviceable. The design turned out to be cumbersome, but durable. A very important milestone in the life of the Beetle was the 2014 model year, when it changed the engines from Golf VI to engines from Golf VII. Younger is better in this case. If you choose a car built after 2014 and already compliant with Euro 6 standards, you can be sure that it will have a more successful series 1. 2/1. 4 TSI EA 211 (already with a timing system belt), 2. 0 TSI EA 888 Gen3 or diesel 2. 0 TDI EA 288. The highest sales were in the first three years, when the concept of the older Euro 5 engines were still used. It is 1. 2/1. 4 TSI EA 111 (still with the timing system chain), 2. 0 TSI EA 888 Gen2 and diesels 1. 6/2. ## 1. 2 TSI.

Among the first years of gasoline engines, the best 1. 2 TSI. It is a simple engine that can be repaired by any master. The low life of the timing system chain is no longer as much a problem as it was ten years ago. The vast majority of machines are equipped with a modified set of timing system with a wider chain and a more reliable tensioner. If you need a replacement, you can buy a full set of timing system, including an asterisk, tensioner and guides, for 22 000 rubles in the original (from 10 000 rubles for an analogue). That’s about twice what you’ll pay for the job. Sometimes this engine fails vacuum regulator of the turbocharger (from 1200 rubles for the analog or 4200 rubles for the original). That's it. If the old 1.2 TSI chain engine is not tormented by short trips (where it still does not warm up much), drive calmly (if it has a DSG transmission, it is better to move in sports mode) and pour new engine oil at least 10,000 km / year, then it will last a long time. # 1. 4 TSI Twincharger

It is better to avoid 1.4 TSI with a capacity of 160 hp (Euro-5). It is the infamous Twincharger, combining a turbocharger and a mechanical compressor. Even some professionals can not keep this engine in working condition for a long time. In any case, interest in heavy-duty versions is better to nip in the bud, since they are often "attacked" by tuning. There are exceptions, but there are few. ## 2. 0 TSI (200 hp) CCZA

200-horsepower 2. 0 TSI was offered on the "Beetle" for a short period of time. In fact, this unit is familiar from the restyled Skoda Octavia II RS. CCZZ is a chain unit from the EA 888 Gen2 family, which has not the best reputation. But the 2012 models already had a more reliable hydraulic chain tensioner (article 06K 109467K), upgraded timing system chain and other pistons with a wider oil-removable ring and better drainage. The engine no longer suffered from the low life of the timing system chain, nor from the huge consumption of oil. Check the tension of the timing system chain on the EA 888 units in two ways. The simplest is the angle of adaptation of the VVT phasoregulator at idle. Channel 93 in the original diagnosis - a value greater than -4° in the direction of minus is considered bad. However, in practice this is an inaccurate method, since free running in the VVT phase regulator itself is added to the deviation angle. Experienced mechanics prefer to choose a more time-consuming, but more reliable method - visual control of the degree of extension of the hydraulic tensioner of the chain. The extension of the rod is directly proportional to the degree of stretching of the main upper chain. The maximum permissible output of the rod is 7 serifs. To access the viewing window, remove the right front wheel, parts of the plastic wheel arch and the pipes from the turbine to the intercooler. ## Transmissions

Often, the Beetle can be found with an automated DSG gearbox with two clutches. In pairs with 1. 2 TSI, 1. 4 TSI, 1. 6 TDI or 2. 0 TDI (110 hp) was more flimsy 7-speed DSG type DQ200 with poorly cooled "dry" clutch. This gearbox doesn’t like pushing in city traffic or long maneuvers in the parking lot. It has a shorter lifespan compared to the more reliable DSG6 (for 2.0 TSI and 2.0 TDI with 140 or 150 hp). Repairing the DSG 7 is one of the most common troubles of the age Beatles. In addition to the wear of the dual clutch discs (repackage in the original 73 000 rubles, and a qualitative analogue - from 52 000 rubles), for DSG7 are characterized by defects of the mechatronic electrohydraulic control cost up to 120 000 rubles. Specialized services can sometimes repair it, but the cost depends on the specific damage (25-75 thousand rubles). For small engines, it is better to choose a manual transmission. It usually has less hassle in older cars and is better suited for the Beetle. ## Door windows

The biggest weakness of the "Beetle" - spectacular frameless door windows, which were not on the predecessor. Or rather, they were only on a convertible. In this generation, they appeared on the regular version with a hard roof. To open the door, the glass must always be lowered slightly. It happens automatically. If in winter the glass comes to the seal, it will not fall, the door will not open, and the cabin will not get. A good prevention will be the application of water-repellent film (liquid wipers) on the glass, but it should be updated regularly. Unfortunately, the constant jerks of glass up and down wear out as electric motors windows (79 000 rubles in the original or 3-5 thousand rubles per used), and the mechanism of windows (from 3000 rubles for an analog or 20 000 rubles for the original). Immobilized windows can take even those who have a good battery pack by surprise, and in winter puts the car in the garage. At warmer temperatures, when the upper door seal is softer, a car with fixed glass can be reached by applying a little reasonable violence. But it will not be possible to return the glass. This system is designed for ideal conditions where everything works and nothing breaks. You have to be careful in the sink, too. When the engine ignition is turned off, the door glass is preemptively lowered down. You are supposed to get out of the car. #Petrol

2 TSI series EA 111 (1. 2 8V HPI, 105 hp, 175 Nm, 2011-2014):

The older version of 1.2 liters with an eight-valve head and a chain drive of the timing system. In the second Beetle used already modified and more reliable version of the drive timing system with a wider chain. This is a simple and cheap to repair unit with sufficient dynamics. It is difficult to warm up on short trips. It is preferred in combination with a six-speed manual transmission, with the DSG7 robot interacting worse. 1. 2 TSI series EA 211 (1. 2 16V HPI, 105 hp, 175 Nm, 2014-2018):

a newer version 1. 2 with a 16-valve head, belt-driven timing system and a cooled exhaust manifold. The dynamics plus or minus the same, but warms faster and a little more economical. Reliability is good, the problematic series of EA 211 engines with faulty valve guides bypassed the Beetle side. The VVT series of engines with insufficiently tightened phasoregulator bolts has already been repaired. 1. 2 TSI EA211 is a good choice. 1. 4 TSI Twincharger EA 111 series (1. 4 R4 16V HPI, 160 hp, 240 Nm, 2011-2014):

The most complex and risky variant of the EA 111 family. Combining turbocharging and mechanical supercharger type Roots, the unit confidently pulls from the bottom, but creates an excessive heat load on the oil, increasing the tendency to rapid formation of scalp intake and wedge of valve hydraulic pushers. # # Diesel

6 TDI series EA 189 (1. 6 R4 16V CR, 105 hp, 250 Nm, 2011-2014):

The youngest of the diesels is well suited for the Beatle. It usually has enough 4.5 liters of diesel fuel paired with a basic 5-speed manual transmission without a two-mass flywheel. The weak point is sensitive Continental nozzles (from 62 000 rubles for an analog or 91,000 rubles for the original), which should be fed with high-quality additives for diesel fuel. Faulty injectors are better replaced until they have destroyed the DPF filter (80,000 rubles). As a result of the trial, the engines received software that increased the volume of recycled exhaust gases, which accelerated the clogging of the EGR valve. But the Beetle is not usually the record-holder, and a good instance can still be found. 2.0 TDI series EA 189 (1.97 R4 16V CR, 140 hp, 320 Nm, 2012-2014):

It is a more modern older brother of the 1.6 TDI, but with more fuel consumption (0.5-1 liter), more durable Bosch injectors and always with 6-speed boxes - mechanical or DSG. 2-liter diesel engine became famous for the ill-fated hexagonal shaft of the oil pump module drive. But Beetle got a more "luxury" version of the engine codenamed CFFB. There is a reinforced 100-millimeter hexagonal, which does not often fail. The failure rate of the EGR valve is the same as that of 1. 6. You will most likely find a "chipped" engine from which you can expect anything. 2.0 TDI series EA 288 (1.97 R4 16V CR, 110 and 150 hp. ## Main problems and malfunctions

Faulty electric motors lowering the door windows. Front axle luft: The rear Silentblock of the lower arm usually gets tired. Can be replaced separately (from 600 rubles for an analogue or 1900 rubles for the original). Multi-link suspension of the rear wheels over the years is prone to acidification of the eccentrics of adjusting levers. Faulty of the valve valve valve (1. 4 TSI series EA 111 and older EA 888). Water pump malfunction (2.0 TDI EA 288, less commonly 1.2/1.4 TSI EA 211). Signs: for TDI - either improper operation (overheating), or leakage; for TSI - leakage. Noise from 2.0 TDI EA 288. It is heard mainly at idle speed of unheated engine. The misalignment of the belt and tension roller. EGR valve failure: for all TDIs, especially the older generation EA 189. Clogging of the cooling circuit, clogging of the heater (TDI EA 288): caused by chemical and thermal degradation of the coolant. Replacing the coolant with a newer G13 helps. The number for order 5E0121013 (from 10 000 rubles), but only for TDI! Faulty fuel injectors 1. 6 TDI. Loss of compression (1.4 TSI/160 hp) Twincharger. Burnt valves or cracked pistons. With the complete destruction of pistons, as a rule, you have to change the cylinder block. 7DSG transmission malfunctions: clutch wear, sometimes also bearing noise or mechatronic failure. Failure of intake valves (2. 0 TDI/140 hp). DPF filter failure (TDI EA 189): usually the result of poor spraying of nozzles. Failure of the turbocharger control system (less commonly 1. 2 TSI EA 111, 1. 2/1. 4 TSI EA 211). ## Tuning

Quite common decorative coloring of the body and stickers on the body. That's not a cause for concern. But the huge wheels that come out of the wheel arches, understated suspension and non-standard exhaust often promise much more problems than just visiting the TO stations. Stay away from these types of products. ##Service recommendations

The 1. 2 TSI (105 hp) Euro 5, 1. 4 TSI Twincharger (160 hp) and all versions of the 2. 0 TSI are equipped with chain timing without a fixed replacement interval.

Design features

• A very important milestone in the life of the Beetle was the 2014 model year, when it changed the engines from Golf VI to engines from Golf VII. Younger is better in this case.

1.2 TSI

• It is a simple engine that can be repaired by any master.
• The low life of the timing system chain is no longer as much a problem as it was ten years ago.
• If you need a replacement, you can buy a full set of timing system, including an asterisk, tensioner and guides, for 22 000 rubles in the original (from 10 000 rubles for an analogue).
• Sometimes this engine fails vacuum regulator of the turbocharger (from 1200 rubles for the analog or 4200 rubles for the original). That's it.

2.0 TSI (200 hp) CCZA

• Check the tension of the timing system chain on the EA 888 units in two ways.
• Channel 93 in the original diagnosis - a value greater than -4° in the direction of minus is considered bad.
• To access the viewing window, the right front wheel, parts of the plastic wheel arch and the pipes from the turbine to the intercooler must be removed.

Transmissions

• Repairing the DSG 7 is one of the most common troubles of the age Beatles.
• In addition to the wear of the dual clutch discs (repackage in the original 73 000 rubles, and a qualitative analogue - from 52 000 rubles), for DSG7 are characterized by defects of the mechatronic electrohydraulic control cost up to 120 000 rubles.
• Specialized services can sometimes repair it, but the cost depends on the specific damage (25-75 thousand rubles).

Door windows

• To open the door, the glass must always be lowered slightly. It happens automatically.
• This system is designed for ideal conditions where everything works and nothing breaks.

Gasoline

• This is a simple and cheap to repair unit with sufficient dynamics.
• Reliability is good, the problematic series of EA 211 engines with faulty valve guides bypassed the Beetle side.
• The series of engines with insufficiently tightened VVT phase control bolts has already been repaired. 1. 2 TSI EA211 is a good choice.
• The timing chain in these series was no longer too problematic, but the propensity for valve burnout and dangerous premature ignition of the mixture (LSPI), capable of destroying pistons, persisted (despite modified software).
• Technically it is a different 1.4 liter with a fault-free belt drive and simple turbocharging.

Diesel

• There is a reinforced 100-millimeter hexagonal, which does not often fail.
• The failure rate of the EGR valve is the same as that of 1. 6.
• 0 TDI EA288: Cooling circuit with adjustable water pump, propensity to contaminate the heat exchanger and loss of leakage of the intercooler.

Main problems and malfunctions

• Front axle luft: The rear Silentblock of the lower arm usually gets tired.
• Failures of the regulator of gas distribution phases (1).
• Water pump malfunction (2.0 TDI EA 288, less commonly 1.2/1.4 TSI EA 211).
• EGR valve failure: for all TDIs, especially the older generation EA 189.
• Replacing the coolant with a newer G13 helps.
• Faulty fuel injectors 1. 6 TDI.
• Loss of compression (1.4 TSI/160 hp) Twincharger.
• 7DSG transmission malfunctions: clutch wear, sometimes also bearing noise or mechatronic failure.

tuning

• But the huge wheels that come out of the wheel arches, understated suspension and non-standard exhaust often promise much more problems than just visiting the TO stations.

Service recommendations

• For all versions, it is recommended to reduce the interval of replacement of the air filter to a maximum of 30,000 km.

• Design features: Beetle, as before, was produced in Mexico.
• 1.2 TSI: This is a simple engine that can be repaired by any wizard.
• 1.4 TSI Twincharger: It is best to avoid 1.4 TSI 160 hp (Euro-5).
• 2.0 TSI (200 hp) CCZA: 200-horsepower 2.
• Transmissions: Repairing the DSG 7 is one of the most common troubles of the age-old Beatles.
• Door windows: This system is designed for ideal conditions where everything works and nothing breaks. You have to be careful in the sink, too.
• Main problems and malfunctions: Luft front axle: usually tired rear Silentblock lower lever.
• But the huge wheels coming out of the wheel arches, understated suspension and non-standard exhaust often promise much more problems than just visiting the maintenance stations.

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