2013 Volkswagen Tiguan (5N) — Repair Solution

2.0L CCZB 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo Direct Inj Petrol Auto · Stalling / Engine Cut-out · Engine

Volkswagen Tiguan (5N) Stalling / Engine Cut-out Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Volkswagen
Model: Tiguan (5N)
Year: 2013
Engine: 2.0L CCZB 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo Direct Inj Petrol Auto
Kilometres: 132,000
Area: Engine
Category: Stalling / Engine Cut-out

Customer Complaint

The vehicle occasionally stalled at idle, ran rough, and the check engine light came on.

Problem Summary

The engine fault code P2178 was logged, indicating the engine was running rich off idle. Live data displayed three coolant temperature readings, one of which was abnormal at -48 °C. The vehicle also showed heavily negative fuel trims when the abnormal coolant value appeared.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Quick Facts

CodeVW5N13120
Vehicle2013 Volkswagen Tiguan (5N)
Engine2.0L CCZB 4cyl 16v DOHC VVT Turbo Direct Inj Petrol Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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