2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (5N) — Repair Solution

2.0L CBAB 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel 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: 2012
Engine: 2.0L CBAB 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto
Kilometres: 147,507
Area: Engine
Category: Stalling / Engine Cut-out

Customer Complaint

The vehicle intermittently cuts out while driving or idling.

Problem Summary

The vehicle would randomly shut off, most often at low RPM or idle, though sometimes within five seconds of startup. The shutdown was clean, with no misfire or rough running prior to the stall. No fault codes were stored in the ECU after the event, and the vehicle would restart normally.

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeVW5N12120
Vehicle2012 Volkswagen Tiguan (5N)
Engine2.0L CBAB 4cyl 16v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
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