0445110369 — Frequently Asked Questions
Verified answers about the Bosch 0445110369 2.0 TDI (EA189/EA288) Common Rail Injector (VW/Audi).
What is Bosch injector 0445110369?
A Bosch solenoid common-rail diesel injector for the VW Group 2.0 TDI (EA189/EA288). VW/Audi OE 03L130277J; Bosch alternate 0986435166.
Which vehicles use 0445110369?
VW Golf, Passat, CC, Caddy, Amarok, Crafter, Jetta, Beetle and Eos 2.0 TDI, plus related Audi/Seat/Skoda models.
Is it solenoid or piezo?
It is a Bosch solenoid common-rail injector.
What is the VW/Audi part number?
VW/Audi OE numbers include 03L130277J and 03L130277Q referencing Bosch 0445110369.
How does it differ from 0445110468?
0445110369 covers earlier EA189/EA288 applications; 0445110468 is the later EA288 variant. Always confirm the exact engine code and VW part number for your VIN.
Does it need coding?
Yes - write the IQA value to the correct cylinder with VCDS/ODIS when fitting.
What are the symptoms of failure?
Rough idle, vibration, hard starting, black smoke, power loss/limp mode and an EML.
What causes these injectors to fail?
Poor filtration, contamination and back-leakage wear - fix the cause first.
Do I need to renew the seals?
Yes - renew the combustion seal and clamp hardware; reused seals cause blow-by.
Does a remanufactured 0445110369 perform like new?
A properly remanufactured injector is bench-tested and recalibrated to the Bosch plan, then coded on fitment.