Bosch 074130202B Diesel Injector
2.5L TDI · 074130202B
VW Transporter T4 2.5 TDI Bosch nozzle-holder injector with needle-lift sensor (074130202B / 074130202Q / Bosch 0432193619). Remanufactured and calibrated — fits 65/75/111 kW T4 2.5 TDI engines (ACV, AUF, AJT, AYC, AYY, AXL, AXG).
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Engine codes
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OE / cross-refs
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Vehicle fitments
12mo
Warranty
Common failure symptoms
On the 2.5L TDI platform, a failing Bosch 074130202B injector typically presents as: hard starting or extended cranking; rough or uneven idle; loss of power under load; excess smoke from the exhaust; cylinder misfire or contribution fault codes.
When two or more of these appear together, suspect the injector before peripheral systems — a comparative leak-off test and live-data cylinder-balance review will isolate the failed unit without tear-down.
When two or more symptoms appear together, suspect the injector before peripherals (EGR, glow plugs, turbo). A live-data leak-off test on each cylinder is the fastest route to the failed unit.
What Causes These Injectors To Fail
The documented failure modes on this platform are: injector back-leak beyond specification; nozzle wear degrading the spray pattern; combustion gas leaks past the injector seat washer.
Internal wear cannot be repaired in situ — once delivery drifts outside calibration, remanufacture or replacement is the reliable fix.
How Workshops Diagnose 074130202B Faults
Run a comparative leak-off (back-leak) test across all injectors before condemning a single unit. Compare requested vs actual rail pressure in live data at idle and under load. Inspect injector connectors and wiring before replacing hardware.
Never condemn a common-rail injector on a fault code alone — codes identify the circuit or cylinder, while leak-off volumes and correction values identify the component.
How Every Unit Is Tested Before Despatch
Each remanufactured 074130202B is fully stripped, ultrasonically cleaned and inspected; worn components are replaced with OE-grade parts. The rebuilt unit is then calibrated on a common-rail test bench against the manufacturer's specification sheet — delivery, back-leak and response are all verified before the injector is sealed and despatched with its calibration data on file.
Every unit carries a 12-month parts warranty and free UK delivery.
Vehicle Coverage At A Glance
The 074130202B trusted family covers 4 verified vehicle fitments across 1 make: Volkswagen. Every fitment listed on this page is registry-verified — no scraped or assumed applications.
OE & Cross-References
074130202B supersedes or cross-references 4 further OE numbers, including 074130202Q, 0432193619, 7422301418 and V10110832. Always match the reference etched on your failed unit's body — cross-references within a family are verified equivalents, but etched numbers remain the source of truth.
Related fault codes & engine guides
Trusted compatibility
OE / cross-references (4)
Vehicle fitments
| Make | Model | Engine | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volkswagen | Transporter (T4) | 2.5 TDI (ACV/AXG) | 1995–2003 |
| Volkswagen | Caravelle (T4) | 2.5 TDI (ACV/AXG) | 1995–2003 |
| Volkswagen | Multivan (T4) | 2.5 TDI (ACV/AXG) | 1996–2003 |
| Volkswagen | California (T4) | 2.5 TDI (ACV/AXG) | 1996–2003 |
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All cross-references in this family
Every reference below resolves to a PDP linked to this trusted family. 074130202B, 074130202Q, 0432193619, 7422301418, V10110832.
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