ENGINE · 2014-present
EA288 tuning
EA288 — VAG modern 2.0 TDI (post-Dieselgate). I4 diesel turbo, 2.0 L, 110-240 HP stock. Cars: Golf 7/8 GTD, Audi A3 TDI, Tiguan 2.0 TDI, Passat TDI.
Engine specs
| Engine code | EA288 |
|---|---|
| Configuration | I4 diesel turbo |
| Displacement | 2.0 L |
| Production years | 2014-present |
| Stock power | 110-240 HP |
| ECU family | Bosch EDC17C74 / EDC17C79 / MD1CP → |
Tuning stages on EA288
| Stage 1 | +35-50 HP / +90-130 Nm |
|---|---|
| Stage 2 | +70-90 HP (intake + downpipe) |
| Stage 3 | +100+ HP (turbo + injectors) |
Conservative real-world estimates. Actual results depend on hardware health, fuel quality, ambient temperature, and the specific calibration written.
Services available on EA288
Common DTC codes on EA288
Brands running EA288
Workshop workflow
- Read the EA288 ECU via OBD or bench using your existing flasher (KESS3, AutoTuner, MPPS, Trasdata, FRF).
- Open Softechpro V5 and drag the .bin / .ori / .hex / .s19 / .frf onto the workspace. The Bosch EDC17C74 variant is auto-detected.
- Pick the service tab and apply Stage 1 / 2 / 3 / DPF OFF / EGR OFF / AdBlue OFF as required.
- Save patched .bin — the TPROT + multi-block CRC32 is recomputed automatically.
- Flash via your existing flasher. Adaptation reset via OEM scan tool if required.