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tomba1988
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26-04-2023, 11:14 Subject: Rough running 1.6 TDI Cayenne, constant injector failure |
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Hello!
I'm experiencing the following problem with a VW Golf 6 1.6 TDI 90HP CAY:
First, a cylinder stopped working on the highway. There was an electrical fault with injector number 3.
I exchanged it for a new one, and it worked again.
However, this one also broke down after just 2 weeks. I thought it might be due to the three old injectors, so this time I used 4 new injectors. Of course, I entered the correct values each time using VCDS and also performed a fine adjustment.
After that, I took it for a test drive, but after less than a kilometer, injector number 4 failed. Another electrical fault.
I've noticed that it has a rather uneven idle, especially when it's cold. And the throttle response is also poor at low RPMs.
My theory would be that perhaps the pressure regulating valve is causing these problems. Maybe the injectors are trying to correct this and, as a result, are reaching their limit.
Or does anyone else have any ideas?
Translated on 18-07-2026, 7:41.
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hame22 Blaumann

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26-04-2023, 23:17 Subject: Rough running 1.6 TDI Cayenne, constant injector failure |
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What makes you conclude that it's really the case?
What are the injectors?
Error codes read? / Have you checked the error codes?
Translated on 18-07-2026, 7:43.
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tomba1988
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27-04-2023, 5:12 Subject: Rough running 1.6 TDI Cayenne, constant injector failure |
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Of course, how else?
"Electrical fault in the circuit" is the error message.
The reason must be different if it's already burned through three of them...
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Herbert Profi-Schrauber

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27-04-2023, 8:41 Subject: Rough running 1.6 TDI Cayenne, constant injector failure |
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Hi there,
Have you ever considered posting the original error message here along with an Autoscan report? The statement "electrical fault in the circuit" is a bit vague.
And does that include a VCDS license or a support key?
hg
Herbert. Horch A4 8K CJCD
Golf 7 DDYA
(+ Audi 80 Avant B4 1Z 475Tkm - habe ich vom ersten bis zum letzten Tag gerne gefahren)
(+ Passat Variant 32B CY 400Tkm)
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tomba1988
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27-04-2023, 9:23 Subject: Rough running 1.6 TDI Cayenne, constant injector failure |
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Okay, I'll do it this evening.
The injector fault itself isn't the primary issue. There must be something else causing the uneven running and leading to the injectors failing three times.
Yesterday, I installed another working injector so that the engine would run, and then read the fuel injection quantity deviation. This deviation is particularly pronounced when the engine is cold.
Cylinders 1 through 3...
Cylinders 2 and 3, etc.
Cylinder 3: -2...
Cylinder 4 +2,...
Translated on 18-07-2026, 7:46.
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