Hi,
First of all, I'm having a problem where my 1Z (ex Golf, 1994) is hesitating. However, not as described in many other accounts, which is in the lower RPM range, but at around 3500 RPM. However, this only happens when driving at a constant speed (using the external cruise control) with a constant RPM between 3200/3800. In the public transportation system, it can operate smoothly up to 4500 meters.
I have re-checked the engine control, the ESP is now slightly above the ideal line, which seems to be better, however, it also starts up very reluctantly (before I only needed to briefly touch the key and the tractor would start)
In the control unit, the value 65535 (Control unit faulty) appears periodically, essentially always (T3 conversion by Winkler - without clutch/brake switch, without speedometer signal), resulting in an implausible braking signal and, on one occasion, also an implausible speed signal.
So far (until the recent KW issue in January), the engine was running smoothly (Even though 90 hp should be able to move it a bit more).
Furthermore, I feel that the performance decreases remarkably above 3000 RPM (the gear ratios for the turbo seem okay) - perhaps the 2 tons are too much.
Since mechanically, I'm not getting much further (I initially thought of a mechanically adjustable engine control or a faulty turbo/wastegate control, but that seems to be okay)
I am considering looking for and trying out a different tax device.
Mine has the number 028 906 021 G (Bosch 0281 001 316/317)
The part number for the tax device has been changed from AP to G, possibly due to assembly together with a WFS. The (handwritten) encoding on the chips is A73BA100 0E00 or B73BA100 E700
A control unit with the above identifiers appears to be extremely rare – I find many, but all with different identifiers.

(for example, the xxx021B seems to be popular...)
Is there somewhere a list, or does anyone have VINs of STGs that are compatible with my engine (and the immobilizer)? (1Z Golf3, 1994, original VW immobilizer apparently retrofitted to the engine)
Thank you for your help,
Marcus