Engine code 2181 enhanced dtc for 2004 vw beetle 2.0 turbo

all cars it is 1 of 3 places off the crank shaft
front ,center or rear,. some even are no the tranny flex plate.(crude reluctor)
the water beetle,
no country told. usa CAR IF YES WHY NOT SAY SO , WE USE JUST ONE 2.0l
NO ENGINE TOLD LOTS OF 2.0.
A5 BEETLE 2012-2013 TSI 2.0L??????

2013 VW beetle 2.0 TSI turbo engine. 16 VALVE?
THE EA888????? 3 generations of TSI MADE, GEN 2 IS 2008
197 bhp 2.0-litre turbo petrol engine
A5 BEETLE
VW OUCH
CALLS IT AND ENGINE SPEED SENSOR. SURE BUT IS NEVER IT'S PRIMARY GOAL EVER (rpm) THE GOAL IS EXACT SPARK AND INJECTION TIMING
NOT SPEED,
USA SHOP MANUAL SAYS.
Engine Speed Sensor G28 <<< BINGO REAL NAME FOUND, HARD TO DO.2.0l

1. On the front lower left side of the cylinder block, next to the oil separator. Refer to (see more...)
2. Removing and installing. Refer to Engine Speed Sensor G28, Removing and Installing.

PULL ENGINE COVER
Open the air guide pipe hose clamp 2
Disconnect the connector arrow.?Remove the noise insulation. Refer to see Noise Insulation; Overview - Noise Insulation.
?Remove the bolts 1 and 4 and remove the air guide hose downward from the Throttle Valve Control Module J338.
?Remove the air guide hose 1 from the charge air cooler and remove the air guide pipe downward.
Disconnect the connector 1 from the Engine Speed Sensor G28.?Remove the Engine Speed Sensor G28 bolt.

G28 IS SUPER SECRET CODE FOR CKP. (USA NAMES)

P0411 Secondary Air Injection System Incorrect Flow Detected

Read more at: http://www.obd-codes.com/p0411

Change the LAMBDA sensor.First one - on the engine exhaust manufold

I have a 2004 vw Beetle 2 L engine that had the same problem.

After taking it to two mechanics finally diagnosed you need to start with replacing the Air Flow Meter. Fortunately for me this was the right fix.

It is an expensive part ($150-$200) that can not be returned.

You can also try a junk yard, you pull it and they run $40-$75.
That is what i did and it worked.

Good Luck.

yes, thighten the gas cap it may go away

CODE P2181 COOLING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE MALFUNCTION CONDITIONS - ECT SENSOR HAS FAILED. 2.0L ENGINE ECT LOCATION IS ON THE UPPER RADIATOR HOSE CONNECTION AT THE REAR OF THE CYLINDER HEAD. 2.5L ENGINE ECT IS ON THE UPPER RADIATOR HOSE CONNECTION ON THE CYLINDER HEAD ALSO.CHECK COOLING FAN FUSE AND RELAYS

Had the same issue. I replaced one of the fuses in the little case on top of the engine. Check the fuse diagram in the manual, locate the one for a/c. The fuses are color coded by amps, just buy the right color and push into place. (I did this after verifying my coolant levels were normal)

this is not good; you probably ran the turbo bearings dry and they have seized try to loosen the turbo by removing it breaking it loose and lubricating the bearings if they are still good or, find another one at the junkyard

the p2128 code is a Performance Malfunction in Cooling System error and comes from a faulty ECT sensor, radiator issues or a bad thermostat.

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