Engine Timing Belt/Chain & Water Pump Catalog • Years 1996 – 2024
Timing Belt / Chain Audi A3 I, II & III (8L / 8P / 8V) & Q3 (Audi A3 I, II & 3) – When to Replace Timing Belt / Chain & Water Pump?
Complete timing belt / chain replacement interval overview for Audi A3 I, II & III (8L / 8P / 8V) & Q3 (Audi A3 I, II & 3) by engine code. Find out whether your engine uses a dry timing belt, timing chain or belt-in-oil (Wet-Belt).
Timing Belt / Chain Specs by Engine for Audi A3 I, II & III (8L / 8P / 8V) & Q3 (21 motorů):
| Engine & Codes | Timing Type | Replacement Interval | Water Pump & Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
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1.9 TDI (66 kW / 90 HP)
Codes: AGR, ALH
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Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump | 90,000 – 120,000 km / 6 years | ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant! Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
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1.9 TDI (81 kW / 110 HP)
Codes: AHF, ASV
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Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump | 90,000 – 120,000 km / 6 years | ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant! Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
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1.9 TDI PD (74 kW / 100 HP)
Codes: ATD, AXR
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Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump | 90,000 – 120,000 km / 6 years | ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant! Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
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1.9 TDI PD (77 kW / 105 HP)
Codes: BKC, BXE, BJB, BLS
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Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump | 90,000 – 120,000 km / 6 years | ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant! Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
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1.9 TDI PD (96 kW / 130 HP)
Codes: ASZ, AWX, AVF
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Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump | 90,000 – 120,000 km / 6 years | ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant! Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
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1.6 TDI CR (55 kW / 75 HP)
Codes: CAYA
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Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump | 150,000 – 180,000 km or max. 7 years (do not exceed; factory 210,000 km limit is too risky!) | ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant! Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
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1.6 TDI CR (66 kW / 90 HP)
Codes: CAYB
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Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump | 150,000 – 180,000 km or max. 7 years (do not exceed; factory 210,000 km limit is too risky!) | ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant! Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
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1.6 TDI CR (77 kW / 105 HP)
Codes: CAYC, CLNA
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Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump | 150,000 – 180,000 km or max. 7 years (do not exceed; factory 210,000 km limit is too risky!) | ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant! Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
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2.0 TDI (81 kW / 110 HP)
Codes: CFHF, CLCA
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Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump | 150,000 – 180,000 km or max. 7 years (do not exceed; factory 210,000 km limit is too risky!) | ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant! Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
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2.0 TDI (103 kW / 140 HP)
Codes: BKD, BMP, CBAB, CFFB, CFHC
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Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump | 150,000 – 180,000 km or max. 7 years (do not exceed; factory 210,000 km limit is too risky!) | ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant! Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
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2.0 TDI RS (125 kW / 170 HP)
Codes: BMN, CEGA, CBBB, CFGB
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Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump | 150,000 – 180,000 km or max. 7 years (do not exceed; factory 210,000 km limit is too risky!) | ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant! Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
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2.0 TDI (110 kW / 150 HP)
Codes: CKFC, CRMB, CRLB, DCYA, DFGA
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Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump | 150,000 – 180,000 km or max. 7 years (do not exceed; factory 210,000 km limit is too risky!) | ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant! Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
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2.0 TDI RS (135 kW / 184 HP)
Codes: CUPA, CUNA, DJGA
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Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump | 150,000 – 180,000 km or max. 7 years (do not exceed; factory 210,000 km limit is too risky!) | ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant! Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
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2.0 TDI (140 kW / 190 HP)
Codes: DFCA, DDAA, DFHA
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Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump | 150,000 – 180,000 km or max. 7 years (do not exceed; factory 210,000 km limit is too risky!) | ALWAYS replace the timing belt kit together with the water pump and fresh coolant! Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
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1.4 TSI (90 kW / 92 kW)
Codes: CAXA, CZCA
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Dry Toothed Timing Belt (EA211 design) | Inspect from 180,000 km, recommended replacement at 180,000 – 210,000 km or 8–10 years | Separate dual-thermostat water pump module (driven at the rear by a small camshaft toothed belt) Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
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1.4 TSI (103 kW / 110 kW)
Codes: CHPA, CZDA, CZEA
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Dry Toothed Timing Belt (EA211 design) | Inspect from 180,000 km, recommended replacement at 180,000 – 210,000 km or 8–10 years | Separate dual-thermostat water pump module (driven at the rear by a small camshaft toothed belt) Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
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1.5 TSI ACT (110 kW / 150 HP)
Codes: DADA, DPCA, DXDB
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Dry Toothed Timing Belt (EA211 design) | Inspect from 180,000 km, recommended replacement at 180,000 – 210,000 km or 8–10 years | Separate dual-thermostat water pump module (driven at the rear by a small camshaft toothed belt) Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
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1.8 20V (92 kW / 125 HP)
Codes: AGN, APG, ADR, APT
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Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) | 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs) | Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
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1.8 T 20V / RS (110 kW / 132 kW / 150 HP / 180 HP)
Codes: AGU, AUM, AUQ, AEB, AWT
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Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump | 90,000 – 120,000 km or 6–7 years (including pulleys and water pump) | Mandatory replacement of timing-belt-driven water pump + fresh coolant Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
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2.0 MPI (85 kW / 96 kW)
Codes: AQY, APK, AZJ, ALT
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Toothed Timing Belt + Water Pump | 90,000 – 120,000 km or 6–7 years (including pulleys and water pump) | Mandatory replacement of timing-belt-driven water pump + fresh coolant Coolant: VW TL 774-L |
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2.8 V6 30V (142 kW / 193 HP)
Codes: ACK, ALG, AMX, BBG
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Timing Chain (with hydraulic tensioner and guide rails) | 130,000 – 200,000 km (replace immediately if cold-start rattle or P0016 correlation code occurs) | Timing chain life is greatly extended by changing engine oil every 10,000 – 15,000 km max! Coolant: VW TL 774-L |