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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2012JETTA TDI, 4D SEDAN, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 115 (2.0L - IGNITION/GLOW PLUG SYSTEM - ENGINE CODE: CBPA (SEDAN))28 IGNITION/GLOW PLUG SYSTEMIGNITION SYSTEMOVERVIEW - IGNITION SYSTEM
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard Trans
Overview - Ignition System
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard TransSECTION Overview - Ignition System
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- Bolt
- 10 Nm
- Spark Plug Wire
- 4 8
- With interference suppression connector and spark plug connector
- Only remove and install spark plug connectors using the Puller - Spark Plug Connector T10112
- Spark Plug
- 25 Nm
- Remove and install using the Spark Plug Removal Tool 3122B
- Type and Electrode Gap, refer to TEST DATA AND SPARK PLUGS .
- Bolt
- 20 Nm
- Tightening specifications affect function of knock sensor
- Knock Sensor 1 -G61-
- Contacts gold plated
- Connector
- Black, 2-pin
- Contacts gold plated
- Camshaft Position Sensor -G40-
- Component locations overview, refer to COMPONENT LOCATIONS - OVERVIEW
- Connector
- Black, 3-pin
- For Camshaft Position Sensor -G40-
- Connector
- For the ignition coil
- Ignition Coil
- With Ignition Coil 1 -N- and Ignition Coil 2 -N128- with Power Output Stage -N122-
- Component locations overview, refer to COMPONENT LOCATIONS - OVERVIEW
- Ignition wire connection
- A = Cylinder 1
- B = Cylinder 3
- C = Cylinder 2
- D = Cylinder 4
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.