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Distinguishing between Common Rail (CR)
and Unit Injector (PD)

Several Audi, Seat, Skoda and VW model series with 2.0 TDI engines use both CR and PD ("Pumpe-Düse" / Unit injector) technology.

RaceChip chip tuning is specially customised to the applicable fuel injection technology with respect to both hardware and software. If your vehicle is specified in the list of applicable models below (all other 2.0 TDI models feature just one type of technology), it is important to determine, before choosing a tuning product, which type of injection technology is installed in your vehicle. For such models, you will therefore find the “CR” or “PD” designation after your engine code.

Performance	The following Volkswagen Group model series are applicable:	Engine code CR	Engine code PD
100kW (136hp)	Audi: A3 (8P), A6 (C6) VW: Golf Plus, Jetta V, Passat B6	CAGB, CBAA, CFFA	AZV, BMA, BNA, BRF
103kW (140hp)	Audi: A3 (8P) Seat: Altea (5P) Skoda: Octavia (1Z), Superb (3T) VW: Caddy (2K, 2C), Eos (1F), Golf V, Golf VI, Jetta V, Passat B6, Touran (1T)	CBAB, CBDB, CFFB, CFHC, CJAA, CLCB, CLJA	BKD, BKP, BMM, BMP

If your vehicle is in this list and you are not sure if it is a CR or PD version, then simply follow one of the following steps to identify CR or PD technology.

Using the engine code:

For PD models, the engine code consists of 3 characters, while for CR there are 4 characters. You can find your vehicle’s engine code in the specification sheet in your service booklet or on the data sticker in your engine bay.

Using engine images for CR and PD:

Common rail (CR)

Unit injector (PD)

Common rail engine, traverse

Common rail engine, longitudinal

Pumpe-Düse (PD, unit injector) engine, traverse

Pumpe-Düse (PD, unit injector) engine, longitudinal

Using our customer service:

If the tips above have not clarified the technology type, then please contact our Customer Service department. We will be happy to help. Contact

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Why do models produced by the same manufacturer with same engine size and number of cylinders have different power outputs? Because often the only difference between more powerful engines today is the motor management electronics. The hardware is the same – it’s the software that makes difference.

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It means we can make the most of the power reserves in your engine and help you to enjoy the performance of a more powerful car at a fraction of the price you’d pay otherwise.

Even if your car has a powerful engine as stock, the engineers will still have built in reserves to allow for climatic conditions and fuel grades around the world. Engine optimisation by RaceChip can tap into these reserves to give you a new, exciting driving experience in your own car.

Audi A4 – Turbo diesel engine
Common Rail | In-line four engine | 1968 cm³ displacement
BMW 3 series – Turbo diesel engine
Common Rail | In-line four engine | 1995 cm³ displacement
Mercedes-Benz – Turbo diesel engine
Common Rail | In-line four engine | 2143 cm³ displacement
VW Passat – Turbo diesel engine
Common Rail | In-line four engine | 1968 cm³ displacement
Ford Focus – Turbo diesel engine
Common Rail | In-line four engine | 1997 cm³ displacement
Opel Insignia – Turbo diesel engine
Common Rail | In-line four engine | 1956 cm³ displacement
Renault Laguna – Turbo diesel engine
Common Rail | In-line four engine | 1995 cm³ displacement
Škoda Octavia – Turbo diesel engine
Common Rail | In-line four engine | 1598 cm³ displacement
Toyota Land Cruiser – Turbo diesel engine
Common Rail | In-line four engine | 2982 cm³ displacement

With a performance upgrade from RaceChip, cars often develop more power than the next model up in the range, at a fraction of the cost.

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Chip tuning improves power output primarily by electronically optimising the fuel injection system.
Forced induction on petrol engines can be by means of supercharger or turbocharger.

The most common fuel-delivery systems for diesel engines are common rail injection and pump-nozzle injection.
Our modules can be fitted to cars with diesel particulate filters with no problem.

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Today’s engines are controlled electronically using software. RaceChip’s plug-in devices access this software via specially developed mini-computers which are as advanced and sophisticated as state-of-the-art OEM systems fitted by leading manufacturers. This is the only way that RaceChip’s optimisation software can register, optimise and relay the sheer number of parameters involved and maintain the high product quality we are committed to. Our customers are often amazed by how user-friendly our high-tech products are, though. The technology is sophisticated but the installation is quick and easy. And the driving experience? It’s fantastic.

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