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Stage 2 · Diesel · 1.9 TDI 115hp

VW Golf4 1.9 TDI PD Stage 2 file Bosch HW 0281010091 · 038906019AM · SW 350875

Volkswagen Golf 4 1.9 TDI PD Turbo Diesel 84.6 kW (115 HP) Stage 2

1999, Turbo diesel, 84.6 kW (115 hp)

115 → 155 HP +40 HP +85 Nm 35% more power

Calibrated ECU file for 0281010091 (SW 350875). Checksum-corrected, ready to flash. Delivered instantly via secure download after payment.

Performance projection

Matched engine: 1.9 TDI 115hp, AJM, 1.9L, Diesel. Engine #7609 in our gains database.

04080120160 10002000300040005000 155 HP +40 370 Nm +85 HP Nm RPM 0100200300400
Stock · Stage 2 · HP (left) · Nm (right) · Curve shape typical for this ECU family
Power
155 HP+40 HP from 115
Torque
370 Nm+85 Nm from 285
Fuel economy
−8 %−12% full load

Real data from Gains API. Dyno curve = typical ECU-family projection. Final gains depend on fuel, altitude, wear.

How it works

  1. Read your ECU

    With KESS, KTAG, AutoTuner or Flex. Keep the read: it is your way back.

  2. Match the numbers

    Your read must show hardware 0281010091 and software 350875.

  3. Pay and download

    Card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The file is in your account straight away.

  4. Write it and drive

    Write it back the way you read it. Not right for your car? We correct it free.

What the car needs

Required modifications: Stage 2, Diesel.

Hardware

  • Sport / decat downpipe (or DPF removal where legally permitted off-road)
  • High-flow air intake (recommended)
  • Optional: catback exhaust for lower backpressure

Software / calibration

  • DPF / EGR / AdBlue switched off in software (where lawful)
  • Boost & rail pressure raised to match new airflow
  • Smoke limiter relaxed in line with hardware
  • Lambda + EGT safeties retuned

Stage 2 keeps the factory turbo and internals. Final figures vary slightly with the exact hardware fitted.

Vehicle & ECU specifications

Exact vehicle, engine and ECU identifiers this calibration file is written for. Cross-check against your ECU before flashing.

Vehicle make Volkswagen
Vehicle model Golf4
Model year 1999
Displacement 1.9 L
Fuel / Induction Turbo Diesel
Factory power 84.6 kW (115 HP)
ECU manufacturer Bosch
ECU hardware 0281010091
ECU software 350875
Calibration stage Stage 2
Cylinder capacity 1896 CC
Compression ratio 18,0 : 1
Bore × Stroke 79,5 X 95,5 mm
OEM engine code AJM
File format BIN / ORI
Checksum Pre-corrected (ready to flash)
Delivery Instant download after payment

Engine performance matrix

Power, torque and fuel-economy figures for every tuning stage on this engine, sourced from the tuning-database Gains API. Values are healthy-engine crank numbers; real on-road gains vary with fuel, altitude and mechanical condition.

Engine1.9 TDI 115hp CodeAJM Displacement1.9L Capacity1896 CC Compression18,0 : 1 Bore × Stroke79,5 X 95,5 mm FuelDiesel Engine ID#7609
Stage Power Torque Δ HP Δ Nm
Original / Factory 115 HP 285 Nm — —
Stage 1 145 HP 360 Nm +30 (26.1%) +75
Stage 2 155 HP 370 Nm +40 (34.8%) +85
Stage 3 173 HP 442 Nm +58 (50.4%) +157
Stage 4 207 HP 527 Nm +92 (80%) +242
Fuel economy gain (vs. factory map, same driving profile): combined cycle −8% , full-load cruise −12%. Diesel calibrations typically net bigger combined-cycle savings thanks to shorter duty-cycle on low-load driving.

About this calibration file

The Stage 2 calibration for the 1999 Volkswagen Golf4 1.9L Turbo Diesel is written for vehicles with supporting bolt-ons: a higher-flow downpipe or sports catalyst, upgraded intercooler and upgraded intake are recommended. Boost targets, fuel-rail pressure, injector duration and VGT positioning are pushed further than a Stage 1 map while keeping exhaust-gas temperatures inside safe bands.

This file matches a Bosch ECU with hardware number 0281010091 and software version 350875. Verify both identifiers in your flashing tool before writing — an ID mismatch is the most common cause of a bricked ECU. If you are unsure, upload a read of your original file via the file-request wizard and our engineers will confirm compatibility before you flash.

Projected output on a healthy, stock-hardware example of this engine: 155 HP and 370 Nm at the crank — a gain of +40 HP (35%) and +85 Nm over the factory 115 HP / 285 Nm baseline. These numbers are sourced from our Vehicle Performance Database, which aggregates dyno results across this engine family. Real-world gains depend on fuel grade, ambient temperature, mechanical condition and intake/exhaust state.

The file is delivered as a ready-to-flash BIN (and ORI backup where applicable) compatible with all major tools — KESS V2/V3, KTAG, AutoTuner, CMDFlash, Dimsport New Genius, MPPS, Flex, BFlash, PCMFlash, MMFlash — via OBD, bench or boot-mode as supported by your ECU family. Checksums are pre-computed and verified; no additional checksum tool is required. All files include a free revision if post-flash logs reveal a fuelling, boost or EGT issue.

Frequently asked questions

The file is written for the exact ECU hardware 0281010091 (Bosch) listed in the specifications. Read your ECU with any supported tool (KESS, KTAG, AutoTuner, CMD, etc.) and compare the hardware + software numbers against the ones on this page. If they match exactly, the file is a direct fit. If you're not 100% sure, upload your original read via the file-request wizard and our engineers will confirm within minutes — no cost, no obligation.

Stage 2 benefits from a higher-flow downpipe or sports catalyst, an upgraded intercooler on forced-induction engines, and in some cases a cooler intake. The map will run on stock hardware but will not reach the quoted figures without the supporting bolt-ons.

Re-flashing the ECU leaves a flag that a franchised Volkswagen dealer can detect with their diagnostic tool. Most markets treat this as a basis to deny powertrain warranty claims that the modification could have caused. Emissions-sensitive components (DPF, EGR, SCR) remain fully functional with this calibration — we do not remove, disable or alter any emissions hardware.

The power and torque numbers on this page are healthy-engine crank figures. On a well-maintained 1999 Volkswagen Golf4 running a known-good fuel brand, you should see a clearly perceptible increase in mid-range pull — typically from 1,800 to 4,000 rpm on diesel, 2,500 to 6,000 rpm on petrol — along with a shorter 80-to-120 km/h in-gear time. Thermal performance and fuel consumption depend on how you drive post-tune.

Instant. As soon as the payment clears, the file appears under Downloads in your account and the link is emailed to you. It does not expire: sign in and download it again whenever you need it.

Pre-corrected. Every tuning file we sell is processed through CHKSuite (our in-house checksum engine) before it reaches your download link. You can flash it directly with KESS, KTAG, AutoTuner, CMD, Dimsport or any other supported tool — no extra checksum step required. A zero-CRC write to a modern Bosch/Siemens/Delphi ECU bricks the unit, so this is non-negotiable.

Contact us on WhatsApp or through the dashboard support thread. Free revisions are included for the same stage on the same ECU — send us a live log (via VCDS, INPA, EcuConnect, OBDeleven or similar) and we'll adjust timing, boost, rail pressure or smoke limits and re-issue the file. A failed flash itself (write aborted, bricked ECU) is recoverable with our Original file and a bench tool.

Product details

This product contains a calibrated Stage2 tuning file for VW Golf4 1.9 TDI PD 1999 Turbodiesel 84.6KW with Bosch 0281010091 and software ID 038906019AM (Bosch software number 350875 ( 1037350875 )). The base stock vehicle for this calibration has a factory output of around 84.6 kW (~115 HP). Stage 2 is intended for cars with supporting modifications (exhaust, intake, intercooler) and delivers a stronger performance gain.

All ECU tuning files from TUNING-DATABASE are prepared for professional use. They are useful whenever you search by ECU ID, hardware or software number such as 0281010091, 038906019AM, 350875 (1037 + SW code). Use this file for diagnostics, cloning, recovery or as a base for custom remapping.

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