0281016572 03L906019AL – Engine Control Unit Audi A4 B8 / A5 8T 2.0 TDI – IMMO OFF PLUG&PLAY
The offered engine control unit 0281016572 / 03L906019AL is intended for VAG group vehicles equipped with the 2.0 TDI engine. The most important matching criterion is part number compatibility – if your module number is 0281016572 or 03L906019AL, the control unit will be 100% compatible regardless of the vehicle equipment version.
The unit has been prepared in IMMO OFF = PLUG&PLAY version, which means that after installation in the vehicle the engine control unit independently adapts to the car. It does not require immobiliser coding or additional online programming.
Technical specification
- Bosch number: 0281016572
- Audi/VW OE number: 03L906019AL
- System type: EDC17 (Common Rail)
- Fuel: Diesel
- Engine capacity: 2.0 TDI
- Version: IMMO OFF – PLUG&PLAY
- Condition: fully tested, verified, with warranty
Application – compatibility by part number 0281016572 / 03L906019AL
Engine control unit used, among others, in:
- Audi A4 B8 2.0 TDI (2008–2012)
- Audi A5 8T 2.0 TDI (2008–2012)
- Audi A4 Avant B8 2.0 TDI
- Audi A5 Sportback 2.0 TDI
- Selected versions of Audi S4 B8 2.0 diesel (export markets)
Typical 2.0 TDI engine codes where control unit 03L906019AL was used:
- CAGA
- CAGB
- CAHA
- CAHB
- CBAB
- CBDA
Note: the above list is indicative. The decisive factor is always the engine control unit number. If your vehicle is equipped with 0281016572 or 03L906019AL – the module will be compatible.
IMMO OFF – what does it mean in practice?
IMMO OFF version means the immobiliser is deactivated in the engine control unit software. Thanks to this:
- no matching to instrument cluster or BCM is required,
- you do not need PIN code or online login,
- installation is carried out using PLUG&PLAY method,
- the control unit initializes automatically after connection.
This is an ideal solution in case of damaged original ECU, CAN communication failure, immobiliser problems or water-damaged module.
Testing process and warranty
Each engine control unit 0281016572 undergoes before shipping:
- diagnostic communication test,
- start-up test in a test vehicle,
- DTC memory error verification,
- power supply and injection control section inspection.
The product is covered by written warranty. The module is secured with a warranty seal.
Why is number 03L906019AL the most important?
Within the VAG group, the same vehicle model could be equipped with several different engine control unit versions. Differences concern software, power variant, emission standard and gearbox type. Therefore you should always follow the number:
0281016572 / 03L906019AL
Number match = 100% compatibility.
FAQ – most frequently asked questions (SEO long tail)
Does engine control unit 0281016572 fit Audi A4 B8 2.0 TDI CAGA?
Yes, if your module number is 0281016572 or 03L906019AL – it will be compatible regardless of power version.
03L906019AL Audi A5 2.0 TDI – does it require coding?
No. The IMMO OFF version works as PLUG&PLAY and does not require immobiliser adaptation.
Can 0281016572 be installed in Audi A4 Avant 2.0 diesel 2010?
Yes, provided the part number matches. Model year is secondary – the ECU number is the key factor.
Will engine control unit 03L906019AL support manual and automatic gearbox?
Yes, if the part number is identical to the original. Configuration depends on the version stored in the module.
0281016572 IMMO OFF – will the vehicle start without key adaptation?
Yes. The immobiliser is disabled in software, therefore key coding is not required.
Summary
If your damaged engine control unit has number 0281016572 or 03L906019AL, the offered module will be a direct replacement. The IMMO OFF version allows quick installation without additional coding. A proven, safe solution ready for operation immediately after connection.
