ETKA and spring rates

kon111TDI

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Joined
Nov 14, 2007
Location
Cork, Ireland
TDI
Golf Estate
So i while back i've purchased the Koni STR-T kit (springs+shock)
However only shocks were installed, left the springs out, as the consensus seems to be that lowering is not a good idea (roll couple and bottoming out, etc).
Now im thinking that I'l like to install some Original springs but from a sportier Golf.
I've checked my boot sticker, i think the codes for suspension is L20. However I can not find what is the spring rate is, no access to ETKA.

Does anyone out there has access to ETKA and can look up the codes and the spring rates etc.

The car: 1.9 TDI ATD PD100
Manufactured in 2002 i think

Here is the full options list:
X2E = National sales program Ireland
B0N = Component parts set, complying with vehicle type for Great Britain, various parts
C6E = Steel wheels 6J x 15 Offset 38
G0C = 5-speed manual transmission
H6S = Tires 195/65 R15 V
J0L = Battery 340 A (70 Ah)
MS7 = 4-cyl. turbo diesel eng. 1.9 L/74 kW TDIpump-jet injection system Base engine is T5X/T21/T71
1AC = Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
1G2 = Steel spare wheel with original equipment tires
1MP = Steering wheel for air bag system
1ND = Full wheel covers
5RV = Right exterior mirror: aspherical
5SJ = Left exterior mirror: convex
T5X = 4-cylinder diesel engine 1.9 L unit 038.L
0BC = Rear stabilizer
3S2 = Black roof rails
QG1 = Service interval prolongation
0G4 = Cable gearshift
8AC = Radio "beta"
8GM = Alternator 70 A
8L3 = Roof antenna
1H0 = Without proportioning valve
1KP = Disc brakes, rear
1LS = Front disc brakes with integrated adapter
3YQ = Door pockets without insert mats
G09 = Front shock absorption
0GE = Emission standard EU3
4UE = Air bag for driver and front seat passenger
4X1 = Side air bag front
4R4 = Power windows with comfort operation andcircuit breaker
4F1 = Central locking system
N3A = Fabric seat covering
5MA = Decorative inserts
8RE = 4 speakers (passive)
2JB = Standard bumpers
E0A = No special edition
0AE = Front stabilizer
0BC = Rear stabilizer
1JH = Rear shock absorption
L20 = Suspension range 20 installation control only, no requirement forecast
0YZ = Without determination of weight categoryfor rear axle
 

cosmic

Veteran Member
Joined
Aug 29, 2000
Location
KY, USA
TDI
Jetta, 2001, Silver Arrow
Where did you get the list of option codes for your vehicle? Are they printed on the vehicle somewhere, or did you get that out of VAG-COM?

I am needing to determine the option code for the rear stabilizer on my Jetta, and did not see anything on the door sill.

Thanks!

*~cosmic~~~
 

tuscTDI

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Joined
Feb 20, 2009
Location
Tuscaloosa, AL
TDI
2001 Indigo Golf GLS, 1997 E300
Where did you get the list of option codes for your vehicle? Are they printed on the vehicle somewhere, or did you get that out of VAG-COM?
I am needing to determine the option code for the rear stabilizer on my Jetta, and did not see anything on the door sill.
Thanks!
*~cosmic~~~
Check your spare tire compartment. May or may not be there.

So i while back i've purchased the Koni STR-T kit (springs+shock)
However only shocks were installed, left the springs out, as the consensus seems to be that lowering is not a good idea (roll couple and bottoming out, etc).
Now im thinking that I'l like to install some Original springs but from a sportier Golf.
I've checked my boot sticker, i think the codes for suspension is L20. However I can not find what is the spring rate is, no access to ETKA.

Does anyone out there has access to ETKA and can look up the codes and the spring rates etc.
They are identified by color coded dots on the springs themselves.
 
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cosmic

Veteran Member
Joined
Aug 29, 2000
Location
KY, USA
TDI
Jetta, 2001, Silver Arrow
Thanks tuscTDI! Found them in the trunk. Interestingly, I had no rear stabilizer code (0BB or 0BC as I understand it, for a Jetta) but rather just a 0N1 code for a "standard rear axle".

Hopefully my parts guy can translate that, as he was asking whether I needed a 0BB or a 0BC.
 
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