'08 1.9 TDI rough idle when warm

RaymondReddington

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Hi! I'm a new member with a recently purchased 2008 A3 convertible 1.9 TDI (the dreaded BLS). Its done 155k and is about 1k overdue a service.

The problem it has is a slightly lumpy idle once warm, idles smoothly until coolant temp is approx 60 Celsius. I've got everything on order for a big service, all filters, fluids, cambelt etc. Is it possible a service will resolve this issue? VCDS doesn't show any major issues:

Address 01: Engine Labels: 03G-906-021-BLS.clb
Part No SW: 03G 906 021 RC HW: 03G 906 021 AB
Component: R4 1,9L EDC 000SG 2390
Revision: --H08--- Serial number: AUX7Z0H4FNF0CT
Coding: 0000071
Shop #: WSC 01236 785 00200
VCID: 71BFDA99CDA4718358F-8024
VINID: 92296AAAA220008040007089246A2E274A

No fault code found.
Readiness: 0 0 0 0 1

I've run an injector deviation check as well:

Address 01: Engine (03G 906 021 RC)

12:50:03 Group 013: Idle Stabilization (Injection Quantity Deviation)
-0.21 mg/str Injection Quantity Deviation Cyl. 1
0.64 mg/str Injection Quantity Deviation Cyl. 2
-0.14 mg/str Injection Quantity Deviation Cyl. 3
-0.26 mg/str Injection Quantity Deviation Cyl. 4

Many thanks in advance!
 
So, I've pretty much resolved my own issue. Took a look at the torsion value and found the below:
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Address 01: Engine (03G 906 021 RC)

17:25:08 Group 004: Unit Injector
819 /min Engine Speed (G28)
4.3 °BTDC Injection Start (specified)
7.1°KW Injection Duration (specified)
-4.9°KW Torsion Value


Bit of back and forth later and I've got:


Address 01: Engine (03G 906 021 RC)

17:40:41 Group 004: Unit Injector
840 /min Engine Speed (G28)
3.1 °BTDC Injection Start (specified)
7.7°KW Injection Duration (specified)
0.0°KW Torsion Value

Idle is much improved, I'd say the problem's fixed!