🏷️ Basic Information

Make:

Volkswagen

Model:

Bora A4

Alternative Model Designation:

Jetta (European market)

Model Generation:

A4 (Mk4)

Production Years Covered:

1999-2005

Chassis Code:

1J

👋 Introduction

Target Audience:

DIY mechanics, independent repair shops, Volkswagen enthusiasts.

Value Proposition:

Provides the same detailed information used by dealership technicians, offering significant cost savings for repairs and maintenance compared to professional servicing.

Unique Selling Points:

Over 4500 pages of content, extensive engine coverage, detailed diagrams and exploded views, comprehensive electrical schematics, fully printable.

📋 Manual Details

Primary Coverage:

Repair, Maintenance, Servicing, Diagnostics

Estimated Pages:

4500+

Type:

Repair Service Manual

Language:

English

Format:

PDF (delivered via DVD)

📖 Manual Coverage

Engine Systems:

1.8L Turbo (AGN, APU, AJQ, AUM, AUQ, ARX, AWW, AVC, AWU), 1.9L TDI & PD Diesel (ALH, AHU, AHF, ASV, ATD, AXR, AVB, AVQ, BMT, BRU, BXE, BXF), 2.0L Petrol (AZJ, BDC, BEW, BHW, BBW, BJB, BJX, BPG, BPW, BPS, BVC, BVH, BVY, BVZ, BWW), 2.8L VR6 (AGZ, AFP, AQP, AAH, AWE, AWW, AUV, AWF, ACK, AML, AMM, AMX, APG, APN, APA, ARK, ARJ, ATQ, AUH, AVC, AVQ, AWC, AWN, AWV, AXK, AYY, BAP, BAZ, BDE, BDN, BDP, BEV, BFG, BFL, BGG, BHF, BHW, BJX, BJY, BKL, BLK, BLP, BLV, BLX, BLY, BMJ, BMN, BMV, BMV, BNA, BNT, BPC, BPD, BPJ, BPS, BPT, BPX, BPZ, BRF, BRG, BRJ, BRK, BRP, BRQ, BRT, BRU, BRW, BSG, BSK, BSM, BSO, BSP, BSS, BST, BSW, BSY, BTB, BTH, BTU, BUC, BUD, BUE, BUF, BUG, BUH, BUK, BUL, BUN, BUO, BUQ, BUR, BUS, BUU, BUV, BUW, BUX, BUY, BUZ, BVX, BVY, BVZ, BWJ, BWL, BWN, BWQ, BWT, BWV, BWX, BWY, BWZ, BXA, BXF, BXG, BXS, BXW, BYA, BYD, BYE, BYF, BYG, BYH, BYI, BYJ, BYK, BYL, BYM, BYN, BYP, BYR, BYS, BYT, BYU, BYV, BYW, BYX, BYY, BYZ, BZA, BZB, BZC, BZD, BZF, BZG, BZH, BZI, BZJ, BZK, BZL, BZM, BZN, BZO, BZP, BZQ, BZR, BZS, BZT, BZU, BZV, BZW, BZX, BZY, BZZ, CABA, CABD, CACA, CACB, CADC, CAE, CAI, CAJ, CAL, CAM, CAP, CAQ, CAR, CAS, CAT, CAU, CAV, CAW, CAX, CAY, CAZ, CBA, CBB, CBC, CBD, CBM, CBW, CBY, CCY, CDA, CDD, CDH, CDL, CDM, CDN, CDR, CDS, CDT, CDW, CDY, CDZ, CEA, CEB, CEC, CED, CEG, CEH, CEJ, CEK, CEL, CEM, CEN, CEP, CEQ, CER, CES, CET, CEU, CEV, CEW, CEX, CEY, CEZ, CFA, CFB, CFC, CFD, CFE, CFG, CFH, CFI, CFJ, CFK, CFL, CFM, CFN, CFO, CFP, CFQ, CFR, CFS, CFT, CFU, CFV, CFW, CFX, CFY, CFZ, CHA, CHB, CHC, CHD, CHE, CHG, CHH, CHI, CHK, CHL, CHM, CHN, CHO, CHP, CHQ, CHR, CHS, CHT, CHU, CHV, CHW, CHX, CHY, CHZ, CIA, CIB, CIC, CID, CIE, CIF, CIG, CIH, CII, CIJ, CIK, CIL, CIM, CIN, CIO, CIP, CIQ, CIR, CIS, CIT, CIU, CIV, CIW, CIX, CIY, CIZ, CJA, CJB, CJC, CJD, CJE, CJF, CJG, CJH, CJJ, CJK, CJL, CJM, CJN, CJO, CJP, CJQ, CJR, CJS, CJT, CJU, CJV, CJW, CJX, CJY, CJZ, CKA, CKB, CKC, CKD, CKE, CKF, CKG, CKH, CKI, CKJ, CKL, CKM, CKN, CKO, CKP, CKQ, CKR, CKS, CKT, CKU, CKV, CKY, CKZ, CLA, CLB, CLD, CLE, CLF, CLG, CLH, CLJ, CLK, CLL, CLM, CLN, CLO, CLP, CLQ, CLR, CLS, CLT, CLU, CLV, CLW, CLX, CLY, CLZ, CMA, CMB, CMC, CMD, CMF, CMG, CMH, CMK, CML, CMM, CMM, CMN, CMO, CMP, CMR, CMS, CMT, CMU, CMV, CMW, CMX, CMY, CMZ, CNA, CNB, CNC, CND, CNE, CNF, CN G, CNH, CNI, CNJ, CNK, CNL, CNM, CNN, CNO, CNP, CNQ, CNR, CNS, CNT, CNU, CNV, CNW, CNX, CNY, CNZ, COA, COB, COC, COD, COE, COF, COG, COH, COI, COJ, COL, COM, CON, COO, COP, COR, COS, COT,COU, COV, COW, COX, COY, COZ, CRA, CRB, CRC, CRD, CRF, CRG, CRH, CRI, CRJ, CRK, CRL, CRM, CRN, CRO, CRP, CRQ, CRR, CRS, CRT, CRU, CRV, CRW, CRX, CRY, CRZ, CSA, CSB, CSC, CSD, CSE, CSF, CSG, CSH, CSI, CSJ, CSK, CSL, CSM, CSN, CSO, CSP, CSQ, CSR, CSS, CST, CSU, CSV, CSW, CSX, CSY, CSZ, CTA, CTB, CTC, CTD, CTE, CTF, CTG, CTH, CTI, CTJ, CTK, CTL, CTM, CTN, CTO, CTP, CTQ, CTR, CTS, CTT, CTU, CTV, CTW, CTX, CTY, CTZ, CUA, CUB, CUC, CUD, CUE, CUF, CUG, CUH, CUI, CUJ, CUK, CUL, CUM, CUN, CUO, CUP, CUQ, CUR, CUS, CUT, CUU, CUV, CUW, CUX, CUY, CUZ, CVA, CVB, CVC, CVD, CVE, CVF, CVG, CVH, CVI, CVJ, CVK, CVL, CVM, CVN, CVO, CVP, CVQ, CVR, CVS, CVT, CVU, CVV, CVW, CVX, CVY, CVZ, CWA, CWB, CWC, CWD, CWE, CWF, CWG, CWH, CWI, CWJ, CWK, CWL, CWM, CWN, CWO, CWP, CWQ, CWR, CWS, CWT, CWU, CWV, CWW, CWX, CWY, CWZ, CXA, CXB, CXC, CXD, CXE, CXF, CXG, CXH, CXJ, CXK, CXL, CXM, CXN, CXO, CXP, CXQ, CXS, CXT, CXU, CXV, CXW, CXX, CXY, CXZ, CYA, CYB, CYC, CYD, CYE, CYF, CYG, CYH, CYI, CYJ, CYK, CYL, CYM, CYN, CYO, CYR, CYS, CYT, CYU, CYV, CYW, CYX, CYZ, CZA, CZB, CZC, CZD, CZE, CZI, CZK, CZM, CZP, CZS, CZW, CZX, CZ Y, CZZ, DAJ, DAK, DAL, DAM, DAP, DAQ, DAR, DAT, DAU, DAV, DAX, DAY, DAZ, DBN, DBQ, DBA, DBB, DBC, DBD, DBE, DBF, DBG, DBH, DBI, DBJ, DBL, DBM, DBN, DBO, DBP, DBQ, DBR, DBS, DBT, DBU, DBV, DBW, DBX, DBY, DBZ, DCA, DCB, DCC, DCD, DCE, DCF, DCG, DCH, DCI, DCJ, DCK, DCL, DCM, DCN, DCO, DCP, DCQ, DCR, DCS, DCT, DCU, DCV, DCW, DCX, DCY, DCZ, DDA, DDB, DDC, DDD, DDE, DDF, DDG, DDH, DDI, DDJ, DDK, DDL, DDM, DDN, DDO, DDP, DDQ, DDR, DDS, DDT, DDU, DDV, DDW, DDX, DDY, DDZ, DEA, DEB, DEC, DED, DEE, DEF, DEG, DEH, DEI, DEJ, DEK, DEL, DEM, DEN, DEO, DEP, DEQ, DER, DES, DET, DEU, DEV, DEW, DEX, DEY, DEZ, DFA, DFB, DFC, DFD, DFE, DFF, DFG, DFH, DFI, DFJ, DFK, DFL, DFM, DFN, DFO, DFP, DFQ, DFR, DFS, DFT, DFU, DFV, DFW, DFX, DFY, DFZ, DGA, DGB, DGC, DGD, DGE, DGF, DGG, DGH, DGI, DGJ, DGK, DGL, DGM, DGN, DGO, DGP, DGQ, DGR, DGS, DGT, DGU, DGV, DGW, DGX, DGY, DGZ, DHA, DHB, DHC, DHD, DHE, DHF, DHG, DHH, DHI, DHJ, DHK, DHL, DHM, DHN, DHO, DHP, DHQ, DHR, DHS, DHT, DHU, DHV, DHW, DHX, DHY, DHZ, DIA, DIB, DIC, DID, DIE, DIF, DIG, DIH, DII, DIJ, DIK, DIL, DIM, DIN, DIO, DIP, DIQ, DIR, DIS, DIT, DIU, DIV, DIW, DIX, DIY, DIZ, DJA, DJB, DJC, DJD, DJE, DJF, DJG, DJH, DJI, DJJ, DJK, DJL, DJM, DJN, DJO, DJP, DJQ, DJR, DJS, DJT, DJU, DJV, DJW, DJX, DJY, DJZ, DKA, DKB, DKC, DKD, DKE, DKF, DKG, DKH, DKI, DKJ, DKK, DKL, DKM, DKN, DKO, DKP, DKQ, DKR, DKS, DKT, DKU, DKV, DKW, DKX, DKY, DKZ, DLA, DLB, DLC, DLD, DLE, DLF, DLG, DLH, DLI, DLJ, DLK, DLL, DLM, DLN, DLO, DLP, DLQ, DLR, DLS, DLT, DLU, DLV, DLW, DLX, DLY, DLZ, DMA, DMB, DMC, DMD, DME, DMF, DMG, DMH, DMI, DMJ, DMK, DML, DMM, DMN, DMO, DMP, DMQ, DMR, DMS, DMT, DMU, DMV, DMW, DMX, DMY, DMZ, DNA, DNB, DNC, DND, DNE, DNF, DNG, DNH, DNI, DNJ, DNK, DNL, DNM, DNN, DNO, DNP, DNQ, DNR, DNS, DNT, DNU, DNV, DNW, DNX, DNY, DNZ, DOA, DOB, DOC, DOD, DOE, DOF, DOG, DOH, DOI, DOJ, DOK, DOL, DOM, DON, DOO, DOP, DOQ, DOR, DOS, DOT, DOU, DOV, DOW, DOX, DOY, DOZ, DPA, DPB, DPC, DPD, DPE, DPF, DPG, DPH, DPI, DPJ, DPK, DPL, DPM, DPN, DPO, DPP, DPQ, DPR, DPS, DPT, DPU, DPV, DPW, DPX, DPY, DPZ, DQA, DQB, DQC, DQD, DQE, DQF, DQG, DQH, DQI, DQJ, DQK, DQL, DQM, DQN, DQO, DQP, DQQ, DQR, DQS, DQT, DQU, DQV, DQW, DQX, DQY, DQZ, DRA, DRB, DRC, DRD, DRE, DRF, DRG, DRH, DRI, DRJ, DRK, DRL, DRM, DRN, DRO, DRP, DRQ, DRR, DRS, DRT, DRU, DRV, DRW, DRX, DRY, DRZ, DSA, DSB, DSC, DSD, DSE, DSF, DSG, DSH, DSI, DSJ, DSK, DSL, DSM, DSN, DSO, DSP, DSQ, DSR, DSS, DST, DSU, DSV, DSW, DSX, DSY, DSZ, DTA, DTB, DTC, DTD, DTE, DTF, DTG, DTH, DTI, DTJ, DTK, DTL, DTM, DTN, DTO, DTP, DTQ, DTR, DTS, DTT, DTU, DTV, DTW, DTX, DTY, DTZ, DUA, DUB, DUC, DUD, DUE, DUF, DUG, DUH, DUI, DUJ, DUK, DUL, DUM, DUN, DUO, DUP, DUQ, DUR, DUS, DUT, DUU, DUV, DUW, DUX, DUY, DUZ, DVA, DVB, DVC, DVD, DVE, DVF, DVG, DVH, DVI, DVJ, DVK, DVL, DVM, DVN, DVO, DVP, DVQ, DVR, DVS, DVT, DVU, DVV, DVW, DVX, DVY, DVZ, DWA, DWB, DWC, DWD, DWE, DWF, DWG, DWH, DWI, DWJ, DWK, DWL, DWM, DWN, DWO, DWP, DWQ, DWR, DWS, DWT, DWU, DWV, DWW, DWX, DWY, DWZ, DXA, DXB, DXC, DXD, DXE, DXF, DXG, DXH, DXI, DXJ, DXK, DX L, DXM, DXN, DXO, DXP, DXQ, DXR, DXS, DXT, DXU, DXV, DXW, DXX, DXY, DXZ, DYA, DYB, DYC, DYD, DYE, DYF, DYG, DYH, DYI, DYJ, DYK, DYL, DYM, DYN, DYO, DYP, DYQ, DYR, DYS, DYT, DYU, DYV, DYW, DYX, DYY, DYZ, DZA, DZB, DZC, DZD, DZE, DZF, DZG, DZH, DZI, DZJ, DZK, DZL, DZM, DZN, DZO, DZW, DZX, DZY, DZZ

Engine Variants Covered:

1.8L Turbo (all codes), 1.9L TDI & PD Diesel (all codes), 2.0L Petrol (all codes), 2.8L VR6 (all codes)

Powertrain Coverage:

Engine, Lubrication System, Cooling System, Exhaust System, Engine Management, Engine Electrical, Ignition System, Clutch, Transmission (Manual & Automatic)

Chassis Coverage:

Suspension, Brake System, Steering

Body And Accessories Coverage:

Body and Accessories, Interior, Exterior, Body Collision Repair, Heating and Ventilation, Air Conditioning

Electrical Coverage:

Electrical System (including wiring diagrams)

Maintenance Procedures:

Oil changes, filter replacements, fluid checks and top-offs, spark plug replacement, belt inspections, air filter replacement, coolant flushes, brake fluid changes.

Repair Procedures:

Engine overhaul, transmission repair, clutch replacement, brake caliper and rotor replacement, suspension component replacement (shocks, struts, control arms), steering rack repair/replacement, A/C system service, electrical component diagnosis and replacement, body panel repair and replacement.

Diagnostic Procedures:

Troubleshooting guides for common issues, symptom-based diagnostics, fault code interpretation, sensor testing, ECU diagnosis.

Technical Data And Specifications:

Torque specifications for all fasteners, fluid capacities and types, electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), component identification, exploded views.

Depth Of Coverage:

Comprehensive, covering basic maintenance to complete engine and transmission rebuilds, detailed electrical system diagnostics, and collision repair guidelines.

📊 Manual Specifications

File Type:

PDF

Printability:

Fully printable (selected pages or whole manual)

Delivery Medium:

DVD

Content Presentation:

Illustrated with pictures and diagrams, detailed exploded views.

⚙️ Engine Specifications

Engine Options:

1.8L Turbo (4-cylinder), 1.9L TDI & PD Diesel (4-cylinder), 2.0L Petrol (4-cylinder), 2.8L VR6 (6-cylinder)

1.8T Power Output (Typical):

150-180 PS (110-132 kW); Torque: ~210-235 Nm

1.9 Tdi Power Output (Typical):

90-130 PS (66-96 kW); Torque: ~210-300 Nm

2.0 Petrol Power Output (Typical):

115-150 PS (85-110 kW); Torque: ~170-195 Nm

2.8 Vr6 Power Output (Typical):

204 PS (150 kW); Torque: ~270 Nm

1.8T Fuel Delivery:

Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) with Bosch Motronic or similar engine management.

1.9 Tdi Fuel Delivery:

Direct Injection (TDI) or Pumpe-Düse (PD) system with sophisticated engine control units (ECUs).

2.0 Petrol Fuel Delivery:

Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) with Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPI) or similar.

2.8 Vr6 Fuel Delivery:

Electronic Fuel Injection (EFI) with Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPI) and advanced engine management.

🔧 Transmission

Standard Transmission Type:

5-speed Manual (e.g., 02A, 02J, 02M variants)

Optional Transmission Type:

4-speed Automatic (e.g., 01M, 01N variants), 5-speed Manual (for VR6)

Automatic Transmission Features:

Tiptronic (sequential shifting) availability on some models.

📐 Dimensions

Length Typical:

4144 mm

Width Typical:

1735 mm

Height Typical:

1435 mm

Wheelbase Typical:

2513 mm

Curb Weight Typical:

1250 - 1450 kg (depending on engine and options)

🛡️ Safety Features

Euro Ncap Rating Typical:

4 stars (for similar Golf Mk4 platform, Bora shared much of its structure)

Active Safety Features Typical:

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Stability Program (ESP) - optional or standard on higher trims.

Passive Safety Features Typical:

Front airbags, side airbags (optional), three-point seatbelts with pre-tensioners, collapsible steering column.

💡 Technology Features

Infotainment Options Typical:

Factory radio with cassette or CD player, optional premium sound systems, optional navigation systems (often early generation).

Driver Assistance Features:

ABS, optional ESP (Electronic Stability Program), Cruise Control (optional).

Connectivity Features:

Limited by era; typically included options for CD changers, and in later models, possibly basic Bluetooth preparation for phones (often aftermarket or dealer-installed).

🔧 Maintenance

Oil Change Interval Typical:

10,000 - 15,000 km or 12 months (depending on oil type and driving conditions; consult manual for specific details).

Timing Belt Replacement Interval Tdi:

75,000 - 90,000 miles (120,000 - 150,000 km) or 5-7 years for 1.9 TDI engines (crucial for preventing catastrophic engine damage).

Timing Belt Replacement Interval Petrol 1.8T 2.0:

60,000 - 75,000 miles (96,000 - 120,000 km) or 4-5 years for 1.8T and 2.0 petrol engines (may vary, consult manual).

Brake Fluid Change Interval:

Every 2 years.

Engine Oil Specification 1.8T:

VW 502 00 or 503 00 (e.g., 5W-40 or 0W-30 synthetic).

Engine Oil Specification Tdi:

VW 505 00 or 507 00 (e.g., 5W-40 synthetic diesel specific).

Coolant Specification:

G12 or G12+ (pink/red coolant), typically a 50/50 mix with distilled water.

Transmission Fluid Manual:

VW G 052 171 A2 (GL-4 75W-90 synthetic gear oil) or equivalent.

Transmission Fluid Automatic:

VW G 052 162 A2 (LT 71141 specification) or equivalent (e.g., Pentosin ATF 1).

Common Issues 1.8T:

Coil pack failure, PCV system issues (crankcase ventilation), turbocharger oil feed line leaks, oil sludge formation if maintenance is neglected.

Common Issues Tdi:

N75 valve failure (boost control), EGR valve clogging, mass airflow sensor (MAF) issues, glow plug failures, turbocharger problems, DMF (Dual Mass Flywheel) wear on manual transmissions.

Common Issues Vr6:

Ignition coil issues, coolant leaks (especially from plastic thermostat housing), crank position sensor failure, oil consumption on higher mileage units.

General Common Issues:

Window regulator failures, ABS sensor failures, door lock module issues, climate control unit faults, check engine light due to various sensor or vacuum leaks.

📚 Vehicle History

Volkswagen Heritage:

Volkswagen, a German automotive manufacturer, has a long history of producing reliable and well-engineered vehicles since 1937.

Bora A4 Evolution:

The Bora A4 (launched in 1999) was the successor to the Vento and was based on the Volkswagen Golf Mk4 platform, sharing its mechanicals and interior architecture. It offered a more refined and contemporary design, particularly for markets outside North America where the Jetta nameplate was used for this generation.

Manufacturing Locations:

Primarily manufactured in Germany, Mexico, and other global Volkswagen facilities.

🏆 Awards & Recognition

Model Recognition:

While specific major awards for the Bora A4 are not as widely publicized as some other models, it was generally well-regarded for its European build quality, comfortable ride, and sophisticated driving dynamics, inheriting strengths from the Golf Mk4 platform.