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The N249 solenoid valve, located in the vacuum system, allows the diverter valve to open when commanded by the PCM. When this valve fails it can cause issues such as engine surging, low boost pressures and may be accompanied with a check engine light. Both Pierburg and genuine OEM MKIV Jetta 1.8T N249 Diverter Valve Control Solenoids are available from ECS - eliminate unnecessary pressure loss and check engine lights with this simple replacement part.

Looking for a fun weekend project? Something fast and easy that will freshen your car's appearance? Direct-fit ECS Tuning Badgeless and R-Line MKVI grilles add a unique styling accent. Available with black or red accent strip, these grilles pop in place easily. Complete kit comes with half round hood filler; leave it black or color match to taste. As a starting point or finishing touch, these grilles add a great look to any MKVI.

If you're beginning to notice oil drips on the ground, a burning oil smell or smoke from underneath the hood, a leaking valve cover gasket or camshaft tensioner gasket may be the culprit. A common gasket to leak on VAG engines, the valve cover gasket is nothing to ignore. Don't forget to always replace the camshaft tensioner gasket at the same time as these are also prone to leaking. A small amount of RTV silicone is not included, but recommended in several transitional areas of the cylinder head valve cover rail.

Are you looking for something to make your ride stand out from the crowd? These badges come from the beloved Golf R and the European R-line and they are sure to catch a few eyes. Hopefully only while the car is stopped, if those eyes belong to the driver. These exact fit, factory replacements for your Golf or GTI emblems come straight from Volkswagen.

The ECS Tuning 6-speed short shift kit shortens shift throws to let you grab the next gear faster. Reduce fore and aft movement needed to engage gears by 49, 28, or 7 percent--or leave it stock. Then do something you can't do with other shift kits: pick the exact shifter feel that suits your preference. The kit includes five balance weights to let you dial in a feel that matches your new, reduced throws. Heavy cast shift arm comes with a complete installation kit, including plate, weights, bolts, washers, and shift pin.

A failed air injection pump is more than a noisy annoyance. Bad pumps store a fault code and turn on your check engine light, a sure way to fail your local emissions test. Dying pumps don't go quietly. As they fail, they make a loud buzzing noise, audible shortly after a cold engine start up; continuing for a minute or so after that. Our secondary air pump can put your air injection system back to normal, eliminate all that racket, and turn off that pesky dash light.

Originally designed for MKV R32's, this belly pan covers the entire underside of your engine whereas the factory belly pan stops halfway. The R32 belly pan helps to protect against inclement weather, water and road debris which can effect critical engine components without the protection of the belly pan, causing corrosion and problems down the road. Keep the bottom-side of your engine looking good and staying protected with a full under-engine-coverage R32 belly pan kit!

We're excited; and with good reason. ECS Tuning proudly introduces our new line of premium, corrosion-resistant rotors: GEOMET®. GEOMET® is a special coating containing metal oxides, zinc, and aluminum flakes, sprayed over the entire rotor surface to ensure complete coverage, and baked on at 600 degrees to form a durable and attractive silver-gray finish that fights rust far better than paints or other conventional coatings. You can expect your new GEOMET® rotors to outperform and outlast stock rotors, and look great behind your alloy wheels

ECS Tuning has a time-honored tradition of packaging premium components for common maintenance and service procedures. Our extensive line of MKIV 2.0 Timing Belt Kits continues that tradition, selling you only what you need in packaged kit form. The range is impressive, from base timing belt with tensioner to our Ultimate Plus Kits with underdrive or lightweight crank pulleys. Your choices are too numerous to list here. Why not browse our listings and get ready for your next timing belt service now. Most ship free.

Mount up. Add an ECS Tuning dogbone mount stiffener and tighten the tranny-to-chassis connection. Reduce drivetrain movement--especially when your right foot is all the way down--with this high-durometer polyurethane insert, available in red or black. This complete kit installs easily to add muscle to your flabby OE pendulum mount. No need to remove the old mount; just insert the stiffener and fasten it to the chassis with the stretch bolt and large washer included in the kit.

Tired of chasing paper-thin aftermarket floor mats around your interior? Want a plush, durable mat set, with floor anchors and stylish piping? Then wiggle your toes in the all new line of Schwaben floor mats from ECS Tuning. Our thick pile carpeted mats have the look and feel of original equipment, complete with waterproof rubber backing, and round retainers to keep them anchored. Black mats available with either black or red piping, Schwaben floor mats are pleasing to the eye, and soothing under foot. Set includes all four mats; front and rear.

A commonly damaged part on your 1.8T. Keep dirt and other debris from your engine oil by replacing your engine oil dipstick tube and safely check your engine oil level. Better still, replace your funnel now, before it breaks. It's just a matter of time.

Embrace the warm glow of ECS Tuning's complete LED interior lighting kit. LED bulbs are a stunning revolution for the world of automotive lighting and it’s easy to see why. LED bulbs are vastly superior to stock bulbs, as they have a higher light output and are far more efficient. Installing these Ziza LED bulbs is a breeze, just pop out the old bulb and insert a new one, giving you incredible lighting in a matter of moments. This kit will transform your entire interior to bright white light.

Complete kit includes revised style temperature sensor with new o-ring. Easy to install. Resolves running issues for many owners who are still using the original black sensor which had a high failure rate. How do you know if your coolant temperature sensor is broken? If the sensor is bad, it should trigger a trouble code and the check engine light will illuminate. Yet, if it doesn't light up, check your vehicle's fuel consumption, as well as your tailpipe, as black smoke might start appearing.

Most aftermarket boost gauges look like add-ons. The dial numbers and lighting don't match the factory gauges. Many use an afterthought mounting system that looks cheesy. We think your boost gauge should be easy to see & blend with your interior. That's why we've developed this boost gauge kit just for your car. Our exact fit pods install in the center vent. The gauge design and lighting blend with other gauges to give it a classy, factory-installed look. We've even prepared a detailed photo tutorial outlining the installation, so the fun can start as soon as you open the box.

Comprehensive DSG Service Kits for your MKV GTI! Keeping up with your DSG fluid maintenance is now easier than ever with 'ECS Tuning Assembled' DSG Transmission Service Kits! Looking to do the work yourself? We at ECS Tuning have included a simple DIY how-to tutorial for those DIY'ers who want to give it a go. Don't forget to grab the Schwaben DSG fluid service tool if you don't have one to make the service easier.

The breather hoses found on the B5 Passat 30V engines get brittle and crack after years of service. These cracks lead to a persistent oil leak and driveability issues due to vacuum losses. Luckily ECS has the replacement parts that you need so that you can stay on the road.

Don't settle for less when you go low. Get the best selling sport springs in the H&R catalog with expertly matched shocks and struts.. H&R progressive sport springs lower your car for a muscular look and improved performance, without the bone-jarring ride associated with skateboards and no-name springs. The struts and shocks are built with lowered suspensions in mind, giving you the best of performance and quality. Great look. Improved performance. Ride quality you can live with.

Comprehensive DSG Service Kits for your MKVI GTI! Keeping up with your DSG fluid maintenance is now easier than ever with 'ECS Tuning Assembled' DSG Transmission Service Kits! Looking to do the work yourself? We at ECS Tuning have included a simple DIY how-to tutorial for those DIY'ers who want to give it a go. Don't forget to grab the Schwaben DSG fluid service tool if you don't have one to make the service easier.

Comprehensive DSG Service Kits for your MKV Jetta! Keeping up with your DSG fluid maintenance is now easier than ever with 'ECS Tuning Assembled' DSG Transmission Service Kits! Looking to do the work yourself? We at ECS Tuning have included a simple DIY how-to tutorial for those DIY'ers who want to give it a go. Don't forget to grab the Schwaben DSG fluid service tool if you don't have one to make the service easier.

A failed air injection pump is more than a noisy annoyance. Bad pumps store a fault code and turn on your check engine light, a sure way to fail your local emissions test. Dying pumps don't go quietly. As they fail, they make a loud buzzing noise, audible shortly after a cold engine start up; continuing for a minute or so after that. Our secondary air pump can put your air injection system back to normal, eliminate all that racket, and turn off that pesky dash light.

Complete kit includes revised style temperature sensor with new o-ring. Easy to install. Resolves running issues for many owners who are still using the original black sensor which had a high failure rate. How do you know if your coolant temperature sensor is broken? If the sensor is bad, it should trigger a trouble code and the check engine light will illuminate. Yet, if it doesn't light up, check your vehicle's fuel consumption, as well as your tailpipe, as black smoke might start appearing.

If you're planning on incorporating any vacuum-assisted accessories into your MKVI GTI, you will need a reliable pressure reading from your engine. ECS engineers have again arrived at a simple, durable, and tasteful billet aluminum piece to suit your needs. The ECS Boost Tap clips in between your PCV hose and intake manifold, giving you up to two inlets for your creative use. The kit includes all hardware and a set screw for blocking off the unused inlet when only one vacuum port is required for a particular application.

Need a better solution for your vacuum source needs? ECS Tuning has you covered with an alternative boost tap for multiple vacuum ports with our Billet Boost Tap Assembly. Our Boost Tap Assembly has two vacuum ports for you to supply vacuum source for either a boost gauge, aftermarket DV or any other needs.

If you're planning on incorporating any vacuum-assisted accessories into your MKV GTI, you will need a reliable pressure reading from your engine. ECS engineers have again arrived at a simple, durable, and tasteful billet aluminum piece to suit your needs. The ECS Boost Tap clips in between your PCV hose and intake manifold, giving you up to two inlets for your creative use. The kit includes all hardware and a set screw for blocking off the unused inlet when only one vacuum port is required for a particular application.

Forget that Final Frontier stuff, most of the time, you're more concerned with Inner Space--as in where to store your stuff. Glove boxes and door pockets fill quickly with gloves, glasses, and those movie rentals you've been meaning to return for a month. What you need is more storage. That's where VW seat tray kits come to the rescue. Available for driver and passenger side front seats, these neutral black sliding storage trays come as a complete kit with everything you need to install them. Check out our video with step-by-step instructions for this fun project.

Let's face it, winter has been tough on your vehicle, especially on a critical component of your vehicle that lets you see. Replacing your wiper blades annually assures that you will be able to see clearly by keeping your windshield free of water, snow, ice or whatever else mother natures throws your way.

Clogged or dirty cabin air filters can significantly reduce airflow from the cabin vents, as well as introduce allergens into the cabin air stream. By filtering out dust and dirt, those contaminants don't make it into your HVAC system, making everything work easier and cleaner. ECS carries a wide array of cabin filters for your MKIV.

Clogged or dirty cabin air filters can significantly reduce airflow from the cabin vents, as well as introduce allergens into the cabin air stream. By filtering out dust and dirt, those contaminants don't make it into your HVAC system, making everything work easier and cleaner. ECS carries a wide array of cabin filters for your MKIV.

If the features that you expect on your vehicle such as window roll down, central locking, and alarm are not functioning as they should and you have checked everything else, it's time to replace the door latch. If your door lights don't come on when the door is opened, or the interior lights don't go off after the door is shut, you probably need one of these. Microswitches within the latch assembly control window roll down and central locking and can often fail. The Genuine Volkswagen Door Latch is exactly what you need to restore the functions you have become accustomed to.