{"product_id":"catalytic-converter-for-volkswagen-beetle-2001-2005-2-0l","title":"Catalytic Converter for Volkswagen Beetle (2001-2005) 2.0L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDirect-Fit Emissions Catalytic Converter for 2001-2005 Volkswagen Beetle\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRestores exhaust scavenging efficiency and eliminates downstream catalyst failure codes on 2.0L 8-valve applications.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Beetle Catalyst Degradation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAging factory catalysts on the PQ34 platform suffer from internal thermal fatigue, matrix clogging, and noble metal washcoat depletion. This breakdown triggers P0420 efficiency diagnostic trouble codes (DTC), increases exhaust backpressure, and restricts gas velocity, ultimately degrading fuel economy and throttle response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed with an anti-corrosive stainless steel shell and an OBD-compliant ceramic honeycomb substrate, this unit restores optimal stoichiometric chemical reduction. Precision-machined, bolt-on flanges match factory downpipe and cat-back interfaces directly, eliminating exhaust leaks and eliminating the need for cutting, bending, or custom welding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e2001-2005 Volkswagen Beetle 2.0L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eEA827 (AEG \/ AVH \/ AZG \/ BEV) \/ Typ 9C (PQ34)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e115 hp \/ 122 lb-ft (Approx)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eBER515400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMake:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volkswagen\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beetle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYears:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.0L Naturally Aspirated I4\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOE Reference Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54582, 642766, 49252, 18315, 096-2831, 40435, 19052, 51804\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterchange Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 54850, 19463, 50508\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Volkswagen Precision Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to satisfy precise European lambda sensor thresholds, ensuring proper exhaust backpressure balance and immediate light-off temperature performance without triggering secondary O2 sensor CEL faults.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50488429609208,"sku":"DS-E5DSO412B","price":121.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/catalytic-converter-for-volkswagen-beetle-2001-2005-2-0l-1.jpg?v=1789149478","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/es\/products\/catalytic-converter-for-volkswagen-beetle-2001-2005-2-0l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}