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Volkswagen Routan 2012–2013technical service bulletin

Bulletin TT 28-11-02 · NHTSA communication 10125751 · issued Jul 19, 2013

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Equipment
component
2012–2013
model years
2
vehicle entries

Official summary

Tech Tips (Start/Stop Button Installation at PDI): New Routan SEL vehicles should be equipped with a start/stop button which is to be inserted into the WIN module during PDI. The button is shipped in the by-pack (found on the third row seat) is shown in this document.

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.