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Volkswagen Routan 2009–2013technical service bulletin

Bulletin TT 24-11-04 · NHTSA communication 10156158 · issued Nov 23, 2012

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Electrical System
component
2009–2013
model years
5
vehicle entries

Official summary

Tech Tips (Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Adaptation): To help prevent any malfunctions regarding adaptation of the PCM, make sure the StarMOBILE diagnostic tool is updated to the latest level. This document instructs how to perform the adaption. If StarMOBILE diagnostic tool requires software update, file can be downloaded from a link in document VSS-12-02, available on ServiceNet under Workshop Equipment> StarMOBILE Diagnostic Tool> Service Information.

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.