Volkswagen Phaeton 2004–2010 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin TT 57-12-02 · NHTSA communication 10157511 · issued Oct 18, 2013
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Equipment
component
2004–2010
model years
10
vehicle entries
Official summary
Tech Tips (Alarm Goes Off When Unlocking Door With Key Cylinder): This odcument informs if the vehicle is entered using the door key, the alarm may activate when opening the door. The door lock cylinder does not disarm the alarm. The lock cylinder in the door is meant to be used as an emergency entry, therefore the key must be inserted into the ignition within 15-30 seconds of opening the door (dependent on vehicle and equipment), in order to disarm the alarm.
Vehicles covered
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.