Volkswagen Touareg 2004–2010 — technical service bulletin
Bulletin TT 96-12-08 · NHTSA communication 10157637 · issued Oct 26, 2012
Technical service bulletin
communication type
Electrical System
component
2004–2010
model years
7
vehicle entries
Official summary
Tech Tips (Access/Start Module Fault 00183 ?Interior Access/Start Authorization Antenna 1-R138? Diagnosis Tip): When diagnosing Access/start fault 00183, be aware that the fault can indicate a concern with either the R138 Interior Access/Start Authorization Antenna 1 or the R137 Luggage Compartment Access/Start Authorization Antenna. This document informs of the recommended normal Guided Fault Finding.
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.