2004 Volkswagen Golf service bulletins & manufacturer communications

239 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Volkswagen Golf. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.

• Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
  V171901201285565 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 21, 2023
• Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
  V171901201285562 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 30, 2023
• Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
  V171901201285560 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 24, 2023
• Update model year applicability to include 2023.
  V941901201152119 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 12, 2022
• Battery testing and charging using special tools VAS6161 & GRX3000VAS Charger. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
  V271901201189422 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 6, 2022
• This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.
  SM 48-2022 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 15, 2022
• This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.
  A002155201173212 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Dec 15, 2021
• Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
  V171901201285534 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 11, 2021
• Tool number added to table. Removal of Behr Flush Kit. VAS 6337/1A
  V871806201994714 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 12, 2020
• Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
  V941901201152115 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 21, 2020
• Update model applicability to MY 2020.
  V011812_2014603 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 5, 2019
• Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
  V171901_2012855 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 25, 2019
• Include new special tool adapter and 2018 model year Jetta only
  V871806_2019947 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 7, 2019
• Update to mode; and model year applicability.
  V871811_2043893 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 4, 2019
• The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
  SM 102-2019 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 31, 2019
• Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
  V171901_2012855 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 29, 2019
• Parts are currently blocked from sale at this time.
  SM 80-2019 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Oct 1, 2019
• Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards.
  V171901_2012855 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 24, 2019
• Include additional photo's of water ingress. Also includes 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
  V001901_2040590 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 10, 2019
• TT 001202........Also includes 2005 Jetta wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
  TT 001202 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 23, 2019
• Quick Reference Update Guide.
  QRUG08212019 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 21, 2019
• Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards. Also includes 2004 and 2005 Jetta Wagon and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB
  V171901_2012855 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 19, 2019
• REMOVED all 12 hour wait period before starting references. ADDED EFB to "Select correct battery type" in bottom box. Also Jetta Wagon 2005 and 2018-2020 Tiguan LWB.
  30DayInvCklst · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 15, 2019
• Update vehicle metadata to include pull ahead models. Also includes R32 2002-2007 and 2002-2006 Jetta Wagon.
  V011812_2014603 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 29, 2019
• Engine oil quality standards. Also includes all models for 1997-2003. Also Rabbit from 2006-2009.
  V171901_2012855 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 16, 2019
• This document outlines updates to the diagnostic software (ODIS).
  VOS-19-17 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 3, 2019
• Remote Key Battery Replacement
  171901_2012855 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 13, 2019
• Update vehicle metadata.
  V871812-2005566 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 12, 2019
• The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
  SM 33-2019 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 27, 2019
• Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
  TT 91 19 01 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 22, 2019
• Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
  V171901-2012855 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 12, 2019
• Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document
  Gasoline Engine · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 27, 2019
• Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
  V271901-2011894 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 19, 2019
• Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
  V941901-2011521 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 18, 2019
• Update vehicle metadata.
  V871812-2005566 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 13, 2018
• Engine replacement tip
  TT 10 12 01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 28, 2018
• To include an additional model year applicability.
  V871809-2005566 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 20, 2018
• Update content and include additional models and model year applicability.
  V011812-2014603 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 13, 2018
• This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano contacts.
  A971861 2013504- · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 6, 2018
• Tip for Scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan
  TT001703 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 10, 2017
• Update to model year applicability.
  TT 961011 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 19, 2017
• Update to model year applicability.
  TT 961011 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 19, 2017
• Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
  TT 271002 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 14, 2017
• Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
  TT 271002 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 14, 2017
• Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
  TT 200901 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 18, 2017
• 17 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. Engine Oils Which …
  V171701 2012855 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 5, 2017
• This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
  SM 44-2017 EN · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 28, 2017
• VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
  VHW-17-11 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 22, 2017
• Quick Reference of vehicle concerns. Includes a list of Software versions and the technical bulletin numbers that referred to the concerns Updated
  Quick Reference · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 13, 2017
• This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
  1-2017 Update · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 1, 2017
• Update model year applicability to include 2017.
  V691601 2010479 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 31, 2016
• Reminder for dealers to reference the repair manual and replace all necessary fasteners (bolts, nuts) that cannot be re-used
  TT 00-16-02 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 28, 2016
• Update to model year applicability.
  V871622 2019947 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 24, 2016
• Update to include additional model year applicability.
  V011615 2014815 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 20, 2016
• Update model and model year applicability.
  V871620 2005566 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 12, 2016
• Contacting the parts helpline
  TT001601 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Sep 23, 2016
• Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.
  TT 97-12-02 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 23, 2016
• To update model table to clarify jetta wagon applicability to tb content.
  V551613_2039446 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 13, 2016
• Corrosion may be found on the folded edge of the hood. Supersedes TB V551603
  V551612-2039446 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 9, 2016
• To update Claim processing statement.
  V571605-2038887 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 9, 2016
• To update claim processing statement.
  V501606_2011761 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 7, 2016
• Quick Reference Update Guide of the vehicles expected upgraded software level. The latest corresponding technical bulletins that address the issues, and concerns that have been had…
  Ref. - Reflash U · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 20, 2016
• Tech tip denoting potential for damage of the data link connector when using after market plug in devices or scan tools and subsequent diagnostic direction.
  TT 97-14-02 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 29, 2016
• Technical Bulletin about Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or clea…
  V501604 2014370 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 28, 2016
• Tech Tips Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System)
  TT 97-14-02ss1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 4, 2016
• Corrosion on hood edge.
  TB551603 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Feb 17, 2016
• Document discusses Corrosion that may be found on the folded edge of the hood. The corrosion may be found on this edge anywhere around the hood. It discusses how to service it, and…
  V551603 2039446 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Feb 17, 2016
• Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
  Edition173 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 15, 2016
• Quick Reference of vehicle concerns. Includes a list of Software versions and the technical bulletin numbers that referred to the concerns Updated
  Update 02122016 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 12, 2016
• Gasoline quality.
  TB011602 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 5, 2016
• Technical tips on what to do if improper gasoline has been added to the vehicle.
  V011602 2014815 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Feb 5, 2016
• Corrosion, Front fenders, at upper wheel opening.
  TB501602 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Feb 3, 2016
• Document refers to Surface corrosion or corrosion perforation that can occur on various locations around the front wheel arch. It gives examples on where to check for repair covera…
  V501602 2011761 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Feb 3, 2016
• Technical Bulletins.
  Newsletter · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jan 25, 2016
• Summary of Technical Bulletin to include additional model and model year applicability. Corrosion, Front Fenders, at Upper Wheel Opening (U.S. Only)
  Elsa Newsletter · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jan 25, 2016
• Airbag Issues.
  Airbag · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 22, 2016
• Surface corrosion or corrosion perforation can occur on various locations around the front wheel arch.
  2011761 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jan 19, 2016
• Information on areas Surface corrosion or corrosion perforation can occur on various locations around the front wheel arch. Also gives examples of how to calculate cost to repair o…
  V501601 2011761 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jan 19, 2016
• Technical Bulletin (Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear): Windshield or rear window is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or the surface feels rough. To avoid unnecessary replacem…
  V921502 2026253 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jul 22, 2015
• Technical Bulletin (Corrosion on the Fold of the Front Inner Door): Corrosion under the door fold in the area of the extra seal and the Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) foil. This documen…
  V571503 2038887 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jul 20, 2015
• Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system com…
  V871506 2019947 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 7, 2015
• Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hou…
  V871508 2005566 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 7, 2015
• This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, upd…
  Elsa 6-29-15 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 29, 2015
• This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage appli…
  Elsa 6-22-15 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 22, 2015
• Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open i…
  TT 64-14-02 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued May 8, 2015
• Technical Bulletin (Rear Door Glass Inoperative): The rear glass cannot be opened / closed, the rear glass may slide down into the door, or the rear glass motor operates but the gl…
  V641502 2039887 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 20, 2015
• Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this document
  V941501 2011521 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 27, 2015
• Technical Bulletin: Battery, Discharged, Diagnosis for Excessive Static Current Draw
  V271503 2016076 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 12, 2015
• Technical Bulletin (Rear Door Glass Inoperative issue diagnosis): The rear glass cannot be opened / closed, the rear glass may slide down into the door, or the rear glass motor ope…
  V641501 2039887 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 2, 2015
• Technical Bulletin: Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000VAS Charger
  V271501 2011894 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 16, 2015
• Technical Bulletin (Corrosion Hood Edge ): Document discusses diagnosis, and potential remedy of issue. The document also has example claim forms for repears. The diagnosis codes f…
  V551501 2039446 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 28, 2015
• Technical Bulletin Corrosion, Front Fenders, at Upper Wheel Opening (U.S. Only) ): Document discusses diagnosis, and potential remedy of issue. The diagnosis codes for checking war…
  V501501 2011761 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 22, 2015
• Discusses the issues associated with using contaiminated gasoline. There are recommendations to use top tier gasoline retailers
  V011503 2014815 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued Jan 20, 2015
• Surface corrosion or corrosion perforation can occur on various locations around the front wheel arch.
  TB501403 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Dec 17, 2014
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition115 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Dec 8, 2014
• Quick Reference Update Guide
  UpdateB · Technical service bulletin · Communication · issued Dec 8, 2014
• Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000 Charger
  271402 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 3, 2014
• When performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically turned off. A hard wired internet connection is also recommended.
  TT001403 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 27, 2014
• Tech Tips (SVM Update Instructions): This document informs when performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically turned off. A …
  TT 00-14-03 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 27, 2014
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition112 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 17, 2014
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition112 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 17, 2014
• Corrosion on the Fold of the Front Inner Door
  571405 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 10, 2014
• Technical Bulletin (Corrosion on the Fold of the Front Inner Door): This document informs of the method to repair Corrosion under the door fold in the area of the extra seal and th…
  V571405 2038887 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 10, 2014
• Summary to be provided on a future date.
  2038887 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Nov 10, 2014
• Tech Tips (ECM Fault P1250 "Fuel Level Too Low" Will Not Clear): This document informs to clear static ECM fault P1250 "Fuel Level Too Low", add fuel to vehicle and complete a road…
  TT 20-13-01 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 10, 2014
• Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)
  871409 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 24, 2014
• Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has…
  V871409 2019947 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 24, 2014
• Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System)
  TT971402 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Sep 5, 2014
• The DLC is intended for use with diagnostic scan tools and by emissions testing stations. However, aftermarket devices (i.e., drive data recorders) that connect to the DLC have now…
  TT971402 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 5, 2014
• Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00
  TB171404 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 2, 2014
• Technical Bulletin (Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard): This document informs of a sample list of products generally available in the North American market tha…
  V171404 2012855 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 2, 2014
• Use the diagram below to test the N75 Solenoid Valve in the event of a turbocharger fault code such as P0299 or P0234. This applies to Mechanical Injection Style Diesel Engines, Pu…
  TT200906 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 29, 2014
• Tech Tips (TDI Engine - N75 Solenoid Valve Diagnosis): This document informs with graphical aid the testing of the N75 Solenoid Valve in the event of a turbocharger fault code such…
  TT 20-09-06 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 29, 2014
• Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
  Quick Reference · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 29, 2014
• Oil Consumption Measurement
  TB171403 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Aug 22, 2014
• Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customer states oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 l…
  V171403 2017813 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Aug 22, 2014
• Incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage. When installing an engine, flywheel or transmission, please follow the installation…
  TT321401 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 4, 2014
• Tech Tips (Torque Converter/Flywheel/Flexplate installation): Incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage. When installing an en…
  TT 32-14-01 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jul 4, 2014
• The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle. There are many different tire dressing products available. When choos…
  TT501401 · Technical service bulletin · Wheels · issued Jun 6, 2014
• Tech Tips (All vehicles-Tire dressing for vehicle detailing): The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle. This do…
  TT 50-14-01 · Technical service bulletin · Tires · issued Jun 6, 2014
• Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
  941403 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 4, 2014
• Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
  941403 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 4, 2014
• Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): This document informs of the Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. The documen…
  V941403 2011521 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 4, 2014
• Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
  PDITECHCHECKo · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 29, 2014
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition86 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued May 19, 2014
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition86 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 19, 2014
• Fault code P1297 may be set and fuel mixtures may go lean if the vehicle is driven under load or revved up and then returned to idle.
  TT240801 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 9, 2014
• Tech Tips (Models with 1.8T Engine - Pressure Loss issues): Fault code P1297 may be set and fuel mixtures may go lean if the vehicle is driven under load or revved up and then retu…
  TT 24-08-01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued May 9, 2014
• Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
  PDITECHCHECKn · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 7, 2014
• Quick Reference Update Guide
  UpdateA · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued May 5, 2014
• Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
  Reference - Refl · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Apr 29, 2014
• HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
  871402 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 18, 2014
• Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Condensation, which is a normal condition in all A/C systems, can cause a musty odor. If the odor is noticeable in the vehicle when the …
  V871402 2005566 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 18, 2014
• Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
  PDITECHCHECKm · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 10, 2014
• Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials
  TB001404 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 10, 2014
• Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of components and applications developed to repair concerns of squeaks, rattles, noise…
  V001404 2010380 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 10, 2014
• Volkswagen Warranty Policies and Procedures ? April 2014
  Warranty · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 1, 2014
• HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
  871401 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Mar 27, 2014
• Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hou…
  V871401 2005566 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 27, 2014
• Gasoline Quality
  TB011408 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 26, 2014
• Technical Bulletin The use of contaminated gasoline, seasonal fuel changes (summer/winter fuel) or gasoline with a low content of deposit control additives may result in one or mor…
  V011408 2014815 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 26, 2014
• Software Version Management
  TB011407 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 18, 2014
• Technical Bulletin This Technical Bulletin details the general process for carrying out a Software Version Management (SVM) software update for any Technical Bulletin (TSB) / Requi…
  V011407 2014603 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 18, 2014
• Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
  941402 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 8, 2014
• Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
  941402 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 6, 2014
• Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): Exterior light assemblies (headlights, taillights, fog lights, turn signals) are vented and may collect moisture on the…
  V941402 2011521 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 6, 2014
• Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
  PDITECHCHECKl · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 11, 2014
• Golf/GTI Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections:
  PDI - GOLF GTI T · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 11, 2014
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition70 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 27, 2014
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition70 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 27, 2014
• Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
  TB001403 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 27, 2014
• To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine ru…
  TT641402 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 24, 2014
• Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open i…
  TT 64-14-02 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 24, 2014
• HVAC, Temperature Output Control Cannot Be Adjusted
  851401 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 22, 2014
• Technical Bulletin (Temperature Output Control Cannot Be Adjusted): Customer states cannot adjust temperature and/or A/C is not cold. The blend door control lever moves freely, but…
  V851401 2012432 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jan 22, 2014
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition63 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 25, 2013
• If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. If parts assistance is needed, please call 800…
  TT001304A · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 15, 2013
• If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. If parts assistance is needed, please call 800…
  TT001304 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 15, 2013
• Part ordering
  TT001304 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 15, 2013
• Tech Tips (All Models 2000-2014 - Part ordering): If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the ord…
  TT 00-13-04 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 15, 2013
• Tech Tips (All Models 2000-2014 - Part ordering): If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the ord…
  TT 00-13-04 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 15, 2013
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition60 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 4, 2013
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition60 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 4, 2013
• HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
  871301 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 29, 2013
• Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): An unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 …
  V871301 2005566 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 29, 2013
• Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): An unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 …
  V871301 2005566 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 29, 2013
• P0102, P1128, P1296 - WA front oxygen sensor faults
  Guide · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 15, 2013
• Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
  Control Module R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 15, 2013
• Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
  Control Module R · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 15, 2013
• Oil Consumption Measurement
  TB171303 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 3, 2013
• Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customers have stated oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or…
  V171303 2017813 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 3, 2013
• Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customers have stated oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or…
  V171303 2017813 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Oct 3, 2013
• Fan Module J293 Pinout Chart
  TT870903 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 27, 2013
• Tech Tips (Coolant fan control module J293 pinout): 1.8L and 2.0L (Except Engine Code BBW), Fan Module J293 Pinout Chart which informs of the terminal types, the inputs, and output…
  TT 87-09-03 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 27, 2013
• Tech Tips (Coolant fan control module J293 pinout): 1.8L and 2.0L (Except Engine Code BBW), Fan Module J293 Pinout Chart which informs of the terminal types, the inputs, and output…
  TT 87-09-03 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 27, 2013
• Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
  PDITECHCHECKq · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 17, 2013
• Golf Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and mee…
  PDI - GOLF GTI T · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 17, 2013
• In SAGA, the time units for the Volkswagen DoubleCheck labor operation were reduced in error from 50 time units to 30 time units during the system update posted on July 4th.
  VWS1303 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Jul 10, 2013
• Oil Consumption Measurement
  TB171302 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2013
• Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customer states oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 l…
  V171302 2017813 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2013
• Tech Tips (Equipped with Turbocharged Engine Turbocharger Replacement Tip): If mechanical damage is found to the turbocharger (e.g. damaged compression wheel, loose or broken shaft…
  TT 21-13-01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 28, 2013
• If mechanical damage is found to the turbocharger (e.g. damaged compression wheel, loose or broken shaft), it is not enough to just replace the turbocharger.
  TT211301 · Technical service bulletin · Parking Brake · issued Jun 18, 2013
• 09A Transmission -- Replacing Transmission
  TT370606 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 14, 2013
• Tech Tips (Vehicles with 09G or 09A Transmission -- Replacing Transmission): This document informs If you replace one of these transmissions, check ETKA to see if you must also rep…
  TT 37-06-06 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 14, 2013
• Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
  PDITECHCHECKp · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 13, 2013
• Golf Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and mee…
  PDI - GOLF GTI T · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 13, 2013
• Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid
  TB011313 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 6, 2013
• To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not a…
  TT201301a · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 8, 2013
• To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not a…
  TT201301 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Apr 8, 2013
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition29 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 25, 2013
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition29 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Mar 25, 2013
• Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid
  TB011310 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 15, 2013
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition26 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 4, 2013
• If key blade is found to stick or bind when opening or closing, check position of roll pin that secures key blade to mechanism. If roll pin is sticking out on either side (as shown…
  TT571302 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Mar 1, 2013
• Tech Tips (Technician Helpline Vehicle Check Sheets): When it becomes necessary to open a VW Technician Helpline VTA case while performing diagnosis for a diesel particulate filter…
  TT 00-13-02 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 22, 2013
• Technical Bulletin (Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches): New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleanin…
  V501205 2014370 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 25, 2012
• Technical Bulletin (Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches): New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleanin…
  V501205 2014370 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment Adaptive/mobility · issued Oct 25, 2012
• Volkswagen: gasoline engines have rough idle, have significant loss of power or stalling with reduced performance. *pe
  TB-01-12-04 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Feb 10, 2012
• Volkswagen: the gear box has a momentarily delay while accelerating. *rm
  TB-35-11-01 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jun 6, 2011
• Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
  941401 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Feb 14, 2011
• Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
  941401 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 14, 2011
• Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Engine software may cause the vehicle to exceed emissions standards. *rm
  SA-28F6 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 28, 2011
• Volkswagen: child restraint latch guidance fixture; compliance with fmvss 225 (usa only). Update to existing technical bulletin. No production change required. All models. *pe
  TB-00-10-06 · Technical service bulletin · Child Seat · issued Sep 30, 2010
• Volkswagen: update programming; engine runs rough on initial start at temperatures below-7%c (20%f). Software update and new injectors. Installing new injectors and engine control …
  TB-01-10-13 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 22, 2010
• Volkswagen: gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. Vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certai…
  SAC-28F3/P1-REV · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 2010
• Air Conditioning Does not Operate
  TT871005 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 23, 2010
• For concerns of no or intermittent A/C operation where pressure diagnosis does not lead to a cause, be sure to check the N25 A/C clutch coil. The fan control module may send a brie…
  TT871005 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 23, 2010
• Tech Tips (Air Conditioning Does not Operate): This document informs of concerns of no or intermittent A/C operation where pressure diagnosis does not lead to a cause, be sure to c…
  TT 87-10-05 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 23, 2010
• Volkswagen: (revised) vehicles may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. If this happens, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminated to le…
  SA-28F3 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 1, 2010
• Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Inspect, clean and modify sunroof drains for certain volkswagen vehicles and revised maintenance schedule;…
  SA-60A7-S9 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued May 7, 2010
• Volkswagen: vehicles may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. If this happens, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminated to let you know…
  SB-28F3 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 28, 2009
• Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Revised expiration dates for seat heater customer satisfaction campaigns. Affected vehicles may have a sea…
  060910 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jun 1, 2009
• Volkswagen: certain vehicles equipped with comfort seats; install new passenger side seat heater switch. This include jetta wagon. *pe updated 3/23/09. Revision to customer satisfa…
  VZ-VZ00 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jun 1, 2009
• Customer satisfaction campaign circular: certain vehicles equipped with comfort seats: install driver's side seat heater repair kit. *pe updated 3/23/09. Revision to customer satis…
  VV-VV00 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jun 1, 2009
• Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. Heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.)…
  2015831 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Aug 28, 2008
• Customer satisfaction campaign circular. Install driver's side heater repair kit. Seat heater may malfunction when the ignition switch is on. This could cause the heater mat to tem…
  VV · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jun 1, 2007
• Customer satisfaction campaign circular - seat heater element can malfunction when the ignition switch is on and the seat heater switch is on. The seat heater mat may temporarily o…
  M3 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jun 1, 2007
• Rough on initial start at temperatures below 20 degrees f. *kb
  2010462 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 7, 2007
• Hard starting (extended cranking required) or no start when wet, runs rough on initial start, may be accompanied by light gray smoke. *kb
  2010461 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 7, 2007
• Dtc's p1297 (17705) or p1557 (17965) stored in dtc memory. This may be caused by intake hoses leaking (during boost conditions) due to incorrect torque on clamps or improper placem…
  010702 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jan 11, 2007
• Door windows, may seperate from window regulator clamps. *kb
  0603 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 26, 2006
• Heated seat bottom cover replacement. *kb
  0601 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Apr 21, 2006
• Door window, separates from window regulator clamps. *jb
  0501 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Jan 4, 2006
• Comfort seats may have a seat heater element that can malfunction when the ignition switch is on. Customer satisfaction campaign vv. *tt
  VV · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Dec 22, 2005
• Customer states heater output seems insufficient. *tt
  0502 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Dec 19, 2005
• Engine pre-heater installation. Calix. *tt
  11292005 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 29, 2005
• Comfort seats may have a seat heater element that can malfunction when the ignition switch is on. Customer satisfaction campaign vz. *tt
  VZ · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Oct 10, 2005
• Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0101 (16485) stored in dtc memory. *tt
  0511 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jul 21, 2005
• Hard starting (extended cranking required) or no start when wet, runs rough on initial start, may be accompanied by light gray smoke. *tt
  0405 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2005
• Runs rough on initial start at temperatures below -7 degrees c (20 degrees f). *tt update. *tt update. *tt
  230501 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 1, 2005
• Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1603 (18011) stored in dtc memory. *tt
  0502 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jan 14, 2005
• Engine coolant temperature (ect) sensor. *tc
  004 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Nov 9, 2004
• Engine, fluctuating idle or idle speed too low. *mj
  0403 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jul 12, 2004
• Hard starting or no start when wet, runs rough on initial start, may be accompanied by light gray smoke. *mj
  0403 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 25, 2004
• Malfunction indicator lamp (mil) on with diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) p1347/17755 and p1340/17748 stored in memory. Including various models volkswagen 2002-2003. *mj
  0401 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Jun 3, 2004
• Malfunction indicator light (mil) on, diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) stored in diagnostic trouble code (dtc) memory. *mj
  0412 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 19, 2004
• Evaluating fuel mixture diagnostic trouble codes- how to perform effective diagnosis related to fuel system adaptation - system too rich/too lean. Volkswagen. *mj
  0409 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 10, 2004
• New style brake light switch requires care during installation to prevent damage to switch. *tt
  0401 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 17, 2004
• Reverse gear, difficult to engage or disengage. *mr
  0401 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 23, 2004