2000 Volkswagen GTI service bulletins & manufacturer communications

99 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 2000 Volkswagen GTI. 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
• 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 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
• 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 existing tip for fuel quality checking.
  TT 200901 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Aug 18, 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
• 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
• Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
  Edition173 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 15, 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
• Airbag Issues.
  Airbag · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 22, 2016
• 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
• 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
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition115 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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
• Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)
  871409 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 24, 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
• 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 · Fuel System, Diesel · issued Aug 29, 2014
• Oil Consumption Measurement
  TB171403 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · 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
• 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
• Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
  941403 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 4, 2014
• Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
  941403 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Jun 4, 2014
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition86 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 19, 2014
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition86 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · 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 · Fuel System, Gasoline · issued May 9, 2014
• HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
  871402 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 18, 2014
• Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials
  TB001404 · 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
• Gasoline Quality
  TB011408 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Mar 26, 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
• Golf/GTI Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections:
  PDI - GOLF GTI T · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Feb 11, 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 · Unknown OR Other · issued Jan 24, 2014
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition63 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · 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
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition60 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 4, 2013
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition60 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Nov 4, 2013
• HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
  871301 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Oct 29, 2013
• Oil Consumption Measurement
  TB171303 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 3, 2013
• 1999-2002 Jetta, Golf and GTI with VR6 Engine Update ECM Software for Catalytic Converter Monitoring System.
  26E1 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 18, 2013
• Emissions Service Action Circular (VR6 Engine Update ECM Software for Catalytic Converter Monitoring System): The ECM software for the catalytic converter monitoring system is too …
  Campaign Circula · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 18, 2013
• Emissions Service Action Circular (VR6 Engine Update ECM Software for Catalytic Converter Monitoring System): The ECM software for the catalytic converter monitoring system is too …
  Campaign Circula · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 18, 2013
• Volkswagen: the catalytic converter monitoring system, with the ecm software, is too sensitive and causes the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) to come on and exceed emissions stand…
  ESA-26E1 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Sep 18, 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 · Equipment · issued Jul 10, 2013
• Oil Consumption Measurement
  TB171302 · 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
• 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
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition31 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Apr 8, 2013
• VW Elsa Newsletter
  Edition31 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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…
  TT201301a · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Other · 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
  Edition26 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · 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
• Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
  941401 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 14, 2011
• Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
  941401 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 14, 2011
• Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. The headlamps or inside lights intermittently dim slightly at idle speed. At idle speed the alternator voltage can f…
  TB-94-10-02 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 9, 2010
• Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. At idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. Some…
  TB-09-10-02 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 9, 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
• 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
• Intermittent windshield wiper, wipes across windshield once then stops. *kb
  2002419 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued May 24, 2007
• Mil is on and/or catalytic converter is rattling. *kb
  2010464 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 14, 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
• Mil is on and or catalytic converter is rattling. *sc
  0501 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Sep 9, 2005
• Driver and passenger door window regulator repairing. *mj additional information regarding door window, separates from window regulator clamps. *tt
  0402 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 10, 2004
• Driver and passenger door window regulator repairs. *tt
  0307 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Apr 4, 2003
• Subject pertaining to the lubrication of the door locks during the pre-delivery inspection. Mjs
  9913 · Technical service bulletin · Latches/locks/linkages · issued Jul 22, 1999