1998 Volkswagen Jetta service bulletins & manufacturer communications
74 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1998 Volkswagen Jetta. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 74
- Update to Volkswagen engine oil standardsV171901201285565 · 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
- Tool number added to table. Removal of Behr Flush Kit. VAS 6337/1AV871806201994714 · 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
- 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 StandardsV171901-2012855 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Mar 12, 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
- Engine replacement tipTT 10 12 01 · Technical service bulletin · Engine · issued Sep 28, 2018
- Tip for Scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test planTT001703 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Nov 10, 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 GuideVHW-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
- Update to model year applicability.V871622 2019947 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 24, 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
- Airbag Issues.Airbag · Technical service bulletin · Air Bags · issued Jan 22, 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 (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 · Equipment · 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 · Electrical System · issued May 8, 2015
- Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this documentV941501 2011521 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Mar 27, 2015
- Technical Bulletin: Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000VAS ChargerV271501 2011894 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Feb 16, 2015
- VW Elsa NewsletterEdition115 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Dec 8, 2014
- Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000 Charger271402 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Dec 3, 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
- Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00TB171404 · 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
- Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation941403 · 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
- VW Elsa NewsletterEdition86 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued May 19, 2014
- VW Elsa NewsletterEdition86 · 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
- Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair MaterialsTB001404 · 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
- Jetta Bluetooth manual coding procedure.Bluetooth · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Mar 19, 2014
- Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation941402 · 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
- Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire FaultsTB001403 · 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
- 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
- If a customer comments that the key cannot be removed from the ignition when the transmission is in PARK or that the PRND12 is not reading correctly in the MFI, DO NOT replace the …TT280802 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Nov 29, 2013
- Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer InspectionsPDITECHCHECKi · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Oct 28, 2013
- JETTA-JSW Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, an…PDI - JETTA JSW · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 23, 2013
- JETTA 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 me…PDI - JETTA TECH · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 17, 2013
- Jetta 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 me…PDI - JETTA TECH · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 13, 2013
- Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation941401 · Technical service bulletin · Exterior Lighting · issued Feb 14, 2011
- 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
- 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
- Evaluating fuel mixture diagnostic trouble codes (dtc) - how to perform effective diagnostic related to fuel system adaptation system too rich/ too lean. Volkswagen. *mj0410 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued May 10, 2004
- Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt0101 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jun 12, 2001
- Subject regarding sunroof binding or noisy due to broken slide(s). *tt0001 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Sep 29, 2000
- Concerns with transmission in limp mode with no malfunction indicator lamp illuminated. *tt0001 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Jan 28, 2000
- This bulletin includes new information on wheel alignment specifications. *tt9902 · Technical service bulletin · Suspension · issued Aug 9, 1999
- Subject on radio remote control locking system. *yc9801 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Aug 21, 1998
- Subject on radio code retrieval procedures. *yc9803 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 24, 1998
- Information on checking and setting the readiness code. *yc9808 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 22, 1998
- Information on installing any aftermarket radio. *yc9802 · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 16, 1998
- Installing and removing exterior door handle transparent film. *yc9803C · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Jun 2, 1998
- Information on installing a cargo net. *yc9801 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued May 26, 1998
- Difficulties in closing rear lid. *yc9801 · Technical service bulletin · Structure · issued Mar 23, 1998
- Subject pertaining to power sunroof convenience close feature, function change. *ak60 9704 · Technical service bulletin · Visibility · issued Nov 14, 1997
- Programming/reprogramming on remote locking/alarm system transmitters. *yc57 9706 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Nov 4, 1997
- Information cincerning engine cylinder head assembly. *ak13 9706 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Oct 27, 1997