1996 Volkswagen Passat service bulletins & manufacturer communications
38 manufacturer communications are on file with NHTSA for the 1996 Volkswagen Passat. TSBs are repair guidance for dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free.
Technical service bulletin 38
- 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
- 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
- This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.SM 44-2017 EN · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jun 28, 2017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
- 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
- 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: 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
- For long crank/ difficulty starting with the engine hot: Before replacing any components for this complaint, drain the fuel from the vehicle and replace with known good diesel fuel…TT230628 · Technical service bulletin · Fuel System, Diesel · issued Sep 12, 2014
- Assembly Instructions: Installation of original remote start feature accessory, Volkswagen Passat.561 065 760 A as · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Aug 1, 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 · Equipment · issued Jun 4, 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
- 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 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 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
- Passat 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 m…PDI - PASSAT TEC · Technical service bulletin · Equipment · issued Jul 17, 2013
- Passat 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 m…PDI - PASSAT TEC · 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
- Ignition switch special warranty extension question and answer sheet to volkswagen owners. *tt101703 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 17, 2003
- Ignition switch limited warranty extension 1996-1997 vehicles. *tt0328 · Technical service bulletin · Electrical System · issued Oct 17, 2003
- Zf vh recall of the zf steering pump, supplied to wd's for replacement of the audi a4 passat p/n 8d0 145 156fx instead of the correct zf p/n 7691 955 276zw. 2004 audi a4 also inclu…092603 · Technical service bulletin · Steering · issued Sep 26, 2003
- Subject regarding latch system lower anchors and tethers for children, installing / retrofitting. *tt0101 · Technical service bulletin · Seats · issued Jun 12, 2001
- Conditions with visible smoke from exhaust system when accelerating. *tt9901 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 25, 1999
- Subject on automatic transmission fluid ( atf ), checking 01 transmission. *yc9806 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Aug 7, 1998
- Subject on maintenance intervals. *yc9804 · Technical service bulletin · Unknown OR Other · issued Jun 22, 1998
- Toothed belt runs towards outside, wears out/ jumps off, and cracks. *ak15 9701 · Technical service bulletin · Engine and Engine Cooling · issued Jun 4, 1997
- Transmission pops out of gear/shifter feels like it has a double detent when shifting into gear, and will not maintain shift adjustment. *ak34 9703 · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 11, 1997
- Difficulties with shift lever and transmission is hard to shift into reverse gear. *yc9704109702F · Technical service bulletin · Power Train · issued Apr 10, 1997