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2004 Volkswagen BEETLE
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 3

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 201–220 of 220, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Dec 3, 2004–Jul 23, 2010.

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Jul 23, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TT871005

NHTSA communication ID: 10237700

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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 brief voltage signal to the clutch and then shut it off due to an open or high resistance in the coil circuit. The coil resistance should be between 3.5 and 4.5 ohms. If the reading is high or low when checked at the fan module, be sure to double check right at the coil to rule out any wiring concerns. Additionally, check ground circuit integrity for the clutch coil.

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.

Source record 10237700 at NHTSA
Jul 23, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

TT 87-10-05

NHTSA communication ID: 10124477

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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 check the N25 A/C clutch coil. The fan control module may send a brief voltage signal to the clutch and then shut it off due to an open or high resistance in the coil circuit. The coil resistance should be between 3.5 and 4.5 ohms. If the reading is high or low when checked at the fan module, be sure to double check right at the coil to rule out any wiring concerns. Additionally, check ground circuit integrity for the clutch coil.

Source components: EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER.

Source record 10124477 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SA-28F3

NHTSA communication ID: 10033216

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VOLKSWAGEN: (REVISED) 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 THAT VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE SOME DETERIORATION IN PERFORMANCE. IN SOME CASES, A MALFUNCTIONING IGNITION COIL MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE TO EXCEED FEDERAL AND/OR CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STANDARDS. 2001-2007 PASSA/PASSAT WAGON. *PE UPDATED 8/9/10. *PE UPDATED 11/8/10. *PE UPDATED 12/8/10. *PE UPDATED 2/28/11. *PE UPDATED 3/21/11. *PE

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE.

Source record 10033216 at NHTSA
May 7, 2010Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SA-60A7-S9

NHTSA communication ID: 10034069

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INSPECT, CLEAN AND MODIFY SUNROOF DRAINS FOR CERTAIN VOLKSWAGEN VEHICLES AND REVISED MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE; SUNROOF DRAIN INSPECTION AND CLEANING. NO MODELS OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. CSC LETTER WAS REC'D. *PE MODEL AND MODEL YEARS INCLUDED. UPDATED *PE

Source components: VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY.

Source record 10034069 at NHTSA
Oct 28, 2009Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

SB-28F3

NHTSA communication ID: 10033207

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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 THAT THE VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE SOME DETERIORATION IN PERFORMANCE. IN SOME CASES, A MALFUNCTIONING IGNITION COIL MAY CAUSE A VEHICLE TO EXCEED FEDERAL AND/OR CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STANDARDS. NO MODELS LISTED. *PE

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10033207 at NHTSA
Aug 28, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

2015831

NHTSA communication ID: 10026848

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS.

Source record 10026848 at NHTSA
Jan 29, 2008Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

01 08 07

NHTSA communication ID: 10024403

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

AIRBAG MONITORING LIGHT ON, PASSENGER OCCUPANT DETECTION SYSTEM, DTC 02511 014 STORED IN MEMORY. *NJ

Source components: AIR BAGS.

Source record 10024403 at NHTSA
May 7, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

2010462

NHTSA communication ID: 10021966

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ROUGH ON INITIAL START AT TEMPERATURES BELOW 20 DEGREES F. *KB

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10021966 at NHTSA
May 7, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

2010463

NHTSA communication ID: 10021965

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

UPDATE PROGRAMMING, HARD STARTING (EXTENDED CRANKING REQUIRED OR NO START WHEN WET, RUNS ROUGH ON INITIAL START, MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY LIGHT GRAY SMOKE. *KB

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10021965 at NHTSA
Jan 11, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010702

NHTSA communication ID: 10021315

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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 PLACEMENT, WORN OR TORN INTAKE HOSES. *KB

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS.

Source record 10021315 at NHTSA
Apr 26, 2006Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0603

NHTSA communication ID: 10020720

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DOOR WINDOWS, MAY SEPERATE FROM WINDOW REGULATOR CLAMPS. *KB

Source components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS.

Source record 10020720 at NHTSA
Nov 29, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

11292005

NHTSA communication ID: 10018786

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE PRE-HEATER INSTALLATION. CALIX. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10018786 at NHTSA
Jul 21, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0511

NHTSA communication ID: 10016043

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P0101 (16485) STORED IN DTC MEMORY. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10016043 at NHTSA
Jul 21, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0501

NHTSA communication ID: 10016033

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FUEL GAUGE SENDER, INCORRECT READING. TO INCLUDE VOLKSWAGEN JETTA 2006. *TT

Source components: FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM.

Source record 10016033 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0406

NHTSA communication ID: 10016036

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

HARD STARTING (EXTENDED CRANKING REQUIRED) OR NO START WHEN WET, RUNS ROUGH ON INITIAL START, MAY BE ACCOMPANIED BY LIGHT GRAY SMOKE. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10016036 at NHTSA
Jul 1, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

230501

NHTSA communication ID: 10012760

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

RUNS ROUGH ON INITIAL START AT TEMPERATURES BELOW -7 DEGREES C (20 DEGREES F). *TT UPDATE. *TT UPDATE. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10012760 at NHTSA
May 1, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VC

NHTSA communication ID: 10015584

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

INSTALL MERCURY LABEL ON VEHICLES REGISTERED IN THE STATES OF VERMONT, MAINE AND CONNECTICUT - ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE ACTION CIRCULAR. *TT

Source components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS.

Source record 10015584 at NHTSA
Feb 14, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

610501

NHTSA communication ID: 10012761

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

HEADLINER, LOOSE AROUND REAR GLASS. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS.

Source record 10012761 at NHTSA
Jan 14, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0502

NHTSA communication ID: 10012457

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1603 (18011) STORED IN DTC MEMORY. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10012457 at NHTSA
Dec 3, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0405

NHTSA communication ID: 10011901

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

HYBRID OIL PAN, INSTALLING. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10011901 at NHTSA