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2001 Volkswagen GOLF
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 3

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 201–231 of 231, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Sep 8, 2000–May 1, 2007.

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This archive includes service bulletins, warranty notices, software instructions and other communications. Records may repeat or supersede earlier instructions. A model-year association is not proof that a document covers every engine, trim, VIN or reported symptom, or that a repair is free.

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May 1, 2007Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

05012007

NHTSA communication ID: 10021950

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

EMISSIONS RECALL CIRCULAR. REPROGRAMMING OF ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND REPLACEMENT OF MALFUNCTIONING OXYGEN SENSOR. *KB

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10021950 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
Jan 4, 2006Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0501

NHTSA communication ID: 10018440

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DOOR WINDOW, SEPARATES FROM WINDOW REGULATOR CLAMPS. *JB

Source components: VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR.

Source record 10018440 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
Sep 9, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0501

NHTSA communication ID: 10016900

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MIL IS ON AND OR CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS RATTLING. *SC

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10016900 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
Nov 9, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

004

NHTSA communication ID: 10011567

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE COOLANT TEMPERATURE (ECT) SENSOR. *TC

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.

Source record 10011567 at NHTSA
Oct 27, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0420

NHTSA communication ID: 10010538

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT IS ON IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10010538 at NHTSA
Jul 12, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0403

NHTSA communication ID: 10008913

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE, FLUCTUATING IDLE OR IDLE SPEED TOO LOW. *MJ

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10008913 at NHTSA
Jun 22, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0402

NHTSA communication ID: 10008086

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE, FLUCTUATING IDLE OR IDLE SPEED TOO LOW. *MJ

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10008086 at NHTSA
May 10, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0402

NHTSA communication ID: 10007885

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR REPAIRING. *MJ ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING DOOR WINDOW, SEPARATES FROM WINDOW REGULATOR CLAMPS. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE.

Source record 10007885 at NHTSA
May 10, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0410

NHTSA communication ID: 10007712

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

EVALUATING FUEL MIXTURE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) - HOW TO PERFORM EFFECTIVE DIAGNOSTIC RELATED TO FUEL SYSTEM ADAPTATION SYSTEM TOO RICH/ TOO LEAN. VOLKSWAGEN. *MJ

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10007712 at NHTSA
May 10, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0409

NHTSA communication ID: 10007711

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

EVALUATING FUEL MIXTURE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES- HOW TO PERFORM EFFECTIVE DIAGNOSIS RELATED TO FUEL SYSTEM ADAPTATION - SYSTEM TOO RICH/TOO LEAN. VOLKSWAGEN. *MJ

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10007711 at NHTSA
Apr 8, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0402

NHTSA communication ID: 10007205

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, OR P0304 STORED. IGNITION COIL OVERLAY HARNESS, INSTALLING. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10007205 at NHTSA
Mar 31, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0401

NHTSA communication ID: 10007016

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

IGNITION COIL OVERLAY HARNESS, INSTALLING. MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, OR P0304 STORED. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION.

Source record 10007016 at NHTSA
Feb 17, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0401

NHTSA communication ID: 10006057

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

NEW STYLE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH REQUIRES CARE DURING INSTALLATION TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO SWITCH. *TT

Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH.

Source record 10006057 at NHTSA
Apr 4, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0307

NHTSA communication ID: 10001570

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DRIVER AND PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR REPAIRS. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS.

Source record 10001570 at NHTSA
Aug 23, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0205

NHTSA communication ID: 10000542

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P0410, P0411, OR P1423 STORED IN DTC MEMORY. *TT

Source components: INTERIOR LIGHTING.

Source record 10000542 at NHTSA
Apr 15, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0201

NHTSA communication ID: 633840

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REAR BRAKE PADS THAT APPEAR TO BE WORN PREMATURELY. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS.

Source record 633840 at NHTSA
Mar 4, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0201

NHTSA communication ID: 633842

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

FRESH AIR BLOWER MOTOR, INOPERATIVE AT AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES NEAR OR BELOW FREEZING. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR.

Source record 633842 at NHTSA
Aug 22, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

640101

NHTSA communication ID: 625451

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE DRIVER OR PASSENGER DOOR WINDOW REGULATOR WILL NOT OPERATE DUE TO BROKEN WINDOW CLAMPS. THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN REPLACES BROKEN CLAMPS. *TT

Source components: VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS.

Source record 625451 at NHTSA
Aug 15, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0103

NHTSA communication ID: 626970

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER MALFUNCTION. *SLC

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH.

Source record 626970 at NHTSA
Jun 27, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

010103

NHTSA communication ID: 622406

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES P1297 OR P1557 ARE STORED IN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY. MAY BE CAUSED BY INTAKE HOSES LEAKING DUE TO CLAMPS INCORRECTLY TORQUED OR IMPROPERLY PLACED, WORN / TORN INTAKE HOSES ETC. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 622406 at NHTSA
Jun 27, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

900101

NHTSA communication ID: 621623

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING MALFUNCTIONING INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH.

Source record 621623 at NHTSA
Jun 8, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

VLS0112

NHTSA communication ID: 621616

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD RESTRAINT INSTALLATION USING THE LATCH SYSTEM (LOWER ANCHORS AND TETHERS FOR CHILDREN). *TT

Source components: SEATS.

Source record 621616 at NHTSA
Jun 6, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

260101

NHTSA communication ID: 621618

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

A CONDITION MAY EXIST WHERE THE POWER SURGE ON THE SECONDARY AIR PUMP BLOWS 40 AMP. FUSE. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 621618 at NHTSA
Apr 30, 2001Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

970101

NHTSA communication ID: 619873

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING COOLANT LEAKING FROM COOLANT RESERVOIR BOTTLE WIRING CONNECTOR CONTAMINATES THE WIRING HARNESS. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM.

Source record 619873 at NHTSA
Nov 27, 2000Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0001

NHTSA communication ID: 619137

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

THIS BULLETIN INVOLVES INSPECTING THE REAR BRAKE PADS DUE TO PREMATURE WORN. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS.

Source record 619137 at NHTSA
Sep 8, 2000Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0007

NHTSA communication ID: 614925

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD RESTRAINT LATCH GUIDANCE FIXTURE, INSTALLING AT PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION (PDI). *TT

Source components: SEAT BELTS.

Source record 614925 at NHTSA
Sep 8, 2000Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0006

NHTSA communication ID: 614924

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

SUBJECT REGARDING CHILD RESTRAINT LATCH GUIDANCE FIXTURES, COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD 225. *TT

Source components: SEAT BELTS.

Source record 614924 at NHTSA