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2002 Volkswagen GOLF
Manufacturer communications & TSBs.Page 3

Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 201–222 of 222, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Mar 4, 2002–Oct 28, 2009.

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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 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
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
Jun 3, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0401

NHTSA communication ID: 10008081

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ON WITH DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) P1347/17755 AND P1340/17748 STORED IN MEMORY. INCLUDING VARIOUS MODELS VOLKSWAGEN 2002-2003. *MJ

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10008081 at NHTSA
May 19, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0412

NHTSA communication ID: 10007887

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT (MIL) ON, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) STORED IN DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) MEMORY. *MJ

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.

Source record 10007887 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

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
Apr 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

WG

NHTSA communication ID: 10005665

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

REPLACEMENT OF THE IGNITION COILS. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT IF ONE OF THE VEHICLE'S IGNITION COIL FAILS, ROUGH IDLING OR REDUCED DRIVING POWER COULD OCCUR IN ADDITION TO ILLUMINATION OF THE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP LIGHT. *TT *MJ

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION.

Source record 10005665 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
Oct 25, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0207

NHTSA communication ID: 10000581

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

MISFIRE, INCORRECT CYLINDER FAULT CODES P0301, P0302, P0303 OR P0304 IDENTIFIED BY ECM SOFTWARE. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10000581 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