Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 701–724 of 724, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Feb 6, 2009–Oct 1, 2012.
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Oct 1, 2012Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
VWS-12-02
NHTSA communication ID: 10157700
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Warranty Information (Volkswagen Amenity Subsidy Program - Revised): Volkswagen announced a new short-term program that reimburses Dealers $20 per repair order when model year 2010 ? 2013 Volkswagen customers bring in their vehicle for repair maintenance and are 1.provided with a qualifying current Volkswagen Service Loaner (defined as up to one-year-old with less than 36,000 miles) AND 2. their vehicle receives a wash and vacuum.
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Body/Infotainment Module Software Updates: This document informs of various complaints that were addressed in software updates, and technical bulletins.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
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Warranty Information (Volkswagen Amenity Subsidy Program - Revised): Volkswagen announced a new short-term program that reimburses Dealers $20 per repair order when model year 2010 ? 2013 Volkswagen customers bring in their vehicle for repair/maintenance and are 1. provided with a qualifying current Volkswagen Service Loaner (defined as up to one-year-old with less than 36,000 miles) AND 2. their vehicle receives a wash and vacuum.
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After instrument cluster replacement, service interval maximum values may need to be manually set. To set values manually, use Vehicle self-diagnosis to select 17- Instrument Cluster, then adaptation. Channel ?SIA: maximum value of distance to service? should be set to 16000 km and channel ?SIA: maximum value of time to service? should be set to 372 days.
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Tech Tips (Service Interval Settings after Instrument Cluster Replacement): After instrument cluster replacement, service interval maximum values may need to be manually set. This document informs how to set the values manually.
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VOLKSWAGEN: ALL MODELS EXPERIENCE THE TIMING CHAIN SLIPPING, RATTLING NOISES OF THE ENGINE AFTER STARTING, AND ENGINE FAILS TO START. 2008-13 ALL MODELS. *PE
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It may be necessary to reboot the RNS315 navigation unit, due to either, update programming stalled, or recoding. In order to reboot the unit, hold down the ?power? and ?eject? buttons at the same time until the unit switches ?OFF?. You should see the software screen once the unit powers back up indicating a successful reboot.
Source components: LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE.
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Tech Tips (Kessy System ? Loss of 15 Power): This document informs of the procedure to perform if terminal 15 (key in run) power is lost before, during, or after any Immobilizer adaptation.
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VOLKSWAGEN: CERTAIN MODEL YEAR VEHICLES ARE EXPERIENCING ENGINE NOT STARTING, MAKING A RATTLING NOISE WHEN ENGINE HAS STARTED, TIMING CHAIN KEEPS SLIPPING AND EXHAUST LIGHT COMES ON. *PE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
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VOLKSWAGEN: IF ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK WAS REPLACED OR UPDATED, WOULD CAUSE THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FAILURE TO LOCK DOORS OR ARM ALARM, BUT WILL UNLOCK DOORS. MODELS 2011-2013 GOLF, GTI, JETTA TIGUAN, PASSAT, BEETLE. *PE
Source components: EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL · STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
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For concerns of navigation inaccuracy, with or without antenna fault codes, begin by checking the number of received satellites in the area of the concern. This can be accomplished by following the instruction in Technical Bulletin 2023490 Antenna Diagnosis Overview.
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Replacement RNS 510 radio/navigation units may be shipped in transportation safeguard mode and therefore will have no sound output. In order to switch the unit out of this mode, hold down the forward seek button, the back seek button, and the music button at the same time until the unit shuts down. Once the unit is powered back ?ON? the safeguard mode will be deactivated.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · PARKING BRAKE.
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The instrument cluster illumination is controlled by a photocell inside the cluster. If an illumination concern is suspected, darken the area over the photocell, or use a flashlight to simulate natural light changes, to see how the illumination is affected. See figure 1 below for example of the photocell location based on a 2011 Jetta sedan. Location can change based on model.
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When the Navigation RNS 850/510/315 is in 3D mode, the top portion of the screen may not display streets. This line represents the horizon and is a normal operation of system. No repairs should be made. Examples below of day and night modes
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The TPMS system on the MY vehicles listed above, is now an indirect type system. There are no sensors in the wheels as on previous models. There is no separate TPMS module, as all functions are part of the ABS module and monitored through the ABS sensors. For more information on the system, see the May edition of Tech Talk on VwWebsource
Source components: TIRES · TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS.
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If, after replacement of the steering rack, fault code 01309 008 is set in the ABS/ESP module only, follow the test plan in GFF for Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR) or channel 3 activation. If the test plan fails to clear the fault, follow the direction below using Vehicle Self Diagnosis in Address Word 44 - Steering Assistance
Source components: AIR BAGS · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE · STEERING · STEERING:RACK AND PINION:RACK.