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2002 Volkswagen PASSAT
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: Aug 27, 2002–Aug 26, 2005.

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Aug 26, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0401

NHTSA communication ID: 10009887

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ENGINE OIL SPECIFICATIONS, OIL CAPACITY, OIL FILTER. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10009887 at NHTSA
Jul 14, 2005Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0517

NHTSA communication ID: 10016037

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CONTROL MODULE WARRANTY REPAIR PROCESS. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE.

Source record 10016037 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
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 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0403

NHTSA communication ID: 10010539

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

VALVE COVER, DIAGNOSING OIL LEAKAGE FROM GASKETS. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10010539 at NHTSA
Aug 5, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0402

NHTSA communication ID: 10009888

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT IS ON. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10009888 at NHTSA
Aug 4, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0421

NHTSA communication ID: 10009874

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

OIL SLUDGE - WARRANTY EXTENSION FOR 1998-2004 MODEL YEAR VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WITH 1.8L TURBO ENGINE US AND CANADIAN DEALERS. SERVICE CIRCULAR. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10009874 at NHTSA
Aug 1, 2004Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0421

NHTSA communication ID: 10009873

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

WARRANTY EXTENSION COVERING CERTAIN OIL SLUDGE RELATED REPAIRS. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10009873 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
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 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
Sep 26, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

092603

NHTSA communication ID: 10006830

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

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 INCLUDED. *TT

Source components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP.

Source record 10006830 at NHTSA
Apr 15, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0303

NHTSA communication ID: 10001568

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

UPDATE PROGRAMMING (FLASHING) ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) AND TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE (TCM). *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10001568 at NHTSA
Jan 31, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

013103

NHTSA communication ID: 10000868

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

IGNITION COIL MALFUNCTION. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION.

Source record 10000868 at NHTSA
Jan 30, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

013003

NHTSA communication ID: 10000559

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

IGNITION COIL FAILURE. *TT

Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION.

Source record 10000559 at NHTSA
Jan 16, 2003Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0301

NHTSA communication ID: 10000917

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

UPDATE PROGRAMMING (FLASHING) ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) TO CORRECT COLD START MISFIRE. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10000917 at NHTSA
Dec 4, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0208

NHTSA communication ID: 10000814

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

UPDATE PROGRAMMING (FLASHING) ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) TO CORRECT COLD START MISFIRE. *TT

Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.

Source record 10000814 at NHTSA
Sep 4, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0206

NHTSA communication ID: 10000560

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 00778 AND 01044 STORED IN BRAKE ELECTRONICS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE MEMORY. *TT

Source components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP.

Source record 10000560 at NHTSA
Aug 27, 2002Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions

0201

NHTSA communication ID: 10000543

NHTSA source summary · Original PDF not reviewed by Recallfolio

RADIATOR GRILLE RUNNING CHANGE. *TT

Source components: STRUCTURE:BODY.

Source record 10000543 at NHTSA