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Oct 10, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
V191303 2022549
NHTSA communication ID: 10155930
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Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF): This document informs it is considered normal operation for the electric coolant fans to continue to run for up to 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off in gasoline engine applications, and up to 16 minutes in diesel engine applications.
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Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customers have stated oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 liters per 1000 km. This document informs how to test the oil consumption rate
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Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customers have stated oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 liters per 1000 km. This document informs how to test the oil consumption rate
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Tech Tips (3.6L Passat with MIL ON, DTC P119A (lean conditions/vacuum leaks or a faulty MAF sensor reading)): This fault can set as a result of lean conditions/vacuum leaks or a faulty MAF sensor reading. This document informs by providing an overview of how to service this issue.
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Tech Tips (3.6L Passat with MIL ON, DTC P119A (lean conditions/vacuum leaks or a faulty MAF sensor reading)): This fault can set as a result of lean conditions/vacuum leaks or a faulty MAF sensor reading. This document informs by providing an overview of how to service this issue.
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Passat Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
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In SAGA, the time units for the Volkswagen DoubleCheck labor operation were reduced in error from 50 time units to 30 time units during the system update posted on July 4th.
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Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customer states oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 liters per 1000 km. In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change significantly over the life of the engine. Typically, engines with specified break-in periods consume more oil during the break-in period, and the oil consumption will stabilize after the break-in period. This document informs of oil consumption tests to check a vehicles performance.
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Tech Tips (Equipped with Turbocharged Engine Turbocharger Replacement Tip): If mechanical damage is found to the turbocharger (e.g. damaged compression wheel, loose or broken shaft), it is not enough to just replace the turbocharger. This document informs the procedure of checks for damage.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER.
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If mechanical damage is found to the turbocharger (e.g. damaged compression wheel, loose or broken shaft), it is not enough to just replace the turbocharger.
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Passat Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
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When diagnosing a generator charging concern, it is recommended to verify operation of the one way clutch located in the generator pulley (if equipped) before replacing generator assembly. To check the one way clutch, remove the belt from the generator pulley and use a trim removal tool to hold fan blades inside generator, as shown below. When attempting to turn pulley by hand with fan blades held, pulley should spin freely in only one direction. If pulley spins freely in both directions, the one way clutch has failed and should be replaced before continuing diagnosis.
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VOLKSWAGEN: STEERING RACK. AFTER REPLACING THE STEERING RACK THE FAULT CODE 01309 008 IS SET IN ABS/ESP MODULE. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL GTI MY 2013, MODEL TIGUAN MY 2005-2007, MODEL RABBIT MY 2005/2011-2013, MODEL EOS MY 2005/2013, MODEL CC MY 2005-2008*JS
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If fault code 03200 or 16352 is present in the Electromechanical Parking Brake (EPB) module, it may be due to the switch and module not being synchronized.
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To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not allow fault to clear.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER · UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
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To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not allow fault to clear.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER · UNKNOWN OR OTHER.
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If key blade is found to stick or bind when opening or closing, check position of roll pin that secures key blade to mechanism. If roll pin is sticking out on either side (as shown below), do not replace key. Instead, use appropriate sized punch and hammer to drive in the roll pin so that it is flush with edge of mechanism.
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Tech Tips (Technician Helpline Vehicle Check Sheets): When it becomes necessary to open a VW Technician Helpline VTA case while performing diagnosis for a diesel particulate filter, manual transmission repair, or turbocharger concern, it is recommended to complete the related worksheet/check sheet before calling. This document informs where Worksheets/Check Sheets are available on ServiceNet.
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Tech Tips (Instrument Cluster Production Mode): During PDI, or after installation of a replacement cluster, ?Pro? may be displayed in place of the odometer. The high beam indicator may be flashing in the instrument cluster as well. This indicates the cluster is in Production mode. Production mode is not the same as ?Transport? mode. This document infroms of the difference between Production, and Transport mode.
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Technical Bulletin (Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults): Fuel quality impacts the operating performance, efficiency and service life of the engine. The use of poor quality fuels may result in deposit build up on the fuel injectors and intake valves. This may result in a rough running condition, sporadic misfires, or cold start misfire faults storing in the ECM fault memory. A Volkswagen approved fuel additive is available to help remove and prevent deposits on fuel injectors and intake valves. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER.
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VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. RESISTANCE IN THE AIR BAG SYSTEM CAN CAUSE THE AIR BAG LIGHT TO TURN ON EVEN THOUGH THERE IS NO PROBLEM. *RM UPDATED 4/9/13. *PE
Source components: AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE · AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING.
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VOLKSWAGEN:EVAPORATIVE (EVAP) EMISSION SYSTEM, DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DIAGNOSIS. REVISED PROCEDURE DEVELOPED TO TEST EVAP SYSTEM WITHOUT FUEL CAP. *JS
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL.
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Tech Tips (N75 Solenoid Valve Diagnosis): This document informs with a diagram which vacuum ports on the N75 valve should hold vacuum and which ones should not for diagnosis on the Vehicles with 2.0T Gasoline Engine (Engine Codes BPY, CCTA, CBFA) to the testing of the N75
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Tech Tips (N75 Solenoid Valve Diagnosis): This document informs with a diagram which vacuum ports on the N75 valve should hold vacuum and which ones should not for diagnosis on the Vehicles with 2.0T Gasoline Engine (Engine Codes BPY, CCTA, CBFA) to the testing of the N75
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Technical Bulletin (Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches): New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleaning. This document informs of how the Finish can be significantly improved without the use of harsh polishing compounds and high speed buffing.
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Technical Bulletin (Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches): New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleaning. This document informs of how the Finish can be significantly improved without the use of harsh polishing compounds and high speed buffing.
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Technical Bulletin (Hood, Under Hood Not Painted Body Color): The paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment and underside of hood may not match the exterior paint color of the vehicle. Depending on vehicle model and production plant, the color of the engine compartment and underside hood may not match the vehicle body color. This document informs dealers to let their customers know that these body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) and therefore do not require the same finish as visible, exterior surfaces.
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Technical Bulletin (Hood, Under Hood Not Painted Body Color): The paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment and underside of hood may not match the exterior paint color of the vehicle. Depending on vehicle model and production plant, the color of the engine compartment and underside hood may not match the vehicle body color. This document informs dealers to let their customers know that these body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) and therefore do not require the same finish as visible, exterior surfaces.
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Engine Control Module Updates: This document informs of complaints, and the software updates/Tech Bulletins associated with servicing engine control module issues:
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Engine Control Module Updates: This document informs of complaints, and the software updates / Tech Bulletins associated with servicing engine control module issues:
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
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Technical Bulletin (Front Suspension, Knocking Noise): A Knocking noise from vehicle front. Typically occurs only one time after each direction change (forward or backward, left or right). The sub frame shifts slightly relative to the body due to wax residue in-between components. Maximum acceleration and braking in vehicles that are driven hard are contributors to the occurrence. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
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Technical Bulletin (Front Suspension, Knocking Noise): A Knocking noise from vehicle front. Typically occurs only one time after each direction change (forward or backward, left or right). The sub frame shifts slightly relative to the body due to wax residue in-between components. Maximum acceleration and braking in vehicles that are driven hard are contributors to the occurrence. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
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Tech Tips ("Steering Column Defective? Message on MFI): Be aware that the MFI message ?Steering Column Defective? does not necessary indicate the electronic steering column lock (ESCL) requires replacement. This document informs of what faults to check to that may indicate a concern with the comfort module.
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Tech Tips ("Steering Column Defective? Message on MFI): Be aware that the MFI message ?Steering Column Defective? does not necessary indicate the electronic steering column lock (ESCL) requires replacement. This document informs of what faults to check to that may indicate a concern with the comfort module.
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Transmission Control Module Updates: This document informs of the software, and technical bulletins that service corresponding cars and their Transmission Control Module complaint issues.
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Body/Infotainment Module Software Updates: This document informs of various complaints that were addressed in software updates, and technical bulletins.
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Transmission Control Module Updates: This document informs of the software, and technical bulletins that service corresponding cars and their Transmission Control Module complaint issues.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · POWER TRAIN.
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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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VOLKSWAGEN: MIL ON DTCS P310B, P129F, P008B, P129E, P008A, P2540 OR P0087 STORED IN ECM FAULT MEMORY. MIL ON AND ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING DTCS ARE STORED IN THE ECM DATA MEMORY. *JS
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VOLKSWAGEN: FRONT SUSPENSION, KNOCKING NOISE. KNOCKING NOISE FROM VEHICLE FRONT. TYPICALLY OCCURS ONLY ONE TIME AFTER EACH DIRECTION CHANGE (FORWARD OR BACKWARD, LEFT OR RIGHT). THE SUB FRAME SHIFTS SLIGHTLY RELATIVE TO THE BODY DUE TO WAX RESIDUE IN-BETWEEN COMPONENTS. MAXIMUM ACCELERATION AND BRAKING IN VEHICLES THAT ARE DRIVEN HARD ARE CONTRIBUTORS TO THE OCCURRENCE. ALSO INCLUDED MODEL PASSAT YEAR 2011. *JS
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VOLKSWAGEN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INSPECT, AND IF NECESSARY, REPLACE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE. VEHICLES AFFECTED BY THIS ACTION MAY HAVE A POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE THAT MAY CORRODE AND, IN RARE CASES, BREAK. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE POWER SUPPLY MAY BE DISRUPTED AND THE VEHICLE CANNOT BE STARTED. *PE UPDATED ON 5/2/2012. *KB
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VOLKSWAGEN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. UPDATE- 24W3 FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR. PERFORM THIS UPDATE ON ALL APPLICABLE VEHICLES WITHIN FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR WARRANTY EXT (10 YEARS 120,000 MILES (192, 000KM), WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST). *JS
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VOLKSWAGEN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCHBUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. UPDATE- 24W2 INTAKE FLAP MOTOR. PERFORM THIS UPDATE ON ALL APPLICABLE VEHICLES WITHIN INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL WARRANTY EXT (10 YEARS OR 120,000 MILES (192, 000KM), WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. *JS
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE.
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VOLKSWAGEN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. UPDATE- 17D2 POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION VALVE. IT IS MANDATORY TO PERFORM UPDATES ON ALL APPLICABLE VEHICLES IN DEALER INVENTORY PRIOR TO RETAIL SALE. *JS
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV).
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VOLKSWAGEN: ON CERTAIN MODEL YEAR VEHICLES, EXPERIENCING HARSH UP/DOWN SHIFT IN GEARS 1-2, 2-3 OR 3-2, 2-1. ESPECIALLY DURING TEMPERATURES BELOW 60 C (140 F). PROGRAMMING SOFTWARE UPDATE IS PROVIDED FOR ECM, TCM AND VALVE BODY REPLACEMENT. *PE
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
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VOLKSWAGEN: ON SOME VEHICLES, THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP, DRIVEN BY INTAKE CAMSHAFT LOBE, CAN WEAR EXCESSIVELY. FUEL RAIL PRESSURE FLUCTUATIONS CAUSED BY THE LIMITED PUMP PISTON LIFT. *PE
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VOLKSWAGEN: THERE MAY BE A FALSE SIGNAL SENT TO CONTROLLER CAUSING AN OUT OF TOLERANCE READING DUE TO FUEL INTRUSION TO LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR. *PE
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VOLKSWAGEN: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR DUE TO FUEL INTRUSION, PROVIDING A FALSE SIGNAL SENT TO CONTROLLER SHOWING AN OUT OF TOLERANCE READING. *PE
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VOLKSWAGEN: CERTAIN MODEL YEAR VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN OIL FILLER CAP LEAKING, OR RUSHING NOISE FROM ENGINE OR A WHISTLING NOISE DUE TO CRANKCASE VENTILATION PRESSURE OR INTAKE TURBO PIPE MALFUNCTION. *PE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE.
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VOLKSWAGEN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION PERTAINING TO SOME MODEL YEAR VEHICLES REGARDING THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR, CRANKCASE VENTILATION (PCV) VALVE AND INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL MOTOR. *PE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV) · FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER.
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VOLKSWAGEN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. INFORMATION PERTAINING TO SOME VEHICLES INTAKE MANIFOLD RUNNER CONTROL MOTOR AND THE PCV, POSITIVE CRANKCASE VENTILATION VALVE WARRANTY. *PE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV).
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VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. PRODUCTION ISSUES MAY CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR ON THE INTAKE CAMSHAFT AND CAMSHAFT FOLLOWER. MALFUNCTION LIGHT WILL ILLUMINATE. *RM
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VOLKSWAGEN: EXCESSIVE WEAR OF INTAKE CAMSHAFT LOBE CAUSING FUEL PRESSURE FLUCTUATIONS. IT CAN ALSO LEAD TO WEAR ON THE BASE OF THE FUEL PUMP CAM FOLLOWER. *RM
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VOLKSWAGEN: PRODUCTION PROBLEMS MAY MAKE CAMSHAFT COMPONENTS SUSCEPTIBLE TO PREMATURE WEAR. THIS COULD LEAD TO WEAR IN THE BASE OF THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP CAMSHAFT FOLLOWER. THIS ISSUE DOES NOT CAUSE VEHICLE STALLING. THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT WILL BE ON WITH FAULT CODES. *RM
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VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WHEN TRYING TO START THE VEHICLE THERE IS A LONG CRANK OR NO START CONDITION. 2009-2010 PASSAT. *RM
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VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. WHEN TRYING TO START THERE MAY BE AN EXTENDED CRANK OR NO START. 2006-2010 PASSAT. *RM
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VOLKSWAGEN: MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON WITH THREE POSSIBLE TROUBLE CODES STORED. THERE IS WEAR OF THE CAMSHAFT LOBE CAUSING FUEL PRESSURE FLUCTUATIONS. *RM