Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 1,301–1,400 of 1,565, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Oct 9, 2013–Dec 3, 2013.
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Dec 3, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
V211302 2024061
NHTSA communication ID: 10157543
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Technical Bulletin (Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System): Customers may complain of a rattling noise from engine or exhaust area while accelerating from 1800-3000 RPM. In order to complete proper diagnosis and ensure that the noise is coming from the turbocharger use the procedure in this document.
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Technical Bulletin (Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System): Customers may complain of a rattling noise from engine or exhaust area while accelerating from 1800-3000 RPM. In order to complete proper diagnosis and ensure that the noise is coming from the turbocharger use the procedure in this document.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM.
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Tech Tips (Steering Wheel Off Center): This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center.
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Technical Bulletin (This Technical Bulletin provides information on improving vehicle drift/pull using selective tire placement. The information provided is based on the Hunter GSP9700 with StraightTrak (VAS 6230x ) and John Bean RFV2000 with OptiLine® (VAS 6311A) diagnostic balancer.).
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Technical Bulletin (This Technical Bulletin provides information on improving vehicle drift/pull using selective tire placement. The information provided is based on the Hunter GSP9700 with StraightTrak (VAS 6230x ) and John Bean RFV2000 with OptiLine® (VAS 6311A) diagnostic balancer.).
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Tech Tips (Steering Wheel Off Center): This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center.
Source components: STEERING · STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR.
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If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. If parts assistance is needed, please call 800-767-6552 to speak with a VWGoA Parts Specialist.
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If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. If parts assistance is needed, please call 800-767-6552 to speak with a VWGoA Parts Specialist.
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When performing repairs on air vents under warranty, it is important to determine if the damage was caused by outside influence or customer abuse. If there are no signs of abuse, please replace the vent(s). DO NOT disassemble or in any way attempt to repair the vent(s).
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Tech Tips (All Models 2000-2014 - Part ordering): If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. This document informs how to contact VWGoA Parts Specialist for help.
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Tech Tips (All Models 2000-2014 - Part ordering): If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. This document informs how to contact VWGoA Parts Specialist for help.
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1.8T ECM/TCM Software (FED_EMS)
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE.
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UPDATE Technical Bulletin (TCM programming, and ECM programming quality concerns): Current TCM programming in combination with ECM programming may cause shift quality concerns and/or rough running behavior depending on driving conditions. The production solution to this issue was optimized software to address concerns listed in the Technical Background.
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UPDATE Technical Bulletin (TCM programming, and ECM programming quality concerns): Current TCM programming in combination with ECM programming may cause shift quality concerns and/or rough running behavior depending on driving conditions. The production solution to this issue was optimized software to address concerns listed in the Technical Background.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
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Service Information (Wheel Locks Missing at Delivery): Wheel Locks are not standard equipment for all 2014 models (excluding Golf). This document informs if a vehicle's Monroney label displays wheel locks in the "Packages/Options" (highlighted in this document) and Wheel Locks are missing, dealers should contact their respective SOM to have a new Monroney label assigned.
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VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Shifting concerns): Current TCM programming in combination with ECM programming may cause shift quality concerns and/or rough running behavior depending on driving conditions. The corrective action taken for this issue was to Update the TCM and ECM software
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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Service Information (Wheel Locks Missing at Delivery): Wheel Locks are not standard equipment for all 2014 models (excluding Golf). This document informs if a vehicle?s Monroney label displays wheel locks in the ?Packages/Options? (highlighted in this document) and Wheel Locks are missing, dealers should contact their respective SOM to have a new Monroney label assigned.
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VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Shifting concerns): Current TCM programming in combination with ECM programming may cause shift quality concerns and/or rough running behavior depending on driving conditions. The corrective action taken for this issue was to Update the TCM and ECM software
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Check under the oil filter for the mandrel to be missing. This must be transferred from the old filter and re-installed. The most likely scenario for this to occur is after an oil change.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION:FILTER/SCREEN.
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Tech Tips (Four Wheel Alignments): This Tech Tip provides an overview of vehicle four wheel alignment, and important steps that should be followed when performing four wheel alignments.
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Tech Tips (1.8T or 2.0T engines (CPRA, CPLA, CPPA), No/low oil pressure at idle or oil pressure light on): This document informs to check under the oil filter for the mandrel to be missing. This must be transferred from the old filter and re-installed. The most likely scenario for this to occur is after an oil change.
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Tech Tips (Four Wheel Alignments): This Tech Tip provides an overview of vehicle four wheel alignment, and important steps that should be followed when performing four wheel alignments.
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Tech Tips (1.8T or 2.0T engines (CPRA, CPLA, CPPA), No/ low oil pressure at idle or oil pressure light on): This document informs to check under the oil filter for the mandrel to be missing. This must be transferred from the old filter and re-installed. The most likely scenario for this to occur is after an oil change.
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VOLKSWAGEN: WHEN VEHICLE IS AT IDLE OR THE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT IS ON, THERE IS NO OIL OR HAVE LOW OIL PRESSURE AND OIL FILTER UNDERNEATH MAY BE MISSING THE MANDREL AND IT MUST BE TRANSFERRED FROM OLD OIL FILTER AND RE-INSTALLED AFTER AN OIL CHANGE. MODEL 2013-2014 JETTA, PASSAT, NEW BEETLE. *PE
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Technical Bulletin (Infotainment Worksheet): This bulletin provides a document that will allow more detail to be provided for repairs related to the Infotainment System (radio, navigation, Bluetooth, telephone systems, etc.).
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Technical Bulletin (Infotainment Worksheet): This bulletin provides a document that will allow more detail to be provided for repairs related to the Infotainment System (radio, navigation, Bluetooth, telephone systems, etc.).
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PROFI Dealer Vehicle Information Request Form: This document informs of issues observed in vehicles and the actions that take place to solve those issues.
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PROFI Dealer Vehicle Information Request Form: This document informs of issues observed in vehicles and the actions that take place to solve those issues.
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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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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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Use of aftermarket air filters such as cotton bed steel mesh or cone style, can cause the MAF sensor to not read accurately, affecting vehicle performance and critical monitoring functions for the diesel particulate filter. This can also result in premature DPF failure. Only use factory air filters. The use of aftermarket air filters is not supported as the system was designed and calibrated to work with factory air filters.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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Tech Tips (CBEA, CJAA, CKRA engine codes DPF replacement and/or DTCS P2413, P2463): This document informs of the use of aftermarket air filters such as cotton bed steel mesh or cone style, can cause the MAF sensor to not read accurately, affecting vehicle performance and critical monitoring functions for the diesel particulate filter. This can also result in premature DPF failure. Only use factory air filters. The use of aftermarket air filters is not supported as the system was designed and calibrated to work with factory air filters.
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Tech Tips (CBEA, CJAA, CKRA engine codes DPF replacement and/or DTCS P2413, P2463): This document informs of the use of aftermarket air filters such as cotton bed steel mesh or cone style, can cause the MAF sensor to not read accurately, affecting vehicle performance and critical monitoring functions for the diesel particulate filter. This can also result in premature DPF failure. Only use factory air filters. The use of aftermarket air filters is not supported as the system was designed and calibrated to work with factory air filters.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL.
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Technical Bulletin (Four Wheel Alignment and Vehicle Drift-Pull Overview): This Technical Bulletin provides an overview for performing vehicle four Wheel Alignment, and information on improving vehicle drift/pull using selective tire placement. The information provided in this bulletin is also intended to assist technicians in obtaining the correct alignment results, and maximize the use of the alignment, and tire balancer equipment. Vehicle alignment should always be performed based on the information published in the service manual.
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Technical Bulletin (Four Wheel Alignment and Vehicle Drift-Pull Overview): This Technical Bulletin provides an overview for performing vehicle four Wheel Alignment, and information on improving vehicle drift/pull using selective tire placement. The information provided in this bulletin is also intended to assist technicians in obtaining the correct alignment results, and maximize the use of the alignment, and tire balancer equipment. Vehicle alignment should always be performed based on the information published in the service manual.
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Technical Bulletin (Airbag Warning Lamp ON): The airbag control unit self-test may be susceptible to alarm horn resonance during the self-test causing the airbag light to illuminate in the instrument panel. If this situation occurs, the airbag system remains operational. This document informs how to Install an alarm kit and replace the airbag control unit. 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 (Airbag Warning Lamp ON): The airbag control unit self-test may be susceptible to alarm horn resonance during the self-test causing the airbag light to illuminate in the instrument panel. If this situation occurs, the airbag system remains operational. This document informs how to Install an alarm kit and replace the airbag control unit. 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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VOLKSWAGEN: DURING A SELF TEST, THE AIRBAG CONTROL UNIT IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO HORN ALARM RESONANCE THAT CAUSES AIRBAG LIGHT TO ILLUMINATE IN INSTRUMENT PANEL BUT AIRBAG SYSTEM STILL IS OPERATIONAL. MODEL 2012-2014 JETTA GLI, PASSAT. *PE
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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 (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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Service Information (2014 Volkswagen 1.8T engine - Market Introduction Temporary warranty process and parts return program): During the market introduction of the new 1.8T engine, Volkswagen will collect all warranty repair information relating to engine mechanical, engine drivability, fuel system & transmission topics to ensure prompt analysis and resolution of any emerging concerns.
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Service Information (2014 Volkswagen 1.8T engine - Market Introduction Temporary warranty process and parts return program): During the market introduction of the new 1.8T engine, Volkswagen will collect all warranty repair information relating to engine mechanical, engine drivability, fuel system & transmission topics to ensure prompt analysis and resolution of any emerging concerns.
Source components: ENGINE · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE · POWER TRAIN.