Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 301–356 of 356, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jan 1, 2008–Jan 15, 2013.
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Jan 15, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TB001401
NHTSA communication ID: 10241263
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Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE.
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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 (Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Adaptation): To help prevent any malfunctions regarding adaptation of the PCM, make sure the StarMOBILE diagnostic tool is updated to the latest level. This document instructs how to perform the adaption. If StarMOBILE diagnostic tool requires software update, file can be downloaded from a link in document VSS-12-02, available on ServiceNet under Workshop Equipment> StarMOBILE Diagnostic Tool> Service Information.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
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Tech Tips (Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Adaptation): To help prevent any malfunctions regarding adaptation of the PCM, make sure the StarMOBILE diagnostic tool is updated to the latest level. This document instructs how to perform the adaption. If StarMOBILE diagnostic tool requires software update, file can be downloaded from a link in document VSS-12-02, available on ServiceNet under Workshop Equipment> StarMOBILE Diagnostic Tool> Service Information.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM).
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Technical Bulletin (Sliding Door Trim Contacting Vehicle Rear Quarter): The customer may experience a door trim panel contacting the quarter panel on either side when opening either of the sliding doors. This bulletin involves installing an additional door panel retention point to prevent the door panel from bowing and contacting the body when the sliding door is opened. This document informs how to diagnoise and the procedure to service this issue. This bulletin involves installing an additional door panel retention point to prevent the door panel from bowing and contacting the body when the sliding door is opened.
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Technical Bulletin (Vibration at the Front of the Vehicle while Braking and/or Front Brake Lining Life): This bulletin involves installing new brake linings and replacing both brake rotors as required. This bulletin applies to vehicles built after January, 01, 2009 and before May, 02, 2011. The production solution to this issue was New improved brake pads being introduced. 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: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
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Technical Bulletin (Sliding Door Trim Contacting Vehicle Rear Quarter): The customer may experience a door trim panel contacting the quarter panel on either side when opening either of the sliding doors. This bulletin involves installing an additional door panel retention point to prevent the door panel from bowing and contacting the body when the sliding door is opened. This document informs how to diagnoise and the procedure to service this issue. This bulletin involves installing an additional door panel retention point to prevent the door panel from bowing and contacting the body when the sliding door is opened.
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Technical Bulletin (Vibration at the Front of the Vehicle while Braking and or Front Brake Lining Life): This bulletin involves installing new brake linings and replacing both brake rotors as required. This bulletin applies to vehicles built after January, 01, 2009 and before May, 02, 2011. The production solution to this issue was New improved brake pads being introduced. 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: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
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Tech Tips (Turn Signals Flash While Power Sliding Doors Are Opening): Power Sliding Side Door Open Flash is a feature that can be enabled or disabled by the customer. When enabled, the left and right exterior hazard lights will flash for 12 seconds when either sliding door is opened. This will alert other drivers in the area that passenger(s) could be entering or exiting the vehicle. The Sliding Side Door Open Flash can be enabled or disabled by performing the procedure in this document:
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Tech Tips (Turn Signals Flash While Power Sliding Doors Are Opening): Power Sliding Side Door Open Flash is a feature that can be enabled or disabled by the customer. When enabled, the left and right exterior hazard lights will flash for 12 seconds when either sliding door is opened. This will alert other drivers in the area that passenger(s) could be entering or exiting the vehicle. The Sliding Side Door Open Flash can be enabled or disabled by performing the procedure in this document:
Source components: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT · STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR.
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Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs of the method to understand how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number
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Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs of the method to understand how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) · EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
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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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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: WHEN VEHICLE IS DRIVEN, MAY EXPERIENCE A GRINDING, GROWLING OR HUMMING NOISE, OR PREMATURE WEAR ON FRONT WHEEL BEARING OR FRONT SUSPENSION WHEEL HUB BEARING NOISE. 2009-10 ROUTAN. *PE
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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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When diagnosing a transmission concern on a Routan, a quick learn may be suggested as a first step on vehicles with no fault codes. It will also be requested to observe the before and after quick learn values of the CVI.
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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: CERTAIN MODEL YEAR VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AN INCREASE IN STEERING EFFORTS, THERE IS A LEAK IN POWER STEERING AT COLD START UP AND/OR THE STEERING PUMP IS NOISY. *PE
Source components: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP.
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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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Prior to testing the battery on any 2009 - 2014 Routan, first reference TB 2018694 (V271302) Battery, Use CCA when testing with the Midtronics MCR-340, Midtronics In-Charge 940 (INC 940), or VAS-6161.
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VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE FRONT VENTILATION DRAIN TUBE MAY ALLOW WATER ONTO THE PASSENGER FLOOR. 2009 ROUTAN. *RM
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VOLKSWAGEN: POWER SLIDING DOORS INOPERATIVE. DTC B2271 OR B2272 STORED IN FAULT MEMORY. THE POWER SLIDING DOORS WILL NOT OPEN FROM ANY OF THE SWITCHES. THE DOORS WILL WORK IN THE MANUAL MODE. THERE MAY BE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) STORED. THIS INVOLVES FLASH REPROGRAMMING THE POWER SLIDING DOOR MODULE REAR LEFT AND/OR RIGHT (PSDML/PSDMR) WITH NEW SOFTWARE. *PE
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VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. THE RADIATOR CAP IS FAULTY AND MAY EXHIBIT LEAKAGE WHICH WILL RESULT IN LOW COOLANT LEVELS. 2009 ROUTAN. *RM
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY.
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VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. 2009 ROUTAN VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE AIR CONDITION PERFORMANCE ISSUES DUE TO A DISCHARGE HOSE UNDER THE HOOD. *RM
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VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.8L ENGINE; INSPECT, REPLACE A/C DISCHARGE HOSE (US ONLY). DUE TO CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS A POTENTIALLY FAULTY UNDERHOOD AIR CONDITIONING DISCHARGE HOSE IN AFFECTED VEHICLES, MAY DEVELOP A CRACK AND LEAK REFRIGERANT. *PE
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VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. RADIATOR CAP INSPECTION OR REPLACEMENT. AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE A RADIATOR CAP THAT MAY EXHIBIT COOLANT WEEPAGE, RESULTING IN LOW ENGINE COOLANT LEVELS OVER TIME. *PE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY.
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VOLKSWAGEN: CHILD RESTRAINT LATCH GUIDANCE FIXTURE; COMPLIANCE WITH FMVSS 225 (USA ONLY). UPDATE TO EXISTING TECHNICAL BULLETIN. NO PRODUCTION CHANGE REQUIRED. ALL MODELS. *PE
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VOLKSWAGEN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. IN SOME VEHICLES IT IS POSSIBLE THAT A BUSHING INSIDE THE MECHATRONIC UNIT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO WEAR OUT PREMATURELY, CAUSING THE CLUTCHES INSIDE THE TRANSMISSION TO OPERATE LESS SMOOTHLY THAN BEFORE. THE DRIVER WILL BEGIN TO NOTICE CHANGES IN THE WAY THE VEHICLE FEELS AS THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTS (JERKING). THIS CHANGE CAN BECOME VERY PRONOUNCED, THE VEHICLE REMAINS SAFE TO DRIVE. *PE
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VOLKSWAGEN: UPDATE PROGRAMMING, POWER SLIDING DOOR MODULE-OVERLY SENSITIVE OBSTRUCTION DETECTION. VEHICLE MAY EXPERIENCE THE POWER SLIDING DOOR INTERMITTENTLY NOT FULLY CLOSING WHEN ACTIVATED WITH EITHER THE KEY FOB OR SWITCHES LOCATED IN THE VEHICLE. THE POWER SLIDING DOOR WILL BEGIN THE CLOSING PROCESS, BUT THEN REVERSE AT NEARLY THE CLOSING POINT, WITHOUT ANY OBVIOUS OBSTRUCTION. *PE
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The streaming music feature on vehicles equipped with factory or dealer installed Bluetooth will be available only in certain instances. The vehicle must be equipped with the RCD 310 or RCD 510 (Premium 8) radios or the RNS 510 or RNS 315 navigation systems. The Bluetooth system must be either the UHV low (9W2), UHV?NAR (9W7 or 9ZR) factory installed systems or the Volk ? L dealer installed system.
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VOLKSWAGEN: SPEED SENSOR WIRE RETENTION (US ONLY). VEHICLES PRODUCED WITH THE 62TE TRANSMISSION (SALES CODE DG2) WERE SHIPPED WITH THE SPEED SENSOR WIRE THAT COULD CATCH ON THE CV BOOT CLAMP. IMPROVED WIRING HARNESS INSTALLATION BEGINNING WITH MODEL YEAR 2010 PRODUCTION. *PE
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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VOLKSWAGEN: SECURE VEHICLE SPEED SENSOR WIRE (US ONLY). VEHICLES PRODUCED WITH THE 62TE TRANSMISSION, (SALES CODE DG2) WERE SHIPPED WITH THE SPEED SENSOR WIRE THAT COULD CATCH ON THE CV BOOT CLAMP. IMPROVED WIRING HARNESS INSTALLATION BEGINNING WITH MODEL YEAR 2010 PRODUCTION. *PE
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION · VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL.
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VOLKSWAGEN: PCV VALVE INSPECTION OR REPLACEMENT. A SMALL NUMBER OF AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT PCV VALVE. THIS CAN CAUSE SOME VEHICLES TO EXCEED FEDERAL AND/OR CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS STANDARDS AND MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO FAIL AN EMISSION INSPECTION OR I/M SMOG CHECK TEST. *PE
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV).