Original record summaries, dates and identifiers for this model-year. Records 301–377 of 377, ordered newest first. Dated records on this page: Jan 1, 2008–May 10, 2013.
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May 10, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TT-97-12-05
NHTSA communication ID: 10047161
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VOLKSWAGEN: DUE TO INTERIOR HIGH SPEED (IHS) CAN BUS, HEADLIGHTS, WINDSHIELD WIPERS AND WARNING LIGHTS CLUSTER COMES ON AND FAILS TO SHUT OFF PROPERLY. MODELS 2009-2013 ROUTAN. *PE UPDATED 07/17/2013 *JS
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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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Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number
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QUICK INSTALL (J-49225 Routan TPM-RKE Analyzer Software Installation): This document informs the installation of the TPM-RKE Analyzer software on Laptops and PC's and how to update the software from a previous version.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE · TIRES:PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS.
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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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When servicing the timing chain sprocket or removing the vibration damper, be aware that one bolt holds both the vibration damper (harmonic balancer) and the crankshaft timing chain sprocket to the crankshaft. Once the damper is removed, the crankshaft should not be rotated unless special tool spacer T10368 has been installed. The crankshaft timing chain sprocket and spur gear drive on the crankshaft have a coupling that must be seated correctly during assembly. Failure to install special tool spacer T10368 before rotating engine will cause the engine to skip time and bend valves.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · POWER TRAIN.
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Customers may indicate that they hear a high pitch noise or growl coming from the left side of the vehicle. If the symptom is present, perform the following Repair Procedure.
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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: THERE IS A HIGH PITCH NOISE COMING FROM THE LEFT SIDE DUE TO TRANSMISSION BEARINGS. 2010 ROUTAN. UPDATED ON 06/24/2011. *KB 06/27/2011. *RM
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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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: 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: REPLACE STEERING WHEEL CLOCKSPRING TO ELIMINATE/PREVENT TICKING NOISE. AFFECTED VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A CLOCKSPRING THAT CAN DEVELOP A TICKING NOISE OVER TIME. THIS TICKING NOISE CAN TYPICALLY BE HEARD WHILE TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL. *PE
Source components: STEERING · STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM.
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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.