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Nov 22, 2013Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TT 44-13-04
NHTSA communication ID: 10156001
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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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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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Turn the ignition key to the START position. If the engine does not crank but a clicking noise can be heard from the starter, install a jumper cable from the battery negative cable to the engine block and attempt to start the engine again. If the engine now cranks perform the following Repair Procedure A. If it still does not crank, perform Repair Procedure B.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING.
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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 (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 (Bluetooth Compatibility): This document informs of the web address that can be used to check Bluetooth compatibility for all 2011, and newer vehicles, as well as 2010 Routan
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Tech Tips (No Crank/ No Start Starter Will Not Engage and there are No Related Codes): This document informs of two procedures to preform if the engine does not crank but a clicking noise can be heard from the starter.
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Tech Tips (No Crank/ No Start ?Starter Will Not Engage and there are No Related Codes): This document informs of two procedures to preform if the engine does not crank but a clicking noise can be heard from the starter.
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The customer may hear a squeaking noise at idle. This may be caused by the PCV valve. The valve is mounted to the right rear cylinder head (Exhaust Camshaft).
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM.
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Tech Tips (Squeaking Noise Coming from the Engine at Idle): The customer may hear a squeaking noise at idle. This may be caused by the PCV valve. The valve is mounted to the right rear cylinder head (Exhaust Camshaft). This document informs how to diagnose the issue, and where information can be found to repair the issue.
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Tech Tips (Squeaking Noise Coming from the Engine at Idle): The customer may hear a squeaking noise at idle. This may be caused by the PCV valve. The valve is mounted to the right rear cylinder head (Exhaust Camshaft). This document informs how to diagnose the issue, and where information can be found to repair the issue.
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For uneven rear brake pad wear, off-brake noise or an issue other than the piston does not screw-in or re-adjust out, Do Not replace the rear caliper assembly.
Source components: SERVICE BRAKES · SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER · SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS.
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Tech Tips (Uneven Rear Brake Pad Wear): For uneven rear brake pad wear, off-brake noise or an issue other than the piston does not screw-in or re-adjust out, Do Not replace the rear caliper assembly. This document informs what, where to inspect for issues, and if replacement is necessary.
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Tech Tips (Battery Testing Info): This document informs 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.
Source components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY.
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Tech Tips (Uneven Rear Brake Pad Wear): For uneven rear brake pad wear, off-brake noise or an issue other than the piston does not screw-in or re-adjust out, Do Not replace the rear caliper assembly. This document informs what, where to inspect for issues, and if replacement is necessary.
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Tech Tips (Battery Testing Info): This document informs 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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Technical Bulletin (Sunroof Opens But Will Not Close and / or Cycles Back to Open and / or Sunroof Glass Scratched): This bulletin involves inspecting sunroof glass clearance, and if necessary, modifying the sunroof reinforcement, to allow adequate clearance for sunroof glass travel. The product solution to this issue was Vehicles produced after November 1st 2012 will have improved sunroof opening dimensions.
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Technical Bulletin (Sunroof Opens But Will Not Close and/or Cycles Back to Open and/or Sunroof Glass Scratched): This bulletin involves inspecting sunroof glass clearance, and if necessary, modifying the sunroof reinforcement, to allow adequate clearance for sunroof glass travel. The product solution to this issue was Vehicles produced after November 1st 2012 will have improved sunroof opening dimensions.
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Technical Bulletin (RHR Navigation Map Enhancements): Customers may experience a condition were new roads and new point of interests are not accurately displayed on their navigation system. This document informs updating the navigation software will help address most of the map inaccurate results. Which lead to the production solution of an updated map database software MY2013 (RHR).
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Technical Bulletin (RHR Navigation Map Enhancements): Customers may experience a condition were new roads and new point of interests are not accurately displayed on their navigation system. This document informs updating the navigation software will help address most of the map inaccurate results. Which lead to the production solution of an updated map database software MY2013 (RHR).
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Technical Bulletin (Battery, Use CCA when testing with the Midtronics MCR-340, Midtronics In-Charge 940 (INC 940), or VAS-6161): When testing the original factory battery in the Routan, for warranty purposes it is required to use the CCA rating of the factory battery label. The production solution to this issue is that no production change was required.
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Technical Bulletin (Battery, Use CCA when testing with the Midtronics MCR-340, Midtronics In-Charge 940 (INC 940), or VAS-6161): When testing the original factory battery in the Routan, for warranty purposes it is required to use the CCA rating of the factory battery label. The production solution to this issue is that no production change was required.
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Warranty Information (VW Engine Oil Reimbursement Table ? VW Castrol Oil Program): This communication contains the ?Volkswagen Engine Oil Reimbursement Table ? VW Castrol Oil Program? document which has been updated and is effective on October 1, 2013. This table is also available on WISE under Resource Center > Castrol Oil Program > VCOP Engine Oil Reimbursement Table.
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Routan 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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Warranty Information (VW Engine Oil Reimbursement Table ? VW Castrol Oil Program): This communication contains the ?Volkswagen Engine Oil Reimbursement Table ? VW Castrol Oil Program? document which has been updated and is effective on October 1, 2013. This table is also available on WISE under Resource Center > Castrol Oil Program > VCOP Engine Oil Reimbursement Table.
Source components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL.
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Routan 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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New Routan SEL vehicles should be equipped with a start/stop button which is to be inserted into the WIN module during PDI. The button is shipped in the by-pack (found on the third row seat) as shown below.
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This bulletin provides a procedure to determine ?repair? versus ?replacement? of an automatic transmission. This procedure is to be used ?After? the transmission has been removed from the vehicle.
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Tech Tips (Start/Stop Button Installation at PDI): New Routan SEL vehicles should be equipped with a start/stop button which is to be inserted into the WIN module during PDI. The button is shipped in the by-pack (found on the third row seat) is shown in this document.
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Technical Bulletin (Automatic Transmission, Determining Repair versus Replacement): This bulletin provides a procedure to determine "repair" versus "replacement" of an automatic transmission. This procedure is to be used "After" the transmission has been removed from the vehicle.
Source components: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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ROUTAN 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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Tech Tips (Routan SEL Vehicles - Start/Stop Button Installation at PDI): This document informs the New Routan SEL vehicles should be equipped with a start/stop button which is to be inserted into the WIN module during PDI. The button is shipped in the driver door trim pocket or the by-pack found on the third row seat.
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VOLKSWAGEN: ON SOME VEHICLES, LOW FUEL STORED IN ECM PRESSURE, ENGINE WOULD CRANK BUT NOT START LONG PERIODS WITHOUT DRIVING, MAY RUN ROUGH AND/OR MIL ON. ALL MODELS 2008-2013. *PE
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Routan 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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Technical Bulletin (Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements): At this time, Volkswagen Group of America, Volkswagen Canada do not support or warranty any use of aftermarket universal automatic transmission fluids or the machines used to flush the transmissions. This applies to all standard automatic and DSG transmissions.
Source components: POWER TRAIN · POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.
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The RHR radio can control an iPod when the device is connected directly to USB port located on the front of radio. Accessory iPod adapter kits available for other Routan radios will not operate with the RHR radio.
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Tech Tips (RHR Radio - iPod Connection Tip): This document informs The RHR radio can control an iPod when the device is connected directly to USB port located on the front of radio. Accessory iPod adapter kits available for other Routan radios will not operate with the RHR radio.
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We would like to inform you that the FAQ for Service Action 20T8 has been revised to include additional information for dealers to share with customers about the misfueling guard.
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Customer concerns of all cluster warning lights coming on, windshield wipers not turning off, headlights not shutting off may be caused by an interior high speed (IHS) CAN bus concern. Check the following before continuing with normal diagnosis. See TT 97-12-04 for more information about diagnosing CAN bus concerns.