Repair and Diagnosis: Technical Service Bulletins
- How to Find Technical Service Bulletins by Category/Symptom
- Recalls
- Generals
- Safety
- Recall 98V100000: Underhood Wire Harness Chafing
- Recall - Secure Wiring Harness/Replace Battery Tray
- Recall 03V265000: Brake Lamp Switch Defect
- Recall 06V183000: Brake Light Switch Defect
- Recall - Brake Light Switch Replacement
- Recall - Brake Lamp Switch Replacement
- Recall - Battery Tray/Engine Wiring Harness
- Customer Interest
- A/C - Unpleasant Odors Coming From Vents
- Wipers/Washers - Windshield Wipers Streak Or Smear
- Instrument Panel - Wind Noise/Whistling
- Instrument Cluster - Exhibits Malfunctions
- A/C - Unpleasant Musty Odor
- Fresh Air Control Lever Light - Inoperative
- A/T - Erratic, Harsh or Delayed Upshifts, No DTCs Set
- Blower Motor - Vibrates and is Noisy
- Front Door Lock/Latch - Squeaking Noise
- Body - Door Window Regulator Inoperative
- A/T - DTC's/Improper MIL Illumination/Poor Shifting
- Throttle Pedal - Vibration/Rapping Noise at Idle
- Comfort System - Door Lock Micro-Switch Inoperative
- Speakers - Have Too Much Bass Sound
- Door Speaker - Rattling or Vibrating
- Interior - Instrument Panel Squeaks/Rattles
- A/T - Shifting Problems
- Audio System - Poor Radio Reception
- Radio - Causes Excessive Battery Drain
- A/T - ATF Seeping From Final Drive Breather
- Air Bag - MIL ON DTC 00588 (Resistance Too High) Set
- Electrical - Glow Plug Lamp/Brake Lights Inop/DTC P0571
- Wipers - Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear Windshield
- M/T - Humming Noise When Turning at Low Speeds
- A/C - Can't Adjust Air Flow From Center Vents
- Engine Controls - DTC's 00545/00638 Stored
- Computers/Controls - No Communication With Scan Tools
- Emissions - MIL ON/DTC's P0410/P0411/P1423 Set
- A/T Controls - MIL ON/DTC 00297 Stored in Memory
- A/T Controls - MIL ON/DTC 00281 Stored in Memory
- Audio System - CD Player Jams/Magazine Won't Eject
- Electrical - No Start/Various Electrical Malfunctions
- M/T - Shifter Vibration/Knocking in Gear
- Engine Controls - DTC's P0604/P0605/P0606 in Memory
- Interior - Arm Rest Does Not Ratchet Correctly/Loose
- Audio System - Poor AM/FM Band Radio Reception
- A/C - Fresh Air Lever Light Inoperative
- Audio System - Static Noise On AM Stations
- Instruments - Various Malfunctions
- Wipers/Washers - Smearing/Streaking (Canada)
- Keyless Entry/Starting - Remote Key Inoperative
- Body - Door Windows May Separate From Regulators
- Body - Driver/Passenger Window(s) Inoperative
- Audio System - Aux Devices Inop After Radio Replacement
- Audio System - Auxiliary Jack/iPod(R)/CD Changer Inop.
- Charging System - No Start/Generator Lamp Flashing
- Electrical - One Or More Back Glass Defroster Grids Inop
- Recommended Repairs
- Superceded Bulletins
- 191002 - 03/17/10
- 9109-16 - 06/25/09
- WT-US - 11/01/03
- WT-CAN - 11/01/03
- 7008-01 - 01/01/08
- Vehicle - VIN Plate/Safety Certification Label Ordering
- 2004-01 - 01/29/04
- 0104-10 - 05/10/04
- 8006-02 - 03/03/06
- 6404-02 - 05/10/04
- 6406-08 - 09/13/06
- 3406-01 - 06/05/06
- 6906-01 - 01/20/06
- 7093-04 - 11/15/93
- 8798-01 - 02/05/98
- 8599-01 - 03/26/99
- 4401-04 - 08/16/01
- 0199-04 - 05/20/99
- 0199-03 - 05/20/99
- Wipers/Washers- Windshield Wipers Streak Or Smear
- Body - Door Windows are Inoperative
- Window Regulator (L/H or R/H Front) - Inoperative
- Body - Door Windows Separate From Regulator Clamps
- Body - Windows Separate From Regulator Clamps
- Body - Door Glass Separates From Window Regulator
- A/C - Heated Rear Glass Has Lines That Are Inoperative
- A/C - Rear Heated Window, One or More Lines Inoperative
- Electrical/Lighting - Brake Light Switch Installation
- Brake Switch - Proper Installation and Adjustment
- Lighting - Exterior Light Moisture Accumulation
- Lighting - Condensation Inside Exterior Lights
- Instrument Cluster - Malfunctions
- Instrument Cluster - Malfunctioning
- Instrument Panel - Wind Noise/Whistle
- Body - Installing Transparent Film Protection
- Keys and Locks - Sidewinder Replacement System
- Central Locking Systems - Function Options
- Sidewinder Keys and Locks - Revised
- Interior - Cleaning Tips for Fabrics/Vinyls/Plastics
- Body/Interior - Squeak and Rattle Kit Availability
- Interior - Leather Upholstery Cleaning Tips
- Interior Leather Upholstery - Cleaning Tips
- Interior - Fabrics, Vinyls and Plastics, Cleaning Tips
- Interior - Arm Rest Loose, Does Not Ratchet Correctly
- Body - Driver/Passenger Door Window(s) Inoperative
- Audio System - Antitheft Code Entering/Retrieval
- Audio System - Radio Antitheft Code Information
- Audio System - Antitheft Security Code Retrieval
- Radio Control Module - Coding
- CD Player - Jams or Magazine Will Not Eject
- Keyless Entry - Remote Will Not Lock/Unlock Vehicle
- Keyless Entry - Remote Key is Inoperative
- Keyless Entry - Inconsistent Operation or Inoperative
- Keyless Entry - Transmitter Won't Lock/Unlock Vehicle
- Keyless Entry - Remote Key Feature Inoperative/Erratic
- Keyless Entry - Transmitters Inoperative
- Keyless Entry - Inconsistent Operation/Inoperative
- Keyless Entry - Inoperative/Inconsistent Operation
- Radio - Static/Interference Heard on AM Stations
- Audio System - Poor Radio Redeption
- Leather Upholstery - Dirty/Stained
- Interior Fabrics, Vinyls and Plastics - Dirty or Soiled
- Restraint System - 'LATCH' System Installation/Retrofit
- Child Restraint - Anchor Installation/Retrofitting
- Airbag - Deployment Monitoring/Reporting
- Air Bag System - Air Bag Module ID and Coding
- Airbag Control Module - Coding
- Tools - Installing Front Seats With Side Air Bags
- Restraints - Air Bag Module Color Coding/Identification
- Deployed Air Bag - Repair Warning
- A/C - System Flushing Information
- A/C - Musty Odors
- A/C - Unpleasant Musty Odors
- A/C - Musty/Mildew Odors
- A/C - Air Flow at Center Air Outlets Unadjustable
- Headlight Electrical Connection - Repair
- Electrical Grounds - Locations Revision
- Electrical - Battery Charging And Testing Information
- Electrical - Battery Charging and Testing Information
- Electrical - Battery Testing/Charging Information
- Electrical -Diagnosis for Excessive Static Current Draw
- Electrical - Battery Testing/Charging Procedures
- Battery - Testing Procedures
- Electrical - Battery Testing and Charging Information
- Tools - ABS Pressure Checking Adapter
- Shifter Lever - Vibrating/Knocking
- A/T - Differences Between Phase I and II ETA Units
- Torque Converter - Applications/Bushing Removal
- Fuel System - Fuel Neutralization Procedure
- Fuel Tank - Fuel Neutralization After Removal
- Emissions - MIL ON/DTC's 0410, P0411 or P1423 Set
- Engine Controls - No Scan Tool Communication
- VSS - DTC 00297 Vehicle Speed Sensor Set
- VSS - DTC 00281 Vehicle Speed Sensor Set
- Body - Underbody Heat Shield Information
- Engine - Replacement Precautions
- Engine - Replacement Precautions/Recommendations
- Engine Controls - Silicone Based Sealant/Lubricant Info.
- Engine - Hybrid Oil Pan Information
- Engine - Hybrid Oil Pan Installation
- Alloy Wheels - Build Up of Road Dirt or Brake Dust
- Tires/Body - Vehicle Inspection After Tire Blowout
- Fuse Holder Terminal - Electrical Malfunctions, No Start
- A/C - Unpleasant/Musty odors
- 8708-06 - 09/16/08
- Engine - Evaluating Oil Consumption
- Engine - Oils Meeting Standard VW502 00 And VW 50501
- Differential - Humming Noise During Cornering
- M/T - Humming Noise From Front of Vehicle When Cornering
- Engine - Oil Meeting Specification VW 502 00/VW 505 01
- 1707-14 - 10/12/07
- 1707-15 - 12/21/07
- Engine - VW Oil Standards 502 00/505 01/504 00/507 00
- Engine - Oils Meeting VW Standards
- Engine - Oils Meeting Manufacturer Standards
- Engine - Oils Meeting Manufacturer's Standard
- All Technical Service Bulletins
- A/C - System Flushing Information
- Cooling System - Coolant ID/Mixing/Improved Coolant
- Electrical - Battery Charging And Testing Information
- A/C - Unpleasant Odors Coming From Vents
- Wipers/Washers - Windshield Wipers Streak Or Smear
- Electrical - Diagnosis for Excessive Static Current Draw
- Lighting - Exterior Light Moisture Accumulation
- Vehicle - Certification Label/VIN Plate Ordering
- Maintenance - Schedule
- Maintenance - Schedule Update
- Vehicle - Fluids Capacity Chart
- Recall 98V100000: Underhood Wire Harness Chafing
- Platform Wiring Harness - Repairing
- Oil Cooler - Repair Manual Updates
- Instrument Cluster - Odometer Reading Adaptation
- Instrument Panel - Wind Noise/Whistling
- Instrument Cluster - Exhibits Malfunctions
- A/C - Unpleasant Musty Odor
- Fresh Air Control Lever Light - Inoperative
- Vehicle - Electrical Diagrams/Troubleshooting/Locations
- M/T - Shift Pattern Insert Replacement
- A/T - Erratic, Harsh or Delayed Upshifts, No DTCs Set
- Blower Motor - Vibrates and is Noisy
- Engine - Cylinder De-Glazing And Ring Replacement
- Alloy Wheels - Cleaning
- Alloy Wheels - Cleaning Procedure
- Tires - Vehicle Inspection After A Blowout
- Wheel Lock Bolts - New Supplier
- Bumper License Plate Mount, Front - Installing
- Bumper License Plate, Rear - Installation Template
- Sidewinder Key and Locks - Ordering and Warranty Claim
- Front Door Lock/Latch - Squeaking Noise
- Body - Door Window Regulator Inoperative
- Tools - Installing Front Seats with Side Air Bags
- Engine Control Module - Codes
- Speed Sensors - Location and Trouble Codes
- Recall - Secure Wiring Harness/Replace Battery Tray
- A/T - DTC's/Improper MIL Illumination/Poor Shifting
- Throttle Pedal - Vibration/Rapping Noise at Idle
- Radio - Hardshell Connector Replacement
- Tools - Headlights, Aiming, Hella Beamsetter Series IV
- Recall 03V265000: Brake Lamp Switch Defect
- Lighting - Brake Light Switch Installation Precaution
- ABS And ABS/EDL - On Board Diagnostic Update
- Alignment - Rear Camber Specification Change
- Body - On Board Diagnostic Update
- Comfort System - Read Measured Value BLock (OBD)
- Body Dimensions - New Information
- Comfort System - Door Lock Micro-Switch Inoperative
- Maintenance - Schedule Update
- Airbag/Pyrotechnic Seat Belt - Inquiries
- Emissions - Evaporative Emissions System Testing
- Speakers - Have Too Much Bass Sound
- Door Speaker - Rattling or Vibrating
- Interior - Instrument Panel Squeaks/Rattles
- A/T - Shifting Problems
- Audio System - Poor Radio Reception
- CD Changer - Installation Instructions
- Instrument Cluster OBD - Revised Information
- Instrumentation - Odometer Reading, Adaption
- Engine - Oil Consumption Guidelines
- Main Wiring Harness - Repairing/Ordering Criteria
- Electrical wiring diagrams-troubleshooting
- Cruise Control - Checking
- Central Locking System - Function Options
- Radio - Code Retrieval Procedures
- Radio - Causes Excessive Battery Drain
- Audio System - Radio Security Code Retrieval
- Paint - Swirl Mark and Fine Scratch Reduction
- Floor Mat - Damaged Fastener Replacement
- A/T - ATF Seeping From Final Drive Breather
- Air Bag - MIL ON DTC 00588 (Resistance Too High) Set
- Maintenance - Schedule
- Maintenance - Schedule
- Electrical - Grounds/Identification Chart/Repair Tips
- Recall 06V183000: Brake Light Switch Defect
- Electrical - Glow Plug Lamp/Brake Lights Inop/DTC P0571
- Wipers - Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear Windshield
- M/T - Humming Noise When Turning at Low Speeds
- A/C - Can't Adjust Air Flow From Center Vents
- A/T - Torque Converter Installation Precautions
- Engine Controls - DTC's 00545/00638 Stored
- Brakes - Master Cylinder/ABS Pressure Testing Adapter
- Airbag - Deployed Airbag Repair
- Lighting - Headlamp Harness Replacement
- Computers/Controls - No Communication With Scan Tools
- Emissions - MIL ON/DTC's P0410/P0411/P1423 Set
- A/T Controls - MIL ON/DTC 00297 Stored in Memory
- A/T Controls - MIL ON/DTC 00281 Stored in Memory
- A/T - Phase II and Phase II ETA Transmission Differences
- Audio System - CD Player Jams/Magazine Won't Eject
- Electrical - No Start/Various Electrical Malfunctions
- M/T - Shifter Vibration/Knocking in Gear
- Engine Controls - DTC's P0604/P0605/P0606 in Memory
- Body - Transparent Film Protection, Installing/Removing
- Restraints - Air Bag Coding
- Fuel System - Fuel Mixture DTC Evaluation/Diagnosis
- Restraints - LATCH(R) System Installation/Retrofitting
- Interior - Arm Rest Does Not Ratchet Correctly/Loose
- Interior - Arm Rest Lid Latch Replacement
- Audio System - Poor AM/FM Band Radio Reception
- A/C - Fresh Air Lever Light Inoperative
- Audio System - Static Noise On AM Stations
- Instruments - Various Malfunctions
- Engine - Hybrid Oil Pan Information
- Interior - Cleaning Tips for Leather Upholstery
- Emissions - Evaporative Emissions System Testing
- Audio System - Antitheft Code Retrieval/Entering
- Engine - Component Inspection During Engine Replacement
- Engine Controls - Silicone Sealer/Lubricant Precautions
- Restraints - Air Bag Color Code ID And Coding
- Wipers/Washers - Smearing/Streaking (Canada)
- Interior - Cleaning Tips for Vinyls/Plastics/Fabrics
- Exhaust System - Heat Shield Replacement Guidelines
- Keyless Entry/Starting - Remote Key Inoperative
- Interior - Cleaning Tips Fabrics, Vinyls And Plastics
- Body - Door Windows May Separate From Regulators
- Body - Driver/Passenger Window(s) Inoperative
- Campaign - Engine Oil Cooler Positioning
- Recall - Brake Light Switch Replacement
- Recall - Brake Lamp Switch Replacement
- Campaign - Antitheft System Ground Wire Installation
- Campaign - Dash Cover Bubbling
- Audio System - Aux Devices Inop After Radio Replacement
- Campaign - A/T Shift Lock Cable
- Campaign - Side Air Bag Harness
- Recall - Battery Tray/Engine Wiring Harness
- Immobilizer System - Active/DTC's P0513/1177
- Audio System - Auxiliary Jack/iPod(R)/CD Changer Inop.
- Instruments - Cluster Replacement Requirements
- Cooling System - Coolant Identification/Mixing
- Charging System - No Start/Generator Lamp Flashing
- Audio System - Entering/Retrieving Anti-Theft Code
- Electrical - One Or More Back Glass Defroster Grids Inop
- Charging Sys/Lighting - Headlamps Dim At Idle
- Engine - Oils Meeting Manufacturer's Standard