2028473

Technical Bulletin
Model(s)
Year(s)
Eng. Code(s)
Trans. Code(s)
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
Routan
2011
All
All
DG_BR000001
DG_BR740738
Condition
96 14 04 May 19, 2014 2028473 Supersedes TB V961206 dated September 26, 2012 to update procedural text
using wiTECH™.
Vehicle Theft Alarm May Sound Intermittently or No Vehicle Start
Technical Background
The vehicle theft alarm intermittently sounds for no reason.
Multiple attempts are required to start the vehicle before the vehicle will start.
Production Solution
Updated software as of May 9, 2011.
Service
Diagnosis:
• Using a wiTECH™ with Elsa and the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures, verify all engine systems are
functioning as designed. If DTC's are present, record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before
proceeding with this bulletin. If the customer describes the Symptom/Condition, or it can be reproduced,
perform the Repair Procedure.
• From the vehicle view screen select TIPM-CWM, System Test, Record the “Last VTA Trigger” cause.
Was the “Last VTA Trigger” cause equal to (right rear door)?
YES: Perform this repair procedure.
NO: Check for DTC U0010 AND U0001 in the TIPM
Are DTCs U0010 AND U0001 present in the TIPM?
YES: Perform the repair procedure.
NO: This bulletin does not apply. Further diagnosis is required.
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Repair Procedure:
Note:
• wiTECH™ UPDATE PROGRAMMING FILES FOR THIS BULLETIN MUST BE RETRIEVED FROM THE
INTERNET.
• wiTECH™ SOFTWARE LEVEL MUST BE AT RELEASE VW13.04.13 FOR THIS BULLETIN.
Note:
Install a battery charger to ensure battery voltage does not drop below 13.2V. DO NOT allow the charging voltage
to climb above 13.5 V during the programming procedure.
If programming process in interrupted/aborted, programming should be restarted.
• Reprogram the TIPM using the wiTECH™ with the latest software.
• Clear any DTCs that may have been set in other control modules due to reprogramming.
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Warranty
All Routan pre and post road test and wiTECH™ time units are included in the labor operation. Therefore,
no road test or wiTECH™ time units will appear in the designated area within the warranty table.
To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
1)
Procedures Manual
Model(s)
Year(s)
Eng. Code(s)
Trans. Code(s)
VIN Range
From
VIN Range To
Routan
2011
All
All
DG_BR000001
DG_BR740738
SAGA Coding
Claim Type:
Use applicable Claim Type
HST
Damage Location
(Depends on Service
No.)
CWM2028473
Use applicable when
indicated in ElsaWeb
(L/R)
Damage
Service Number:
Code
9794
0040
Parts Manufacturer
Routan
3)
Labor Operation : Inspect TIPM
1)
USM
2)
97940199 = 20 TU
OR
3)
Labor Operation : Inspect and Reprogram TIPM 97942599 = 20 TU
Causal Part: Select labor operation
9794XXXX
Diagnostic Time
4)
GFF Time expenditure
01500000 = 00 TU max.
NO
Road Test
01210002 = 00 TU
NO
01210004 = 00 TU
Technical Diagnosis
01320000 = 00 TU max.
NO
Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2028473” in comment section of Warranty Claim.
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No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or
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1)
Vehicle may be outside any Warranty in which case this Technical Bulletin is informational only
2)
Code per warranty vendor code policy.
3)
Labor Time Units (TUs) are subject to change with ELSA updates.
4)
Documentation required per Warranty Policy Procedures Manual.
Required Parts and Tools
No special parts required.
Tool Description
Tool No:
Midtronics Battery Tester/Charger
InCharge 940 (INC-940)
StarMOBILE® hand held tool
CH9401
StarMOBILE® vehicle cable
CH9404D
StarMOBILE® documentation kit
N/A
StarMOBILE® Ethernet cable, 12ft.
CH9410
TechCONNECT PC or equivalent with wiTECH™
version 13.04.13 desktop client installed
SW13.04.13 available from Service Net/workshop
equipment/service information
Additional Information
All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal.
Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.
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intellectual property rights of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or
otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.