V871612_2043704

Service Bulletin Details

Public Details for: V871612_2043704

Updated to include additional model applicability.


- 2017 - 2016 - 2015 - 2014 - 2013 -

Technical Bulletin
Model(s)
Year
Eng. Code
Trans. Code
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
Golf, Tiguan,
CC, Passat, Golf
SportWagen,
Jetta
SportWagen
2013-2017
All
All
All
All
Condition
87 16 12 July 19, 2016 2043704 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V871606 dated May 25, 2016 to add additional
models.
A/C Compressor Replacement, GFF Performance Test Required Regardless of Concern
This bulletin applies to any repair that requires replacement of the air conditioning compressor.
Technical Background
Any replacement of A/C compressors-regardless of the reason for failure-must include an ODIS GFF cooling
performance test plan of the A/C system with documentation of the recovered refrigerant volume.
Note:
This GFF test plan requirement is mandatory without exception for reimbursement.
Production Solution
Not applicable.
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Service
1. Before replacing the A/C compressor perform the ODIS AC Performance Test.
Note:
The AC performance test is located in different locations and may be titled differently for different vehicle car
lines.
Select Guided Functions from 08
AC/heating electrical control
module.
Select Check cooling
performance from the Guided
functions menu and select
perform. (Figure 1)
Figure 1: AC Performance test CC Tiguan, Golf, Golf SportWagen,
Jetta SportWagen, Climatic/Climatronic
Select the Test Plan tab from 08
AC/heating electrical control
module.
Select self-test and locate the
Check cooling performance test
under the following sub menus.
Passat: Body/ Heating
Ventilation-Air Conditioning/01
Systems Capable of selfdiagnosis/08 Air ConditioningHeating Electronics/08
Subsystems marginal condition.
Figure 2: AC Perfomance test, Passat NMS.
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2. Follow prompts and complete the test plan.
3. Test result next steps,
 If A/C performance test returns with no malfunctions, then no repairs are needed. The system is operating
properly.
 If A/C performance test returns a malfunction, perform diagnosis and repair the system as needed.
Note:
All other applicable bulletins apply. See TSB 2043893 for information on required documentation of recovered
refrigerant volume.
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Warranty
Note:
Claim the time units accumulated from the GFF function test. Time units not to exceed a maximum of 100 TU.
To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
Procedures Manual 1)
Model(s)
Year
Eng. Code
Trans. Code
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
Golf, Tiguan,
CC, Passat, Golf
SportWagen,
Jetta
SportWagen
2013-2017
All
All
All
All
SAGA Coding
Claim Type:
Use applicable Claim Type 1)
Service Number:
Damage
Code
8734
0016
Causal Part: Select Labor Operation
HST
Damage Location
(Depends on Service
No.)
--
Use applicable when
indicated in Elsa (L/R)
01500000
Diagnostic Time 4)
GFF Time expenditure
01500000 = Actual GFF print out 100 TU max.
Road Test
01210002 = 00 TU
01210004 = 00 TU
Technical Diagnosis
01320000 = 00 TU max.
YES
NO
NO
Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2043704” in comment section of Warranty Claim.
1)
Vehicle may be outside any Warranty in which case this Technical Bulletin is informational only
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2)
Code per warranty vendor code policy.
3)
Labor Time Units (TUs) are subject to change with ELSA updates.
4)
Documentation required per Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual.
Required Parts and Tools
No special parts required.
Tool Description
Tool No:
Midtronics Battery Tester/Charger
InCharge 940 (INC-940)
or
GRX3000VAS
VAS Diagnostic Tool
VAS 6150/X & VAS 6160/X with
ODIS Service with: current online updates
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.
Document Control Revision Table
Instance Number
Published Date
Version Number
Reason For Update
2043704/3
7/19/16
V871612
To include additional
models.
2043704/2
5/25/16
V871606
Metadata adjustment
2043704/1
5/25/16
V871606
Original publication.
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