V871615_2043704

Service Bulletin Details

Public Details for: V871615_2043704

Updated to add jetta, beetle and beetle convertible model applicability.


- 2017 - 2016 - 2015 - 2014 - 2013 -

Technical Bulletin
Model(s)
Year
Eng.Code
Trans. Code
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
Jetta, Beetle,
Beetle Cabrio,
Golf, Tiguan,
CC, Passat, Golf
SportWagen,
Jetta
SportWagen
2013-2017
All
All
All
All
Condition
87 16 15 August 11, 2016 2043704 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V871612 dated July 19, 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, Jetta, New Beetle, NBC
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 Performance 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.
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
Jetta, Beetle,
Beetle Cabrio,
Golf, Tiguan,
CC, Passat, Golf
SportWagen,
Jetta
SportWagen
2013-2017
All
All
All
All
SAGA Coding
Claim Type:
Use applicable Claim Type
1>
HST
Damage Location
(Depends on Service
No.)
--
Use applicable when
indicated in Elsa (L/R)
Damage
Service Number:
Code
8734
0016
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Causal Part: Select Labor Operation
lo1sooooo
Diagnostic Time
4>
GFF Time expenditure
01500000 = Actual GFF printout 100 TU max.
Road Test
01210002 = 00 TU
YES
NO
01210004 = 00 TU
Technical Diagnosis
01320000 = 00 TU max.
NO
Claim Comment: Input "As per Technical Bulletin 2043704" in comment section of Warranty Claim.
1> Vehicle
2
> Code
3
> Labor
may be outside any Warranty in which case this Technical Bulletin is informational only
per warranty vendor code policy.
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
lnCharge 940 (INC-940)
or
GRX3000VAS
VAS Diagnostic Tool
VAS 6150/X & VAS 6160/X with
ODIS Service with: current online updates
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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
Reason For Update
Instance Number
Published Date
Version Number
2043704/4
8/11/16
V871615
To include additional
models.
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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