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Summary of technical bulletin to include additional model and model year applicability. Corrosion, front fenders, at upper wheel opening (u.S. Only)
- 2016 - 2015 - 2014 - 2013 - 2012 - 2011 - 2010 - 2009 - 2008 - 2007 - 2006 - 2005 - 2004 - 2003 - 2002 - 2001 - 2000 - 1999 - 1998 -
Models from 2016
2016 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF |
2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R |
2016 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN |
2016 VOLKSWAGEN GTI |
2016 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT |
Models from 2015
2015 VOLKSWAGEN E-GOLF |
2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R |
2015 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF SPORTWAGEN |
2015 VOLKSWAGEN GTI |
Models from 2014
2014 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
2014 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF R |
2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA |
2014 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN |
Models from 2013
2013 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA |
2013 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN |
2013 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT |
Models from 2012
2012 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA |
2012 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN |
2012 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT |
Models from 2011
2011 VOLKSWAGEN EOS |
2011 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA |
2011 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN |
2011 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT |
Models from 2010
2010 VOLKSWAGEN EOS |
2010 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA |
2010 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN |
2010 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON |
2010 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT |
Models from 2009
2009 VOLKSWAGEN EOS |
2009 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA |
2009 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN |
2009 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON |
2009 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT |
Models from 2008
2008 VOLKSWAGEN EOS |
2008 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA |
2008 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN |
2008 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON |
2008 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT |
Models from 2007
2007 VOLKSWAGEN EOS |
2007 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA |
2007 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN |
2007 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON |
2007 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT |
Models from 2006
2006 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA |
2006 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN |
2006 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON |
2006 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT |
Models from 2005
2005 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF |
2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA |
2005 VOLKSWAGEN JETTA SPORTWAGEN |
2005 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON |
2005 VOLKSWAGEN RABBIT |
Models from 1998
1998 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT WAGON |
A PDF of this newsletter and previous ones can be found by logging in to ServiceNet and clicking on the Elsa Newsletter section in the Technician References menu. Edition 170: January 25, 2016 Content Technical Bulletins Pending Service Solutions Tech Tips Campaigns Updates Suggestions Technical Bulletins 50 16 01 - 2011761 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V501501 dated January 2, 2015 to include additional model and model year applicability. Corrosion, Front Fenders, at Upper Wheel Opening (U.S. Only) Model(s) Year Eng. Code Trans. Code VIN Range From VIN Range To Jetta, Sportwagen, Golf, Rabbit 1999– 2014 All All All All Eos 2007– 2011 All All All All Surface corrosion or corrosion perforation can occur on various locations around the front wheel arch. Corrosion at front fender -arrows-, as shown. Note: To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual. Documentation required per Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual. For vehicles outside of the Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perforation this Technical Bulletin is for information only. Production Solution: Improved process. 55 16 01 - 2038993 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V551407 dated December 19, 2014 to update model year applicability. Corrosion on Rear Lid at Rear Window Area Model(s) Year Passat Wagon 1998–2010 Eng. Code Trans. Code VIN Range From VIN Range To All All All All When the rear window heater is switched ON, power is transmitted to the outer sealing lip of the rear window. In some places the window sealer makes contact with the bus bar of the rear window heater. Note: To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual. Documentation required per Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual. For vehicles outside of the Limited Warranty Against Corrosion Perforation this Technical Bulletin is for information only. Production Solution: Not applicable. 87 16 02 - 2040184 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V871504 dated May 13, 2015 to introduce start of production (S.O.P.) VIN and date of implementation. Model(s) Year Eng. Code Trans. Code VIN Range From VIN Range To e-Golf 2015 All All All All e-Golf 2016 All All AU_GW900001 AU_GW901814 Note: This bulletin must be read in its entirety before performing the procedure. The customer may complain that the cabin heating or cooling output is insufficient. Software-related deviation in thermal management control unit. The vehicle interior is sporadically not sufficiently heated or cooled. The heating or cooling performance is sporadically too low. (See Technical Bulletin for DTCs, descriptions and codes.) Production Solution: Thermal Management Software 109 in production CW27/15. Pending Service Solutions No new Pending Service Solutions this week. Back to top Tech Tips 91-16-01 Models with MIB2 Infotainment System - Component Protection Activated on Radio after Cluster Replacement Model(s) Year Eng. Code Trans. Code Golf, GTI, Sportwagen 2016 All All If Component Protection is activated on the radio after replacing the instrument cluster, running the “KS-Master (Gateway) connection system” test plan will take the radio out of component protection. 1. Select the Special Functions tab. 2. Scroll down to the “25 – Component protection functions” section. 3. Perform the “KS-Master (Gateway) connection system” test plan. 96-14-05 Immobilizer Key/Key Remote Adaptation Test Plan - Date: August 22, 2014 January 15, 2016: Update to model applicability. Model(s) Year Eng. Code Trans. Code Golf, GTI, Golf R, Sportwagen 2015–2016 All All To adapt keys to a 2015-2016 Golf, GTI, Golf R or Sportwagen (MQB chassis,) it is necessary to complete the “Adapt Immobilizer” test plan. Kessy Vehicles: Verify that the reader coil (figure 1) is removed from the steering column and the key is touching the reader coil during key adaptation. Bladed key vehicle, it is not necessary to remove the reader coil. The test plan can be found under the ODIS Special Functions Tab (figure 2) or by navigating to “Immobilizer functions” under “Elect. Immobilizer 5A” after clicking the “Select self-test” button in the Test Plan tab (figure 3). This procedure adapts both the remote and immobilizer functions of the key. Note: Vehicle may not start and or have warning lights on cluster after immobilizer / key adaptation is completed. See pg. 5 information in this tech tips after immobilizer / key adaptation for further instructions. Campaigns No new campaigns this week. Back to top Updates 50C8 UPDATE – A-pillar Seal (NVLW) Model(s) Year Eng. Code Trans. Code Passat 2016 All All VIN Range From VIN Range To See Campaign See Campaign /Action screen in Elsa /Action screen in Elsa This update has been proactively released to prevent water ingress from the A-pillar area on one or both sides of the vehicle. This UPDATE is in effect until removed. Vehicle must meet all of the following criteria: Procedure is valid only for vehicles that show the 50C8 code in Elsa, Campaign/Action Information screen on the day of repair. If the vehicle is sold it must be within the New Vehicle Limited Warranty period. Procedure must be performed within the allotted time frame stated in this UPDATE. Procedure must be performed on applicable vehicles in dealer inventory prior to sale. Suggestions Please send comments or suggestions to: [email protected] Back to top © 2016 Volkswagen of America, Inc. All rights reserved. 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