V851601 2041609

Technical Bulletin
Model(s)
Year(s)
Eng. Code(s)
Trans. Code(s)
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
Jetta
2011-2016
All
All
All
All
Passat
2012-2016
All
All
All
All
Golf VI
2010-2014
All
All
All
All
Jetta
SportWagen
2010-2014
All
All
All
All
Tiguan
2009-2016
All
All
All
All
CC
2009-2016
All
All
All
All
Condition
85 16 01 March 8, 2016 2041609 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V851503 dated October 7, 2015 to add
additional model years.
Fresh Air Blower Inoperative
The customer may comment on the following statements:
 The fresh air blower does not work.
 The fresh air blower only runs on level 4.
 The passenger compartment does not warm up.
 The windows are steamed up from the inside.
Technician findings:
 The fresh air blower of the manual air conditioning only runs on level 4.
 The fresh air blower of the Climatronic does not work.
The following entries are logged in the Climatronic control unit:
 1273-fresh air blower-V2, mechanical fault, static/sporadic
 B10BE07-fresh air blower front – mechanical fault, fault type 2: 0/ 1
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Technical Background
In certain conditions, during cold temperatures and snowfall, fine snow may be drawn into the HVAC blower
motor. During stationary periods and low temperatures the accumulated moisture may freeze in the blower motor
housing causing limited blower motor functionality.
Production Solution
Jetta 162*:
Optimized right water deflector.
 From vehicle identification number
 3VWD17AJ7EM300909
Passat NMS A32*:
Optimized two-piece water deflector.
 From vehicle identification number
 1VWBT7A31FC031036
Tiguan 5N*
 Closed water deflector in right plenum chamber.
 ML1: WVGBV7AX5BW537148
 ML2: WVGBV7AX8BW001312
Golf 5K1*, Jetta SportWagen AJ5*:
No change, vehicles are no longer produced.
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Service
Procedure for Jetta 162*:
 Remove and inspect the blower motor, see Repair Manual Group 68 Storage Compartments and Covers in
Elsa.
 Replace the blower motor only if the following conditions are found:
 Noise from blower bearings.
 Blower motor is hard to turn or binding.
 On vehicles equipped with manual HVAC system, replace the resistor for the fresh air blower if required.
 Remove the plenum chamber cover.
 Remove the air intake grille according to the repair manual.
 Position the filter housing (part number 5C6 819 343) with 3 clips (part number 7L6 133 847 A) on the
induction flange, see figure 1 and 2, red arrows.
Figure 1: example Jetta: filter housing (part number 5C6 819 343). Figure 2) red arrows mark the mounting
points of the clips (part number 7L6 133 847 A).
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Figure 2: Figure 2) red arrows mark the mounting points of the clips.
Figure 3: example Jetta: attachment of the filter housing on the air intake grille with clips part number 7L6 133
847 A (red arrows).

Re-install the air intake grille with filter housing according to the repair manual.
Tip:
Check according to the vehicle identification number (see under Production) whether an installation of the closed
water deflector is necessary.
 Install an optimized water deflector (part number 5C7 819 404 A 9B9) according to the repair manual on the
right side of the plenum chamber.
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Procedure for Passat NMS A32*:
 Remove and inspect the blower motor, see Repair Manual Group 68 Storage Compartments and Covers in
Elsa.
 Replace the blower motor only if the following conditions are found:
 Noise from blower bearings.
 Blower motor is hard to turn or binding.
 On vehicles equipped with manual HVAC system, replace the resistor for the fresh air blower if required.
 Remove the plenum chamber cover.
 Remove the air intake grille according to the repair manual.
 Install the filter housing (part number 561 819 343) with 3 clips (part number 7L6 133 847 A) on the induction
flange, see figure example (Jetta) 1, 2 and 3, red arrows.
 If vehicle is before VIN break 1VW___A3_FC031036
 Complete repair according to Technical Service Bulletin 2037280 Water or Snow in Blower Housing.
Note:
If vehicle is built before VIN break 1VW___A3_FC031036 use only Technical Service Bulletin 2037280
Water or Snow in Blower Housing for warranty claim processing.
 If vehicle is after VIN break 1VW___A3_FC031036
 Re-install the air intake grille with filter housing according to the repair manual.
Procedure for Tiguan 5N*:
 Remove and inspect the blower motor, see Repair Manual Group 68 Storage Compartments and Covers in
Elsa.
 Replace the blower motor only if the following conditions are found:
 Noise from blower bearings.
 Blower motor is hard to turn or binding.
 On vehicles equipped with manual HVAC system, replace the resistor for the fresh air blower if required.
 Remove the plenum chamber cover.
 Remove the air intake grille according to the repair manual.
 Fit the filter housing (part number 561 819 343) with 3 clips (part number 7L6 133 847 A) on the induction
flange, see illustration 1 and 2, red arrows.
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Note:
Check according to the vehicle identification number (see under Production) whether an installation of the closed
water deflector is necessary.
 Install an optimized closed water deflector (part number 5N1 819 404 A 9B9) according to the repair manual
on the right side of the plenum chamber.
 Re-install the air intake grille with filter housing according to the repair manual.
Procedure for Golf 5K1* Jetta SportWagen AJ5* and CC 35*:
 Remove and inspect the blower motor, see Repair Manual Group 68 Storage Compartments and Covers in
Elsa.
 Replace the blower motor only if the following conditions are found:
 Noise from blower bearings.
 Blower motor is hard to turn or binding.
 On vehicles equipped with manual HVAC system, replace the resistor for the fresh air blower if required.
 Remove the plenum chamber cover.
 Remove the air intake grille according to the repair manual.
 Install the filter housing (part number 1K0 819 343) with 3 clips (part number 7L6 133 847 A) on the induction
flange, see illustration 1, 2 and 3 red arrows.
 Re-install the air intake grille with filter housing according to the repair manual.
Note:
Please advise customer that an extreme cold weather filter has been installed on the fresh air inlet of the
HVAC system.
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Warranty
To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
Procedures Manual 1)
Model(s)
Year(s)
Eng. Code(s)
Trans. Code(s)
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
Jetta
2011-2016
All
All
All
All
Passat
2012-2016
All
All
All
All
Golf VI
2010-2014
All
All
All
All
Jetta
SportWagen
2010-2014
All
All
All
All
Tiguan
2009-2016
All
All
All
All
CC
2009-2016
All
All
All
All
SAGA Coding
Claim Type:
Use applicable Claim Type 1)
Service Number:
8530
Parts Manufacturer
Damage
Code
HST
Damage Location
(Depends on Service
No.)
--
Use applicable when
indicated in Elsa (L/R)
0040
Passat, Golf, Tiguan, CC
WWO 2)
Jetta. Jetta SportWagen
3ME 2)
Labor Operation 3) : Cowl panel remove cover
66441900 = 30 TU (Jetta 162/163) -passenger side-
Remove and Install
66441900 = 40 TU (Passat)
66441900 = 20 TU ( Tiguan, CC) -passenger side66441950 = 20 TU (Golf, Jetta SportWagen)
Labor Operation 3) : Wiper arm
92252000 = 30 TU (Golf, Jetta SportWagen)
Remove and Install
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Labor Operation 3) : Blower housing intake cover
66441999 = 10TU (All)
Remove and Install (including bumper installation)
Labor Operation 3) : Blower Motor
85301950 = 10 TU (All)
Remove and install
Labor Operation 3) : Blower Resistor (Manual AC
only)
85251950 = 10 TU (All)
Remove and install
Labor Operation 3) : Close-out panel
70221900 = 20 TU (All)
Labor Operation 3) : Glove Compartment Remove
and Install
68151950 = 30 TU (Passat)
Labor Operation 3) : Instrument Panel Trim Remove
and Install
68221900 = 20 TU (Passat)
Causal Part: Filter Housing
*** 819 343
68151900 = 30 TU (CC)
Diagnostic Time 4)
GFF Time expenditure
01500000 = 20 TU max.
YES
Road Test
01210002 = 00 TU
NO
01210004 = 00 TU
Technical Diagnosis
01320000 = 00 TU max.
NO
Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2041609” in comment section of Warranty Claim.
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.
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Required Parts and Tools
Jetta 162*
Description
Part Number
Quantity
Filter housing
5C6 819 343
1
Clip
7L6 133 847 A
3
Water deflector
5C7 819 404 A 9B9
1
Description
Part Number
Quantity
Filter housing
561 819 343
1
Clip
7L6 133 847 A
3
Water deflector
561 819 403 A 9B9
1
Water deflector
561 819 404 A 9B9
1
Description
Part Number
Quantity
Filter housing
561 819 343
1
Clip
7L6 133 847 A
3
Water deflector
5N1 819 404 A 9B9
1
Description
Part Number
Quantity
Filter housing
1K0 819 343
1
Clip
7L6 133 847 A
3
Passat NMS A3*
Tiguan 5N*
Golf 5K1*, Golf Wagon AJ5*
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CC 35*
Description
Part Number
Quantity
Filter housing
1K0 819 343
1
Clip
7L6 133 847 A
3
No Special Tools required.
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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