V941901201152118
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Exterior lights, moisture accumulation. Update model year applicability to include 2022.
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Technical Service Bulletin 94-19-01 - Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation Transaction No: 2011521/18 Release date: 4/7/2022 Condition Applicable Vehicles Model(s) All (except Routan) Year Eng. Code Trans. Code VIN Range From VIN Range To 1996-2022 All All All All Revision Table Instance Number Published Date Version Number Reason For Update 2011521/18 4/7/22 94-19-01 To include model year 2022. 2011521/17 3/2/21 94-19-01 Additional lighting information. 2011521/1 8/1/03 V940301 Original publication. Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. Note: LED tail lights do not apply to this TSB. Condensation does not affect performance of light assemblies. Page 1 of 4 © 2022 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other 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. Technical Service Bulletin 94-19-01 - Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation Transaction No: 2011521/18 Release date: 4/7/2022 Technical Background Exterior light assemblies (headlights, taillights with incandescent bulbs, fog lights, turn signals) are vented and may collect moisture on their inner surfaces, depending on humidity and climatic conditions. The unfavorable condensation built up (Figure 1) visible to the customer is more common with modern exterior lights because of clear glass optics, however this condition will not have an impact on the functionality or durability of the component. Figure 1 Environmental conditions that frequently cause condensation to build up on lens: Car washes Driving or parking in rain/snow Frequent short distance operation in wet weather For headlight condensation that is due to environmental conditions, the affected lens surface should be cleared after approx. 30 minutes of light operation. Production Solution No production change required. Service In cases where larger water droplets have formed on the inside of the lens or significant amount of water has collected at the bottom of a light assembly, Figure 2: Page 2 of 4 © 2022 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other 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. Technical Service Bulletin 94-19-01 - Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation Transaction No: 2011521/18 Release date: 4/7/2022 Figure 2 Check that the housing covers (Figure 3), are properly installed. If the housing covers are not fully seated in place, use compressed air (less than 30 PSI) to blow out the lens and recheck for leaks. Figure 3 Check for leaking seals, cracks in lenses or assemblies. DO NOT replace light or lens assemblies unless damage is found. Page 3 of 4 © 2022 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other 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. Technical Service Bulletin 94-19-01 - Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation Transaction No: 2011521/18 Release date: 4/7/2022 If damage to seals or cracks to lenses or assemblies are found: Follow normal repair procedures for this type of failure (provide photograph(s) with repair documentation for verification). If the condition is determined to be condensation due to environmental conditions and no damages are found, explain to the customer the information provided in the Technical Background section above. Warranty Information only. Required Parts and Tools No Special Parts required. 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. Page 4 of 4 © 2022 Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other 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.