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Edition 174: February 22, 2016
Content

Reminder: ODIS Server License
Expiration

Technical Bulletins

Pending Service Solutions

Tech Tips

Campaigns

Updates

Suggestions
Reminder: ODIS Server License Expiration
Please be reminded that ODIS Service licenses expire two years after download and installation.
When the License Expiration message and renewal prompt appear, please DO NOT select the
YES prompt. (Select NO or x-out the window.)
To request and install a new license, please refer to Service Information – ODIS Service
document VOS-15-12 License Renewal Instructions.
Technical Bulletins
01 16 03 - 2040171 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V011515 dated July 7,
2015 to update Golf and Golf SportWagen vendor codes and Passat labor
operation numbers.
MIL ON Camshaft Position Faults P0011 and or P0016 Stored in Fault Memory
Model(s)
Year
Passat, Jetta, Beetle, Beetle
2015
Convertible
Golf, Golf SportWagen
2015
Eng.
Code
Trans.
Code
VIN Range VIN Range
From
To
2.0L TDI
(CVCA)
All
All
All
2.0L TDI
(CRUA)
All
All
All
DTC
Description
P0011
"A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance
Bank 1
P0016
Crankshaft Position - Camshaft Position Correlation Bank 1 Sensor A
Production Solution: Measures implemented into production.
23 16 01 - 2041057 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V231508 dated December
9, 2015 to include Passat In-Tank fuel pump part number and updates to
Touareg part numbers.
MIL ON, No Start, or Rough Running with DTCs P0087, P0088 or P0191
Stored in ECM Fault Memory (TDI ONLY)
Model(s)
Year
Eng. Code
Trans.
Code
VIN Range
From
VIN Range
To
Touareg
2009–2012
3.0L TDI
CATA
All
All
All
Passat
2012
2.0L TDICKRA
All
All
All
MIL ON, No Start, or Rough Running with one or more of the following DTCs
Stored in ECM Fault Memory:
DTC
Description
P0087
Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too Low
P0088
Fuel Rail/System Pressure - Too High
P0191 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor "A" Circuit Range/Performance
Production Solution: No production change required.
34 16 01 - 2034406 Supersedes Technical Bulletin V341301 dated July 30,
2013 to include current model year.
Manual Transmission Noise Diagnosing
Model(s)
Year
All except
Routan
2012–2016
Eng. Code Trans. Code
All
All
VIN Range
From
VIN Range To
All
All
Customer states there is a noise from the clutch, transmission or driveline
components under varying driving conditions with varying sound levels.
Production Solution: Information only.
55 16 03 - Supersedes Technical Bulletin V551501 dated January 28, 2015 to
include Passat, Passat Wagon and A5 Jetta SportWagen.
Corrosion Hood Edge
Model(s)
Year
Eng.
Code
Trans.
Code
Jetta
2002–2010
All
All
All
All
Golf
2002–2009
All
All
All
All
Sportwagen
2009
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
All
Passat, Passat Wagon 1998–2010
VIN Range VIN Range
From
To
Corrosion may be found on the folded edge of the hood. The corrosion may be
found on this edge anywhere around the hood.
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.
Pending Service Solutions
No new Pending Service Solutions this week.
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Tech Tips
20-16-01 Fuel Tank Hard to Fill in Temperatures Below Freezing
Model(s)
Year
Eng. Code
Trans. Code
Passat
2012–2015
TDI
All
Condensation build up in the fuel filler neck vent line causes blockage or restriction
not allowing fuel vapors to vent. Inspect fuel tank vent tube for debris, water and/or
ice. Backlighting the tube with a flashlight or using a bore scope will aid in
diagnosis.
If the vent path is blocked or restricted, install a Shepard’s crook (U-shaped) vent to
stop moisture from entering the vent line.
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37-16-01 Mechatronics unit or Transmission replacement tips (including DTC
P309D) after the KO Clutch Line is Opened for Service
Model(s)
Year
Eng. Code
Trans. Code
Jetta Hybrid
2013–2016
All
All
When replacing a mechatronics unit or transmission on a Jetta Hybrid, be sure to
remove the plastic shipping plugs from the KO clutch actuator, located on top of
the mechatronics unit and install the aluminum triple square cap from the
component being replaced.
If this cap is not transferred, fault code P309D can set in the TCM.
If the KO aluminum cap was transferred over and P309D sets, or if there are issues
with the Guided Functions KO clutch bleed, be sure the following steps have been
completed:
All faults have been cleared through Vehicle OBD
 Parking brake is in the “OFF” position
 All 4 passenger doors and hood remain closed during the basic settings
 Trunk is “Open” with a battery maintainer installed on the 12v battery

After the above steps have been completed, the first step of the KO bleed test can
performed through; AW01 ECM> Guided Functions> Bleed Disengaging Clutch>
then select option (1) Ventilation and follow the Guided Functions steps in the test
plan.
This step should take approximate 17 minutes to complete. Once the test completes
the test plan will usually exit out to the main control module OBD screen of ODIS.
Once this happens, the second step of the KO bleed test needs to be performed
through; AW01 ECM> Guided Functions> Bleed Disengaging Clutch> then select
option (2) Air Entrapment and follow the Guided Functions steps in the test plan.
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91-16-06 Rear View Camera Display very Grainy and in Black and White
Model(s)
Year
Eng. Code
Trans. Code
Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible,
EOS, Passat, CC, Tiguan
Equipped with Premium 8 Radio
2015
All
All
If the customer mentions this concern, check for aftermarket USB charger
installation. Remove the charger and retest. If color display is returned, the charger
is the cause as the result of interference.
Campaigns
23R1 - Camshaft (ECM Software) - MY 2015 Vehicles ONLY - U.S.A. & Canada
Revision: Correction to connect battery charger labor operation number.
Model(s) Year Eng. Code
All
1.8T &
2.0T
2015
Gasoline
Engines
Trans.
Code
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
All
Check
Campaign/Action
screen in Elsa
Check
Campaign/Action
screen in Elsa
Due to high load on the sintered cam which drives the high pressure fuel injection
pump and the vacuum pump in the affected vehicles, the camshaft lobe has the
potential to unexpectedly shear off from the camshaft. If this happens, vacuum
pump power will be lost so that the pump will not deliver further vacuum supply to
the brake booster, and reduced engine power (limp home mode) will cause the
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) to come on.
Unexpected, increased need for braking effort after vacuum reserve has been
depleted can lead to a crash without warning.
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Code Pending - Advance Notice – Upcoming Safety Recall – Occupant
Restraint Controller (ORC)
Model(s)
Year
Certain
Routans
2009
Eng. Code Trans. Code
All
All
VIN Range
From
VIN Range To
TBD
TBD
Affected vehicles may experience an Occupant Restraint Control (ORC) module
malfunction due to corrosion of the power supply integrated circuit. This could result
in an illuminated airbag warning light with the possibility of no airbag deployment
in a crash necessitating airbag deployment or an inadvertent airbag deployment
without an illuminated airbag warning light. Either of these conditions could
increase the risk of a crash and/or injury to front seat vehicle occupants.
Updates
No new updates this week.
Suggestions
Please send comments or suggestions to: [email protected]
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