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Number |
Date |
Model, Year |
Subject |
Condition or Comments |
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03-01 |
7/23/03 |
All with 2.8L VR6 (AFP) and AG4 Auto. Trans.
'99 - '02 |
Automatic Transmission, Slips When Shifting from
2nd to 3rd Gear |
Problem with Transmission Control Module (TCM)
Software; requires replacement of TCM. |
| 27 |
03-03 |
7/10/03 |
Touareg; '04 |
Battery, Maintaining Charge During Repairs |
When ignition switch in on and car is not
running (as when performing diagnostic tests), the headlights will pull the
battery down, resulting in faulty diagnostics. Fix is to attach a
battery charger, CXC 2140 during the testing. |
| 00 |
03-03 |
6/6/03 |
Touareg; '04 |
Battery Cut-Off Device, Disconnecting and
Removing during Delivery Inspection |
Device is supposed to be removed by the dealer
and returned to VW |
| 00 |
03-04 |
6/20/03 |
All; '04 |
Battery, Checking Terminal Clamps for Correct
Seating at Delivery Inspection Not Required |
Beginning with '04 models, this check has been
removed. |
| 00 |
03-05 |
6/24/03 |
All; '03-'04 |
Headlights, Adjustment at Delivery Inspection
Not Required |
Beginning with '03 models, the headligts are
adjusted with automatic assembly equipment at a VOL specification of 0.7.
A Hella Universal Beamsetter Series IV aiming equipment (VAS 5107) is
needed. |
| 01 |
03-05 |
7/1/03 |
GTI, Jetta, Jetta Wagon with 1.8T (AWD, AWW);
'01 |
Update Programming (Flashing) Engine Control
Module (ECM) |
For correction of DTC P0300 related to cylinder
misfires being reported as the incorrect number. Nine page procedure
with warnings about ECMs that had already been "tuned" or modified. |
| 27 |
03-02 |
6/20/03 |
Touareg, '04 |
Battery, Testing and Charging using Midtronics
MCR340V or the INC-940 Battery Charging Station. |
Describes location of battery being under
driver's seat and how testing of the battery should be done at that location
rather than at the jumper terminals under hood. |
| 55 |
03-02 |
6/16/03 |
New Beetle Convertible; '03 |
Tailgate/Trunk Lid, Hard to Close |
Condition may be caused by excessive lock spring
tension for lock mechanism. Improved lock plate available. |
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Number |
Date |
Model, Year |
Subject |
Condition or Comments |
| 01 |
03-03 |
4/15/03 |
Passat w/ W8 (BDP), 2002, 2003 |
Update Programming (Flashing) Engine Control
Module (TCM) |
ECM and TCM require "Update -Programming" to
correct EVAP DTC P0456 (13 page bulletin with warnings that procedure
will overwrite existing program.) |
| 00 |
03-02 |
3/28/03 |
New Beetle Convertable, 2003 |
Convertible Top Instructional Hang Tag,
Installing at the Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) |
One page bulletin applicable mainly to Dealers. |
| 44 |
03-01 |
4/15/03 |
Jetta, New Beetle, 2001, 2003 |
Vehicle Suspension PR, Numbers Missing from
Vehicle Data Sticker |
This is some information that is needed to align
the car. |
| 23 |
03-01 |
4/2/03 |
Golf, Jetta, Jetta Wagon, New Beetle with 1.9L
TDI (ALH), 1998-2003 |
Poor Throttle Response |
Six page bulletin with instructions for repair
and adjustments. |
| 61 |
03-01 |
3/24/03 |
Cabrio, 2002 |
Rear Window Hinge, Reinstalling Bracket to Glass |
Procedure to re-glue the bracket to the glass.
Use Adhesiveflex, which is available from WURTH USA (800-526-5228) |
| 61 |
03-02 |
4/15/03 |
New Beetle Convertible, 2003 |
Convertible Top, Inoperative after Power Has
Been Interrupted |
Instructions for resetting the power window
pinch protection by reactivating the system. |
| 87 |
03-01 |
5/13/03 |
All with A/C, up to 2003 |
Musty Odor from Heating and Ventilation System |
Six page bulletin on how to eliminate the
mold/mildew odor when car is first started. |
| 69 |
03-01 |
5/19/03 |
All with Airbag or Pyrotechnic Seat Belts, up to
2003 |
Airbag/ Polytechnic Seat Belt Deployment,
Inquiries |
Advisory for the dealer to report any incident
of uncommon or exceptional deployment to a given address. |
| 20 |
03-02 |
5/21/03 |
All with Leak Detection Pump (LDP), 1997 - 2003
(w/exceptions) |
Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) System, Checking
using the KLI 9210 EVAP System Tester |
Eight page bulletin that explains how to use a
smoke generator to test for leaks. Has other important information on
this system. (Does not apply to engine code AAA, 1999 and up; ABA, 2002 and
up; AES; AXK.) |
| 01 |
03-04 |
4/29/03 |
GTI, Jetta, Jetta Wagon with 1.8T (AWP), 2002,
2003 |
Update Programming (Flashing) Engine Control
Module (ECM) |
Nine page procedure on updating the faulty
programming that causes the DTC for P0300 with P0301, P0302, P0303, and
P0304 to be misread. (Dealer operation.) |
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Number |
Date |
Model, Year |
Subject |
Condition or Comments |
| 19 |
02-01 |
12/20/02 |
All, >2003 |
Coolant (Antifreeze), Mixing Precautions |
New antifreeze (purple) is described which
replaces the pink, but is compatible. Neither is compatible with the
older green antifreeze nor any aftermarket antifreeze. |
| 37 |
02-02 |
12/13/02 |
Jetta w/ 5 Sp Auto (09A), 2002 |
Instrument Cluster Shift Display, Does not
Synchronize with Shifter Mechanism |
May be caused by a loose bolt at the front ball
socket of the selector lever cable. |
| 37 |
02-04 |
12/20/02 |
All w/ 5-Speed Auto Trans. |
Automatic Transmission, Repairing |
A two-page report to be completed by dealer when
the 5-speed automatic transmission requires repair or replacement. |
| 68 |
02-02 |
12/05/02 |
Golf, Jetta, New Beetle w/ Armrest, >2003 |
Armrest, Loose, Does Not Ratchet Correctly |
Armrest is loose, does not ratchet correctly.
May be caused by armrest pivot bushings loosened inside pivot point. |
| 01 |
02-04 |
08/22/02 |
New Beetle w/ 1.8L Turbo (APH), 1999-01 |
MIL On, DTCs P0410, P0411, P1200 or P1423 Stored
in DTC Memory |
May be caused by a cracked or broken vacuum hose
due to temperature variations. |
| 01 |
02-05 |
08/23/02 |
New Beetle with 2.0L (AEG), 1998-00; Golf, Jetta
with 2.0L (AEG), 1999-01 |
MIL On, DTC P0410, P0411, or P1423 Stored in DTC
Memory |
May be caused by a cracked or broken vacuum hose
due to temperature variations. |
| 01 |
02-06 |
09/04/02 |
Passat w/ ESP, 2002, 2003 |
DTCs 00778 and 01044 Stored in Brake Electronics
DTC Memory |
DTCs 00778, Steering angle sensor (G85)
Balancing not carried out and 01044, Control Module incorrectly coded, is
stored in DTC memory. May be caused by a malfunction of the Steering
angle sensor (G85). |
| 01 |
02-07 |
10/25/02 |
Golf, Jetta, Jetta Wagon, New Beetle w/ 2.0L (AZG
adn AVH), 2002 |
Misfire, Incorrect Cylinder Identified by ECM
Software |
Fault codes P0300 along with P0301, P0302,
P0303, or P0304 stored in DTC memory. (ECM reports incorrect cylinder
that misfires.) |
| 37 |
02-01 |
10/10/02 |
All with 2.0L (ULEV) engine and AG4 Trans.,
2002, 2003 |
Transmission, Engage Time Appears Excessive When
Shifting from Park Position |
Normal condition due to "Cold neutral control"
when catalyst is cold. |
| 64 |
02-03 |
12/12/02 |
New Golf, GTI, New Jetta, Jetta Wagon,
1999-2002; New Beetle, 1998-2002 |
Driver and Passenger Door Window Regulator,
Repairing |
Supersedes 64-02-02 (06/20/02). Describe
special tool kit and procedures for repairing window regulators that are
broken or damaged. (11 pages) |
| 66 |
02-01 |
08/27/02 |
Passat, 2002 |
Radiator Grille, Running Change |
Normal for 1.8L Turbo to have closed grill and
V6 and W8 to have an open grill. |