1998 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

8 Recalls for 1998 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle

Recall Date Component Summary
1998-05-13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE ELECTRICAL WIRING LOCATED IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT WAS ROUTED TOO CLOSE TO THE ENDGE OF THE VEHICLE’S BATTERY TRAY. THE WIRING CAN BECOME DAMAGED OVER TIME BY CHAFING AND THE AIR-CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR AND/OR THE FUEL PUMP CAN MALFUNCTION.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A MODIFIED BATTERY TRAY AND INSPECT, PROPERLY ROUTE, AND SECURING THE WIRING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RECALL REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS.

2014-03-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

The Gates Corporation (Gates) is recalling certain aftermarket Tru-Flow Water Pumps, part number TFW 41127, sold at certain NAPA Auto Parts and/or installed by automotive service technicians after November 1, 2013 (and manufactured August 2013 through October 2013) that have a black-colored pulley/sprocket or do not have ‘US9377’ stamped on the water pump housing. These service replacement parts were sold for use in model year 1999-2005 Audi A4, 2000-2006 Audi TT, 1998-2005 Volkswagen Beetle, 1999-2006 Golf, 1999-2008 and 2011-2013 Volkswagen Jetta, and 2000-2005 Volkswagen Passat. In the affected water pumps, the pulley or sprocket that turns the timing belt may develop microfractures causing the timing belt to fail.

Remedy:

Gates will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pump, free of charge. The recall began during May 2014. Owners may contact The Gates Corporation at 1-303-744-1911.

2009-04-07 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.” THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.

Remedy:

SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.

2008-08-11 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

K2 MOTOR IS RECALLING 1,921 AFTERMARKET HEADLAMPS OF VARIOUS MODELS SOLD FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS ARE MISSING THE AMBER SIDE REFLEX REFLECTOR WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.”

Remedy:

K2 MOTOR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMEBER 17, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT K2 MOTOR AT 1-909-839-2992.

2006-05-24 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH

ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS AND CRUISE CONTROLS, A BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ON THESE VEHICLES MAY MALFUNCTION IF IT WAS INSTALLED INCORRECTLY DURING SAFETY RECALLS 03V-265 OR 04V-096.

Remedy:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEWLY DESIGNED BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 27, 2006. VEHICLES WITHIN THE MAKE, MODEL, AND MODEL YEAR OF THIS POPULATION MAY BE INVOLVED IN EITHER THIS RECALL OR 06V-183, BUT NOT BOTH. THE REMEDY IS THE SAME FOR EACH RECALL. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERS WILL APPLY THE REMEDY BASED ON THE VIN NUMBER OF THE VEHICLE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VW AT 1-800-822-8987.

2006-06-29 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, “LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.”

Remedy:

AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.

2006-05-24 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN CK MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION HEADLIGHTS, CLEAR CORNER, BUMPER, AND SIDE MARKER LIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Remedy:

CK MOTORSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE NONCOMPLIANT LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CK MOTORSPORT AT 1-909-610-7211.

2006-03-23 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Remedy:

PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

These are complaints about vehicles like yours and some can only be found here. Do they sound familiar?

3 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1998 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle

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Date Component  
2011-05-12 doors & windows (non-power)
2011-05-12 OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box)
2011-05-12 lights (exterior & interior)

195 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1998 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle

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Date Component  
2005-02-16 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10110626
2006-08-08 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10164981
2005-06-29 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10127064
2001-06-28 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 891632
2019-05-26 SERVICE BRAKES
ODI Number: 11210057
2014-10-31 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE
ODI Number: 10651743
2014-06-18 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10604323
2013-08-05 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10533699
2013-03-19 SEATS
ODI Number: 10503645
2012-08-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10472723
2012-06-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 10463236
2011-07-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10410328
2010-10-02 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10358833
2010-09-30 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10358396
2010-03-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
ODI Number: 10321740
2010-01-17 SEATS
ODI Number: 10300062
2009-10-13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10287248
2009-10-01 SEATS
ODI Number: 10285985
2009-07-05 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10275813
2009-04-28 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10267117
2009-03-07 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10261052
2008-12-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10252781
2008-12-31 AIR BAGS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10253389
2008-09-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10242849
2008-01-12 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10214606
2007-12-15 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10211995
2007-08-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | SER
ODI Number: 10200746
2007-07-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10195643
2007-07-13 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 10196306
2007-07-03 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10195258
2007-04-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 10188014
2007-04-09 SEATS
ODI Number: 10187333
2007-01-02 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
ODI Number: 10177518
2006-08-23 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10166384
2006-08-08 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
ODI Number: 10164981
2006-06-30 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10161171
2006-06-14 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
ODI Number: 10159824
2006-04-19 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 10155683
2005-12-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10144355
2005-09-28 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10138046
2005-08-11 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
ODI Number: 10132445
2005-08-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10132220
2005-10-26 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10133196
2005-06-29 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
ODI Number: 10127064
2005-04-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 10119021
2005-04-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 10116492
2005-02-16 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10110626
2005-01-21 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10107688
2004-12-31 SEATS
ODI Number: 10104847
2004-12-11 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
ODI Number: 10102665
2004-09-14 SEATS
ODI Number: 10090999
2004-08-26 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10089830
2004-08-12 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10089281
2004-09-08 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10087110
2005-10-20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10080072
2004-08-12 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10082028
2004-06-04 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10075729
2004-06-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10078586
2004-01-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10069625
2004-03-29 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10064060
2003-12-23 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 10051949
2003-11-24 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10048538
2004-01-08 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 10050523
2003-11-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 10049887
2003-11-04 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10046291
2003-09-16 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 10039001
2003-09-03 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10038060
2003-09-22 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
ODI Number: 10040311
2003-08-05 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
ODI Number: 10032080
2003-08-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10030914
2003-07-11 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10022784
2003-04-29 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 10017798
2003-04-08 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10014144
2003-04-05 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10013993
2003-03-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 10012069
2003-02-03 SEATS
ODI Number: 10004582
2003-02-06 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 10004416
2002-09-25 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | STRUCTURE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 8019393
2002-04-24 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 8008454
2002-04-24 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 8008452
2002-04-24 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 8008451
2002-04-24 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 8008449
2001-12-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 6900585
2005-04-26 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10118500
2001-11-13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 899026
2001-11-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 899005
2001-07-05 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 891984
2001-06-28 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
ODI Number: 891632
2001-06-18 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 890589
2001-04-25 SEATS
ODI Number: 886801
2001-04-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ODI Number: 885785
2001-02-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
ODI Number: 880110
2001-03-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 882482
2001-01-25 SEATS
ODI Number: 879057
2001-01-02 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 877231
2000-10-02 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 871968
2000-08-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 867213
2000-08-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 867208
2000-07-18 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 865603
2000-05-25 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 862559
2000-02-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 857490
1999-10-20 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 851208
1999-05-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
ODI Number: 838109
1999-02-23 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 835187
1999-04-05 STEERING
ODI Number: 836513
1999-03-01 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 835378
1999-07-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 842593
1999-02-16 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
ODI Number: 834871
1998-10-29 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 829744
1998-11-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 830693
1998-05-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 823468
2000-12-19 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 785136
2001-08-06 SEATS
ODI Number: 785446
2002-11-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 769967
2002-08-25 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 766183
2002-10-07 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 768184
2001-11-11 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ODI Number: 754379
2001-11-06 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 754156
2001-10-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 753397
2001-09-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL:FLASHER UNIT | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 752434
2001-07-20 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 748814
2001-07-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ODI Number: 748643
2001-06-05 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | STEERING:COLUMN LOCKING:ANTI-THEFT DEVICE
ODI Number: 746433
2001-05-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 745010
2001-04-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 743480
2001-03-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 742096
2001-01-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ODI Number: 739738
2000-12-16 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ODI Number: 737895
2000-11-04 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 735720
2000-11-06 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
ODI Number: 735823
2000-11-03 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 735693
2000-10-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 735367
2000-10-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 734109
2000-10-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ODI Number: 733295
2000-09-26 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ODI Number: 732536
2000-09-20 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
ODI Number: 732032
2000-09-13 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
ODI Number: 731356
2000-08-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | STEERING:RACK AND PINION | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 728228
2000-06-20 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 724279
2000-05-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 723056
2000-02-29 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 719449
1999-09-05 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 710951
1999-06-08 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
ODI Number: 707290
1999-06-08 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 707289
1999-05-17 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ODI Number: 706559
1999-04-20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 705807
1999-02-03 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 702909
1999-02-09 POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
ODI Number: 703110
1999-01-25 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:FOG LIGHTS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 702538
1998-11-18 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
ODI Number: 700739
1999-02-01 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 608951
1999-02-01 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 609877
1999-09-08 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ODI Number: 609753
1999-09-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 609557
1999-02-01 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
ODI Number: 609304
1999-02-01 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 609248
1999-02-01 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
ODI Number: 608936
1999-02-01 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 606578
1999-02-01 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ODI Number: 606578
1999-02-01 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 605899
1999-02-01 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
ODI Number: 605899
1999-02-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 607667
1999-02-01 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 607650
1999-02-01 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 607310
1999-02-01 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ODI Number: 606955
1999-02-01 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
ODI Number: 606736
1999-02-01 SEATS
ODI Number: 606736
1999-02-01 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
ODI Number: 606736
2003-03-12 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR
ODI Number: 567790
2002-08-14 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 567131
2002-01-18 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 564099
2001-06-11 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
ODI Number: 561528
2000-03-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 551365
2000-03-23 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CABLES
ODI Number: 551528
2000-03-23 SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE | STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
ODI Number: 551528
2000-03-23 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 551528
2000-03-23 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 551528
2000-03-08 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 551264
2000-03-08 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 551264
2000-03-08 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 551264
2000-03-08 STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
ODI Number: 551264
2000-03-08 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
ODI Number: 551264
2000-03-29 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 551648
2000-03-23 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
ODI Number: 551528
2000-03-23 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 551528
2000-03-23 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 551528
1998-10-13 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
ODI Number: 542033
1998-10-13 VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 542033
1998-10-13 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK
ODI Number: 542033
1998-10-13 STRUCTURE:BODY
ODI Number: 542033
1998-10-13 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
ODI Number: 542033
1998-10-13 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
ODI Number: 542033
1998-10-13 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS
ODI Number: 542033
1998-10-13 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 542033
1998-10-13 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 542033
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8 Investigations for 1998 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle

Date Opened Date Closed Component  
2003-04-08 2003-08-20 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
2006-02-28 2006-08-07 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
2003-04-08 2003-08-20 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
2002-11-18 2003-04-08 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
2006-02-28 2006-08-07 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
2003-04-08 2003-08-20 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
2002-11-18 2003-04-08 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
2002-11-18 2003-04-08 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

65 Service Alerts for 1998 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle

Date Description
2016-01-22 140000 AIR BAGS

Airbag Issues.

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2021-05-11 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

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2020-05-12 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Tool number added to table. Removal of Behr Flush Kit. VAS 6337/1A

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2020-04-21 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.

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2017-06-28 350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.

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2017-06-22 350000 EQUIPMENT

VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide

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2019-02-18 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.

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2019-02-19 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.

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2019-03-27 350000 EQUIPMENT

The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.

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2019-05-02 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Software Version Update, Enhancements and Fixes. Also includes 1998 Beetle.

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2019-03-22 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Alternative method for radio code retrieval.

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2019-03-22 350000 EQUIPMENT

Alternative method for radio code retrieval.

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2019-03-12 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards

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2017-09-14 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.

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2017-09-14 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.

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2017-07-05 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

17 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards

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2017-11-10 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Tip for Scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan

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2017-02-01 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.

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2015-06-29 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.

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2014-04-10 350000 EQUIPMENT

Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of components and applications developed to repair concerns of squeaks, rattles, noise and trim fit conditions.

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2014-03-06 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): Exterior light assemblies (headlights, taillights, fog lights, turn signals) are vented and may collect moisture on their inner surfaces, depending on humidity and other climatic

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2014-05-09 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Tech Tips (Models with 1.8T Engine – Pressure Loss issues): Fault code P1297 may be set and fuel mixtures may go lean if the vehicle is driven under load or revved up and then returned to idle. This document informs of what to do should th

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2015-06-22 350000 EQUIPMENT

This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech

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2015-06-22 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech

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2016-09-23 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.

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2017-08-18 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.

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2016-10-24 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Update to model year applicability.

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2013-07-17 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Beetle Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) – Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purc

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2013-06-13 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Beetle Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) – Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purc

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2015-07-22 130000 VISIBILITY

Technical Bulletin (Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear): Windshield or rear window is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or the surface feels rough. To avoid unnecessary replacement of wiper blades, the condition and cleanliness of the w

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2015-05-08 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engin

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2015-05-08 132000 VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR

Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engin

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2015-05-08 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engin

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2015-02-16 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Technical Bulletin: Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000VAS Charger

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2015-07-07 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or compon

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2015-07-07 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or compon

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2015-03-27 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this document

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2015-03-27 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this document

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2014-01-24 138200 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REAR WINDOW

Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. This document informs of how to diagnose t

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2014-01-22 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Technical Bulletin (Temperature Output Control Cannot Be Adjusted): Customer states cannot adjust temperature and/or A/C is not cold. The blend door control lever moves freely, but the blend door does not operate. A bushing that fits on t

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2014-09-02 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Technical Bulletin (Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard): This document informs of a sample list of products generally available in the North American market that meet the Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard

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2014-09-24 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or component is circ

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2014-06-04 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): This document informs of the Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. The document also informs how to service the issue.

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2014-06-04 350000 EQUIPMENT

Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): This document informs of the Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. The document also informs how to service the issue.

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2008-08-28 063000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE

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2008-08-28 161100 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS:UNDERBODY SHIELDS

VOLKSWAGEN: EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD, REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES. HEAT SHIELDS ARE TO BE INSPECTED AFTER COMPLETION O ANY TYPE OF REPAIR TO THE UNDERBODY (EXHAUST SYSTEM TRANSMISSION, ETC.), AND IF DAMAGED, REPLACED. *PE

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1999-08-09 020000 SUSPENSION

INFORMATION REGARDING WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS. *TT

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2006-04-26 133000 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

DOOR WINDOWS, MAY SEPERATE FROM WINDOW REGULATOR CLAMPS. *KB

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1998-03-02 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR CD CHANGER. *YC

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1998-02-01 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

SUBJECT ON ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAMS, TROUBLESHOOTING & COMPONENTS LOCATIONS BULLETING NO. 2. *YC

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1998-02-20 021000 SUSPENSION:FRONT

REMOVAL AT PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION FOR FRONT SUSPENSION SHIPPING SPACERS. *YC

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2012-11-05 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

AUDI/VOLKSWAGEN: A PARTS CIRCULAR IS ISSUED REGARDING THE FUEL PUMP CLAIMS PROCEDURES. NO MODEL OR MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

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2012-04-02 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

VOLKSWAGEN: DIAGNOSIS N75 SOLENOID VALVE ON TURBOCHARGER, WITH FAULT CODES P0299 AND P0234, THAT LEADS TO TESTING ON WHICH VACUUM PORTS THAT WOULD HOLD AND WHICH ONES WILL NOT. NO MODELS WERE LISTED. MODEL YEARS 2006-2013 WITH 2.0T GASO

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2012-04-02 061120 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

VOLKSWAGEN: DIAGNOSIS N75 SOLENOID VALVE ON TURBOCHARGER, WITH FAULT CODES P0299 AND P0234, THAT LEADS TO TESTING ON WHICH VACUUM PORTS THAT WOULD HOLD AND WHICH ONES WILL NOT. NO MODELS WERE LISTED. MODEL YEARS 2006-2013 WITH 2.0T GASO

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2010-08-09 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VOLKSWAGEN: HEADLIGHTS MAY INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE. THE HEADLAMPS OR INSIDE LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE SPEED. AT IDLE SPEED THE ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CAN FLUCTUATE, AS THE ALTERNATOR CANNOT FULLY COMPENSATE THE F

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2010-08-09 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

VOLKSWAGEN: HEADLIGHTS MAY INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE. THE HEADLAMPS OR INSIDE LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE SPEED. AT IDLE SPEED THE ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CAN FLUCTUATE, AS THE ALTERNATOR CANNOT FULLY COMPENSATE THE F

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2010-08-09 121000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

VOLKSWAGEN: HEADLIGHTS MAY INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE. THE HEADLAMPS OR INSIDE LIGHTS INTERMITTENTLY DIM SLIGHTLY AT IDLE SPEED. AT IDLE SPEED THE ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CAN FLUCTUATE, AS THE ALTERNATOR CANNOT FULLY COMPENSATE THE F

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2007-06-25 114100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD

WIRING HARNESS, COOLANT CONTAMINATION AT INSTRUMENT CLUSTER. *KB

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1998-03-31 162200 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS

SOME VEHICLES ARE NOT PRODUCED WITH FRONT BUMPER LICENSE PLATE MOUNTS. *YC

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1998-04-24 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

UPDATES ON REPAIR MANUAL REVISIONS. *YC

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1998-04-27 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

SUBJECT ON SIDEWINDER KEY AND LOCKS. *YC

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2000-01-12 181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL

SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT THROTTLE PEDAL VIBRATION AT IDLE AND / OR RAPPING NOISE AGAINST ENGINE COVER HEARD ON VEHICLES WITH SECONDARY AIR INJECTION. *TT

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2000-01-28 103100 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)

CONCERNS WITH TRANSMISSION IN LIMP MODE WITH NO MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP ILLUMINATED. *TT

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1998-06-16 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CONDITIONS WITH VARIOUS ELECTRICAL MALFUNCTIONS. *YC

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2007-01-11 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

DTC’S P1297 (17705) OR P1557 (17965) STORED IN DTC MEMORY. THIS MAY BE CAUSED BY INTAKE HOSES LEAKING (DURING BOOST CONDITIONS) DUE TO INCORRECT TORQUE ON CLAMPS OR IMPROPER PLACEMENT, WORN OR TORN INTAKE HOSES. *KB

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1998 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle

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