1999 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle

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

7 Recalls for 1999 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle

Recall Date Component Summary
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.

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7 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 1999 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle

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Date Component  
2011-05-12 OTHER (identify in Problem Description Box)
2011-05-12 air conditioning/heat
2011-05-12 computer controls
2011-05-12 engine
2011-05-12 power options (window/door/seat/roof)
2011-05-12 engine
2011-05-12 power options (window/door/seat/roof)

200 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 1999 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle

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Date Component  
2007-03-09 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 10184655
2004-04-07 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10066769
1999-09-23 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
ODI Number: 848543
2006-06-08 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10159338
2017-07-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 11006370
2017-05-03 ENGINE | STEERING | SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 10983202
2016-07-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING
ODI Number: 10888928
2015-05-27 ENGINE
ODI Number: 10721739
2015-05-26 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10721463
2015-05-26 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10721420
2014-01-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10559753
2013-07-15 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10524951
2013-06-17 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10520224
2012-10-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10478455
2012-07-19 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 10466648
2012-05-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10458592
2011-08-31 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10423618
2011-05-28 VISIBILITY
ODI Number: 10403626
2011-02-24 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10384413
2011-02-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10384078
2010-11-18 TIRES
ODI Number: 10366716
2010-10-19 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10361157
2010-06-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10339347
2010-02-19 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10312237
2009-12-06 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10294669
2009-11-23 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10293258
2009-08-12 TIRES:VALVE
ODI Number: 10280209
2009-01-29 TIRES
ODI Number: 10256887
2008-12-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10251632
2008-10-07 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
ODI Number: 10244615
2008-09-11 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10241910
2008-05-25 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10228868
2008-05-07 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10226928
2008-03-19 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10221769
2008-04-07 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CONVERTER
ODI Number: 10223531
2008-03-31 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:HORN | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING: REAR COMPARTMENT/TRUNK | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CO
ODI Number: 10222876
2008-02-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10216730
2007-10-05 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 10205081
2007-09-14 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ODI Number: 10203006
2007-09-19 SEATS
ODI Number: 10203463
2007-09-18 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
ODI Number: 10203288
2007-09-10 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10202329
2007-05-02 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BACK UP LIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10189569
2007-04-27 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10189113
2007-03-09 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 10184655
2007-02-20 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10183075
2007-01-24 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10180614
2007-01-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10181591
2006-11-24 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10174145
2006-11-28 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
ODI Number: 10174556
2006-09-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
ODI Number: 10168087
2006-07-24 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10163357
2006-05-30 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
ODI Number: 10158540
2006-06-08 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE LIGHT
ODI Number: 10159338
2006-02-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
ODI Number: 10150359
2006-03-06 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10151989
2005-11-10 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10142437
2005-08-15 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ODI Number: 10132970
2005-07-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10128856
2005-07-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10127307
2005-06-14 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH
ODI Number: 10125287
2005-06-12 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ODI Number: 10125037
2005-06-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10126506
2005-07-08 STRUCTURE | VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
ODI Number: 10124066
2005-04-12 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | STEERING | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10117848
2005-04-22 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:RECLINER
ODI Number: 10119066
2005-04-08 STEERING:RACK AND PINION
ODI Number: 10115303
2005-03-15 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 10114114
2005-02-07 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10110989
2005-01-13 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10107375
2004-10-13 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10096733
2004-10-02 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:BELL HOUSING
ODI Number: 10093504
2004-08-09 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10087469
2004-07-07 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10081443
2004-08-20 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
ODI Number: 10081509
2004-07-15 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
ODI Number: 10082019
2004-01-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10070354
2004-01-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10070227
2004-01-15 AIR BAGS | POWER TRAIN | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10069210
2004-01-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10070405
2004-04-07 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HAZARD FLASHING WARNING LIGHTS | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 10066769
2003-12-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STRUCTURE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10051747
2004-01-23 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10050570
2003-11-26 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10048729
2003-09-14 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
ODI Number: 10038850
2003-08-15 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 10031231
2003-07-07 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 10026676
2003-07-28 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 10025082
2003-05-21 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | SUSPENSION:FRONT:STABILIZER BAR
ODI Number: 10019078
2003-03-12 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 10010325
2003-02-04 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
ODI Number: 10005297
2003-02-20 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:FLOOR SHIFT ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10007833
2002-12-13 AIR BAGS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CATALYTIC CONVERTOR | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS | VEHICLE SPEED CO
ODI Number: 10006532
2002-12-19 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10001245
2002-12-17 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:COLUMN SHIFT ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 10000166
2002-05-15 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ODI Number: 8009948
2002-06-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRC
ODI Number: 8012113
2002-06-06 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 8011215
2002-04-02 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
ODI Number: 8006843
2002-01-10 SEATS
ODI Number: 8001920
2014-01-22 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10561100
2001-10-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 897961
2001-11-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:WINDSHIELD:ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENT
ODI Number: 898624
2001-08-23 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES | LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:LOCK | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 895019
2001-09-04 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 895709
2001-10-02 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 897237
2001-06-28 SEATS
ODI Number: 891584
2001-04-23 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 886432
2001-06-18 SUSPENSION
ODI Number: 890546
2001-03-22 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 883771
2001-03-07 SEATS
ODI Number: 882422
2000-12-01 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ODI Number: 875853
2000-11-22 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 875425
2000-09-28 POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 871753
2000-09-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 869951
2000-08-15 SEATS
ODI Number: 867872
2000-05-24 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
ODI Number: 862491
2000-05-08 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 861615
2000-06-09 SEATS
ODI Number: 863331
2000-01-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:RELAY | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 855637
1999-10-25 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 851644
1999-11-17 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 853074
1999-11-16 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 852946
1999-08-30 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 846161
1999-09-23 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE
ODI Number: 848543
1999-08-02 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ODI Number: 844099
1999-08-27 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 846058
1999-08-20 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
ODI Number: 841920
1999-05-27 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 838516
1999-02-18 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
ODI Number: 835024
2001-04-23 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ODI Number: 785413
1999-04-04 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 782049
2002-08-23 AIR BAGS | EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 766098
2002-07-17 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
ODI Number: 764335
2002-06-11 TIRES:SIDEWALL
ODI Number: 762946
2002-05-06 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 761578
2002-04-18 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 760869
2002-03-25 AIR BAGS | FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | POWER TRAIN | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 759766
2001-10-05 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS
ODI Number: 752951
2001-08-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 751240
2001-07-24 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD | EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 749060
2001-06-25 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
ODI Number: 747352
2001-05-19 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 745517
2001-04-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 744238
2001-03-18 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 742632
2001-02-28 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:TRUNK LID:LOCK | STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 741664
2001-01-04 TIRES:TREAD/BELT
ODI Number: 738764
2000-12-26 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 738296
2000-09-01 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 729902
2000-09-01 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 729855
2000-08-22 VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 728734
2000-08-10 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
ODI Number: 727444
2000-06-03 STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
ODI Number: 723520
2000-05-11 STRUCTURE:BODY:BUMPERS
ODI Number: 722531
2000-04-05 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
ODI Number: 721035
2000-03-13 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 720054
2000-01-17 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 717438
2000-01-19 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 717545
2000-01-02 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 716749
1999-12-13 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT
ODI Number: 716008
1999-12-17 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | SEATS | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 716185
1999-11-09 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
ODI Number: 714514
1999-10-08 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 713031
1999-09-25 EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL:ACCESSORY SCISSOR/SCREW/BOTTLE JACK/LIFT
ODI Number: 712059
1999-09-20 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 711677
1999-09-21 AIR BAGS
ODI Number: 711696
1999-09-14 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 711327
1999-07-17 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
ODI Number: 708735
1999-07-01 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
ODI Number: 708143
1999-06-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
ODI Number: 707157
2002-07-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ODI Number: 566567
2002-11-04 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE | EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH | VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
ODI Number: 567115
2002-11-04 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 567115
2002-11-04 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 567115
2002-11-04 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 567115
2002-11-04 POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 567115
2002-11-04 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS:HIGH/LOW BEAM DIMMER SWITCH
ODI Number: 567115
2002-11-04 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 567115
2002-09-04 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 567334
2002-09-04 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 567334
2002-09-04 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 567334
2002-09-04 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
ODI Number: 567334
2002-07-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
ODI Number: 566567
2000-08-10 STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
ODI Number: 553633
2000-08-10 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 553633
2000-08-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
ODI Number: 553633
2000-08-10 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
ODI Number: 553633
2000-08-10 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
ODI Number: 553633
2000-08-10 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
ODI Number: 553633
2000-08-10 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL
ODI Number: 553633
2000-08-10 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
ODI Number: 553633
2000-08-10 SUSPENSION:FRONT
ODI Number: 553633
2000-08-10 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 553633
2000-08-10 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
ODI Number: 553633
2000-08-10 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
ODI Number: 553633
2000-08-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
ODI Number: 553633
1999-11-18 STRUCTURE
ODI Number: 549615
1999-10-19 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
ODI Number: 549104
1999-04-06 SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT
ODI Number: 544819
2001-01-24 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP | STEERING:LINKAGES:ROD:RELAY:CONNECTING | STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS
ODI Number: 878900
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8 Investigations for 1999 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle

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

78 Service Alerts for 1999 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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2019-08-21 350000 EQUIPMENT

Quick Reference Update 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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2019-03-22 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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2017-09-19 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Update to model year applicability.

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2017-09-19 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Update to model year applicability.

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2013-10-15 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle

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2013-10-15 350000 EQUIPMENT

Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle

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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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2013-09-18 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Emissions Recall Circular (2.0 Liter Gasoline Engine Vehicles Reprogramming of Engine Control Module and Replacement of Malfunctioning Oxygen Sensor): Volkswagen has found that the oxygen sensor in the upper part of the exhaust system cou

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2013-09-18 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Emissions Recall Circular (2.0 Liter Gasoline Engine Vehicles Reprogramming of Engine Control Module and Replacement of Malfunctioning Oxygen Sensor): Volkswagen has found that the oxygen sensor in the upper part of the exhaust system c

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2013-09-18 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Emissions Recall Circular (2.0 Liter Gasoline Engine Vehicles Reprogramming of Engine Control Module and Replacement of Malfunctioning Oxygen Sensor): Volkswagen has found that the oxygen sensor in the upper part of the exhaust system c

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2013-10-15 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle

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2017-03-13 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Quick Reference of vehicle concerns. Includes a list of Software versions and the technical bulletin numbers that referred to the concerns Updated

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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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2016-02-12 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Quick Reference of vehicle concerns. Includes a list of Software versions and the technical bulletin numbers that referred to the concerns Updated

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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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2014-04-29 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle

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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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2013-06-14 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Tech Tips (Equipped with ALH TDI Engine – Glow Plug Replacement Tip): This document informs that there are 2 suppliers for the TDI glow plugs-Bosch and Beru. When replacing the glow plugs make sure that you do not mix stock. The vehicle

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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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2016-05-20 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Quick Reference Update Guide of the vehicles expected upgraded software level. The latest corresponding technical bulletins that address the issues, and concerns that have been had with the vehicles.

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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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2014-08-29 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle

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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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2005-09-09 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MIL IS ON AND OR CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS RATTLING. *SC

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2004-12-03 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

HYBRID OIL PAN, INSTALLING. *TT

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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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1999-02-08 116200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE

INFORMATION REGARDING ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE (ECM) CODING. *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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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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2006-01-30 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) P1176 IS STORED IN DTC MEMORY (NEW BEETLE 1.8T, ENGINE CODE APH). *NM

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2007-05-14 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

MIL IS ON AND/OR CATALYTIC CONVERTER IS RATTLING. *KB

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2007-05-01 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

EMISSIONS RECALL CIRCULAR. REPROGRAMMING OF ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND REPLACEMENT OF MALFUNCTIONING OXYGEN SENSOR. *KB

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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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1999-12-09 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

CONCERNS WITH POOR OR NO RECEPTION FROM AM RADIO. *TT

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1999-10-22 134000 VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

SUBJECT PERTAINING TO THE SUNROOF SLIDING HEADLINER, REPLACING SLIDES. *TT

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1999-07-23 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

SUBJECT REGARDING ENGINE OIL CAPACITIES. *TT

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2005-11-29 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

ENGINE PRE-HEATER INSTALLATION. CALIX. *TT

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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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1999 VOLKSWAGEN Beetle

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