2016 VOLKSWAGEN e-Golf

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

5 Recalls for 2016 VOLKSWAGEN e-Golf

Recall Date Component Summary
2022-07-27 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 Audi TT Roadster, TT Coupe, S3 Sedan, R8 Coupe, A3 Sedan, A3 Etron, A3 Cabriolet, 2016 Golf Sportwagen, Golf R, Golf GTI, Golf A7, and E Golf vehicles. During air bag deployment, the front passenger air bag may explode or deploy improperly.

Remedy:

Dealers will replace the front-passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 23, 2022. Owners may contact Volkswagen’s customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Audi’s customer service at 1-800-253-2834. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 69DY and 61C1.

2018-05-16 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2012-2016 Eos, 2012 Passat, 2012-2016 CC, 2015-2016 e-Golf, 2011-2015 Touareg, 2012-2015 and 2017 Tiguan, and 2011-2016 Golf and 2011-2013 GTI vehicles. Modifications made while the vehicles were in an internal evaluation period may cause the affected vehicles to not comply with all of the applicable regulatory requirements.

Remedy:

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles to make them fully compliant or Volkswagen will repurchase them if necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 29, 2018. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298.

2016-12-29 AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:DRIVER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2017 Audi A7, A4, A6, Volkswagen Golf and Tiguan vehicles and 2016 Volkswagen e-Golf vehicles for driver frontal air bags, passenger frontal air bags or head air bags that may not deploy properly. Additionally, certain 2017 Audi Q7, A4 Sedan, A4 Allroad, and 2018 Audi Q5 vehicles are being recalled because the seat belt pretensioners may not activate properly.

Remedy:

Volkswagen and Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bags and seat belt pretensioners, free of charge. The recall began April 2017. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298 or Audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834.

2016-06-24 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain 2016 CC vehicles manufactured January 12, 2016, to February 3, 2016, Golf R and Tiguan vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 28, 2016, and e-Golf vehicles manufactured November 25, 2015, to January 11, 2016. Vibrations, such as those created by opening and closing a vehicle door, may cause the rear child door locks to disengage, allowing a child to open a rear door while inside the vehicle.

Remedy:

Volkswagen will notify owners, and dealers will inspect, and if necessary, replace the child lock(s), free of charge. The recall began on August 22, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 58C9.

2016-03-07 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 e-Golf vehicles manufactured May 21, 2014, to March 1, 2016. Oversensitive diagnostics for the high-voltage battery management system may falsely detect an electrical surge resulting in the vehicle’s electric drive motor shutting down unexpectedly.

Remedy:

Volkswagen has notified owners, and dealers will update the battery management software, free of charge. The recall began March 15, 2016. Owners may contact Volkswagen customer service at 1-800-893-5298. Volkswagen’s number for this recall is 93B4.

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0 Complaints sent to the Center for Auto Safety for 2016 VOLKSWAGEN e-Golf

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Date Component  

13 Complaints submitted to NHTSA for 2016 VOLKSWAGEN e-Golf

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Date Component  
2016-09-28 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 10910271
2017-03-21 ENGINE | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 10967595
2020-11-17 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | STEERING | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 11375152
2020-02-05 ENGINE | UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11307180
2019-04-30 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11204825
2019-01-10 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | POWER TRAIN
ODI Number: 11166367
2018-11-15 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11151854
2018-08-02 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
ODI Number: 11115450
2016-04-04 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE
ODI Number: 10853253
2016-03-14 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
ODI Number: 10846369
2016-02-26 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | STEERING
ODI Number: 10838686
2016-02-13 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ENGINE
ODI Number: 10826003
2015-12-09 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ODI Number: 10809150
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0 Investigations for 2016 VOLKSWAGEN e-Golf

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Manufacturers tell dealers about repairs for on your car. But they won’t tell you – unless you know to ask. Knowledge is power.

285 Service Alerts for 2016 VOLKSWAGEN e-Golf

Date Description
2022-06-28 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine Oil Quality Standards updated to include model year 2023 and the latest Engine Oil attachments. (excludes Routan & ID.4)

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2022-06-28 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine oil consumption measurement.

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2022-06-22 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation. Addition of mandatory brake form and reference to Volkswagen Warranty Policy and Procedures Manual.

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2022-06-08 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen. Updated to include ID.4

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2022-06-15 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Gasoline quality.

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2022-06-08 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Battery Testing and Charging using VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS

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2022-06-08 119100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Battery Testing and Charging using VAS6161 and or GRX3000VAS

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2022-06-15 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine misfire diagnostic aid.

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2022-06-06 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Refrigerant leak diagnosis using Nitrogen. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.

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2022-06-15 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

VW engine oil specifications. Update to model year applicability.

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2022-06-15 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VW engine oil specifications. Update to model year applicability.

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2022-06-14 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Recommended fuel additive to avoid engine misfires.

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2022-06-14 100000 POWER TRAIN

Auto Trans fluid requirements.

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2022-06-06 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

VW engine oil specifications. Update to attachments.

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2022-06-06 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

VW engine oil specifications. Update to attachments.

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2022-06-13 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Checking engine oil during PDI.

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2022-06-13 061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Checking engine oil during PDI.

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2022-06-22 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Software Version Management (SVM) instruction. Update to require 70amp minimum battery charger during procedure.

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2022-06-22 119111 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:MANAGEMENT SYSTEM/ENERGY CONTROL MODULE (BMS/BECM):SOFTWARE

Software Version Management (SVM) instruction. Update to require 70amp minimum battery charger during procedure.

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2016-01-22 140000 AIR BAGS

Airbag Issues.

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2016-01-19 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Mandatory Installation from Web-Server.

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2016-01-19 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mandatory Installation from Web-Server.

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2016-01-20 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Release Notes Supplement.

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2016-01-20 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Release Notes Supplement.

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2016-01-05 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Mandatory Installation from Web-Server.

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2016-01-05 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Mandatory Installation from Web-Server.

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2016-01-08 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Update Programming, DTC(s) Stored in AW C6 High-Voltage Charger including B200000, P31EA00.

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2016-01-08 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Update Programming, DTC(s) Stored in AW C6 High-Voltage Charger including B200000, P31EA00.

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2016-01-29 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Infotainment Worksheet.

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2016-01-29 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

Infotainment Worksheet.

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2016-01-19 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Climatronic with Heat Pump – Sporadically Too Low Heating or Cooling Performance.

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2016-01-19 119120 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY:THERMAL MANAGEMENT

Climatronic with Heat Pump – Sporadically Too Low Heating or Cooling Performance.

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2016-01-15 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Protection Activated on Radio after Cluster Replacement.

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2016-01-15 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Protection Activated on Radio after Cluster Replacement.

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2016-01-15 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

Protection Activated on Radio after Cluster Replacement.

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2022-05-26 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine oil pressure priming.

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2022-05-26 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Engine oil pressure priming.

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2013-11-22 011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Steering Wheel Off Center.

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2013-11-22 200000 WHEELS

Steering Wheel Off Center.

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2016-01-12 045000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC

Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation completely.

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2016-01-12 280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION

Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation completely.

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2016-01-12 054000 PARKING BRAKE:ELECTRICAL

Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation completely.

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2016-01-26 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

All Volkswagen engines are filled to a specific volume before leaving the factory. This level may vary depending on the testing conditions, but will always be within the allowable specification for engine protection.

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2016-01-26 061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

All Volkswagen engines are filled to a specific volume before leaving the factory. This level may vary depending on the testing conditions, but will always be within the allowable specification for engine protection.

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2022-05-18 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Cleaning of Heating and Ventilation system, Updated to include additional model year applicability and cost of cleaning solution in warranty table.

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2022-05-16 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery Testing and Charging using recommended VW test equipment.

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2022-05-12 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery Tester VAS 6161 introduction.

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2022-01-20 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

VW Car-Net – Letter MY 2014-2016

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2022-04-26 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

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2022-04-07 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation. Update model year applicability to include 2022.

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2022-03-10 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

MQB KESSY adaptation tip. Updated to include Taos.

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2022-03-02 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Discharged Battery, Diagnosis for excessive current draw.

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2022-03-14 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine oil consumption measurement. Update procedure and work sheet.

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2022-03-22 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

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2021-09-28 350000 EQUIPMENT

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

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2022-02-24 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Update model and model year applicability, introduce new coolant G12Evo.

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2022-02-28 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

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2022-02-21 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

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2022-02-03 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Brake Rotor, Vibration / Pulsation Instruction (U.S. Only)

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2022-01-20 350000 EQUIPMENT

VW Car-Net – Letter MY 2014-2016

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2022-01-20 346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

VW Car-Net – Letter MY 2014-2016

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2022-01-13 114000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Customer Notification 3G-Sunset

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2022-01-13 346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS

Customer Notification 3G-Sunset

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2022-01-19 102000 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Replace the gear shift cover chrome trim frame.

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2022-01-19 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Replace the gear shift cover chrome trim frame.

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2022-01-19 350000 EQUIPMENT

Replace the gear shift cover chrome trim frame.

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2022-01-05 160000 STRUCTURE

Water under transportation wrapping appears as paint defect. Update model year applicability.

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2022-01-05 350000 EQUIPMENT

Water under transportation wrapping appears as paint defect. Update model year applicability.

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2022-01-20 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3G Sunset Update – E-mail

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2022-01-18 100000 POWER TRAIN

Replace the gear shift cover chrome trim frame.

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2022-01-18 103300 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Replace the gear shift cover chrome trim frame.

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2022-01-18 350000 EQUIPMENT

Replace the gear shift cover chrome trim frame.

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2022-01-12 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3G Sunset Update

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2021-12-06 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery testing using VW special tools, updated to include additional model year applicability and include I.D.4.

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2021-12-13 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

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2021-12-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

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2021-12-13 138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Heat or Cooling Output Erratic. Update to HV deactivation labor operation number.

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2021-12-15 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This bulletin contains general instructions for software updates.

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2021-12-03 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Explanation of error message received from scan tool when erasing diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) in Control Module -623- after repair.

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2021-12-13 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

A/C or Heat Inop. Update to Disable HV system voltage labor operation number.

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2021-11-08 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Update to model year applicability.

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2021-01-14 350000 EQUIPMENT

Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do not match exterior paint finish.

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2021-01-14 350000 EQUIPMENT

Battery testing. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.

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2021-11-03 344000 COMMUNICATION: VEHICLE TO VEHICLE

Dealer Communication – FOLLOW-UP 3G Sunset for MY2014-MY2019 Car-Net Equipped Vehicles

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2021-11-03 345000 COMMUNICATION: VEHICLE TO INFRASTRUCTURE

Dealer Communication – FOLLOW-UP 3G Sunset for MY2014-MY2019 Car-Net Equipped Vehicles

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2021-11-08 350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.

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2021-10-28 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

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2021-10-13 350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward.

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2020-11-11 062000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM

Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.

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2020-11-11 350000 EQUIPMENT

Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.

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2020-11-11 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.

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2021-10-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Temperature Display defaults to 72 degrees, Update to model year applicability.

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2021-10-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

Temperature Display defaults to 72 degrees, Update to model year applicability.

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2021-10-26 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Additional safety related Inquiry and Reporting instruction.

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2021-10-18 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This dealer memo is an informational memo regarding 3G Sunset for MY14-19 Car-Net Equipped Vehicles

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2021-09-28 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

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2021-09-03 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Republication of archived technical tip for water leak testing fixture.

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2021-08-18 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

SD creator instruction, updated to include model year 2022.

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2021-08-18 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

SD creator instruction, updated to include model year 2022.

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2021-08-13 116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER

Immobilizer Key adaptation test plan. Update to model applicability.

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2021-08-23 350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

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2021-08-04 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

A/C Compressor replacement requirements, updated to include additional model year applicability.

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2021-07-28 350000 EQUIPMENT

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

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2021-07-28 061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

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2021-05-07 170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES

Hood latch input required for adapting immobilizer test plan success.

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2021-06-22 350000 EQUIPMENT

Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.

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2021-06-25 350000 EQUIPMENT

Include additional model year applicability to existing Tec Tip

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2021-06-25 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Include additional model year applicability to existing Tec Tip

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2021-06-25 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Include additional model year applicability to existing Tec Tip

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2021-06-21 090000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER

VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.

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2021-06-21 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.

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2021-06-22 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults

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2021-06-22 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults

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2021-06-29 061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

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2021-06-22 061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Engine oil consumption measurement.

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2021-06-11 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Reverse gear function note.

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2021-06-18 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Navigation for addressing incorrect Part direction.

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2021-06-21 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Software Version Management (SVM)

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2021-06-03 061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

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2021-06-21 061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Properly checking and reading engine oil level instruction

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2021-06-22 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine Misfire Diagnostic Aid. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.

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2021-05-11 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

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2021-05-18 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Removing musty odor from A/C system. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.

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2021-04-05 350000 EQUIPMENT

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

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2021-04-05 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

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2021-04-09 350000 EQUIPMENT

Parts ordering information

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2021-04-30 350000 EQUIPMENT

Elsa2Go campaign information is now 100% aligned with ElsaPro. This update to Elsa2Go ensures that both systems are displaying the same campaign information, including OPEN/CLOSED status, repair date as well as criterions at the same time w

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2021-04-26 350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward

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2021-04-26 350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed and only order the successor parts going forward

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2021-03-12 350000 EQUIPMENT

A/C cap leak diagnosis.

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2021-03-11 350000 EQUIPMENT

Immobilizer Key/Key Remote Adaptation Test Plan, updated to include additional model and model year applicability.

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2021-03-12 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Key battery diagnosis, updated to include additional model year applicability.

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2021-03-10 350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

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2021-03-03 100000 POWER TRAIN

Transmission Fluid requirements updated to include additional model year applicability.

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2021-03-02 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Exterior lighting moisture in lens updated to exclude LED lighting.

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2021-03-02 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Update the title, repair information and model, model year applicability.

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2021-03-01 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

VW approved gasoline fuel additive, update to include additional models and model year applicability.

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2020-12-18 350000 EQUIPMENT

Updated key ordering protocol

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2020-12-18 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Updated key ordering protocol

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2020-12-18 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Battery Id for testing

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2021-02-26 350000 EQUIPMENT

MQB KESSY adaptation tip.

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2021-02-19 135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES

Calibration Mirror(s) information for special tool VAS 6430

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2021-02-17 350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the parts listed if it meets the criteria provided.

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2021-02-22 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Update to top tier brochure purchasing url.

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2021-02-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Updated to include update recommended engine oil attachments.

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2021-02-08 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Software Version Management (SVM) instruction updated to include model year 2021

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2020-11-05 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Oil consumption test updated to include additional models and model year applicability.

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2020-12-08 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Instruction on how to create S/D cards used to update programming on various control modules.

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2020-11-05 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Oil consumption test updated to include additional models and model year applicability.

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2020-12-18 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Updated key ordering protocol

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2020-12-18 350000 EQUIPMENT

This special notice is to inform dealers to return the part numbers listed (State of California only).

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2021-01-14 160000 STRUCTURE

Body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) therefore do not match exterior paint finish.

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2021-01-25 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Updated to include an additional model year applicability.

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2020-12-18 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Battery Id for testing

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2020-11-11 062300 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.

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2020-11-11 138500 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:REFRIGERANT HOSES AND FITTINGS

Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.

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2021-01-29 280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Data link diagnostics and tips

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2021-01-26 042100 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR

A/C requirements, update to title.

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2021-01-29 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

MQB KESSY adaptation tip

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2021-01-14 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery testing. Updated to include additional model and model year applicability.

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2020-10-29 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Using Nitrogen to assist in finding A/C refrigerant leaks.

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2020-10-02 010000 STEERING

Mandatory fastener.

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2020-10-02 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Mandatory fastener.

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2020-10-02 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Mandatory fastener.

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2020-09-25 160000 STRUCTURE

Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.

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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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2020-05-15 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Apple car play function.

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2020-05-15 350000 EQUIPMENT

Apple car play function.

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2020-05-11 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

New machine version added to table.

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2020-04-21 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.

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2020-09-04 046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK

Antilock brake function test direction.

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2020-09-04 350000 EQUIPMENT

Antilock brake function test direction.

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2020-04-30 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Voltage Drop Testing. Updated for picture clarity.

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2020-10-15 061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Engine oil level checking, updated to include model year 2021

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2020-09-15 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.

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2020-04-24 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Voltage Drop Testing.

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2020-09-25 350000 EQUIPMENT

Antilock brake function test direction.

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2020-09-25 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Antilock brake function test direction.

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2020-03-10 350000 EQUIPMENT

Volkswagen After Sales Weekly Communication – March 10, 2020

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2019-11-07 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Include new special tool adapter and 2018 model year Jetta only

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2019-11-20 350000 EQUIPMENT

Update metadata to accommodate PR Code S3T

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2019-11-20 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Update metadata to accommodate PR Code S3T

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2019-11-04 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Update to mode; and model year applicability.

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2019-11-22 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Additional test plans to clear memory after update programming in ECM.

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2019-11-22 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Additional test plans to clear memory after update programming in ECM.

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2019-12-03 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Authorization for e-Golf Repairs

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2019-12-03 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Authorization for e-Golf Repairs

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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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2017-06-30 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Diagnostic tip to look for aftermarket phone software that can effect infotainment operation.

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2017-06-30 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Diagnostic tip to look for aftermarket phone software that can effect infotainment operation.

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2017-06-30 350000 EQUIPMENT

Update to MIB2 information to include 2015 and 2017 model year.

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2017-06-30 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Update to MIB2 information to include 2015 and 2017 model year.

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2017-06-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

Adhesive application for installation on all areo parts solds as an accessory

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2019-04-24 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Update model year applicability.

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2019-04-24 350000 EQUIPMENT

Update model year applicability.

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2019-06-12 350000 EQUIPMENT

Apple Car-Play information for initialization issues

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2019-06-12 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Apple Car-Play information for initialization issues

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2019-08-21 350000 EQUIPMENT

Quick Reference Update Guide.

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2017-06-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

Adhesive application for installation on all areo parts solds as an accessory

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2017-06-01 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Adhesive application for installation on all areo parts solds as an accessory

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2019-06-14 350000 EQUIPMENT

Remote Key Battery Replacement.

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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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2019-06-14 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Antennae diagnosis

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2019-06-14 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Antennae diagnosis

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2019-02-27 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document

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2017-06-07 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Instruction to protect oil pressure sw. to prevent contamination and possible failure when removing 1.8L & 2.0L engines

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2017-06-22 350000 EQUIPMENT

VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide

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2019-07-26 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Air Conditioning Compressor Leak Diagnosis.

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2019-06-06 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Change technical background, Change repair procedure, Change parts information.

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2019-07-26 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Vehicle Fuse location assistance.

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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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2019-07-23 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Infotainment worksheet.

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2019-07-23 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Infotainment worksheet.

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2019-07-23 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

Infotainment worksheet.

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2019-07-23 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

Infotainment worksheet.

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2019-07-29 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Update vehicle metadata to include pull ahead models. Also includes R32 2002-2007 and 2002-2006 Jetta Wagon.

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2019-06-13 350000 EQUIPMENT

Remote Key Battery Replacement

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2019-06-13 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Remote Key Battery Replacement

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2019-05-06 350000 EQUIPMENT

Campaign Reminder Communication. Also includes: 1998-2004 Beetle, 2003-2004 Beetle Convertible, 2019 Beetle Convertible, 1994-2004 Eurovan, 1994-2004 Golf, 1994-2004 Jetta, 2001-2004 Jetta Wagon, 2018-2019 Tiguan LWB, 1994-2004 Passat, 1994

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2019-02-18 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

High Voltage Battery – Charging Cable Cannot be Locked or Unlocked. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.

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2019-02-18 111100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

High Voltage Battery – Charging Cable Cannot be Locked or Unlocked. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.

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2019-02-18 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

High Voltage Battery – Charging Cable Cannot be Locked or Unlocked. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.

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2019-02-18 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

High Voltage Battery – Charging Cable Cannot be Locked or Unlocked. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.

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2019-02-12 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Closure Notification to dealers.

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2017-06-30 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Diagnostic tip to look for aftermarket phone software that can effect infotainment operation.

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2017-06-30 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Diagnostic tip to look for aftermarket phone software that can effect infotainment operation.

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2018-09-20 350000 EQUIPMENT

E-Golf Minimum Required Tools for PA-DE Dealers AT-415

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2017-06-07 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Instruction to protect oil pressure sw. to prevent contamination and possible failure when removing 1.8L & 2.0L engines

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2019-02-12 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Closure Notification to dealers.

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2018-10-11 111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

Update cloth tape quantity to assist with warranty claiming.

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2018-06-06 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano contacts.

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2016-11-22 350000 EQUIPMENT

Updated to include additions claiming instruction with options.

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2016-10-24 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

additional symptom gathering information and guidence to isolate customer concern before beginning repair.

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2016-10-19 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Updated to include additional model year applicability.

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2017-02-10 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

To add model year 2016 and 2017 applicability and reminder about Programming Activation of Oil Pressure Regulation/Retraction on all models with 1.8L CPKA and CPRA engines after engine assembly, cylinder head or turbocharger replacement.

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2015-05-13 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

2016 e-Golf Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) – Technician and Detailer Inspections

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2016-01-13 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil-on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles

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2016-02-24 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil-on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles

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2016-02-12 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil-on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles

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2016-02-08 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil-on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles

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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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2016-02-19 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

e-Golf Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) – Technician and Detailer Inspection checklist

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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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2016-10-20 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Update to include additional model year applicability.

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2016-10-20 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Update model year applicability.

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2016-10-20 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Updated to include an additional model year applicability.

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2016-10-25 010000 STEERING

Updated to include model year 2017 applicability

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2016-10-28 350000 EQUIPMENT

Reminder for dealers to reference the repair manual and replace all necessary fasteners (bolts, nuts) that cannot be re-used

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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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2017-04-12 160000 STRUCTURE

Update TB to include model year 2016 & 2017 applicability

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2017-04-12 350000 EQUIPMENT

Update TB to include model year 2016 & 2017 applicability

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2016-10-25 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Update to include model year 2017 applicability.

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2016-01-13 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Updated to include additional model year applicability.

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

Update to model year applicability.

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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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2016-10-18 350000 EQUIPMENT

Update model year applicability.

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2016-06-15 131000 VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

explaination of cross car distorion when looking through the windshield and how the “effect” in normal.

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2016-10-20 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Updated to include additional model year applicability.

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2015-05-13 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Volkswagen Perfect Delivery Process ? Sales Consultant Delivery Checklist

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2017-05-09 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Update technical publication to include model year 2018 Atlas

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2016-03-01 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Service Information T10542-ERG High-Voltage Adapter Kit Auto Shipment AT-385

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2016-03-11 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This communication provides important information on how to obtain and install the latest software for the new John Bean VAS701001 alignment machine model

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2016-03-04 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Tech Tips Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System)

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2015-08-07 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Technical Bulletin: Listed in the table in this document are the time units used in the calculation of the Prepaid PDI (PPDI) payment through model year 2016.

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2016-03-23 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Technical Bulletin about Updating Programming, for DTC(s) Stored in AW C6 High-Voltage Charger including B200000, P31EA00, and P168F00. he document also writes about how to service the issue and warranty information concerning coverage abou

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2016-03-21 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

ODIS Service Installation Phase 2 ? Software Installation & Configuration Instructions

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2016-03-21 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Installation Phase 1 ? Preparation, License & Security Certificate Process Instructions

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2016-03-01 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Service Information T10542/2 ? Threaded Stud from High Voltage Adapter Set notice

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2016-03-03 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

VW CREW Southeast Region and Pacific Region Warranty Administrator Openings Available

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2016-03-17 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

2016 Option 1 Labor Rate Increase Percentage and Launch of Online Option 1 Enrollment Process

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2016-03-17 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Revision to Option 1 (Consumer Price Index-Based Rate) of Section 2.4.2.2 Labor Rate Increase Options of the Volkswagen Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual

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2014-11-17 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Tech Tips (e-Golf Evacuating/Filling Refrigerant): When servicing the air conditioning of the e-Golf, The repair manual in Elsa has special instructions and requires additional steps to be performed before evacuating and filling the refrig

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2016-12-02 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Brand specific Alignment rack software information to address calibration concerns for adaptive cruise control.

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2016-01-25 200000 WHEELS

Summary of Technical Bulletin to include additional model and model year applicability. Corrosion, Front Fenders, at Upper Wheel Opening (U.S. Only)

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2016-01-18 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Reminder that ODIS Service V3.0.0 is now available for installation, and that it is mandatory on all diagnostic devices used on vehicles covered by the new vehicle warranty. With the release of V3.0.0. Installation DVDs are no longer used.

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2017-03-02 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

To introduce production solution VIN and update additional model years.

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2017-03-09 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Update software version management (SVM) code and ending 2017 VIN range.

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2015-08-12 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

This document contains the maintenance service schedule for a vehicle from 10,000 miles to 120,000 miles.

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2016-01-19 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Descriptions and coding to document climatronic with heat pump – sporadically too low heating or cooling performance issues

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2016-01-29 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

This bulletin provides instructions and information for completing and submitting the updated web version of the Infotainment Worksheet. Like the previous version, the Infotainment Worksheet allows more detail to be provided for repairs rel

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2016-01-08 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Update for Programming, DTC(s) Stored in AW C6 High-Voltage Charger

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2014-11-03 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Maintenance Information (Volkswagen Care Maintenance Plans Claim Coding (Volkswagen Care and Volkswagen Care Plus)): This document informs of the method of submitting SAGA Coding for Volkswagen Care Maintenance Plan Claims. It also displ

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2016-06-02 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

NEW PUBLICATION

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2016-09-16 353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

CLARIFICATION ON WHAT CONDITION IS PRESENT WHEN “PARK PILOT NOT AVAILABLE” MESSAGE IS DISPLAYED AND SUBSEQUENT DIAGNOSTIC STEPS. UPDATED 9/16-2016 TO INCLUDE EGOLF

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