2021 VOLKSWAGEN Golf R

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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.

192 Service Alerts for 2021 VOLKSWAGEN Golf R

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

Engine oil consumption measurement.

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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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2022-06-22 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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2022-06-10 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Document informs dealers on VWP-22-06

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2022-06-10 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Document informs dealers on VWP-22-06

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2022-06-10 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Document informs dealers on VWP-22-06

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2022-06-10 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Document informs dealers on VWP-22-06

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2022-06-21 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Document informs dealers on VWP-22-06. Revised to reflect the Vehicle Eligibility

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2022-06-21 350000 EQUIPMENT

This Document informs dealers on VWP-22-06. Revised to reflect the Vehicle Eligibility

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2022-06-15 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Gasoline quality.

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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 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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2022-06-08 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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2022-06-22 045300 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR

Vibration / Pulsation or Noise when Braking. Update to include model year and worksheet.

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2022-06-22 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Vibration / Pulsation or Noise when Braking. Update to include model year and worksheet.

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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 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Engine misfire diagnostic aid.

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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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2022-06-02 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

Infotainment System reset.

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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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2022-06-06 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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2022-06-22 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Brake repair or replace worksheet.

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2022-06-22 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Brake repair or replace worksheet.

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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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2022-06-23 061100 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

Gasoline quality check. Update to model and model year applicability.

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2022-06-23 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Gasoline quality check. Update to model and model year applicability.

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2022-06-23 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Gasoline quality check. Update to model and model year applicability.

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2016-01-22 140000 AIR BAGS

Airbag Issues.

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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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2016-01-19 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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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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2022-05-16 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery Testing and Charging using recommended VW test equipment.

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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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2022-05-12 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery Tester VAS 6161 introduction.

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2022-04-26 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

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2022-04-12 118530 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:PARKING ASSIST:WARNING

Parking Assist Sensors Providing False Warnings.

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2022-04-15 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

This dealer memo is an informational memo explaining the new mobile app (formerly Car-Net app) as well as new tips for March.

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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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2022-03-29 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Condensation in Taillight Cluster.

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2022-03-29 123000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Condensation in Taillight Cluster.

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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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2022-02-21 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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2022-01-21 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

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2022-01-21 350000 EQUIPMENT

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

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2022-01-21 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

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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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2021-12-13 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit. Updated to include Atlas front bumper R & I w/ labor operation number

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2021-12-08 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Bake Vibration, Pulsation, Noise when braking during PDI

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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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2021-12-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

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2021-12-13 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

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2021-12-15 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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2021-11-22 091000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE

This Document was revised to include 2022 Model Year information

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2021-11-22 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This Document was revised to include 2022 Model Year information

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2021-11-08 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Update to model year applicability.

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2021-01-14 350000 EQUIPMENT

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

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2021-01-14 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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2021-11-05 115010 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Diagnostic assistance for Hands free calling, Voice commands, Emergency call and Communication.

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2021-01-05 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Additional Maintenance Items: Dust & Pollen Filter: Change “40,000 miles or 2 years, whichever occurs first”

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2021-10-28 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

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

Additional safety related Inquiry and Reporting instruction.

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2021-09-28 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

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2021-09-09 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit. Updated to add “Atlas Only” to clamping washer required part in parts table.

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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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2021-08-16 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

MIB3 Infotainment software update. Updated to clarify GFF Time Units.

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2021-08-18 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

SD creator instruction, updated to include model year 2022.

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2021-08-12 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit. Updated to correct part number.

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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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2021-08-16 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

MIB3 Infotainment software update. Updated to clarify GFF Time Units.

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2021-08-10 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

MIB3 Infotainment software update.

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2021-08-10 353600 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT

MIB3 Infotainment software update.

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2021-08-26 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Rest procedure for OCU

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2021-08-23 118410 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:BLINDSPOT:SOFTWARE

MIB3 Infotainment software update. Update to warranty table time units.

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2021-08-26 118310 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ADAS:DRIVER MONITORING:SOFTWARE

Ready status for J949 Emergency Call Module and Communication Unit. Model/model year update to existing tip.

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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 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit

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2021-07-28 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Cleaning of R1234YF Refrigerant Circuit

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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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2021-06-22 350000 EQUIPMENT

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

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2021-06-24 350000 EQUIPMENT

Vehicle delivery by-pack instruction.

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2021-06-24 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Vehicle delivery by-pack instruction.

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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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2021-06-11 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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2021-06-29 061500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OIL/LUBRICATION

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

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

Engine oil consumption measurement.

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2021-06-21 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Software Version Management (SVM)

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

Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)

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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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2021-05-25 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

R1234YF A/C Flush instruction, updated instruction step 27.

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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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2021-03-12 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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2021-03-02 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Exterior lighting moisture in lens updated to exclude LED lighting.

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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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2021-03-03 100000 POWER TRAIN

Transmission Fluid requirements updated to include additional model year applicability.

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2021-03-24 350000 EQUIPMENT

A/C system flush instruction. Updated to include an additional flush machine.

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2021-03-26 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Rest procedure for Control Module for Emergency Call Module and Communication Unit -J949-

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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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2021-02-03 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

This Document was revised to include 2021 Model Year

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2021-02-22 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Update to top tier brochure purchasing url.

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2021-02-26 350000 EQUIPMENT

MQB KESSY adaptation tip.

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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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2021-02-01 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Updated to include update recommended engine oil attachments.

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2021-02-01 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

New Doc

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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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2020-11-19 357500 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:TV/RADIO/SPEAKERS

MQB3 Radio feature explanation.

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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 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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

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

A/C requirements, update to title.

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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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2021-01-05 350000 EQUIPMENT

Additional Maintenance Items: Dust & Pollen Filter: Change “40,000 miles or 2 years, whichever occurs first”

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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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2021-01-29 280100 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Data link diagnostics and tips

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

MQB KESSY adaptation tip

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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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2020-11-13 060000 ENGINE (PWS)

New Document

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2020-06-15 070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Update brochure part number and recording URL. Update model and model year applicability.

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2020-08-10 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Recall Reminder Part Labels

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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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2020-06-29 160000 STRUCTURE

Water Migration Under the RAPGARDÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ¿ÿ® transportation protection. Updated to include additional model year applicability

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2020-07-24 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

CarNet, No green light at PDI

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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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2020-05-01 350000 EQUIPMENT

Addressing no green light for Car-Net. Update title.

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2020-05-01 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Addressing no green light for Car-Net. Update title.

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2020-06-02 350000 EQUIPMENT

Update to include 2020-2021 model and model year applicability.

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2020-06-02 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

Update to include 2020-2021 model and model year applicability.

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2020-06-12 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Apple Car Play Information

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2020-04-14 350000 EQUIPMENT

By-pack instruction for PDI, include additional model year applicability.

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2020-04-21 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR

Generator replacement, updated to include model years 2020 & 2021

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2020-04-10 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Car-Net requirement at PDI.

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2020-04-01 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Car-Net technical handling.

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2020-04-01 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Addressing no green light for Car-Net.

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2020-04-10 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Car-Net OCU information.

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2020-08-07 350000 EQUIPMENT

metadata adjustment.

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2020-08-06 350000 EQUIPMENT

To include additional model year applicability and procedural steps for A.C. line pin removal & installation.

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2020-08-24 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

Statement referring to TB 2043893 removed. To include additional models and model year applicability. A.C. Compressor Replacement, GFF Required Regardless of Concern and Flush Requirement

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2020-08-10 350000 EQUIPMENT

Metadata update.

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2020-09-25 160000 STRUCTURE

Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.

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2020-09-15 162000 STRUCTURE:BODY

Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.

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2020-06-04 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Updated to include 2021 Model year applicability.

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2020-04-24 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Voltage Drop Testing.

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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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2020-04-30 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Voltage Drop Testing. Updated for picture clarity.

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2020-09-24 190000 TIRES

Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information

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2020-09-24 200000 WHEELS

Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information

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2020-09-24 350000 EQUIPMENT

Added new graphic to reflect where to find MY 21 information

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2020-04-06 350000 EQUIPMENT

Tire Chain Information (for California dealers only) All Model Years. Information only for all other dealers.

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2020-07-09 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

CHANGED TITLE TO: 2021 VW Maintenance Schedule – All Model Gasoline Vehicles Additional Maintenance Items: Spark Plugs Replace at 40,000 Miles or 4 years, whichever comes first: CHANGED TO “Only Arteon, Passat, Golf R”

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2020-04-21 353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.

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2020-06-04 200000 WHEELS

Updated to include model year 2021

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2020-06-04 030000 BRAKES (PWS)

Updated to include model year 2021

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2020-03-17 350000 EQUIPMENT

New document

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