2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Technical Service Bulletins

1,037 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible. TSBs are notes manufacturers send to dealers about repair procedures for issues seen in the field. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault.

• 10125824Jun 10, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Manifold Absolute Pressure Range / Performance Stored in ECM Fault Memory): Monitoring strategy for the manifold absolute pressure sensor is too sensitive, causing fault code P0106 to incorrectly set in the engine control module. The production solution to this issue was improved software. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue.
• 10125819Jun 10, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Technical Bulletin (Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements): At this time, Volkswagen Group of America, Volkswagen Canada do not support or warranty any use of aftermarket universal automatic transmission fluids or the machines used to flush the transmissions. This applies to all standard automatic and DSG transmissions.
• 10253205Jun 7, 2013Other or unknown, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
• 10239582Jun 7, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
• 10125825Jun 7, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming of ECM for Concerns of a Bump Sensation after Coming to a Stop): Current ECM programming may cause a bump after coming to a stop, which may be felt through the chassis of the vehicle. This concern is caused by the engine torque being slightly high when the transmission goes into Neutral Control. Neutral Control is designed to reduce load on the engine during idle, in order to…
• 10125813Jun 7, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines for wear and tear, outside influence or a factory issue. This document informs what is under coverage for wiper blade issues.
• 10241288Jun 3, 2013Engine cooling. Update Programming of ECM for Concerns of a Bump Sensation after Coming to a Stop
• 10253179May 30, 2013Equipment, Electrical system, Other or unknown. RNS 315 Hardware Failure
• 10239556May 30, 2013Equipment. RNS 315 Hardware Failure
• 10242406May 28, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238019May 22, 2013Brakes. Brake Disc, Pulsation, All Vehicles except Routan (U.S. Only)
• 10242405May 20, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241350May 16, 2013Fuel system, Brakes. High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis
• 10238009May 16, 2013Suspension, Steering, Wheels. Four Wheel Alignment Overview, Steering Wheel off Center, Vehicle Drift/Pull
• 10243066May 13, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242404May 13, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241286May 9, 2013Engine cooling. Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid
• 10240871May 9, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10238008May 9, 2013Suspension, Wheels. This Technical Bulletin provides an overview for performing vehicle four Wheel Alignment, and information on improving vehicle drift/pull using selective tire placement. The information provided is based on the Hunter alignment equipment, Hunter GSP9700 with StraighTrak (VAS 6230x ) and John Bean RFV2000 with OptiLine (VAS 6311A) diagnostic balancer.
• 10152548May 9, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10144728May 9, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10243065May 6, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242403May 6, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10240857Apr 29, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10239306Apr 29, 2013Equipment, Fuel system, Engine cooling. Temporary warranty process and parts return program
• 10152545Apr 29, 2013Body and structure, Engine cooling, Electrical system. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission
• 10239431Apr 26, 2013Body and structure. Paint Chafe between Rear Bumper Cover and Fender
• 10238949Apr 26, 2013Engine cooling. After a cold start, the engine coolant temperature gauge will slowly rise to approximately 190° F. When the F265 mapped thermostat opens, the gauge may drop by approximately 60° F before again rising to 190° F. No repairs should be attempted for this normal concern. F265 is pictured below.
• 10238573Apr 25, 2013Engine cooling. For concerns of Fault Code P117A ?Bank 1, correction Lambda middle reached adjustment limit? stored in the ECM, check that the O2 sensors have not been installed or connected improperly.
• 10240856Apr 24, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10152546Apr 24, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10243050Apr 22, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242388Apr 22, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239393Apr 22, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. PSS - Incorrect Glow Plug Faults P06C5, P06C6, P06C7 and/or P06C8
• 10238018Apr 19, 2013Brakes. Brake Disc, Pulsation, All Vehicles except Routan (U.S. Only)
• 10239529Apr 17, 2013Body and structure. Noise from Door Panel while Driving
• 10243049Apr 15, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242387Apr 15, 2013Engine cooling, Brakes, Seats. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241349Apr 15, 2013Fuel system, Brakes. High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis
• 10253178Apr 11, 2013Other or unknown, Electrical system, Equipment. After switching ON the RNS 315 radio-navigation system, the message "Please insert software CD" appears and the unit will not operate.
• 10239555Apr 11, 2013Equipment. RNS 315 Hardware Failure
• 10238960Apr 8, 2013Other or unknown, Engine cooling, Fuel system. To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not allow fault to clear.
• 10238959Apr 8, 2013Other or unknown, Engine cooling, Fuel system. To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not allow fault to clear.
• 10144704Apr 2, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10243047Apr 1, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242385Apr 1, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238017Apr 1, 2013Brakes. 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.
• 10238016Apr 1, 2013Brakes. 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.
• 10252900Mar 29, 2013Equipment. GPS Antenna Concerns
• 10252225Mar 29, 2013Equipment. Vehicles Equipped with Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone ? Pairing of Android Phones

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