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.

• 10125693Aug 11, 2017Engine cooling. 2.0L TDI Engine (GEN 1) Emissions Modification - Customer Only (Retail Sold) USA ONLY - The Environmental Protection Agency and California Air Resources Board have determined that Volkswagen vehicles equipped with a 2.0L 4-cylinder TDI engine do not comply with applicable emissions regulations. The emissions control systems on the vehicles will not control emissions under off-cycle conditions as effectively as…
• 10125687Aug 11, 2017Engine cooling. Inlet Air Box Housing Snow Flap Replacement & Oxygen Sensor Inspection/Replacement. The snow flap in the inlet air box housing may remain partially to fully open. Should this occur, excess warm air could enter the air intake through the snow flap inlet. The oxygen sensor will be checked during this service and, if measured degradation tolerances are met, the sensor will be replaced.
• 10125658Aug 11, 2017Equipment. Directions to assist in performing basic settings for the ac control module and include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10125684Aug 10, 2017Engine cooling. Inlet Air Box Housing Snow Flap Replacement & Oxygen Sensor Inspection/Replacement. The snow flap in the inlet air box housing may remain partially to fully open. Should this occur, excess warm air could enter the air intake through the snow flap inlet. The oxygen sensor will be checked during this service and, if measured degradation tolerances are met, the sensor will be replaced.
• 10125656Aug 10, 2017Equipment. Update Touareg Part Table.
• 10125655Aug 10, 2017Suspension. Notification of the 2.0l Gen 1, TDI remediation fix monitoring via the VTA system, in alignment with campaigns 23U3.
• 10125667Aug 7, 2017Equipment. Update information regarding Top Tier brochure.
• 10157818Aug 4, 2017Equipment. The 2.0L Gen1 FAQ document is to assisty our VWGoA dealers with frequently asked questions and answers to allow them to assist the VW & Audi owners.
• 10157292Aug 4, 2017Equipment. The 2.0L Gen1 FAQ document is to assist our VWGoA dealers with frequently asked questions and answers to allow them to assist the VW & Audi owners.
• 10125659Aug 4, 2017Engine cooling. Tips to address specific DTCs that can result from an exhaust leak.
• 10127894Jul 21, 2017Electrical system. Alternative repair direction to address DTC P1386 on the 2.5l engine. Update to include Beetle and Beetle convertible applicability.
• 10127807Jul 18, 2017Engine cooling. Metadata adjustment. TB appeared with tech tips in Elsa.
• 10127899Jul 13, 2017Engine. Update TB to include model year 2017 and include additional engine applicability.
• 10133347Jul 7, 2017Engine cooling. Update Tiguan oil pan labor operation number in warranty table.
• 10127890Jul 7, 2017Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Update tech tip to include missing Figure 6 and final repair instruction.
• 10133344Jul 5, 2017Engine cooling. 17 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
• 10158549Jun 29, 2017Engine cooling, Fuel system. Installation Instruction for fresh air line during CCTA Intake Manifold Replacement
• 10158548Jun 29, 2017Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Bulletin 24-17 03 (V241703) dated March 6, 2017 for information regarding a new style solenoid valve for Intake Manifold Flap
• 10158542Jun 29, 2017Engine cooling. Ensure correct intake manifold is installed on engine, refer to ETKA.
• 10158499Jun 29, 2017Engine, Equipment. Information only. Replacement intake manifolds for CCTA engines have an improved intake manifold flap valve -N316.The new -N316- valve has 3 hose ports rather than 2 (See Figure 1), requiring a fresh air line be installed during intake manifold replacement. This fresh air line will prevent dirt and debris from contaminating the -N316- solenoid.
• 10155644Jun 28, 2017Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
• 10157372Jun 23, 2017Equipment. Update to existing tip for addressing Kessy vehicles in the AEM flash
• 10157383Jun 22, 2017Equipment. VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
• 10157185Jun 16, 2017Electrical system, Engine. Coding information for replacement ECM to address specific fault setting after the install.
• 10155794Jun 16, 2017Engine, Electrical system. Coding information for replacement ECM to address specific fault setting after the install.
• 10157409Jun 1, 2017Equipment. Adhesive application for installation on all areo parts solds as an accessory
• 10155809Jun 1, 2017Equipment. Adhesive application for installation on all areo parts solds as an accessory
• 10120089Apr 13, 2017Fuel system. Update fuel sampling requirement and update Touareg parts table.
• 10120092Apr 12, 2017Engine, Electrical system. Update existing technical bulletin to include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10120088Apr 12, 2017Body and structure, Equipment. Update TB to include model year 2016 & 2017 applicability
• 10123168Mar 30, 2017Equipment. Idler roller for ribbed bely now available as a parts kit.
• 10123170Mar 16, 2017Equipment. Update Jetta vendor code in the warranty table.
• 10123167Mar 6, 2017Equipment. Update Parts Table.
• 10123166Mar 6, 2017Engine cooling. Remove engine coolant from parts table.
• 10128040Feb 27, 2017Equipment. To add associated labor operation numbers to warranty table and include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10128045Feb 15, 2017Equipment. This technical bulletin was updated per powertain team and warranty team. Info from this bulletin is combined with TB 2031075 (V241208) and 2038161 (V241506) due to warranty extension claiming/processing confusion. (Basically 3 technical bulletins covering the same DTC were combined into 1 technical bulletin). By combining the three technical bulletins it allowed for archiving (removal from publication) of V241208…
• 10128055Feb 1, 2017Equipment. This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
• 10121039Jan 26, 2017Equipment. TDI IN-FORM Rewards Announcement
• 10121026Jan 4, 2017Equipment. Update parts table.
• 10122112Dec 1, 2016Equipment. Updated to require additional print outs during warranty claiming.
• 10130149Nov 15, 2016Engine, Electrical system. Update service number and labor operation number.
• 10126785Oct 31, 2016Equipment. Update model year applicability to include 2017.
• 10126899Oct 28, 2016Equipment. Reminder for dealers to reference the repair manual and replace all necessary fasteners (bolts, nuts) that cannot be re-used
• 10126890Oct 27, 2016Equipment. To update warranty table service number and labor operation number.
• 10127954Oct 25, 2016Equipment. This notice gives an update on the settlement for the emissions issues with regards to 2.0L TDI vehicles.
• 10126891Oct 25, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Update to include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10126866Oct 25, 2016Steering. Updated to include model year 2017 applicability
• 10126861Oct 24, 2016Equipment. Update to model year applicability.
• 10126787Oct 24, 2016Equipment. additional symptom gathering information and guidence to isolate customer concern before beginning repair.
• 10126871Oct 20, 2016Engine. Updated to include additional model year applicability.

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