2015 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Technical Service Bulletins

805 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 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.

• 10123026Jul 14, 2015Fuel system, Engine. Technical Bulletin (Ad Blue Leakage at Reductant Injector): Welding process issues of the reductant line connector to the supply line may cause Ad Blue leakage at the reductant injector. This document contains the fault codes needed to diagnose, and service the issue. The document contains the fault codes necessary to check warranty coverage for servicing the issue
• 10144708Jul 13, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: Mil-on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10123038Jul 10, 2015Electrical system. Tech Tips (Instrument Cluster Production Mode): This document informs the procedure to remove the production mode setting when it is displayed in the instrument cluster.
• 10123036Jul 7, 2015Equipment, Engine. Technical Bulletin (The camshaft adjuster control valve may stick causing camshaft position faults.): This document contains the fault codes needed to diagnose, and service the issue. The document contains the fault codes necessary to check warranty coverage for servicing the issue
• 10123015Jul 7, 2015Engine cooling, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or component is circulated throughout the refrigerant circuit, the refrigerant circuit must be cleaned of any and all debris or damage to the replacement components will result. This…
• 10123013Jul 7, 2015Engine cooling, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hours and within 20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first started. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue.
• 10144447Jun 30, 2015Equipment, Engine cooling. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10128105Jun 29, 2015Equipment. 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.
• 10144446Jun 24, 2015Engine cooling. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10128104Jun 22, 2015Equipment. 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 tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
• 10122981Jun 19, 2015Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Tech Tips: The document discusses the conditions of when turbo can to be fixed or replaced
• 10122980Jun 19, 2015Engine cooling. Tech Tips (Coolant Leak or Repeat Coolant Leak from the Water Pump Area): The document informs to inspect for issues, and why issues may happen. It also notes how to fix the issue, and other issues that could happen while repairing the issue
• 10124234Jun 16, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). UPDATE Technical Bulletin: On certain Beetle and Beetle Convertible vehicles within a limited production period, the incorrect window regulator motors were fitted in the front doors. This can lead to malfunctions in the front window lifter operation. The production solution was to Correct window regulator motors installed in production
• 10128099Jun 15, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Upcoming Update 64D6 ? Window Lifter Motors): On certain Beetle and Beetle convertibles within a limited production period, the incorrect window regulator motors were fitted in the front doors. This can lead to malfunctions in the front window lifter operation. The corrective action taken was to Replace the window regulator motors
• 10144445Jun 11, 2015Engine cooling. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil-on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10122989Jun 11, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming, DTCs P0491 and or P2440 stored in the ECM Fault Memory): Current ECM software are causing erroneous faults. This document contains the codes necessary to update the software to diagnose issues
• 10122987Jun 5, 2015Body and structure, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Paint Defect - Water Migration Under the RAPGARD): Water migration under the RAPGARD® can be mistaken as a paint defect when in fact it is only moisture trapped in the clear coat of the paint. This document discusses. - RAPGARD, removal and disposal - Inspecting for water migration in areas where RAPGARD was removed. - Examples of water migration after the RAPGARD is removed
• 10150889Jun 4, 2015Engine, Electrical system. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10152542May 28, 2015Exterior lighting, Back-over prevention (rear camera), Interior lighting, Body…. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10122943May 26, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Sunroof or Power Sunshade, Does Not Open/Close or Automatic Operation Does Not Function). This document contains Warranty information for coverage, and informs of methods to to service the issue
• 10144444May 22, 2015Engine cooling. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10122953May 21, 2015Equipment, Body and structure. Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document refers to a pre check inspection on the quality of a vehicle such as - Inspecting vehicle for damage (to be completed within 48 hours of delivery to Dealership) - Shipping damage - Detailers responsibilities (to be completed prior to delivery to Customer) - Full Body Covers (FBC), removal and disposal - RAPGARD, removal…
• 10152541May 19, 2015Exterior lighting, Interior lighting, Back-over prevention (rear camera)…. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10122950May 19, 2015Engine. Technical Bulletin: Issues with the camshaft adjuster control valve may stick causing camshaft position faults. The document contains the fault codes, and warranty information for diagnosing, and servicing these issues
• 10122956May 8, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage.
• 10122947May 6, 2015Steering. Technical Bulletin (Squeaking Noises From Front Of Vehicle): Squeaking/creaking noise from front of vehicle while fully turning steering wheel. The document also gives information on servicing the issue
• 10144443May 5, 2015Engine cooling. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10128082May 5, 2015Electrical system. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (2.0L TDI ECM Software Update): This update has been proactively released to prevent a MIL on condition. Updated ECM software is available to bring the vehicle up to the most current factory specifications. The document also contains the Update Programming Procedure
• 10130700May 4, 2015Electrical system, Equipment. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Upcoming Update 23O9 ? 2.0L TDI ECM Software Update with 2.0L TDI engine): This document is a notice to dealships that an software update will be avaliable for vehicles with the 2.0L TDI engine. It also states that Elsa and ServiceNet will have additional information and complete repair instructions
• 10122914Apr 30, 2015Electrical system, Fuel system. Technical Bulletin: This document contains the fault codes to trouble shoot the Ad Blue Warning and or MIL ON - Ad Blue Leakage at Reductant Injector. Welding process issues of the reductant line connector to the supply line may cause Ad Blue leakage at the reductant injector.
• 10122924Apr 24, 2015Equipment. Tech Tips: Car Net Equipped Vehicles-Vehicle Health Report Received by Customer Indicating a Concern, but Cannot Verify any Conditions or DTC?s to Facilitate Diagnosis
• 10122921Apr 24, 2015Engine, Electrical system, Fuel system. Technical Bulletin: The software was updated to diagnose the Deviation between the calculated and the actual soot mass of the particulate matter trap. The document also contains the fault codes to service the issue, and the Update-Programming Procedure
• 10122916Apr 24, 2015Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin: This document contains fault codes for matience on MIL ON, Exhaust Flap Faults. The new Generation III TDI engines have an exhaust flap that is welded into the exhaust pipe assembly. If faults for the flap electronics are stored, it is not necessary to replace the complete pipe. Replacement electronics components are available.
• 10152540Apr 21, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera), Equipment, Exterior lighting. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10122905Apr 14, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin: This document refers to the software update for RNS 510 Welcome Screen Image Distorted. This procedure corrects the concerns listed above by updating the RNS 510 to the latest software 5382
• 10122925Apr 10, 2015Equipment. Tech Tips: Vehicle Health Report Received by Customer Indicating a Concern, but Cannot Verify any Conditions or DTC?s to Facilitate Diagnosis
• 10122918Apr 6, 2015Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin: This document refers to direction on DTC P2014 Intake Manifold Position Sensor -G336- Replacement, and its fault codes.
• 10122929Apr 3, 2015Suspension, Wheels. Tech Tips: This Tech Tip provides an overview of vehicle four wheel alignment, and important steps that should be followed when performing four wheel alignments
• 10122928Apr 3, 2015Steering. Tech Tips: This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center
• 10144442Apr 2, 2015Engine cooling. On-car analysis list for Customer Complaint: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10152539Apr 1, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera), Equipment, Interior lighting. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10121269Mar 30, 2015Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin: This document refers to the camshaft adjuster control valve which may stick causing camshaft position faults. This document contains the trouble shooting codes in order to service this issue
• 10121257Mar 27, 2015Exterior lighting, Equipment. Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this document
• 10144689Mar 26, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10121271Mar 26, 2015Engine. Technical Bulletin: This notice discusses how To avoid engine damage when working on the valvetrain. It also contains the trouble shooting codes for servicing the issue
• 10121267Mar 24, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (DTC P2014 Intake Manifold Position Sensor -G336- Replacement): Direction on proper part replacement when diagnosing fault code P2014 in the ECM
• 10121286Mar 23, 2015Steering. This service xpress document give information on the various fluids a vehicle can hold, how to check the fluids and when the vehicle should be serviced for maintenance
• 10144690Mar 19, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10121274Mar 19, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin: A notification that Components may be missing from the by-pack at delivery. It also informs that Components missing from the by-pack should be claimed in one of two ways. (Warranty or Transportation)
• 10121264Mar 19, 2015Brakes. Technical Bulletin: Vibration or Noise When Braking issues are addressed

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