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.

• 10121623Oct 15, 2014Body and structure, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Removing Paint Contaminants from Exterior Paint): This document informs how to remove paint contaminants such as rail dust and industrial fallout from exterior paint.
• 10121605Oct 15, 2014Electrical system. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (TDI Battery Management Software): The battery can become discharged when the ECM "wakes-up" the CAN bus to do a diagnostic (~9 hours after vehicle shut-off). During that diagnostic time-window, if the door is opened or the ignition is switched ON, the ECM goes into a mode that can continuously wake-up the CAN bus, leading to excessive parasitic draw and a discharged battery while the…
• 10241774Oct 14, 2014Fuel system. Fuel Door (NVLW)
• 10121626Oct 14, 2014Equipment, Fuel system. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (55i3 Fuel Door): This update has been proactively released to prevent the fuel door from sticking or being difficult to open
• 10240661Oct 13, 2014Fuel system. Fuel Door
• 10121611Oct 13, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Car-Net Unresponsive - Verizon Telematics Service Interruptions and Outages): This document informs how to service potiential Interruptions and Outages. When beginning diagnosis for customer concerns related to functionality of the Car-Net system, it is important to understand that the symptom(s) may not be related to any problem with the vehicle itself.
• 10121587Oct 13, 2014Fuel system. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Upcoming UPDATE 55i3 - Fuel Door (NVLW)): This document informs of the Fuel door binding or sticking due to excess material insdie of the fuel door housing. The corrective action taken was to measure, and adjust fuel door as necessary to ensure correct function.
• 10240839Oct 10, 2014Equipment. please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10121577Oct 8, 2014Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil-on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10253198Oct 7, 2014Other or unknown, Equipment. Infotainment Worksheet (U.S. Only)
• 10239575Oct 7, 2014Equipment. Infotainment Worksheet (U.S. Only)
• 10121612Oct 7, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Infotainment Worksheet): 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 related to the Infotainment System (radio, navigation, Bluetooth, telephone systems, etc.). The new web version provides an easier…
• 10243017Oct 6, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment, Electrical system, Fuel…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242355Oct 6, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment, Engine cooling, Fuel system…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10252232Oct 1, 2014Electrical system. TDI Battery Management Software
• 10241773Oct 1, 2014Electrical system, Tires. TPMS/ESC Software (FED_EMS)
• 10241757Oct 1, 2014Electrical system. TDI Battery Management Software (FED_EMS)
• 10241756Oct 1, 2014Electrical system. TDI Battery Management Software (FED_EMS)
• 10121999Oct 1, 2014Electrical system. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (TDI Battery Management Software): This update has been proactively released to prevent the battery from becoming discharged due to a unique set of circumstances during the CAN bus diagnostic phase, leading to excessive parasitic draw and a discharged battery while the vehicle is parked.
• 10121624Oct 1, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (By-Pack At Delivery): Components may be missing from the by-pack at delivery. Components missing from the by-pack should be claimed in one of two ways. (Warranty or Transportation) Understanding when to claim one versus the other is very important. This document informs how to tell the difference.
• 10121604Oct 1, 2014Electrical system, Tires. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (TPMS/ESC Software): This update has been proactively released to prevent illumination of the TPMS and/or ESC light at vehicle start-up and/or under low speed (e.g. <7mph) driving conditions after vehicle start-up. The condition goes away immediately after start up or at speeds greater than 7 mph.
• 10240667Sep 30, 2014Electrical system. TDI Battery Management Software Update
• 10120261Sep 30, 2014Electrical system. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Upcoming UPDATE 23N7 ? TDI Battery Management Software Update): This document informs of an upcomming update which states that the battery can become discharged due to a unique set of circumstances during the CAN bus diagnostic phase, leading to excessive parasitic draw and a discharged battery while the vehicle is parked. The corrective action for this issue was a SVM software…
• 10243025Sep 29, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242363Sep 29, 2014Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241772Sep 25, 2014Electrical system, Tires. TPMS/ESC Software (FED_EMS)
• 10120266Sep 25, 2014Electrical system. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (Software UPDATE ? 45D7 - TPMS/ESC Software (FED_EMS)): This update has been proactively released to prevent illumination of the TPMS and/or ESC light at vehicle start-up and/or under low speed (e.g. <7mph) driving conditions after vehicle start-up. The condition goes away immediately after start up or at speeds greater than 7 mph. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to…
• 10240668Sep 24, 2014Electrical system, Tires. TPMS/ESC Software Update
• 10239838Sep 24, 2014Engine cooling. MIL ON - Glow Plug Pressure Sensor Faults Stored in ECM Fault Memory
• 10239541Sep 24, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)
• 10128451Sep 24, 2014Tires, Equipment, Electronic stability control. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Upcoming UPDATE 45D7 ? TPMS/ESC Software Update): This document informs of an upcomming update which states that Illumination of the TPMS and/or ESC light at vehicle start-up and/or under low speed (e.g. <7mph) driving conditions after vehicle start-up. The condition goes away immediately after start up or at speeds greater than 7 mph. The action taken to correct this issue was…
• 10120324Sep 24, 2014Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Glow Plug Pressure Sensor Faults): When diagnosing MIL ON with glow plug pressure sensor DTC?s it is important to perform a diagnosis prior to replacing the glow plug. This document contains the fault code interperatation after such a diagnosis. the production solution is that the codes were implementated into production. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and…
• 10120316Sep 24, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit): 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. Debris can be…
• 10252208Sep 19, 2014Brakes. AC Compressor Replacement, Refrigerant Circuit Flushing Requirement
• 10239415Sep 19, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Front Door Locks Hard to Release
• 10120317Sep 19, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Technical Bulletin (Front Door Locks Hard to Release): The front door lock operation is affected by various climate or temperature conditions and as a result may require increased effort to release. Due to this the customer Customer may comment that the front door is hard to open with the exterior handle. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault…
• 10120272Sep 19, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (Comfort Module (J393) or BCM (J519) Replacement): This document informs if a comfort or body control module is replaced during normal diagnosis, make sure the factory mode has been switched OFF. This can be accomplished by selecting guided function of either the J393 or J519 or control module OBD of J393 or J519 then selecting adaptation channel 99.
• 10120270Sep 19, 2014Equipment. Tech Tips (AC Compressor Replacement, Refrigerant Circuit Flushing Requirement): This document informs when replacing the Air Conditioning compressor it is necessary to flush the entire system to remove all the PAG oil. Replacement AC compressors come with a full charge of oil. Any time another compressor is installed with a different vendor (such as Sanden to Denso) it is necessary to replace all the oil in the…
• 10239378Sep 16, 2014Equipment. Volkswagen Perfect Delivery Process ? Sales Consultant Delivery Checklist
• 10120298Sep 16, 2014Equipment. "Volkswagen Perfect Delivery Process ? Sales Consultant Delivery Checklist: This document informs the seller of a vehicle with a checklist to cover the experience of a customer who is interested in purchasing a vehicle"
• 10239414Sep 10, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Customer may comment that the front door is hard to open with exterior handle.
• 10120318Sep 10, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Technical Bulletin (Front Door Locks Hard to Release): This document informs the customer may comment that the front door is hard to open with exterior handle. This is due to the front door lock operation being affected by various climate or temperature conditions, and as a result may require increased effort to release. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the…
• 10252942Sep 5, 2014Equipment. Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System)
• 10241271Sep 5, 2014Equipment. Prepaid PDI Time Units (U.S. Only)
• 10239413Sep 3, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Front Door Latches Hard to Release
• 10120319Sep 3, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Technical Bulletin (Front Door Latches Hard to Release): This document informs the front door latch operation is affected by various climate or temperature conditions and as a result may require increased effort to release. Therefore Customers may comment that the front door is hard to open with exterior handle. This document is for informing only and informs how to service this issue.
• 10241340Sep 2, 2014Engine. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00
• 10120329Sep 2, 2014Engine. Technical Bulletin (Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard): This document informs of a sample list of products generally available in the North American market that meet the Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard
• 10241339Aug 22, 2014Engine cooling, Engine. Oil Consumption Measurement
• 10124471Aug 22, 2014Engine. Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customer states oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 liters per 1000 km. In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change…

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