2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible Technical Service Bulletins

604 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10126872Oct 21, 2016Electrical system. Update to service information in regards to cable port connection
• 10126871Oct 20, 2016Engine. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10126870Oct 20, 2016Engine. Update to include additional model year applicability.
• 10126869Oct 20, 2016Electrical system. Update model year applicability.
• 10126867Oct 20, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Updated to include an additional model year applicability.
• 10130754Oct 19, 2016Equipment. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10126864Oct 18, 2016Equipment. Update model year applicability.
• 10126786Oct 13, 2016Equipment. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10126783Oct 12, 2016Equipment. Update model and model year applicability.
• 10236426Sep 23, 2016Body and structure, Equipment. Contacting the parts helpline
• 10127969Sep 23, 2016Equipment. Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.
• 10123379Sep 16, 2016Equipment. Direction to modify existing AC expansion valve to flush the system during repair procedures. Also notes a special tool is in development to address this.
• 10096071Sep 16, 2016Equipment. Direction to modify existing ac expansion valve to flush the system during repair procedures. Also notes a special tool is in development to address this.
• 10127953Sep 15, 2016Equipment. Updated to include additional model year and required documentation instruction.
• 10123368Sep 15, 2016Equipment. Updated to include additional model year and required documentation instruction.
• 10127971Sep 14, 2016Equipment. Updated vendor code and parts table.
• 10123369Sep 14, 2016Equipment. Updated vendor code and parts table.
• 10123377Sep 2, 2016Electrical system. Clarification of Apple CarPlay operation in conjunction with USB port operation by location to aid in diagnostics.
• 10096074Sep 2, 2016Electrical system. Clarification of apple carplay operation in conjunction with usb port operation by location to aid in diagnostics.
• 10107210Aug 29, 2016Equipment. To update causal part numbers in warranty table and update model year applicability.
• 10106608Aug 29, 2016Equipment. To update causal part numbers in warranty table and update model year applicability.
• 10107208Aug 12, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Diagnostic information as there is no scan tool test plan available to address the replacement of the 5f module.
• 10106606Aug 12, 2016Equipment. Diagnostic information as there is no scan tool test plan available to address the replacement of the 5f module.
• 10107967Aug 11, 2016Equipment. Updated to add jetta, beetle and beetle convertible model applicability.
• 10107903Aug 11, 2016Equipment. Updated to add jetta, beetle and beetle convertible model applicability.
• 10107741Aug 5, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Instructions to manually set service internal maximum values after instrument cluster replacement, to prevent false messages to the customer.
• 10107504Jul 28, 2016Engine, Electrical system. "engine, misfire diagnostic aid the mil is flashing or illuminated."
• 10106587Jul 26, 2016Equipment. Updated to include a corrected refrigerant circuit adapter in the special tools table.
• 10106862Jul 21, 2016Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all header sealers that do not meet the criteria provided.
• 10107842Jul 18, 2016Electrical system. Availability introduction, location and instruction for down loading infotainment software updates using servicenet.
• 10106585Jul 11, 2016Equipment. Diagnostic assistance and instruction for sanden air conditioning compressor systems, noisy or inoperative compressor.
• 10106863Jul 1, 2016Electrical system. Repair tip to pervent damage to the ignition coil boots during coil or spark plug removal. Not addressed by repair manual.
• 10106509Jul 1, 2016Equipment. Operational information explaining radio reception concerns as a result of normal signal characteristics. Provided to prevent unnecessary repairs.
• 10128381Jun 29, 2016Equipment. Process for checking the storage of the convertible top fabric when top is open.
• 10107801Jun 24, 2016Equipment. Navigation system part information relating to the potential incorrect sd data card being installed. This results in an invalid storage device message being displayed .
• 10106461Jun 17, 2016Engine cooling. Diagnostic assistance should the yellow engine oil lamp remain illuminated with engine oil level at the proper level.
• 10128379Jun 15, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). explaination of cross car distorion when looking through the windshield and how the "effect" in normal.
• 10106485Jun 3, 2016Equipment. Notification to technicians to indicate change in air conditioning compressor/clutch architecture and function information to aid in correct diagnosis.
• 10106383Jun 2, 2016Equipment. New publication
• 10213838Jun 1, 2016Equipment. Dealer Outbound Information Request Form.
• 10108001May 31, 2016Engine cooling. Sealing flange seal installation guide
• 10107722May 27, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Reminder to follow the correct repair procedure of pilot bearing replacement, when removing and re-installing the dsg transmission
• 10107924May 20, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Instructions to erase a fault that may arise after replacing or updating the radio module.
• 10107621Apr 29, 2016Electrical system. Tech tip denoting potential for damage of the data link connector when using after market plug in devices or scan tools and subsequent diagnostic direction.
• 10107641Apr 26, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Informational publication discribing the manufacturing use of rust inhibitors and anti seize products during assembly, and how the product(s) "run off" may be misinterpreted as an engine oil or automatic transmission oil leak.
• 10107761Apr 21, 2016Steering, Engine cooling, Suspension, Engine, Transmission and drivetrain…. Mil-on, fault p309f or p309d, no electric drive mode customer states crank no start and/or in-tank fuel pump making noise and possibly with fuel pump faults mil-on, fault p013e in the ecm mil-on, fault p164b in ecm mil-on, fault p0011 and/or p0016 in the ecm mil-on, fault p2407 in the ecm customer states noise form the engine/turbo customer states the fuel gauge does not read full mil on, fault p2181 in the ecm…
• 10107703Apr 21, 2016Equipment. Mil-on, fault p309f or p309d, no electric drive mode customer states crank no start and/or in-tank fuel pump making noise and possibly with fuel pump faults mil-on, fault p013e in the ecm mil-on, fault p164b in ecm mil-on, fault p0011 and/or p0016 in the ecm mil-on, fault p2407 in the ecm customer states noise form the engine/turbo customer states the fuel gauge does not read full mil on, fault p2181 in the ecm…
• 10107668Apr 13, 2016Engine, Equipment, Air bags, Fuel system, Visibility (wipers, defrost…. Mil-on, fault p309f or p309d, no electric drive mode customer states crank no start and/or in-tank fuel pump making noise and possibly with fuel pump faults mil-on, fault p013e in the ecm mil-on, fault p164b in ecm mil-on, fault p0011 and/or p0016 in the ecm mil-on, fault p0011 and/or p0016 in the ecm mil-on, fault p0011 and/or p0016 in the ecm mil-on, fault p2407 in the ecm customer states the fuel gauge does not…
• 10107644Apr 6, 2016Body and structure. Update "conditions not covered by warranty" section, remove oxydation wording, insert anodized wording, and update model year and model applicability.
• 10121169Mar 28, 2016Body and structure. Technical Bulletin about Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleaning. The document also have infromation about where to find warrenty coverage for the service

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