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.

• 10157303Sep 15, 2017Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Update model year applicability and existing tip for transmission basic settings direction.
• 10157828Sep 14, 2017Electrical system. Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
• 10157302Sep 14, 2017Equipment. Updated to include model year 2014 thru 2018 applicability.
• 10157834Sep 13, 2017Equipment. Iinclude additional model year applicability and tool information.
• 10157308Sep 13, 2017Equipment. Iinclude additional model year applicability and tool information.
• 10157831Sep 1, 2017Electrical system. Update to existing information to address phone concerns via bluetooth resulting from saved emoji information
• 10157305Sep 1, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. Update to existing information to address phone concerns via bluetooth resulting from saved emoji information
• 10125662Aug 21, 2017Electrical system. Precautionary steps to Error Code ERP0203E when performing campaign 23U3.
• 10125663Aug 18, 2017Fuel system. Update to expand fuel testing for lean DTCS.
• 10125661Aug 18, 2017Equipment. Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
• 10125657Aug 15, 2017Equipment. Updated to include an additional diagnostic trouble code (P04F0)
• 10125658Aug 11, 2017Equipment. Directions to assist in performing basic settings for the ac control module and include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10125656Aug 10, 2017Equipment. Update Touareg Part Table.
• 10127899Jul 13, 2017Engine. Update TB to include model year 2017 and include additional engine applicability.
• 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
• 10157377Jun 30, 2017Electrical system, Equipment. Diagnostic tip to look for aftermarket phone software that can effect infotainment operation.
• 10157376Jun 30, 2017Equipment. Update to MIB2 information to include 2015 and 2017 model year.
• 10157279Jun 30, 2017Equipment, Electrical system. Diagnostic tip to look for aftermarket phone software that can effect infotainment operation.
• 10155797Jun 30, 2017Equipment. Update to MIB2 information to include 2015 and 2017 model year. On cars with a single USB port, the Apple authentication chip is in the USB port. On cars with 2 USB ports (one front and one rear), the authentication chip is in the USB hub. CarPlay will not work from a rear USB port. For static connection issues with no faults, no cable issues and no debris in the phone’s cable port, swapping the USB port or hub…
• 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.
• 10157383Jun 22, 2017Equipment. VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
• 10157388Jun 7, 2017Engine. Instruction to protect oil pressure sw. to prevent contamination and possible failure when removing 1.8L & 2.0L engines
• 10155802Jun 7, 2017Engine. Instruction to protect oil pressure sw. to prevent contamination and possible failure when removing 1.8L & 2.0L engines
• 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
• 10125584May 9, 2017Equipment. Update technical publication to include model year 2018 Atlas
• 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
• 10123163Mar 30, 2017Electrical system. Instrument Panel (I.P.) updated programming to illiminate a false "Component Protection Error" display message in MIB2 Infotainment System (Radio)
• 10128040Feb 27, 2017Equipment. To add associated labor operation numbers to warranty table and include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10128053Feb 10, 2017Engine. To add model year 2016 and 2017 applicability and reminder about Programming Activation of Oil Pressure Regulation/Retraction on all models with 1.8L CPKA and CPRA engines after engine assembly, cylinder head or turbocharger replacement.
• 10128044Feb 9, 2017Equipment. Technician instruction and check sheet which should be completed before contacting VW Technician Helpline.
• 10128048Feb 3, 2017Equipment. Update technical bulletin to include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10128055Feb 1, 2017Equipment. This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
• 10121032Jan 20, 2017Equipment. Update tech tip to include model year 2017 applicability.
• 10122122Dec 2, 2016Electrical system. Brand specific Alignment rack software information to address calibration concerns for adaptive cruise control.
• 10122112Dec 1, 2016Equipment. Updated to require additional print outs during warranty claiming.
• 10130156Nov 25, 2016Latches, locks and linkages. Clarification of normal operation to prevent unnecessary repair attempts
• 10130154Nov 22, 2016Equipment. Updated to include additions claiming instruction with options.
• 10144717Nov 14, 2016Equipment. MIL-on, Fault P013E in the ECM
• 10130155Nov 4, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. Repair direction to address fault code B201A that sets after replacement of the J794 infotainment module. Include model year 2017 for all models with MIB2 radios
• 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
• 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.
• 10128452Oct 21, 2016Engine. Update model year applicability and enhance clutch diagnostics.
• 10126893Oct 21, 2016Equipment. Update to radio suffixes.

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