1998 Volkswagen Beetle Technical Service Bulletins

72 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 1998 Volkswagen Beetle. 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.

• 10243002Jan 27, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Tires, Exterior lighting. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242340Jan 27, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241265Jan 27, 2014Engine cooling, Fuel system. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10239789Jan 24, 2014Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Other or unknown. 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. Proceed with checking any other lines as necessary. Once the damaged line is identified, repair utilizing the Repair kit by Permatex® ITEM…
• 10122240Jan 24, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). 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. This document informs of how to diagnose the issue and tips on servicing the issue
• 10239531Jan 22, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). HVAC, Temperature Output Control Cannot Be Adjusted
• 10122252Jan 22, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Temperature Output Control Cannot Be Adjusted): Customer states cannot adjust temperature and/or A/C is not cold. The blend door control lever moves freely, but the blend door does not operate. A bushing that fits on the lever may have a broken tab/clip. This document discusses the potential remedy of the issue.
• 10240900Oct 28, 2013Equipment. Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
• 10125768Jul 17, 2013Equipment. Beetle Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
• 10125853Jun 13, 2013Equipment. Beetle Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
• 10243066May 13, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242404May 13, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10051320Nov 5, 2012Fuel system. Audi/volkswagen: a parts circular is issued regarding the fuel pump claims procedures. No model or model years listed.
• 10253204May 6, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Other or unknown. Customer States Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear
• 10051241Apr 2, 2012Engine cooling. Volkswagen: diagnosis n75 solenoid valve on turbocharger, with fault codes p0299 and p0234, that leads to testing on which vacuum ports that would hold and which ones will not. No models were listed. Model years 2006-2013 with 2.0t gasoline engines.
• 10239590Feb 14, 2011Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10036467Aug 9, 2010Exterior lighting, Electrical system. Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. The headlamps or inside lights intermittently dim slightly at idle speed. At idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. Golf & wagon gti, new beetle & convertible, eos, jetta & wagon & sportwagon, rabbit, r32, tiguan.
• 10035204Aug 9, 2010Exterior lighting, Electrical system. Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. At idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. Some electric consumers come on in cycles or have no constant current consumption, which amplifies this effect. The load condition of the vehicle battery can also influence this effect. Models golf, gti, new beetle & convertible, eos, jetta…
• 10026848Aug 28, 2008Engine cooling, Body and structure. Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. Heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced.
• 10022464Jun 25, 2007Electrical system. Wiring harness, coolant contamination at instrument cluster.
• 10021315Jan 11, 2007Engine cooling. Dtc's p1297 (17705) or p1557 (17965) stored in dtc memory. This may be caused by intake hoses leaking (during boost conditions) due to incorrect torque on clamps or improper placement, worn or torn intake hoses.
• 10020720Apr 26, 2006Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Door windows, may seperate from window regulator clamps.

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