2004 Volkswagen Beetle Technical Service Bulletins

220 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2004 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.

• 10237700Jul 23, 2010Electrical system, Brakes. For concerns of no or intermittent A/C operation where pressure diagnosis does not lead to a cause, be sure to check the N25 A/C clutch coil. The fan control module may send a brief voltage signal to the clutch and then shut it off due to an open or high resistance in the coil circuit. The coil resistance should be between 3.5 and 4.5 ohms. If the reading is high or low when checked at the fan module, be sure to…
• 10124477Jul 23, 2010Equipment. Tech Tips (Air Conditioning Does not Operate): This document informs of concerns of no or intermittent A/C operation where pressure diagnosis does not lead to a cause, be sure to check the N25 A/C clutch coil. The fan control module may send a brief voltage signal to the clutch and then shut it off due to an open or high resistance in the coil circuit. The coil resistance should be between 3.5 and 4.5 ohms.
• 10033216Jul 1, 2010Electrical system, Engine cooling. Volkswagen: (revised) vehicles may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. If this happens, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminated to let you know that vehicle may experience some deterioration in performance. In some cases, a malfunctioning ignition coil may cause a vehicle to exceed federal and/or california emissions standards. 2001-2007 passa/passat wagon. *pe updated…
• 10034069May 7, 2010Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Inspect, clean and modify sunroof drains for certain volkswagen vehicles and revised maintenance schedule; sunroof drain inspection and cleaning. No models or model years listed. Csc letter was rec'd. *pe model and model years included. Updated
• 10033207Oct 28, 2009Electrical system, Engine cooling. Volkswagen: vehicles may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. If this happens, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminated to let you know that the vehicle may experience some deterioration in performance. In some cases, a malfunctioning ignition coil may cause a vehicle to exceed federal and/or california emissions standards. No models listed.
• 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.
• 10024403Jan 29, 2008Air bags. Airbag monitoring light on, passenger occupant detection system, dtc 02511 014 stored in memory.
• 10021966May 7, 2007Engine cooling. Rough on initial start at temperatures below 20 degrees f.
• 10021965May 7, 2007Engine cooling. Update programming, hard starting (extended cranking required or no start when wet, runs rough on initial start, may be accompanied by light gray smoke.
• 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.
• 10018786Nov 29, 2005Engine cooling. Engine pre-heater installation. Calix.
• 10016043Jul 21, 2005Electrical system. Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0101 (16485) stored in dtc memory.
• 10016033Jul 21, 2005Fuel system. Fuel gauge sender, incorrect reading. To include volkswagen jetta 2006.
• 10016036Jul 1, 2005Engine cooling. Hard starting (extended cranking required) or no start when wet, runs rough on initial start, may be accompanied by light gray smoke.
• 10012760Jul 1, 2005Engine cooling. Runs rough on initial start at temperatures below -7 degrees c (20 degrees f). *tt update. *tt update.
• 10015584May 1, 2005Equipment. Install mercury label on vehicles registered in the states of vermont, maine and connecticut - environmental compliance action circular.
• 10012761Feb 14, 2005Body and structure. Headliner, loose around rear glass.
• 10012457Jan 14, 2005Electrical system. Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1603 (18011) stored in dtc memory.
• 10011901Dec 3, 2004Engine cooling. Hybrid oil pan, installing.

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