2013 Volkswagen Beetle Technical Service Bulletins

1,338 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 10155841Oct 4, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10241335Oct 3, 2013Engine cooling. Oil Consumption Measurement
• 10157515Oct 3, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customers have stated 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. This document informs how to test the oil consumption rate
• 10155922Oct 3, 2013Engine. Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customers have stated 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. This document informs how to test the oil consumption rate
• 10243046Sep 30, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242384Sep 30, 2013Electrical system, Vehicle speed control. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10253216Sep 26, 2013Electrical system. Keyless Entry Inoperative after Access / Start (KESSY) Module Replacement
• 10157401Sep 26, 2013Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Keyless Entry Inoperative after Access / Start (KESSY) Module Replacement): After replacing the Access/Start (KESSY) module, the keyless entry does not work. The Access/Start (KESSY) module service parts are programmed incorrectly, resulting in a lack of functionality. This document informs of the conditions necessary to allow the software to be reprogrammed
• 10155868Sep 26, 2013Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Keyless Entry Inoperative after Access/Start (KESSY) Module Replacement): After replacing the Access/Start (KESSY) module, the keyless entry does not work. The Access/Start (KESSY) module service parts are programmed incorrectly, resulting in a lack of functionality. This document informs of the conditions necessary to allow the software to be reprogrammed
• 10241262Sep 23, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Choosing Service Numbers ? Transmission and Drivetrain
• 10157439Sep 23, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Technical Bulletin (Choosing Service Numbers ? Transmission and Drivetrain): To ensure that customer concerns are being properly addressed, Volkswagen created a reference Service Numbers example sheet available for customer concerns/technician findings. Proper Service Number usage will ensure customer concerns/technician findings are properly addressed allowing for more accurate and timely repair information…
• 10155856Sep 23, 2013Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Choosing Service Numbers ? Transmission and Drivetrain): To ensure that customer concerns are being properly addressed, Volkswagen created a reference Service Numbers example sheet available for customer concerns/technician findings. Proper Service Number usage will ensure customer concerns/technician findings are properly addressed allowing for more accurate and timely repair information…
• 10240877Sep 20, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10157421Sep 20, 2013Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. On-car analysis list of customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10155646Sep 20, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. On-car analysis list of customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10243044Sep 16, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242382Sep 16, 2013Electrical system. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239399Sep 13, 2013Electrical system. If the remote key fob is depressed repeatedly or a button is held down while outside the remote operating range, the key remote functions may no longer operate. Fault codes 00955 005 ?Key 1 no or incorrect basic settings?, 00956 005 ?Key 2 no or incorrect basic settings?, or 02660 ?Radio Remote control operation not adapted? may be set in the Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- if GFF is run.
• 10157434Sep 13, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Tech Tips (Remote Functions Inoperative and/or Faults 00955, 00956, 02660): If the remote key fob is depressed repeatedly or a button is held down while outside the remote operating range, the key remote functions may no longer operate. This document informs Before running GFF or attempting any adaptation with the scan tool, attempt to restore remote functionality by following the key synchronization procedure in…
• 10155852Sep 13, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Tech Tips (Remote Functions Inoperative and/or Faults 00955, 00956, 02660): If the remote key fob is depressed repeatedly or a button is held down while outside the remote operating range, the key remote functions may no longer operate. This document informs Before running GFF or attempting any adaptation with the scan tool, attempt to restore remote functionality by following the key synchronization procedure in…
• 10243043Sep 9, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242381Sep 9, 2013Electrical system, Engine, Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238571Sep 9, 2013Engine cooling. When diagnosing fault code P2279-Leaking Air in Intake System, be sure to check the cam timing first.
• 10157426Sep 9, 2013Engine. Tech Tips (Vehicles with 2.5L Engine - Fault Code P2279 (Leaking Air in Intake System) Diagnostic Tip): When diagnosing fault code P2279-Leaking Air in Intake System, be sure to check the cam timing first. This document informs how to check the cam timing
• 10155828Sep 9, 2013Engine. Tech Tips (Vehicles with 2.5L Engine - Fault Code P2279 (Leaking Air in Intake System) Diagnostic Tip): When diagnosing fault code P2279-Leaking Air in Intake System, be sure to check the cam timing first. This document informs how to check the cam timing
• 10241295Sep 4, 2013Fuel system, Engine cooling. MIL ON, DTC P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Stored in ECM Fault Memory, Could be Accompanied with Fault P2463 DPF Soot Accumulation
• 10157443Sep 4, 2013Engine cooling, Engine. Technical Bulletin (Frozen Charge Air Cooler ? Engine Will Not Start): Engines will not start after standing in cold weather below 0°C (32°F), MIL may be illuminated with various induction and/or boost system faults stored in ECM. Moisture from the intake air condenses and collects in the charge air cooler. At cold temperatures this moisture can freeze causing blockage of the intake air system.
• 10157440Sep 4, 2013Electrical system, Engine. Technical Bulletin (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Stored in ECM Fault Memory, Could be Accompanied with Fault P2463 DPF Soot Accumulation): High soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the EGR filter. This production solution to this issue is new software implemented in current production.
• 10155857Sep 4, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Stored in ECM Fault Memory, Could be Accompanied with Fault P2463 DPF Soot Accumulation): High soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the EGR filter. This production solution to this issue is new software implemented in current production.
• 10155833Sep 4, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Frozen Charge Air Cooler ? Engine Will Not Start): Engines will not start after standing in cold weather below 0°C (32°F), MIL may be illuminated with various induction and/or boost system faults stored in ECM. Moisture from the intake air condenses and collects in the charge air cooler. At cold temperatures this moisture can freeze causing blockage of the intake air system.
• 10054868Sep 4, 2013Engine cooling. Volkswagen: during cold weather, engine fails to start, after standing, and if moisture, from intake air, condenses, would freeze and block intake air system, in charge air cooler.
• 10243042Sep 3, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242380Sep 3, 2013Electrical system. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10240875Sep 3, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10157420Sep 3, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment, Electrical system. On-car analysis list from customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10155645Sep 3, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list from customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10144729Aug 22, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns(including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10144730Aug 14, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10053891Aug 14, 2013Fuel system. Volkswagen: diagnosis for high pressure fuel pump where no start, engine crank, without driving, after long periods and may have rough running engine. Models 2008-2014 eos, gti, beetle convertible, jetta, cc, passat, tiguan, beetle.
• 10239844Jul 30, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Customer states there is a noise from the clutch, transmission or driveline components under varying driving conditions with varying sound levels.
• 10125724Jul 30, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Technical Bulletin (Manual Transmission Noise Diagnosing): Customer states there is a noise from the clutch, transmission or driveline components under varying driving conditions with varying sound levels. This document informs the dealer to follow specific diagnostic steps to assess the condition a vehicle
• 10243056Jul 29, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242394Jul 29, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling, Electrical system. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238586Jul 26, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. When diagnosing ECM fault P2413 ?Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Performance?, pressure test turbo hoses for leaks and repair as necessary.
• 10125755Jul 26, 2013Engine cooling. Tech Tips (Oil Leak From Oil Drain Plug Area After Oil Change and/or Drain Plug Replacement): This document informs an oil leak from around the oil drain plug noted after oil change, and/or drain plug replacement, may be caused by installation of incorrect drain plug. Correct part number drain plug is based on the oil pan design as shown in this document. Original drain plug is 18mm hex for both style oil pans.
• 10125752Jul 26, 2013Engine cooling. Tech Tips (Equipped with 2.0L TDI Engine - Engine Control Module Fault P2413 "Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Performance" Diagnosis Tip): When diagnosing ECM fault P2413 "Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Performance", pressure test turbo hoses for leaks and repair as necessary. Once repairs are completed, learned values in ECM must be deleted. Use VAS-PC Vehicle Self Diagnosis or ODIS Control module OBD to select…
• 10243055Jul 22, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242393Jul 22, 2013Body and structure, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system, Engine…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10237995Jul 19, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides a procedure to determine ?repair? versus ?replacement? of an automatic transmission. This procedure is to be used ?After? the transmission has been removed from the vehicle.
• 10125725Jul 18, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin Activated Charcoal Filter System, Solenoid Valve 1 -N80- (Canister Purge Valve) Diagnosis): Completing the GFF function test and performing a vacuum check on the Canister Purge Valve -N80- are essential to diagnose proper operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements. This document informs how to perform the Diagnosis check

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