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.

• 10241275Nov 30, 2012Engine cooling. DTC P0441 Stored in the Engine Control Module
• 10157784Nov 30, 2012Engine. Technical Bulletin (DTC P0441 Stored in the Engine Control Module): Production tolerance in Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage (DMTL) pump could cause a false flow reading. The production solution to this issue is updated DMTL pumps as of pumps? production date September 2012. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty…
• 10156186Nov 30, 2012Fuel system, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (DTC P0441 Stored in the Engine Control Module): Production tolerance in Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage (DMTL) pump could cause a false flow reading. The production solution to this issue is updated DMTL pumps as of pumps? production date September 2012. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty…
• 10072894Nov 30, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10072892Nov 30, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10067142Nov 30, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10051339Nov 30, 2012Engine. Volkswagen: a false flow reading caused by production tolerance in diagnostic module tank leakage (dmtl) pump. Models 2012-2013 passat, jetta, beetle.
• 10239219Nov 29, 2012Air bags. Upcoming Voluntary Safety Recall 69i9
• 10071930Nov 26, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10241346Nov 21, 2012Brakes, Engine. Engine Crank, No Start after Long Periods without Driving. Engine may run rough, and or MIL-ON with DTC P0087-low fuel pressure stored in ECM Fault Memory.
• 10157785Nov 21, 2012Fuel system. Technical Bulletin (High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis): Completing the GFF high pressure pump function test is essential to diagnose proper pump operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements. Guided fault finding provides a function test for the high pressure fuel pump. This test must be performed in order to properly diagnose the high pressure fuel pump. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to…
• 10156187Nov 21, 2012Equipment, Fuel system. Technical Bulletin (High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis): Completing the GFF high pressure pump function test is essential to diagnose proper pump operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements. Guided fault finding provides a function test for the high pressure fuel pump. This test must be performed in order to properly diagnose the high pressure fuel pump. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to…
• 10051379Nov 21, 2012Fuel system. Volkswagen: when not driven for long periods of time, would have engine crank, but no start. Sometimes engine may run rought and/or mil on. Models 2009-2013 tiguan, eos, cc, gti, beetle, jetta.
• 10157714Nov 19, 2012Seats, Electrical system. VOLKSWAGEN RENTAL CAR AGENCY COMMUNICATION (Upcoming Voluntary Safety Recall 69i9 2012-2013 Model Year Volkswagen Beetle with Leather Sport Seats Passenger Occupant Detection System Control Module (J706)): Vehicles equipped with leather sport seats have been built with an incorrectly coded Passenger Occupant Detection System Control Module(J706) in the right front passenger location.
• 10156152Nov 19, 2012Seats, Electrical system, Air bags. VOLKSWAGEN RENTAL CAR AGENCY COMMUNICATION (Upcoming Voluntary Safety Recall 69i9 2012-2013 Model Year Volkswagen Beetle with Leather Sport Seats Passenger Occupant Detection System Control Module (J706)): Vehicles equipped with leather sport seats have been built with an incorrectly coded Passenger Occupant Detection System Control Module(J706) in the right front passenger location.
• 10070050Nov 19, 2012Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10157756Nov 16, 2012Engine. Tech Tips (N75 Solenoid Valve Diagnosis): This document informs with a diagram which vacuum ports on the N75 valve should hold vacuum and which ones should not for diagnosis on the Vehicles with 2.0T Gasoline Engine (Engine Codes BPY, CCTA, CBFA) to the testing of the N75
• 10156157Nov 16, 2012Equipment. Tech Tips (N75 Solenoid Valve Diagnosis): This document informs with a diagram which vacuum ports on the N75 valve should hold vacuum and which ones should not for diagnosis on the Vehicles with 2.0T Gasoline Engine (Engine Codes BPY, CCTA, CBFA) to the testing of the N75
• 10068912Nov 14, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10157804Nov 13, 2012Equipment. Warranty Information (Regularly Scheduled Maintenance Interval Time or Mileage Guidelines): The Volkswagen Customer Experience Team has monitored the claims processed through the Carefree Maintenance (CFM) program from its inception. Their findings reveal that, in many cases, the first maintenance interval service (10K) has been claimed multiple times while subsequent maintenance interval services (20K and 30K)…
• 10156232Nov 13, 2012Equipment. Warranty Information (Regularly Scheduled Maintenance Interval Time or Mileage Guidelines): The Volkswagen Customer Experience Team has monitored the claims processed through the Carefree Maintenance (CFM) program from its inception. Their findings reveal that, in many cases, the first maintenance interval service (10K) has been claimed multiple times while subsequent maintenance interval services (20K and 30K)…
• 10237883Nov 12, 2012Equipment. Volkswagen Group Canada is pleased to inform you of the Automatic Delivery of a required special tool which will be used on the 2012/2013 Beetle.
• 10236504Nov 12, 2012Equipment. ElsaWeb Newsletter
• 10071911Nov 12, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10252903Nov 9, 2012Equipment. Radio Inoperative After UPDATE 91J7 SD Card Software Update
• 10237727Nov 9, 2012Equipment. When performing UPDATE 91J7, ensure SD card labeled PREM8 RADIO SW08 is used. If SD card labeled RCD510SW0043 from TB 91-12-11 (2023500) is used, radio will become inoperative and will require replacement.
• 10157769Nov 9, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Tech Tips (Radio Inoperative After UPDATE 91J7 SD Card Software Update): This document informs If radio is inoperative after performing UPDATE 91J7 using the correct SD card, start by checking the current software level of the radio. Software level may have changed during update, so software level must be checked again after update has failed.
• 10156170Nov 9, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Tech Tips (Radio Inoperative After UPDATE 91J7 SD Card Software Update): This document informs If radio is inoperative after performing UPDATE 91J7 using the correct SD card, start by checking the current software level of the radio. Software level may have changed during update, so software level must be checked again after update has failed.
• 10071162Nov 9, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10240881Nov 6, 2012Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10157751Nov 6, 2012Fuel system. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Fuel gauge doesn't read full when the fuel tank is
• 10156150Nov 6, 2012Fuel system. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Fuel gauge doesn't read full when the fuel tank is
• 10069844Nov 6, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10253203Nov 2, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Other or unknown. Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
• 10252935Nov 2, 2012Electrical system. Equipped With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip
• 10242435Nov 2, 2012Steering, Engine, Transmission and drivetrain, Other or unknown, Brakes. Fluid capacity chart
• 10241259Nov 2, 2012Equipment. PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing
• 10240688Nov 2, 2012Equipment. Fluid capacity chart
• 10239787Nov 2, 2012Electrical system, Body and structure. Door Panel Window Switch Bezel Removal
• 10239580Nov 2, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
• 10238006Nov 2, 2012Wheels. This Technical Bulletin provides an overview for performing vehicle four Wheel Alignment and information on improving vehicle pull/drift using selective tire placement. The information provided is based on the Hunter alignment equipment and the Hunter GSP9700 balancer with StraightTrak.
• 10157792Nov 2, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines for wear and tear, outside influence and factory defect.
• 10157791Nov 2, 2012Equipment. Beetle - 2013 FLUID CAPACITY CHART This document contains information on what fluids, and how much for each of them are necessary to have a car up and running.
• 10157787Nov 2, 2012Equipment, Wheels. Technical Bulletin (Four Wheel Alignment Overview): This Technical Bulletin provides an overview for performing vehicle four Wheel Alignment and information on improving vehicle pull/drift using selective tire placement. The information provided is based on the Hunter alignment equipment and the Hunter GSP9700 balancer with StraightTrak.
• 10157783Nov 2, 2012Equipment. Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document informs of the procedure to perform when a dealer receives a car. Its contents include: ? Inspecting vehicle for damage (to be completed within 48 hours of delivery to Dealership) ? Shipping damage ? Detailers responsibilities (to be completed prior to delivery to Customer) ? Full Body Covers (FBC), removal and disposal ?…
• 10157772Nov 2, 2012Equipment. Tech Tips (Equipped With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip): This document informs of the setup and an overview of the procedure to adapt keys on a vehicle equipped with KESSY
• 10157765Nov 2, 2012Body and structure. Tech Tips (Door Panel Window Switch Bezel Removal): If the door panel needs to be removed, gently remove the window switch bezel following the procedure in this document.
• 10156194Nov 2, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines for wear and tear, outside influence and factory defect.
• 10156193Nov 2, 2012Equipment. Beetle - 2013 FLUID CAPACITY CHART This document contains information on what fluids, and how much for each of them are necessary to have a car up and running.
• 10156189Nov 2, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Tires, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Four Wheel Alignment Overview): This Technical Bulletin provides an overview for performing vehicle four Wheel Alignment and information on improving vehicle pull/drift using selective tire placement. The information provided is based on the Hunter alignment equipment and the Hunter GSP9700 balancer with StraightTrak.

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