2014 Volkswagen Beetle Technical Service Bulletins

1,327 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 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.

• 10127684Feb 17, 2015Electrical system. UPDATE Technical Bulletin 37J2 UPDATE - AQ250 TCM Software (FED_EMS): This update has been proactively released to prevent harsh shifting and perceived hesitation.
• 10121196Feb 16, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin: Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000VAS Charger
• 10143465Feb 13, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10121197Feb 13, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin: The document discusses proper engine oil level diagnosis and servicing issues
• 10121194Feb 6, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. Tech Tips: Vehicles with Immobilizer with Download/Discharge? New Key Will Not Program
• 10121246Jan 20, 2015Fuel system. Discusses the issues associated with using contaiminated gasoline. There are recommendations to use top tier gasoline retailers
• 10143466Jan 15, 2015Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10143531Jan 5, 2015Engine, Equipment. On-car analysis list of customer compliants: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10239791Dec 19, 2014Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Other or unknown. Complaints of a rattle noise when closing the front door, or rattle from door when driving on bump roads may be caused when the front window regulator mounting nuts have become loose in the door. This concern may be more noticeable with the window closed. (See Fig. 1)
• 10239579Dec 19, 2014Other or unknown. Car-Net Unresponsive - Verizon Telematics Service Interruptions and Outages (U.S. Only)
• 10242997Dec 15, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure, Engine cooling…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242996Dec 8, 2014Body and structure, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Visibility…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239210Dec 8, 2014Other or unknown. Quick Reference Update Guide
• 10241341Dec 5, 2014Engine cooling, Engine. Engine Oil Level
• 10240838Dec 4, 2014Equipment. please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10239831Dec 3, 2014Equipment. Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000 Charger
• 10242995Dec 1, 2014Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242333Dec 1, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239792Nov 28, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Complaints of the front window glass contacting the rear glass may be caused by the front window glass becoming loose in the regulator clamps. (See Figs. 1 and 2)
• 10239790Nov 28, 2014Other or unknown, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Complaints of a rattle noise when closing the front door or a rattle from door when driving on bumpy roads, may be caused by the front window regulator mounting nuts becoming loose in the door. This concern may be more noticeable with the window closed. (See Fig. 1)
• 10238962Nov 28, 2014Electrical system, Brakes. Use the following procedure to diagnose active wheel speed sensor complaints
• 10122627Nov 28, 2014Wheels. Tech Tips (Active Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnosis): This document informs of a procedure to diagnose active wheel speed sensor complaints
• 10122624Nov 28, 2014Body and structure. Tech Tips (Rattle Noise when Closing Door-Window Regulator Loose): Complaints of a rattle noise when closing the front door or a rattle from door when driving on bumpy roads, may be caused by the front window regulator mounting nuts becoming loose in the door. This concern may be more noticeable with the window closed. This document informs how to service this issue
• 10122623Nov 28, 2014Body and structure. Tech Tips (Convertible Front Window Contacts Rear Window Glass, Window misaligned): This document informs of Complaints of the front window glass contacting the rear glass may be caused by the front window glass becoming loose in the regulator clamps. The document displays how to service this issue and correct the front window glass
• 10069524Nov 28, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069522Nov 28, 2014Equipment, Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10241326Nov 27, 2014Engine cooling. Update Programming, MIL ON, DTC P0106 Manifold Absolute Pressure Range / Performance Stored in ECM Fault Memory
• 10238935Nov 27, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. When performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically turned off. A hard wired internet connection is also recommended.
• 10122629Nov 27, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (SVM Update Instructions): This document informs when performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically turned off. A hard wired internet connection is also recommended.
• 10240873Nov 26, 2014Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10122643Nov 26, 2014Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10243016Nov 24, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment, Steering, Electrical system…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242354Nov 24, 2014Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10069523Nov 19, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10241274Nov 17, 2014Fuel system, Engine cooling. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10122618Nov 17, 2014Engine. Technical Bulletin (Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults): Fuel quality impacts the operating performance, efficiency and service life of the engine. The use of poor quality fuels may result in deposit build up on the fuel injectors and intake valves. This may result in a rough running condition, sporadic misfires, or cold start misfire faults storing in the ECM fault memory.
• 10122617Nov 17, 2014Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Manifold Absolute Pressure Range / Performance issues): This document informs that the monitoring strategy for the manifold absolute pressure sensor being too sensitive, causing P0106 to incorrectly set in the engine control module. The product solution for this issue was improved software.
• 10069633Nov 17, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122625Nov 14, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (Electro ? Steering - DTC 01309 008 ?No Communication with -J500-? is Stored in the ABS/ESP Module Only): This document informs If, after replacement of the steering rack, fault code 01309 008 is set in the ABS/ESP module only, follow the test plan in GFF for Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR) or channel 3 activation. If the test plan fails to clear the fault, follow the directions in this document…
• 10122644Nov 11, 2014Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10243014Nov 10, 2014Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system, Exterior lighting. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242352Nov 10, 2014Equipment, Exterior lighting, Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system. Reminder: Improvements to Technical Information Titles in ElsaPro
• 10239416Nov 5, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Front Door Locks Hard to Release
• 10122611Nov 5, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Technical Bulletin (Front Door Locks Hard to Release): This document informs of Customers who comment that the front door is hard to open with exterior handle. For concerns of front door lock hard to release from the outside door handle, or the outside handle binds. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for…
• 10238606Oct 31, 2014Electrical system. For communication faults set in various modules indicating loss of, or no communication with the mechatronic, please inspect the barrel connector lock for proper installation. If you find that the connector was not properly secured, inspect the terminals for damage. If no damage is found, reconnect the barrel connector and clear the faults.
• 10121289Oct 31, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (No Mechatronic Communication DTC 01315): For communication faults set in various modules indicating loss of, or no communication with the mechatronic this document informs what is needed If you find that the barrel connector lock was not properly secured.
• 10243020Oct 27, 2014Engine cooling, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Brakes, Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242358Oct 27, 2014Equipment, Electrical system, Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241345Oct 22, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF
• 10238029Oct 22, 2014Brakes. Rear Disc Brakes, Replacing Rear Brake Pads and Rotors for Squeal

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