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.

• 10241270Jul 30, 2014Equipment. By-Pack At Delivery
• 10120215Jul 30, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Components may be missing from the by-pack at delivery): Components missing from the by-pack should be claimed in one of two ways. (Warranty or Transportation) Understanding when to claim one versus the other is very important. This document informs of the difference between the two and includes info about the MDI cables included in the by-pack
• 10120212Jul 30, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (Instrument Cluster Illumination): The instrument cluster illumination is controlled by a photocell inside the cluster. If an illumination concern is suspected, this document informs of the procedure necessary to service this issue
• 10241319Jul 29, 2014Engine cooling. Update Programming ECM to Correct Engine Load Calculations
• 10120239Jul 29, 2014Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming ECM to Correct Engine Load Calculations): Current ECM programing does not efficiently control engine valve timing causing stumbling and rough idle. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
• 10056395Jul 29, 2014Engine. Volkswagen: the engine control module (ecm) needs reprogramming update to correct engine load calculations, stumbling and/or having rough idling and is not efficiently controlling engine valve timing, on some vehicles. Model 2013-2014 passat, beetle, jetta.
• 10243033Jul 28, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242371Jul 28, 2014Equipment, Engine, Brakes. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239842Jul 28, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Slave Cylinder - Clutch Pedal Operation Diagnosis
• 10120233Jul 28, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Technical Bulletin (Slave Cylinder - Clutch Pedal Operation Diagnosis): Customer may comment: ? Complaints on clutch system. ? After pressing the clutch pedal, it remains on the floor. Due to mis-diagnosis of clutch systems, and to prevent incorrect parts replacement, diagnostic procedure implemented into guided fault finding (GFF). This document is for identifying the issue for diagnosis.
• 10240865Jul 27, 2014Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10240864Jul 25, 2014Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10120740Jul 25, 2014Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: MIL?on
• 10243032Jul 21, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242370Jul 21, 2014Electrical system, Fuel system, Other or unknown, Equipment, Engine. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238619Jul 18, 2014Wheels, Suspension. This can be the due to the Encoder Ring being ground down on the wheel bearing hub unit, resulting in a damaged part.
• 10120208Jul 18, 2014Brakes. Tech Tips (ABS/TPMS light is on due to wheel speed sensor fault as a result of the Front Wheel Bearing / Wheel Speed Sensor swapping issue): This document informs of the Damage caused from swapping the speed sensors left to right (or vice versa) during diagnosis.
• 10239548Jul 17, 2014Electrical system. Erratic Oil Temperature Gauge
• 10120227Jul 17, 2014Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Erratic Oil Temperature Gauge): The oil temperature gauge in the auxiliary instrument cluster (?additional instruments?) and/or the oil temperature display in the instrument cluster MFI operate erratically. The signal from the oil temperature sensor, which is directly connected to the instrument cluster, is not properly interpreted by the instrument cluster due to a difference in the timing…
• 10070418Jul 17, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10241317Jul 15, 2014Engine cooling. MIL ON, Cylinder Contribution/Balance Faults Stored in ECM Fault Memory P0263, P0266, P0269 and/or P0272
• 10120241Jul 15, 2014Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Cylinder Contribution / Balance Fault issues): The Diagnostic strategy for zero fuel calibration is too sensitive. The production solution for this issue was new software being implemented into production. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
• 10243031Jul 14, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242369Jul 14, 2014Engine cooling, Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10240863Jul 14, 2014Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10120739Jul 14, 2014Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: MIL?on
• 10239837Jul 11, 2014Engine cooling. MIL ON - Glow Plug Pressure Sensor Faults Stored in ECM Fault Memory
• 10120234Jul 11, 2014Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Glow Plug Pressure Sensor Faults): When diagnosing MIL ON with glow plug pressure sensor DTC?s it important to perform diagnosis prior to replacing the glow plug. This document informs on the procedure to service this issue. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle…
• 10120205Jul 11, 2014Fuel system. Tech Tips (Fuel line connections): Be aware that fuel lines are color coded on vehicles with return fuel pressure lines. The black line is for fuel pressure supply and the blue line is for fuel pressure return.
• 10250695Jul 10, 2014Fuel system. Carefree Maintenance Coverage for Interim Oil Changes for Certain 2009 ? 2015 MY Volkswagen TDI® Clean Diesel Engine Vehicles Registered in the State of Minnesota Only (US Dealers
• 10241269Jul 10, 2014Equipment. By-Pack At Delivery
• 10239233Jul 10, 2014Fuel system. Because Volkswagen supports the development and use of renewable fuels (such as biodiesel fuel blends), customers with certain 2009-2015 MY Volkswagen TDI® Clean Diesel Engine vehicles registered in the State of Minnesota only will receive a communication in July 2014 regarding the use of biodiesel fuel blends in their vehicles.
• 10120214Jul 10, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (By-Pack At Delivery): Components missing from the by-pack should be claimed in one of two ways. (Warranty or Transportation) Understanding when to claim one versus the other is very important. This document informs of the difference
• 10242368Jul 7, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10240898Jul 7, 2014Equipment. Volkswagen Perfect Delivery Process ? Sales Consultant Delivery Checklist
• 10120190Jul 7, 2014Equipment. "Volkswagen Perfect Delivery Process ? Sales Consultant Delivery Checklist: This document informs the seller of a vehicle with a checklist to cover the experience of a customer who is interested in purchasing a vehicle"
• 10073614Jul 7, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10238600Jul 4, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage. When installing an engine, flywheel or transmission, please follow the installation procedures outlined in ELSA. For the flywheel/flexplate, please be certain the correct shim is installed between it and the crankshaft (reference VWIQ120). When installing a torque converter, press the torque converter hub through the…
• 10120207Jul 4, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Tech Tips (Torque Converter/Flywheel/Flexplate installation): Incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage. When installing an engine, flywheel or transmission, please follow the installation procedures outlined in ELSA. This document also contains advice on the installation of these devices
• 10238026Jul 3, 2014Brakes. Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration (U.S. Only)
• 10238025Jul 3, 2014Brakes. Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation.
• 10120231Jul 3, 2014Brakes, Suspension. Technical Bulletin (Vibration or Noise When Braking): Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also…
• 10120230Jul 3, 2014Suspension. Technical Bulletin (Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration): When applying brakes at highway speeds the following symptoms may occur: ? Brake pedal pulsation ? Vibration felt in vehicle body ? Steering wheel shakes For brake vibration or pulsation concerns, brake disc machining is allowed between 6 and 12 months or 6,000 and 12,000 miles (whichever comes first) from the warranty in service date. This document discusses…
• 10241338Jul 2, 2014Engine cooling. Engine Oil Level
• 10241268Jul 2, 2014Equipment. PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing
• 10120238Jul 2, 2014Engine. Technical Bulletin (Engine Oil Level): Technicians may find during PDI that the oil level is below the full mark, but still within the hash marks on the engine oil dip stick. All Volkswagen engines are filled to a specific volume before leaving the factory. This level may vary depending on the testing conditions, but will always be within the allowable specification for engine protection. This document also…
• 10120213Jul 2, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document informs on the service a vehicle shouold received when it has successfully reached a dealership. ? 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…
• 10240867Jun 26, 2014Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10120133Jun 26, 2014Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: MIL?on
• 10120132Jun 26, 2014Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: MIL?on

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