2012 Volkswagen EOS Technical Service Bulletins

976 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 Volkswagen EOS. 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.

• 10238016Apr 1, 2013Brakes. 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.
• 10252900Mar 29, 2013Equipment. GPS Antenna Concerns
• 10252225Mar 29, 2013Equipment. Vehicles Equipped with Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone ? Pairing of Android Phones
• 10237721Mar 29, 2013Equipment. When pairing an Android phone to the Bluetooth system, a few extra steps may be necessary. Follow the instructions below to pair the phone:
• 10237720Mar 29, 2013Electrical system. The Bluetooth module has now been integrated into the navigation head unit on 2012-2013 vehicles with RNS 315 navigation part number 1K0 035 274 B or higher. The diagnosis for this system is similar to the 9W7 system. Technical Bulletin 91 11 09 (2026015) can be used for the diagnosis.
• 10253177Mar 27, 2013Other or unknown. Satellite Radio Overview
• 10239554Mar 27, 2013Equipment. Satellite Radio Overview
• 10252227Mar 22, 2013Equipment. Replacement Radio/Navigation Unit has no Sound
• 10239779Mar 22, 2013Other or unknown, Latches, locks and linkages, Body and structure. Convertible Top Inoperative, One Side Bar Not Unlocking From Header, Fault 02805 ? System Interference
• 10237729Mar 22, 2013Electrical system. The Apple iPhone 5, iPad fourth generation, and iPod nano seventh generation use a proprietary ?Lightning? connector that is different than the 30 pin dock connector found on previous iPhone and iPod models.
• 10237723Mar 22, 2013Electrical system, Brakes. Replacement RNS 510 radio/navigation units may be shipped in transportation safeguard mode and therefore will have no sound output. In order to switch the unit out of this mode, hold down the forward seek button, the back seek button, and the music button at the same time until the unit shuts down. Once the unit is powered back ?ON? the safeguard mode will be deactivated.
• 10069515Mar 22, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10240880Mar 21, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10144701Mar 21, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10238061Mar 20, 2013Body and structure. Recommended procedure for removing damaged CV boot.
• 10144702Mar 14, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10253483Mar 12, 2013Engine cooling. Engine Exhaust Flap Limited Warranty Extension
• 10144703Mar 12, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10242400Mar 11, 2013Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system, Engine…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10252220Mar 8, 2013Equipment. All Vehicles with Bluetooth Phone Kit Installed ? Streaming Audio from Phone to Radio
• 10052040Mar 8, 2013Engine cooling. Volkswagen: it is a normal occurrence for the electric coolant fans to continue to run after the ignition is switched off.
• 10242399Mar 4, 2013Electrical system, Equipment, Fuel system, Body and structure. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239403Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. If key blade is found to stick or bind when opening or closing, check position of roll pin that secures key blade to mechanism. If roll pin is sticking out on either side (as shown below), do not replace key. Instead, use appropriate sized punch and hammer to drive in the roll pin so that it is flush with edge of mechanism.
• 10125635Feb 22, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (Technician Helpline Vehicle Check Sheets): When it becomes necessary to open a VW Technician Helpline VTA case while performing diagnosis for a diesel particulate filter, manual transmission repair, or turbocharger concern, it is recommended to complete the related worksheet/check sheet before calling. This document informs where Worksheets/Check Sheets are available on ServiceNet.
• 10125612Feb 22, 2013Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Factory Installed Media-In (MDI), Updated Programming for Various iPod Concerns): The update programming procedure in this document addresses the following concerns: ? Music skips at beginning of track. 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.
• 10125613Feb 15, 2013Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number
• 10125625Feb 8, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (Equipped With RNS-510 Radio?Unit Start-Up and Boot-Up Operation): The navigation unit may be slow to respond at times when memory use is high. This may include boot-up time after vehicle start up or times when multiple features are in use. The operation described above is considered a product characteristic.
• 10125614Feb 8, 2013Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming RCD-510 Radio (Premium 8)): Programming contained in software level(s) for certain RCD-510 Radio (Premium 8) radios may cause Bluetooth audio quality complaints for model year 2012, and 2013. The production solution for this issue is a running software change. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes…
• 10125626Feb 1, 2013Electrical system. Tech Tips (Instrument Cluster Production Mode): During PDI, or after installation of a replacement cluster, ?Pro? may be displayed in place of the odometer. The high beam indicator may be flashing in the instrument cluster as well. This indicates the cluster is in Production mode. Production mode is not the same as ?Transport? mode. This document infroms of the difference between Production, and Transport mode.
• 10239552Jan 22, 2013Equipment. Update programming RCD-510 Radio (Premium 8)
• 10236501Jan 21, 2013Equipment. ElsaWeb Newsletter
• 10239798Jan 18, 2013Air bags, Brakes. If airbag faults B10B300 OR 03551 are stored, DO NOT replace airbag components for these faults, refer to TT45-11-01?.
• 10238941Jan 18, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. When servicing the timing chain sprocket or removing the vibration damper, be aware that one bolt holds both the vibration damper (harmonic balancer) and the crankshaft timing chain sprocket to the crankshaft. Once the damper is removed, the crankshaft should not be rotated unless special tool spacer T10368 has been installed. The crankshaft timing chain sprocket and spur gear drive on the crankshaft have a…
• 10238940Jan 18, 2013Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. CBFA 2.0T TSI Engine
• 10241348Jan 16, 2013Brakes, Fuel system. High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis
• 10241347Jan 15, 2013Fuel system, Brakes. High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis
• 10241263Jan 15, 2013Engine cooling, Fuel system. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10122244Jan 15, 2013Engine cooling. 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.
• 10051755Jan 15, 2013Fuel system. Volkswagen: would experience no start after long periods of not driving and engine run rough. To avoid unnecessary replacements, high pressure fuel pump diagnosis test is essential to proper pump operation. Models 2009-2013 tiguan, eos cc, gti, beetle, convertible, jetta.
• 10241351Jan 14, 2013Fuel system, Brakes. High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis
• 10236500Jan 14, 2013Equipment. ElsaWeb Newsletter
• 10239551Jan 11, 2013Equipment. Update programming RCD-510 Radio (Premium 8)
• 10239839Jan 3, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. DTC P2711 Implausible Transmission Shift Sequence Stored in the Transmission Control Module
• 10073087Dec 18, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073083Dec 18, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10050099Dec 17, 2012Engine cooling. Volkswagen: intake manifold restriction check. Mil-on and 1 or more of the following diagnostic codes may be stored in ecm fault memory.
• 10144705Dec 12, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns
• 10050079Dec 3, 2012Engine cooling. Volkswagen:evaporative (evap) emission system, diagnostic trouble code diagnosis. Revised procedure developed to test evap system without fuel cap.
• 10071291Dec 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10237887Nov 28, 2012Suspension. This communication provides important information on how to obtain the latest alignment programs for Volkswagen through direct download from Service Net. The procedure is available only to dealers that have completed their required VAG alignment upgrades.

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