2005 Volkswagen Golf Technical Service Bulletins

280 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2005 Volkswagen Golf. 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.

• 10038591Jan 28, 2011Electrical system, Engine cooling. Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Engine software may cause the vehicle to exceed emissions standards.
• 10036493Sep 30, 2010Other or unknown. Volkswagen: child restraint latch guidance fixture; compliance with fmvss 225 (usa only). Update to existing technical bulletin. No production change required. All models.
• 10036492Sep 22, 2010Electrical system. Volkswagen: update programming; engine runs rough on initial start at temperatures below-7%c (20%f). Software update and new injectors. Installing new injectors and engine control model update-programming (flashing) using software version management (svm). Models golf, jetta and wagon; new beetle.
• 10036467Aug 9, 2010Exterior lighting, Electrical system. Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. The headlamps or inside lights intermittently dim slightly at idle speed. At idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. Golf & wagon gti, new beetle & convertible, eos, jetta & wagon & sportwagon, rabbit, r32, tiguan.
• 10035204Aug 9, 2010Electrical system, Exterior lighting. Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. At idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. Some electric consumers come on in cycles or have no constant current consumption, which amplifies this effect. The load condition of the vehicle battery can also influence this effect. Models golf, gti, new beetle & convertible, eos, jetta…
• 10036496Aug 1, 2010Engine cooling, Electrical system. Volkswagen: gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. Vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. Models passat and wagon; golf; gti; jetta and wagon; new beetle and convertible; phaeton; eos; rabbit, etc.
• 10033216Jul 1, 2010Electrical system, Engine cooling. Volkswagen: (revised) vehicles may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. If this happens, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminated to let you know that vehicle may experience some deterioration in performance. In some cases, a malfunctioning ignition coil may cause a vehicle to exceed federal and/or california emissions standards. 2001-2007 passa/passat wagon. *pe updated…
• 10034069May 7, 2010Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Inspect, clean and modify sunroof drains for certain volkswagen vehicles and revised maintenance schedule; sunroof drain inspection and cleaning. No models or model years listed. Csc letter was rec'd. *pe model and model years included. Updated
• 10237716Nov 13, 2009Equipment. The streaming music feature on vehicles equipped with factory or dealer installed Bluetooth will be available only in certain instances. The vehicle must be equipped with the RCD 310 or RCD 510 (Premium 8) radios or the RNS 510 or RNS 315 navigation systems. The Bluetooth system must be either the UHV low (9W2), UHV?NAR (9W7 or 9ZR) factory installed systems or the Volk ? L dealer installed system.
• 10033207Oct 28, 2009Electrical system, Engine cooling. Volkswagen: vehicles may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. If this happens, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminated to let you know that the vehicle may experience some deterioration in performance. In some cases, a malfunctioning ignition coil may cause a vehicle to exceed federal and/or california emissions standards. No models listed.
• 10033210Sep 1, 2009Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Fuel system. Volkswagen: on some vehicles with 1.9 engine and manual transmission, the electronic control module (ecm) software for the emissions monitoring system can cause affected vehicles to exceed federal and/or california emissions standards. Inspect and, if necessary, update the ecm software. Models jetta, jetta wagon, golf and new beetle.
• 10031384Jun 1, 2009Seats. Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Revised expiration dates for seat heater customer satisfaction campaigns. Affected vehicles may have a seat heater element than can malfunction when the ignition switch is on and the seat heater switch is on. Models vv00 and vz00, m200 and m300, and r200 and r300, extended til 6/30/10 (vv, vz, m2, m3) and 9/30/10 (r2 and r3). Csc letters has…
• 10025927Jun 1, 2009Seats. Volkswagen: certain vehicles equipped with comfort seats; install new passenger side seat heater switch. This include jetta wagon. *pe updated 3/23/09. Revision to customer satisfaction campaigns for seat heaters. *pe updated 3/17/10.
• 10025926Jun 1, 2009Seats. Customer satisfaction campaign circular: certain vehicles equipped with comfort seats: install driver's side seat heater repair kit. *pe updated 3/23/09. Revision to customer satisfaction campaign. *pe updated 3/17/10.
• 10026848Aug 28, 2008Engine cooling, Body and structure. Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. Heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced.
• 10022576Jun 1, 2007Seats. Customer satisfaction campaign circular. Install driver's side heater repair kit. Seat heater may malfunction when the ignition switch is on. This could cause the heater mat to temporarily overheat and become inoperative.
• 10018809Jun 1, 2007Seats. Customer satisfaction campaign circular - seat heater element can malfunction when the ignition switch is on and the seat heater switch is on. The seat heater mat may temporarily overheat and become inoperative. Install new passenger side seat heater switch. *tt updated 08-21-07.
• 10021966May 7, 2007Engine cooling. Rough on initial start at temperatures below 20 degrees f.
• 10021315Jan 11, 2007Engine cooling. Dtc's p1297 (17705) or p1557 (17965) stored in dtc memory. This may be caused by intake hoses leaking (during boost conditions) due to incorrect torque on clamps or improper placement, worn or torn intake hoses.
• 10020720Apr 26, 2006Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Door windows, may seperate from window regulator clamps.
• 10020719Apr 21, 2006Seats. Heated seat bottom cover replacement.
• 10018440Jan 4, 2006Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Door window, separates from window regulator clamps.
• 10014558Dec 22, 2005Seats. Comfort seats may have a seat heater element that can malfunction when the ignition switch is on. Customer satisfaction campaign vv.
• 10018803Dec 19, 2005Engine cooling. Customer states heater output seems insufficient.
• 10018786Nov 29, 2005Engine cooling. Engine pre-heater installation. Calix.
• 10018810Oct 10, 2005Seats. Comfort seats may have a seat heater element that can malfunction when the ignition switch is on. Customer satisfaction campaign vz.
• 10016043Jul 21, 2005Electrical system. Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0101 (16485) stored in dtc memory.
• 10012760Jul 1, 2005Engine cooling. Runs rough on initial start at temperatures below -7 degrees c (20 degrees f). *tt update. *tt update.
• 10012457Jan 14, 2005Electrical system. Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1603 (18011) stored in dtc memory.
• 10011567Nov 9, 2004Engine cooling. Engine coolant temperature (ect) sensor.

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