2012 Volkswagen Golf Technical Service Bulletins

1,310 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 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.

• 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.
• 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)
• 10238979Jan 11, 2013Steering, Equipment. For concerns where the remote will unlock the doors but will not lock the doors or arm the alarm, check if the Electronic Steering Column Lock has either been replaced or updated recently.
• 10236499Jan 7, 2013Equipment. ElsaWeb Newsletter
• 10122246Jan 7, 2013Engine, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Incorrect Glow Plug Faults): During the initial glow phase, after switching the ignition ?On?, the ECM performs a check of the glow plugs through the glow plug control module, to ensure the correct glow plugs are installed. If the engine is cranked during this check, lowering the system voltage, the ECM may receive an incorrect reading and set incorrect glow plug faults. This document discusses…
• 10239839Jan 3, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. DTC P2711 Implausible Transmission Shift Sequence Stored in the Transmission Control Module
• 10241327Jan 2, 2013Engine cooling. Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- Diagnosis
• 10049979Dec 21, 2012Engine. Volkswagen: camshaft adjustment valve 1-n205-diagnosis. One or more specific fault codes may be stored in the ecm fault memory.
• 10072642Dec 20, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10049999Dec 20, 2012Engine. Volkswagen: possible oil leak from oil filter housing. Manufacturing debris found in the oil filter housing may prevent a proper seal with the filter flange, resulting in an oil leak.
• 10073980Dec 18, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10050979Dec 18, 2012Engine, Transmission and drivetrain. Volkswagen: depending on the driving conditions, a slight hesitation, related to concerns of dsg in vehicles ,with current ecm/tcm programming, will have an improved software for the ecm/tcm to address concerns and slight hesitation. Model 2012 jetta sportwagen, golf, jetta sedan.
• 10072641Dec 17, 2012Engine. 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
• 10072638Dec 11, 2012Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 10072892Nov 30, 2012Engine. 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.
• 10237886Nov 18, 2012Equipment. During the holiday period, DTSS support of VAS-PC and ODIS Service diagnostic software, and VAS Tester diagnostic hardware is scheduled as follows:
• 10157762Nov 16, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Tech Tips (Window Convenience Opening / Closing Function): This document informs of the convenience opening and closing function of the windows on Passat and Golf /GTI differs from other models. The left front window switch on the driver?s door is used to raise and lower all windows with the ignition switched OFF. To raise all windows, lift up and hold the driver?s window switch until the windows are in the full up…
• 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
• 10156163Nov 16, 2012Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Tech Tips (Window Convenience Opening / Closing Function): This document informs of the convenience opening and closing function of the windows on Passat and Golf /GTI differs from other models. The left front window switch on the driver?s door is used to raise and lower all windows with the ignition switched OFF. To raise all windows, lift up and hold the driver?s window switch until the windows are in the full up…
• 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
• 10070783Nov 16, 2012Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10157780Nov 14, 2012Equipment. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (20R9 Service Action Kit Allocation): This document informs of the submission of additional 20R9 kits for dealership?s use. The document instructs parts managers to use the kits to address any affected inventory vehicles, so that the campaign is completed prior to retail sale. The document also informs how additional kits can be ordered.
• 10156182Nov 14, 2012Equipment. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (20R9 Service Action Kit Allocation): This document informs of the submission of additional 20R9 kits for dealership?s use. The document instructs parts managers to use the kits to address any affected inventory vehicles, so that the campaign is completed prior to retail sale. The document also informs how additional kits can be ordered.
• 10236517Nov 13, 2012Equipment. Volkswagen Warranty Helpline 2012 Holiday Hours of operation
• 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)…
• 10157750Nov 13, 2012Equipment. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (20R9 Service Action Kit Allocation): Volkswagen will be sending an additional allocation of 20R9 kits for dealership?s to use. In addition to any customer vehicles showing the 20R9 service action open the kits are to be used to address any affected inventory vehicles, so that the campaign is completed prior to retail sale. This document informs how to acquire additional kits as…
• 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)…
• 10156149Nov 13, 2012Equipment. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (20R9 Service Action Kit Allocation): Volkswagen will be sending an additional allocation of 20R9 kits for dealership?s to use. In addition to any customer vehicles showing the 20R9 service action open the kits are to be used to address any affected inventory vehicles, so that the campaign is completed prior to retail sale. This document informs how to acquire additional kits as…
• 10236504Nov 12, 2012Equipment. ElsaWeb Newsletter
• 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
• 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
• 10241259Nov 2, 2012Equipment. PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing
• 10239580Nov 2, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
• 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.
• 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
• 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.
• 10156185Nov 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 ?…
• 10156173Nov 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

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