2013 Volkswagen Golf Technical Service Bulletins

1,313 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 10240662Jan 23, 2013Equipment. UPDATE 61B7 ? Quality Package ? U.S. Dealers: Revisions to CRIT 03 Work & Claiming Procedure and Vehicles Added ? Canadian Dealers: Update 61B7 Released for Canadian Market, CRIT 03 Only
• 10239552Jan 22, 2013Equipment. Update programming RCD-510 Radio (Premium 8)
• 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
• 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…
• 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.
• 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.
• 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
• 10050079Dec 3, 2012Engine cooling. Volkswagen:evaporative (evap) emission system, diagnostic trouble code diagnosis. Revised procedure developed to test evap system without fuel cap.
• 10071272Dec 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10072892Nov 30, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 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)…
• 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)…
• 10236504Nov 12, 2012Equipment. ElsaWeb Newsletter
• 10252903Nov 9, 2012Equipment. Radio Inoperative After UPDATE 91J7 SD Card Software Update
• 10237727Nov 9, 2012Equipment. When performing UPDATE 91J7, ensure SD card labeled PREM8 RADIO SW08 is used. If SD card labeled RCD510SW0043 from TB 91-12-11 (2023500) is used, radio will become inoperative and will require replacement.
• 10157769Nov 9, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Tech Tips (Radio Inoperative After UPDATE 91J7 SD Card Software Update): This document informs If radio is inoperative after performing UPDATE 91J7 using the correct SD card, start by checking the current software level of the radio. Software level may have changed during update, so software level must be checked again after update has failed.
• 10156170Nov 9, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Tech Tips (Radio Inoperative After UPDATE 91J7 SD Card Software Update): This document informs If radio is inoperative after performing UPDATE 91J7 using the correct SD card, start by checking the current software level of the radio. Software level may have changed during update, so software level must be checked again after update has failed.
• 10071162Nov 9, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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
• 10240701Nov 2, 2012Equipment. Fluid capacity chart
• 10240690Nov 2, 2012Equipment. Fluid capacity chart
• 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
• 10157725Nov 2, 2012Equipment. Golf - 2013 FLUID CAPACITY CHART This document contains information on what fluids, and how much for each of them are necessary to have a car up and running.
• 10156233Nov 2, 2012Equipment. Golf - 2013 FLUID CAPACITY CHART This document contains information on what fluids, and how much for each of them are necessary to have a car up and running.
• 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.

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