2015 Volkswagen Golf Technical Service Bulletins

1,149 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2015 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.

• 10252233Oct 15, 2014Electrical system. TDI Battery Management Software
• 10241273Oct 15, 2014Body and structure. Removing Paint Contaminants from Exterior Paint
• 10121623Oct 15, 2014Body and structure, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Removing Paint Contaminants from Exterior Paint): This document informs how to remove paint contaminants such as rail dust and industrial fallout from exterior paint.
• 10121605Oct 15, 2014Electrical system. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (TDI Battery Management Software): The battery can become discharged when the ECM "wakes-up" the CAN bus to do a diagnostic (~9 hours after vehicle shut-off). During that diagnostic time-window, if the door is opened or the ignition is switched ON, the ECM goes into a mode that can continuously wake-up the CAN bus, leading to excessive parasitic draw and a discharged battery while the…
• 10069581Oct 15, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10239576Oct 13, 2014Other or unknown. Car-Net Unresponsive - Verizon Telematics Service Interruptions and Outages (U.S. Only)
• 10121611Oct 13, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Car-Net Unresponsive - Verizon Telematics Service Interruptions and Outages): This document informs how to service potiential Interruptions and Outages. When beginning diagnosis for customer concerns related to functionality of the Car-Net system, it is important to understand that the symptom(s) may not be related to any problem with the vehicle itself.
• 10253198Oct 7, 2014Other or unknown, Equipment. Infotainment Worksheet (U.S. Only)
• 10239575Oct 7, 2014Equipment. Infotainment Worksheet (U.S. Only)
• 10121612Oct 7, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Infotainment Worksheet): This bulletin provides instructions and information for completing and submitting the updated web version of the Infotainment Worksheet. Like the previous version, the Infotainment Worksheet allows more detail to be provided for repairs related to the Infotainment System (radio, navigation, Bluetooth, telephone systems, etc.). The new web version provides an easier…
• 10243017Oct 6, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment, Electrical system, Fuel…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242355Oct 6, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment, Engine cooling, Fuel system…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10252232Oct 1, 2014Electrical system. TDI Battery Management Software
• 10241757Oct 1, 2014Electrical system. TDI Battery Management Software (FED_EMS)
• 10241756Oct 1, 2014Electrical system. TDI Battery Management Software (FED_EMS)
• 10121999Oct 1, 2014Electrical system. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (TDI Battery Management Software): This update has been proactively released to prevent the battery from becoming discharged due to a unique set of circumstances during the CAN bus diagnostic phase, leading to excessive parasitic draw and a discharged battery while the vehicle is parked.
• 10121624Oct 1, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (By-Pack At Delivery): 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 how to tell the difference.
• 10121568Oct 1, 2014Body and structure. Door Edge Guard INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS: This document informs of the materials, and the procedure to install the door edge guard.
• 10069580Oct 1, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10240667Sep 30, 2014Electrical system. TDI Battery Management Software Update
• 10239543Sep 30, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Air Conditioning Inoperative and or DTC B10A911 Present HVAC Fault Memory
• 10120314Sep 30, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning Inoperative and or DTC B10A911 Present HVAC Fault Memory issues): This document informs of the following issues, and conditions that may be present ? Fault in HVAC control module, B10A911: Activation A/C compressor Short circuit to ground. ? The air conditioning may or may not be inoperative. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy…
• 10120261Sep 30, 2014Electrical system. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Upcoming UPDATE 23N7 ? TDI Battery Management Software Update): This document informs of an upcomming update which states that the battery can become discharged due to a unique set of circumstances during the CAN bus diagnostic phase, leading to excessive parasitic draw and a discharged battery while the vehicle is parked. The corrective action for this issue was a SVM software…
• 10070416Sep 30, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10068266Sep 30, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243025Sep 29, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242363Sep 29, 2014Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10240853Sep 26, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment, Engine cooling. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10238965Sep 26, 2014Steering, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Back-over prevention…. Some Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Passat vehicles equipped with electromechanical power steering have the G85 steering angle sensor located in the steering rack. These vehicles do not have a G85 in the steering column. To determine G85 location, check the J500 Power steering control module part number in the GFF printout. Do not use the part number on the steering rack for this check.
• 10120273Sep 26, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Steering. Tech Tips (2009-2015 Jetta, Eos, Rabbit, Golf, GTI, Passat, CC, and Tiguan Equipped with Electromechanical Power Steering ? G85 Location Identification Tip): Ths document informs of the location of the G85 steering sensor. The sensors expected settings, and which vehicles do not have this sensor for electromechanical power steering.
• 10120264Sep 26, 2014Electrical system. On-car analysis list of customer complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10239542Sep 25, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Air Conditioning Does Not Cool and or Compressor is Noisy
• 10120315Sep 25, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning Does Not Cool and or Compressor is Noisy): This document informs that the condition may be caused by a faulty A/C compressor regulator valve (N280). The internal components of the valve can be obstructed and incapable of full function. This loss of refrigerant regulation from N280 can cause noise from the air conditioning compressor and/or affect the HVAC cooling. The final…
• 10070415Sep 25, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10239838Sep 24, 2014Engine cooling. MIL ON - Glow Plug Pressure Sensor Faults Stored in ECM Fault Memory
• 10239541Sep 24, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)
• 10120316Sep 24, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or component is circulated throughout the refrigerant circuit, the refrigerant circuit must be cleaned of any and all debris or damage to the replacement components will result. Debris can be…
• 10252926Sep 19, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Rear Washer Jet Leaks / Drips After Use
• 10252208Sep 19, 2014Brakes. AC Compressor Replacement, Refrigerant Circuit Flushing Requirement
• 10242487Sep 19, 2014Equipment. Sales Consultant Delivery Checklist
• 10239415Sep 19, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Front Door Locks Hard to Release
• 10237750Sep 19, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). For the A7 Golf with a rear washer nozzle leaking after use (Installed in the high mount brake lamp housing). An updated washer nozzle is now available. Replace with 5G0-995-993 or the latest ETKA supersession for this part number available.
• 10121251Sep 19, 2014Equipment. Tech Tips for addressing: Golf-Rear Washer Jet Leaks / Drips After Use
• 10120317Sep 19, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Technical Bulletin (Front Door Locks Hard to Release): The front door lock operation is affected by various climate or temperature conditions and as a result may require increased effort to release. Due to this the customer Customer may comment that the front door is hard to open with the exterior handle. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault…
• 10120294Sep 19, 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"
• 10120272Sep 19, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (Comfort Module (J393) or BCM (J519) Replacement): This document informs if a comfort or body control module is replaced during normal diagnosis, make sure the factory mode has been switched OFF. This can be accomplished by selecting guided function of either the J393 or J519 or control module OBD of J393 or J519 then selecting adaptation channel 99.
• 10120270Sep 19, 2014Equipment. Tech Tips (AC Compressor Replacement, Refrigerant Circuit Flushing Requirement): This document informs when replacing the Air Conditioning compressor it is necessary to flush the entire system to remove all the PAG oil. Replacement AC compressors come with a full charge of oil. Any time another compressor is installed with a different vendor (such as Sanden to Denso) it is necessary to replace all the oil in the…
• 10073647Sep 19, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069569Sep 19, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10056454Sep 19, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Volkswagen: the exterior handle on front door is very hard to open due to various climate or temperature conditions affecting the lock operation and may require more of an effort to release. Model 2011-2015 jetta (a6), golf/gti (a7), beetle, beetle convertible, passat nms.

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