1997 Volkswagen GTI Technical Service Bulletins

29 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 1997 Volkswagen GTI. 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.

• 10241177Aug 21, 2023Engine cooling. Update to Volkswagen engine oil standards
• 10237427May 30, 2023Engine cooling. Volkswagen Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
• 10235138Apr 24, 2023Engine cooling. Engine oil quality standards, update to attachments.
• 10193577May 11, 2021Engine cooling. Update engine oil quality standard lists (attachments)
• 10174476Apr 21, 2020Equipment. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10159010Mar 27, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10159014Mar 22, 2019Equipment, Electrical system. Alternative method for radio code retrieval.
• 10159016Mar 12, 2019Engine. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
• 10158533Feb 18, 2019Exterior lighting. Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
• 10125661Aug 18, 2017Equipment. Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
• 10155644Jun 28, 2017Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
• 10157383Jun 22, 2017Equipment. VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
• 10128055Feb 1, 2017Equipment. This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
• 10126785Oct 31, 2016Equipment. Update model year applicability to include 2017.
• 10127969Sep 23, 2016Equipment. Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.
• 10213836Jan 22, 2016Air bags. Airbag Issues.
• 10128105Jun 29, 2015Equipment. This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
• 10128104Jun 22, 2015Equipment. This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
• 10241340Sep 2, 2014Engine. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00
• 10239592Jun 4, 2014Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10241266Apr 10, 2014Equipment. Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials
• 10239591Mar 6, 2014Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10122255Feb 11, 2014Equipment. Golf/GTI Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections:
• 10241265Jan 27, 2014Fuel system, Engine cooling. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10239789Jan 24, 2014Other or unknown, Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage. Proceed with checking any other lines as necessary. Once the damaged line is identified, repair utilizing the Repair kit by Permatex® ITEM…
• 10125765Jul 17, 2013Equipment. Golf Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
• 10125850Jun 13, 2013Equipment. Golf Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
• 10239590Feb 14, 2011Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 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.

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