2004 Volkswagen GTI Technical Service Bulletins

129 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2004 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.

• 10125837Jun 28, 2013Engine cooling. Tech Tips (Equipped with Turbocharged Engine Turbocharger Replacement Tip): If mechanical damage is found to the turbocharger (e.g. damaged compression wheel, loose or broken shaft), it is not enough to just replace the turbocharger. This document informs the procedure of checks for damage.
• 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
• 10238960Apr 8, 2013Other or unknown, Engine cooling, Fuel system. To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not allow fault to clear.
• 10238959Apr 8, 2013Other or unknown, Engine cooling, Fuel system. To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not allow fault to clear.
• 10242399Mar 4, 2013Equipment, Fuel system, Body and structure, Electrical system. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239403Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. If key blade is found to stick or bind when opening or closing, check position of roll pin that secures key blade to mechanism. If roll pin is sticking out on either side (as shown below), do not replace key. Instead, use appropriate sized punch and hammer to drive in the roll pin so that it is flush with edge of mechanism.
• 10157732Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Body/Infotainment Module Software Updates: This document informs of various complaints that were addressed in software updates, and technical bulletins.
• 10156127Oct 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Body/Infotainment Module Software Updates: This document informs of various complaints that were addressed in software updates, and technical bulletins.
• 10043602Feb 10, 2012Engine cooling. Volkswagen: gasoline engines have rough idle, have significant loss of power or stalling with reduced performance.
• 10041250Jun 6, 2011Transmission and drivetrain, Steering. Volkswagen: the gear box has a momentarily delay while accelerating.
• 10253213Feb 14, 2011Exterior lighting, Other or unknown. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10239590Feb 14, 2011Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 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.
• 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.
• 10252204Jul 23, 2010Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine cooling. Air Conditioning Does not Operate
• 10237700Jul 23, 2010Electrical system, Brakes. For concerns of no or intermittent A/C operation where pressure diagnosis does not lead to a cause, be sure to check the N25 A/C clutch coil. The fan control module may send a brief voltage signal to the clutch and then shut it off due to an open or high resistance in the coil circuit. The coil resistance should be between 3.5 and 4.5 ohms. If the reading is high or low when checked at the fan module, be sure to…
• 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…
• 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.
• 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.
• 10021951May 23, 2007Seats. Seat heater is inoperative.
• 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.
• 10014558Dec 22, 2005Seats. Comfort seats may have a seat heater element that can malfunction when the ignition switch is on. Customer satisfaction campaign vv.
• 10018810Oct 10, 2005Seats. Comfort seats may have a seat heater element that can malfunction when the ignition switch is on. Customer satisfaction campaign vz.

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