2005 Volkswagen GTI Technical Service Bulletins

177 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2005 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.

• 10161475Nov 13, 2018Equipment. Update vehicle metadata.
• 10150860Sep 14, 2018Electrical system. Comfort/BCM Replacement direction, updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10144652Jun 6, 2018Electrical system. This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano contacts.
• 10133469Nov 10, 2017Electrical system. Tip for Scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan
• 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 This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.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
• 10130748Mar 13, 2017Electrical system. Quick Reference of vehicle concerns. Includes a list of Software versions and the technical bulletin numbers that referred to the concerns Updated
• 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.
• 10126899Oct 28, 2016Equipment. Reminder for dealers to reference the repair manual and replace all necessary fasteners (bolts, nuts) that cannot be re-used
• 10126861Oct 24, 2016Equipment. Update to model year applicability.
• 10126870Oct 20, 2016Engine. Update to include additional model year applicability.
• 10126869Oct 20, 2016Electrical system. Update model year applicability.
• 10126783Oct 12, 2016Equipment. Update model and model year applicability.
• 10236426Sep 23, 2016Body and structure, Equipment. Contacting the parts helpline
• 10127969Sep 23, 2016Equipment. Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.
• 10128084May 20, 2016Electrical system. Quick Reference Update Guide of the vehicles expected upgraded software level. The latest corresponding technical bulletins that address the issues, and concerns that have been had with the vehicles.
• 10107621Apr 29, 2016Electrical system. Tech tip denoting potential for damage of the data link connector when using after market plug in devices or scan tools and subsequent diagnostic direction.
• 10121158Mar 4, 2016Electrical system. Tech Tips Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System)
• 10236481Feb 15, 2016Equipment. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10236438Feb 15, 2016Electrical system, Engine cooling. Electric coolant fans continue to run after ignition is switched off.
• 10236497Feb 12, 2016Equipment. Quick reference update guide.
• 10127681Feb 12, 2016Electrical system. Quick Reference of vehicle concerns. Includes a list of Software versions and the technical bulletin numbers that referred to the concerns Updated
• 10236436Feb 5, 2016Engine cooling. Gasoline quality.
• 10121123Feb 5, 2016Fuel system. Technical tips on what to do if improper gasoline has been added to the vehicle.
• 10121121Feb 5, 2016Engine cooling, Electrical system. Tech Bullentin concerning Electric Coolant Fans that Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF
• 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.
• 10121192Feb 20, 2015Engine cooling. Tech Tips: Generator Charging Concern Diagnosis Tip - One Way Clutch Pulley Testing
• 10121246Jan 20, 2015Fuel system. Discusses the issues associated with using contaiminated gasoline. There are recommendations to use top tier gasoline retailers
• 10242996Dec 8, 2014Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Visibility (wipers, defrost…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239831Dec 3, 2014Equipment. Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000 Charger
• 10238962Nov 28, 2014Electrical system, Brakes. Use the following procedure to diagnose active wheel speed sensor complaints
• 10122627Nov 28, 2014Wheels. Tech Tips (Active Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnosis): This document informs of a procedure to diagnose active wheel speed sensor complaints
• 10238935Nov 27, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. When performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically turned off. A hard wired internet connection is also recommended.
• 10122625Nov 14, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (Electro ? Steering - DTC 01309 008 ?No Communication with -J500-? is Stored in the ABS/ESP Module Only): This document informs If, after replacement of the steering rack, fault code 01309 008 is set in the ABS/ESP module only, follow the test plan in GFF for Driver Steering Recommendation (DSR) or channel 3 activation. If the test plan fails to clear the fault, follow the directions in this document…
• 10242358Oct 27, 2014Electrical system, Equipment, Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241345Oct 22, 2014Engine cooling, Electrical system. Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF
• 10238621Oct 10, 2014Wheels, Brakes. Use the following procedure to diagnose active wheel speed sensor complaints:
• 10121171Oct 10, 2014Wheels. Tech Tips (Active Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnosis): This document informs of a procedure to diagnose active wheel speed sensor complaints.
• 10239541Sep 24, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)
• 10252942Sep 5, 2014Equipment. Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System)
• 10237766Sep 5, 2014Electrical system. The DLC is intended for use with diagnostic scan tools and by emissions testing stations. However, aftermarket devices (i.e., drive data recorders) that connect to the DLC have now become available.
• 10241340Sep 2, 2014Engine. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00
• 10241749Aug 29, 2014Equipment. Quick Reference Update Guide
• 10124482Aug 29, 2014Fuel system, Engine cooling. Tech Tips (TDI Engine - N75 Solenoid Valve Diagnosis): This document informs with graphical aid the testing of the N75 Solenoid Valve in the event of a turbocharger fault code such as P0299 or P0234. This applies to Mechanical Injection Style Diesel Engines, Pumpe Duse Style Diesel Engines and the new Common Rail Style Diesel Engines.
• 10120284Aug 29, 2014Electrical system. Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
• 10241339Aug 22, 2014Engine cooling, Engine. Oil Consumption Measurement

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