2007 Volkswagen GTI Technical Service Bulletins

379 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2007 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.

• 10242399Mar 4, 2013Electrical system, Equipment, Fuel system, Body and structure. 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.
• 10125635Feb 22, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (Technician Helpline Vehicle Check Sheets): When it becomes necessary to open a VW Technician Helpline VTA case while performing diagnosis for a diesel particulate filter, manual transmission repair, or turbocharger concern, it is recommended to complete the related worksheet/check sheet before calling. This document informs where Worksheets/Check Sheets are available on ServiceNet.
• 10125626Feb 1, 2013Electrical system. Tech Tips (Instrument Cluster Production Mode): During PDI, or after installation of a replacement cluster, ?Pro? may be displayed in place of the odometer. The high beam indicator may be flashing in the instrument cluster as well. This indicates the cluster is in Production mode. Production mode is not the same as ?Transport? mode. This document infroms of the difference between Production, and Transport mode.
• 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.
• 10240603Jan 10, 2013Electrical system, Air bags. 2006 -2007 Rabbit/R32/GTI, 2005-2007 Jetta/Jetta Wagon, 2007-2008 Eos and 2006-2007 Passat/Passat Wagon Inspect Front Seat Side Impack Airbag Connectors & Install Wiring Harness Kit(s), if Necessary
• 10038595Jan 10, 2013Electrical system, Air bags. Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Resistance in the air bag system can cause the air bag light to turn on even though there is no problem. *rm updated 4/9/13.
• 10073853Dec 7, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10050079Dec 3, 2012Engine cooling. Volkswagen:evaporative (evap) emission system, diagnostic trouble code diagnosis. Revised procedure developed to test evap system without fuel cap.
• 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
• 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
• 10157655Oct 25, 2012Body and structure, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches): New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleaning. This document informs of how the Finish can be significantly improved without the use of harsh polishing compounds and high speed buffing.
• 10156059Oct 25, 2012Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches): New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleaning. This document informs of how the Finish can be significantly improved without the use of harsh polishing compounds and high speed buffing.
• 10157656Oct 24, 2012Body and structure, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Hood, Under Hood Not Painted Body Color): The paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment and underside of hood may not match the exterior paint color of the vehicle. Depending on vehicle model and production plant, the color of the engine compartment and underside hood may not match the vehicle body color.
• 10156060Oct 24, 2012Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Hood, Under Hood Not Painted Body Color): The paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment and underside of hood may not match the exterior paint color of the vehicle. Depending on vehicle model and production plant, the color of the engine compartment and underside hood may not match the vehicle body color.
• 10157643Oct 3, 2012Steering, Electrical system, Engine. Technical Bulletin (Engine, Cranks Intermittently or No Crank): Customer may state that engine cranks intermittently or will not crank. May be caused internally when the Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module -J527- fails, this causes Terminal 50 to not energize high, which results in a no crank condition. This document informs how to service this issues related hardware, and software.
• 10156046Oct 3, 2012Electrical system, Steering, Engine. Technical Bulletin (Engine, Cranks Intermittently or No Crank): Customer may state that engine cranks intermittently or will not crank. May be caused internally when the Steering Column Electronic Systems Control Module -J527- fails, this causes Terminal 50 to not energize high, which results in a no crank condition. This document informs how to service this issues related hardware, and software.
• 10073976Oct 3, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10157735Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Control Module Updates: This document informs of the software, and technical bulletins that service corresponding cars and their Transmission Control Module complaint issues.
• 10157732Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Body/Infotainment Module Software Updates: This document informs of various complaints that were addressed in software updates, and technical bulletins.
• 10156129Oct 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Control Module Updates: This document informs of the software, and technical bulletins that service corresponding cars and their Transmission Control Module complaint issues.
• 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.
• 10044939Jun 29, 2012Fuel system. Volkswagen: mil on dtcs p310b, p129f, p008b, p129e, p008a, p2540 or p0087 stored in ecm fault memory. Mil on and one or more of the following dtcs are stored in the ecm data memory.
• 10043913Mar 13, 2012Fuel system. Volkswagen: see document search button for owner letter. Update- 24w3 fuel pressure sensor. Perform this update on all applicable vehicles within fuel pressure sensor warranty ext (10 years 120,000 miles (192, 000km), whichever occurs first).
• 10043912Mar 13, 2012Engine cooling. Volkswagen: see document searchbutton for owner letter. Update- 24w2 intake flap motor. Perform this update on all applicable vehicles within intake manifold runner control warranty ext (10 years or 120,000 miles (192, 000km), whichever occurs first.
• 10043906Mar 9, 2012Engine cooling. Volkswagen: see document search button for owner letter. Update- 17d2 positive crankcase ventilation valve. It is mandatory to perform updates on all applicable vehicles in dealer inventory prior to retail sale.
• 10043602Feb 10, 2012Engine cooling. Volkswagen: gasoline engines have rough idle, have significant loss of power or stalling with reduced performance.
• 10043287Dec 21, 2011Fuel system. Volkswagen: on some vehicles, the high pressure fuel pump, driven by intake camshaft lobe, can wear excessively. Fuel rail pressure fluctuations caused by the limited pump piston lift.
• 10043285Dec 15, 2011Fuel system. Volkswagen: there may be a false signal sent to controller causing an out of tolerance reading due to fuel intrusion to low pressure system fuel pressure sensor.
• 10043281Dec 15, 2011Engine cooling. Volkswagen: on certain model vehicles the intake manifold runner position sensor or intake flap motor could be inoperative.
• 10043284Dec 8, 2011Engine cooling. Volkswagen: intake manifold runner position sensor or intake flap motor may be inoperative.
• 10043279Dec 8, 2011Fuel system, Other or unknown. Volkswagen: some vehicles may experience low pressure system fuel pressure sensor due to fuel intrusion, providing a false signal sent to controller showing an out of tolerance reading.
• 10043282Dec 1, 2011Engine cooling. Volkswagen: certain model year vehicles may experience an oil filler cap leaking, or rushing noise from engine or a whistling noise due to crankcase ventilation pressure or intake turbo pipe malfunction.
• 10043025Dec 1, 2011Fuel system, Other or unknown, Engine cooling. Volkswagen: see document search button for owner letter. Information pertaining to some model year vehicles regarding the fuel pressure sensor, crankcase ventilation (pcv) valve and intake manifold runner control motor.
• 10043024Dec 1, 2011Engine cooling. Volkswagen: see document search button for owner letter. Information pertaining to some vehicles intake manifold runner control motor and the pcv, positive crankcase ventilation valve warranty.
• 10040960Sep 1, 2011Fuel system. Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Production issues may cause premature wear on the intake camshaft and camshaft follower. Malfunction light will illuminate.
• 10041250Jun 6, 2011Transmission and drivetrain, Steering. Volkswagen: the gear box has a momentarily delay while accelerating.
• 10040884May 18, 2011Fuel system. Volkswagen: fuel pump control module update information.
• 10040904May 16, 2011Fuel system. Volkswagen: excessive wear of intake camshaft lobe causing fuel pressure fluctuations. It can also lead to wear on the base of the fuel pump cam follower.
• 10040844May 12, 2011Fuel system. Volkswagen: production problems may make camshaft components susceptible to premature wear. This could lead to wear in the base of the high pressure fuel pump camshaft follower. This issue does not cause vehicle stalling. The malfunction light will be on with fault codes.
• 10040499Apr 5, 2011Engine cooling. Volkswagen of america: the camshaft may experience premature wear. The malfunction light will illuminate.
• 10038665Feb 17, 2011Air bags. Volkswagen: air bag light is on with an internal trouble code stored. This could be a wiring problem.
• 10038656Feb 17, 2011Fuel system. Volkswagen: malfunction light is on with three possible trouble codes stored. There is wear of the camshaft lobe causing fuel pressure fluctuations.
• 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.
• 10036467Aug 9, 2010Exterior lighting, Electrical system. Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. The headlamps or inside lights intermittently dim slightly at idle speed. At idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. Golf & wagon gti, new beetle & convertible, eos, jetta & wagon & sportwagon, rabbit, r32, tiguan.
• 10035204Aug 9, 2010Exterior lighting, Electrical system. Volkswagen: headlights may intermittently dim slightly at idle. At idle speed the alternator voltage can fluctuate, as the alternator cannot fully compensate the fluctuations. Some electric consumers come on in cycles or have no constant current consumption, which amplifies this effect. The load condition of the vehicle battery can also influence this effect. Models golf, gti, new beetle & convertible, eos, jetta…
• 10036970Aug 1, 2010Transmission and drivetrain. Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. In some vehicles it is possible that a bushing inside the mechatronic unit has the potential to wear out prematurely, causing the clutches inside the transmission to operate less smoothly than before. The driver will begin to notice changes in the way the vehicle feels as the transmission shifts (jerking). This change can become very…

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