2008 Volkswagen GTI Technical Service Bulletins

457 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 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.
• 10149936Oct 29, 2018Engine. This Document informs dealers on the Revised VWP-18-07. New info on 10% maintenance intervals
• 10149895Oct 19, 2018Equipment. Vacuum line inspection for specific DTCS.
• 10149937Oct 11, 2018Engine. This Document informs dealers on the Revised VWP-18-07. New info on coverage for consequential damages
• 10149820Oct 11, 2018Engine cooling, Engine. Timing Chain Class Action Update
• 10150857Sep 28, 2018Fuel system, Engine cooling. Incorrect removal of Turbocharger oil feed line may cause engine damage
• 10150856Sep 28, 2018Engine. Engine replacement tip
• 10150854Sep 28, 2018Equipment. DTC Status Bit Definitions.
• 10150860Sep 14, 2018Electrical system. Comfort/BCM Replacement direction, updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10149887Aug 27, 2018Engine. This document advises dealers regarding the Timing Chain/Timing Chain Tensioner Limited Warranty Extension
• 10149864Aug 13, 2018Electrical system. Update content and include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10150807Jul 6, 2018Equipment. Updated existing tip to include latest model years for explanation of P130A
• 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
• 10157833Sep 25, 2017Engine. Update brochure part number, literature ordering websie address and include an additional model year applicability
• 10157307Sep 25, 2017Equipment. Update brochure part number, literature ordering websie address and include an additional model year applicability
• 10157834Sep 13, 2017Equipment. Iinclude additional model year applicability and tool information.
• 10157308Sep 13, 2017Equipment. Iinclude additional model year applicability and tool information.
• 10125661Aug 18, 2017Equipment. Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
• 10127807Jul 18, 2017Engine cooling. Metadata adjustment. TB appeared with tech tips in Elsa.
• 10127899Jul 13, 2017Engine. Update TB to include model year 2017 and include additional engine applicability.
• 10133347Jul 7, 2017Engine cooling. Update Tiguan oil pan labor operation number in warranty table.
• 10158549Jun 29, 2017Engine cooling, Fuel system. Installation Instruction for fresh air line during CCTA Intake Manifold Replacement
• 10158548Jun 29, 2017Engine cooling. Supersedes Technical Bulletin 24-17 03 (V241703) dated March 6, 2017 for information regarding a new style solenoid valve for Intake Manifold Flap
• 10158542Jun 29, 2017Engine cooling. Ensure correct intake manifold is installed on engine, refer to ETKA.
• 10158499Jun 29, 2017Engine, Equipment. Information only. Replacement intake manifolds for CCTA engines have an improved intake manifold flap valve -N316.The new -N316- valve has 3 hose ports rather than 2 (See Figure 1), requiring a fresh air line be installed during intake manifold replacement. This fresh air line will prevent dirt and debris from contaminating the -N316- solenoid.
• 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
• 10125599May 26, 2017Equipment. Update to existing article that addressed additional diagnostics for lean running concerns.
• 10123168Mar 30, 2017Equipment. Idler roller for ribbed bely now available as a parts kit.
• 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
• 10123172Mar 9, 2017Equipment. Update parts table.
• 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.
• 10126871Oct 20, 2016Engine. Updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10126870Oct 20, 2016Engine. Update to include additional model year applicability.
• 10126869Oct 20, 2016Electrical system. Update model year applicability.
• 10126889Oct 18, 2016Suspension. The strainer screen in the camshaft bearing bracket can tear and cause camshaft adjuster issues.
• 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.
• 10107206Aug 12, 2016Equipment. Direction to perform system reset after component replacment or disconnect of the hvac system control head. No test plan information to address this.
• 10106603Aug 12, 2016Equipment. Direction to perform system reset after component replacment or disconnect of the hvac system control head. No test plan information to address this.
• 10106512Jul 19, 2016Electrical system, Engine. 2006-2008 with 2.0l (bpy) update service number in warranty table. 2008-2009 all models with 2.0l (ccta,cbfa) update service number in warranty table.
• 10128379Jun 15, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). explaination of cross car distorion when looking through the windshield and how the "effect" in normal.
• 10107722May 27, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Reminder to follow the correct repair procedure of pilot bearing replacement, when removing and re-installing the dsg transmission
• 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.
• 10107926May 6, 2016Electrical system. Update technical bulletin to include all models for 2015, 2016, 2017 model year applicability.

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