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.

• 10253203Nov 2, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Other or unknown. Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
• 10239580Nov 2, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
• 10157792Nov 2, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines for wear and tear, outside influence and factory defect.
• 10156194Nov 2, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines for wear and tear, outside influence and factory defect.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10045560Jul 23, 2012Engine. Volkswagen: all models experience the timing chain slipping, rattling noises of the engine after starting, and engine fails to start. 2008-13 all models.
• 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.
• 10043276Dec 22, 2011Engine cooling. Volkswagen: certain model year vehicles are experiencing engine not starting, making a rattling noise when engine has started, timing chain keeps slipping and exhaust light comes on.
• 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.
• 10041250Jun 6, 2011Transmission and drivetrain, Steering. Volkswagen: the gear box has a momentarily delay while accelerating.
• 10038665Feb 17, 2011Air bags. Volkswagen: air bag light is on with an internal trouble code stored. This could be a wiring problem.
• 10253213Feb 14, 2011Exterior lighting, Other or unknown. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10239590Feb 14, 2011Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10038655Feb 14, 2011Engine cooling. Volkswagen: malfunction light is on and there is noise with the engine running rough. Multiple trouble codes possibly stored. All models 2008-2012.
• 10038657Feb 4, 2011Fuel system. Volkswagen: malfunction light is on with two possible fault codes present. This is a fuel pressure concern.
• 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.
• 10035185Aug 16, 2010Other or unknown, Electrical system. Volkswagen: hvac blower only operates on high speed (us only). Fresh air blower runs only at highest level. Because of permanent frost and snowfall fine snow can get into the fresh air blower via the air intake.
• 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…
• 10034825Aug 1, 2010Steering. Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. 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. *pe updated 3/21/11.
• 10034044Jun 16, 2010Steering. Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. See document search button for owner letter. 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. Jetta, jetta sportwagen/wagon, gti, r32, eos. Csc letter was rec'd. *pe (loaner clarified) updated…
• 10034824Jun 7, 2010Fuel system. Volkswagen: due to fuel intrusion into the low pressure side fuel pressure sensor g410, a false signal may be sent to the ecm resulting in a reading that is out of tolerance.
• 10124372May 28, 2010Electrical system. Tech Tips (with 1K0 Part Number J500 ? Replacement Steering Harness): If the steering rack is replaced on the above models for any reason, it is necessary to replace the steering harness as well. The new harness may be equipped with an extra connector. If all connections are made correctly, then it is necessary to remove that connector and tape the exposed wires back into the harness. Be sure to tape tightly in…
• 10032745Dec 1, 2009Equipment. Volkswagen service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Warranty extension for center high mounted stoplight light emitting diodes (leds). Csc letter was received.
• 10237716Nov 13, 2009Equipment. The streaming music feature on vehicles equipped with factory or dealer installed Bluetooth will be available only in certain instances. The vehicle must be equipped with the RCD 310 or RCD 510 (Premium 8) radios or the RNS 510 or RNS 315 navigation systems. The Bluetooth system must be either the UHV low (9W2), UHV?NAR (9W7 or 9ZR) factory installed systems or the Volk ? L dealer installed system.
• 10033286Aug 26, 2009Exterior lighting. Volkswagen: high intensity gas discharge lamp (hid) range control motor replacement for fault 01534 or 01535. When repairing auto leveling system for faults 01534 or 01535, range control adjustment motor failure, it is not necessary to replace headlight assembly. Range control adjustment motors are serviceable through etka.
• 10032415Jul 22, 2009Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Volkswagen: update programming engine and transmission control module for intermittent harsh 1-2, 2-3 shift. Customers may experience a harsh shift 1-2, 2-3 during acceleration from a stop, with 60-80% throttle. Under cold engine start up conditions, the problem will appear less frequently than under normal operation temperatures.
• 10030785May 22, 2009Equipment. Volkswagen: the vehicle emissions control information label does not have dor designated in the exhaust emission control system field.
• 10028104May 12, 2009Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Volkswagen: the intake flap motor or intake manifold runner position sensor g336 may be inoperative (both are included in one single unit). Models golf, gti, a5 jetta, gli, eos, passat, passat wagon. *pe updated 9/25/09.
• 10030371Apr 1, 2009Engine cooling. Volkswagen: due to change in coolant and engine oil part numbers check/replace oil cooler. On some vehicles with 2.0i tfsi engine leaks on the oil cooler can occur because of a production fault.
• 10238964Feb 6, 2009Electrical system, Air bags, Steering, Brakes. 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 direction below using Vehicle Self Diagnosis in Address Word 44 - Steering Assistance
• 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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