2009 Volkswagen GTI Technical Service Bulletins

600 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 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.

• 10253205Jun 7, 2013Other or unknown, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
• 10239582Jun 7, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
• 10125813Jun 7, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines for wear and tear, outside influence or a factory issue. This document informs what is under coverage for wiper blade issues.
• 10240650Jun 5, 2013Equipment. We would like to inform you that the FAQ for Service Action 20T8 has been revised to include additional information for dealers to share with customers about the misfueling guard.
• 10242406May 28, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10243067May 20, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242405May 20, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241350May 16, 2013Brakes, Fuel system. High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis
• 10052337May 16, 2013Fuel system. Volkswagen: some vehicles may run rough, experience engine crank, or no start. Also included model beetle convertible model years 2008-2013
• 10240677May 15, 2013Engine cooling. Install Misfueling Guard
• 10238961May 10, 2013Equipment, Fuel system. Be aware that fuel lines are color coded on vehicles with return fuel pressure lines. The black line is for fuel pressure supply and the blue line is for fuel pressure return. To verify correct line installation, remove the metal cover exposing the fuel pump flange assembly (generally under the rear seat). Refer to the ELSA Repair Manual for specific location. Check for raised arrows on the flange housing.
• 10238594May 10, 2013Electrical system. When diagnosing a generator charging concern, it is recommended to verify operation of the one way clutch located in the generator pulley (if equipped) before replacing generator assembly. To check the one way clutch, remove the belt from the generator pulley and use a trim removal tool to hold fan blades inside generator, as shown below. When attempting to turn pulley by hand with fan blades held, pulley should…
• 10241286May 9, 2013Engine cooling. Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid
• 10052336May 9, 2013Engine. Volkswagen: some vehicles may experience a misfire and/or reduced engine performance.
• 10243065May 6, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242403May 6, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10052354May 3, 2013Steering. Volkswagen: steering rack. After replacing the steering rack the fault code 01309 008 is set in abs/esp module. Also included model gti my 2013, model tiguan my 2005-2007, model rabbit my 2005/2011-2013, model eos my 2005/2013, model cc my 2005-2008
• 10243050Apr 22, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242388Apr 22, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241349Apr 15, 2013Fuel system, Brakes. High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis
• 10051639Apr 15, 2013Fuel system. Volkswagen: high pressure fuel pump diagnosis. Engine crank, no start after long periods without driving. Engine may run rough, and or mil-on with dtc p0087-low fuel pressure stored in ecm fault memory. Also included model eos year 2013, model git year 2013, model beetle covertible year 2009-2013. *js updated 7/10/13.
• 10252907Apr 12, 2013Equipment. Radio Navigation Unit Security Label
• 10237731Apr 12, 2013Equipment. When replacing a radio navigation unit, inspect the security labels on both the new and replacement units for damage. If damage is found to a label on either unit, be sure to note this on the repair order along with the reason the radio is being replaced.
• 10238960Apr 8, 2013Other or unknown, Fuel system, Engine cooling. 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, Fuel system, Engine cooling. 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.
• 10252900Mar 29, 2013Equipment. GPS Antenna Concerns
• 10252225Mar 29, 2013Equipment. Vehicles Equipped with Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone ? Pairing of Android Phones
• 10237721Mar 29, 2013Equipment. When pairing an Android phone to the Bluetooth system, a few extra steps may be necessary. Follow the instructions below to pair the phone:
• 10252905Mar 22, 2013Equipment. MDI Control of Apple Devices with Lightning Connector (iPhone 5, iPad fourth generation, iPod Nano seventh generation)
• 10252227Mar 22, 2013Equipment. Replacement Radio/Navigation Unit has no Sound
• 10237729Mar 22, 2013Electrical system. The Apple iPhone 5, iPad fourth generation, and iPod nano seventh generation use a proprietary ?Lightning? connector that is different than the 30 pin dock connector found on previous iPhone and iPod models.
• 10237723Mar 22, 2013Electrical system, Brakes. Replacement RNS 510 radio/navigation units may be shipped in transportation safeguard mode and therefore will have no sound output. In order to switch the unit out of this mode, hold down the forward seek button, the back seek button, and the music button at the same time until the unit shuts down. Once the unit is powered back ?ON? the safeguard mode will be deactivated.
• 10241282Mar 15, 2013Engine cooling. Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid
• 10253483Mar 12, 2013Engine cooling. Engine Exhaust Flap Limited Warranty Extension
• 10242400Mar 11, 2013Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system, Engine…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10252220Mar 8, 2013Equipment. All Vehicles with Bluetooth Phone Kit Installed ? Streaming Audio from Phone to Radio
• 10052040Mar 8, 2013Engine cooling. Volkswagen: it is a normal occurrence for the electric coolant fans to continue to run after the ignition is switched off.
• 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.
• 10125612Feb 22, 2013Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Factory Installed Media-In (MDI), Updated Programming for Various iPod Concerns): The update programming procedure in this document addresses the following concerns: ? Music skips at beginning of track. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
• 10125613Feb 15, 2013Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number
• 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.
• 10236501Jan 21, 2013Equipment. ElsaWeb Newsletter
• 10238941Jan 18, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. When servicing the timing chain sprocket or removing the vibration damper, be aware that one bolt holds both the vibration damper (harmonic balancer) and the crankshaft timing chain sprocket to the crankshaft. Once the damper is removed, the crankshaft should not be rotated unless special tool spacer T10368 has been installed. The crankshaft timing chain sprocket and spur gear drive on the crankshaft have a…
• 10238940Jan 18, 2013Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. CBFA 2.0T TSI Engine
• 10241348Jan 16, 2013Brakes, Fuel system. High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis
• 10241347Jan 15, 2013Fuel system, Brakes. High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis
• 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.

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