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.

• 10051755Jan 15, 2013Fuel system. Volkswagen: would experience no start after long periods of not driving and engine run rough. To avoid unnecessary replacements, high pressure fuel pump diagnosis test is essential to proper pump operation. Models 2009-2013 tiguan, eos cc, gti, beetle, convertible, jetta.
• 10241351Jan 14, 2013Fuel system, Brakes. High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis
• 10050079Dec 3, 2012Engine cooling. Volkswagen:evaporative (evap) emission system, diagnostic trouble code diagnosis. Revised procedure developed to test evap system without fuel cap.
• 10071285Dec 1, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10241346Nov 21, 2012Brakes, Engine. 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.
• 10157785Nov 21, 2012Fuel system. Technical Bulletin (High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis): Completing the GFF high pressure pump function test is essential to diagnose proper pump operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements. Guided fault finding provides a function test for the high pressure fuel pump. This test must be performed in order to properly diagnose the high pressure fuel pump. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to…
• 10156187Nov 21, 2012Equipment, Fuel system. Technical Bulletin (High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis): Completing the GFF high pressure pump function test is essential to diagnose proper pump operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements. Guided fault finding provides a function test for the high pressure fuel pump. This test must be performed in order to properly diagnose the high pressure fuel pump. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to…
• 10051379Nov 21, 2012Fuel system. Volkswagen: when not driven for long periods of time, would have engine crank, but no start. Sometimes engine may run rought and/or mil on. Models 2009-2013 tiguan, eos, cc, gti, beetle, jetta.
• 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
• 10157804Nov 13, 2012Equipment. Warranty Information (Regularly Scheduled Maintenance Interval Time or Mileage Guidelines): The Volkswagen Customer Experience Team has monitored the claims processed through the Carefree Maintenance (CFM) program from its inception. Their findings reveal that, in many cases, the first maintenance interval service (10K) has been claimed multiple times while subsequent maintenance interval services (20K and 30K)…
• 10156232Nov 13, 2012Equipment. Warranty Information (Regularly Scheduled Maintenance Interval Time or Mileage Guidelines): The Volkswagen Customer Experience Team has monitored the claims processed through the Carefree Maintenance (CFM) program from its inception. Their findings reveal that, in many cases, the first maintenance interval service (10K) has been claimed multiple times while subsequent maintenance interval services (20K and 30K)…
• 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.
• 10253439Nov 1, 2012Equipment, Engine cooling. Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Gasoline Engines (Except Routan) - REVISED
• 10157651Oct 29, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Slave Cylinder - Clutch Pedal Operation Diagnosis): A Customer may comment: ? Complaints on clutch system. ? After pressing the clutch pedal, it remains on the floor. Due to mis-diagnosis of clutch systems, and to prevent incorrect parts replacement, diagnostic procedure implemented into guided fault finding. This document is meant to inform.
• 10156071Oct 29, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Slave Cylinder - Clutch Pedal Operation Diagnosis): A Customer may comment: ? Complaints on clutch system. ? After pressing the clutch pedal, it remains on the floor. Due to mis-diagnosis of clutch systems, and to prevent incorrect parts replacement, diagnostic procedure implemented into guided fault finding. This document is meant to inform.
• 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.
• 10157665Oct 8, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs of the method to understand how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number
• 10156066Oct 8, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs of the method to understand how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number
• 10157732Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Body/Infotainment Module Software Updates: This document informs of various complaints that were addressed in software updates, and technical bulletins.
• 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.
• 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.
• 10237724Oct 14, 2011Equipment. For concerns of navigation inaccuracy, with or without antenna fault codes, begin by checking the number of received satellites in the area of the concern. This can be accomplished by following the instruction in Technical Bulletin 2023490 Antenna Diagnosis Overview.
• 10237722Oct 7, 2011Brakes, Electrical system. 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.
• 10041250Jun 6, 2011Transmission and drivetrain, Steering. Volkswagen: the gear box has a momentarily delay while accelerating.
• 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.
• 10036494Sep 16, 2010Fuel system. Volkswagen: mil on; dtc p0087 and/or p0192 stored in ecm fault memory. One or more of the following codes may be stored in the ecm fault memory-low fuel rail pressure detected; fuel rail pressure sensor circuit low. Assistance to properly diagnose a fuel pressure sensor-g247-concern. Models cc, eos, passat and wagon, gti, (a5) jetta, (a6) jetta, tiguan.
• 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…
• 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.
• 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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