2012 Volkswagen GTI Technical Service Bulletins

837 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 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.

• 10156052Oct 19, 2012Steering, Electrical system. Tech Tips (Equipped With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip): When adapting keys on a vehicle equipped with KESSY, it is recommended to remove the immobilizer reader coil from behind round cover on steering column trim and insert key inside the reader coil. The steering column trim does not need to be completely removed to access reader coil. For vehicles with the Start/Stop button on the steering column, the Start/Stop…
• 10157666Oct 17, 2012Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Rear Washer Nozzle Drips after Use): Rear washer hose retains washer solvent after use. Without a check valve the excess water will continue to drain off out of the washer nozzle. This document informs how to diagnose, and service this issue. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for…
• 10156067Oct 17, 2012Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Rear Washer Nozzle Drips after Use): Rear washer hose retains washer solvent after use. Without a check valve the excess water will continue to drain off out of the washer nozzle. This document informs how to diagnose, and service this issue. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for…
• 10073088Oct 17, 2012Equipment, Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10157665Oct 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
• 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
• 10157664Oct 2, 2012Electrical system, Air bags. Technical Bulletin (Airbag Warning Lamp Illuminated in Instrument Cluster, DTC B101614 Stored in Airbag Control Module): This document informs only that Airbag lamp in instrument cluster may illuminate due to unfastened connector for passenger airbag warning lamp.
• 10156065Oct 2, 2012Air bags, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Airbag Warning Lamp Illuminated in Instrument Cluster, DTC B101614 Stored in Airbag Control Module): This document informs only that Airbag lamp in instrument cluster may illuminate due to unfastened connector for passenger airbag warning lamp.
• 10047822Oct 2, 2012Electrical system, Air bags. Volkswagen: due to a loose or unfastened connector for passenger air bag, the airbag warning lamp may illuminate in instrument panel. Models 2010-2013 golf, gti, jetta sportwagen, jetta sedan.
• 10157736Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Updates (RVU): This document informs of the reflashs that took place at specific updated software levels to address the complaints of various cars.
• 10157732Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Body/Infotainment Module Software Updates: This document informs of various complaints that were addressed in software updates, and technical bulletins.
• 10157700Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Warranty Information (Volkswagen Amenity Subsidy Program - Revised): Volkswagen announced a new short-term program that reimburses Dealers $20 per repair order when model year 2010 ? 2013 Volkswagen customers bring in their vehicle for repair maintenance and are 1.provided with a qualifying current Volkswagen Service Loaner (defined as up to one-year-old with less than 36,000 miles) AND 2. their vehicle receives a…
• 10156130Oct 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Updates (RVU): This document informs of the reflashs that took place at specific updated software levels to address the complaints of various cars.
• 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.
• 10156116Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Warranty Information (Volkswagen Amenity Subsidy Program - Revised): Volkswagen announced a new short-term program that reimburses Dealers $20 per repair order when model year 2010 ? 2013 Volkswagen customers bring in their vehicle for repair/maintenance and are 1. provided with a qualifying current Volkswagen Service Loaner (defined as up to one-year-old with less than 36,000 miles) AND 2. their vehicle receives a…
• 10252213Aug 31, 2012Electrical system. Service Interval Settings after Instrument Cluster Replacement
• 10237709Aug 31, 2012Electrical system. After instrument cluster replacement, service interval maximum values may need to be manually set. To set values manually, use Vehicle self-diagnosis to select 17- Instrument Cluster, then adaptation. Channel ?SIA: maximum value of distance to service? should be set to 16000 km and channel ?SIA: maximum value of time to service? should be set to 372 days.
• 10125745Aug 31, 2012Electrical system. Tech Tips (Service Interval Settings after Instrument Cluster Replacement): After instrument cluster replacement, service interval maximum values may need to be manually set. This document informs how to set the values manually.
• 10238946Jul 27, 2012Engine cooling. An oil leak from around the oil drain plug noted after oil change, and/or drain plug replacement, may be caused by installation of incorrect drain plug. Correct part number drain plug is based on the oil pan design as shown below. Original drain plug is 18mm hex for both style oil pans.
• 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.
• 10252901Mar 2, 2012Equipment. cars equipped with RNS 315 Navigation Unit ? System Reboot Sequence
• 10237725Mar 2, 2012Lane departure. It may be necessary to reboot the RNS315 navigation unit, due to either, update programming stalled, or recoding. In order to reboot the unit, hold down the ?power? and ?eject? buttons at the same time until the unit switches ?OFF?. You should see the software screen once the unit powers back up indicating a successful reboot.
• 10125623Feb 24, 2012Equipment. Tech Tips (Kessy System ? Loss of 15 Power): This document informs of the procedure to perform if terminal 15 (key in run) power is lost before, during, or after any Immobilizer adaptation.
• 10239397Dec 16, 2011Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The convenience opening and closing function of the windows on Passat and Golf /GTI differs from other models. The left front window switch on the driver?s door is used to raise and lower all windows with the ignition switched OFF.
• 10051761Nov 11, 2011Equipment, Steering. Volkswagen: if electronic steering column lock was replaced or updated, would cause the remote keyless entry failure to lock doors or arm alarm, but will unlock doors. Models 2011-2013 golf, gti, jetta tiguan, passat, beetle.
• 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.
• 10069539Jul 30, 2011Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10252224Jul 7, 2011Electrical system. RNS 315 Navigation ? Bluetooth Module Location
• 10237708Jun 24, 2011Electrical system. The instrument cluster illumination is controlled by a photocell inside the cluster. If an illumination concern is suspected, darken the area over the photocell, or use a flashlight to simulate natural light changes, to see how the illumination is affected. See figure 1 below for example of the photocell location based on a 2011 Jetta sedan. Location can change based on model.
• 10252223May 6, 2011Equipment. Sirius Traffic Information
• 10237719May 6, 2011Equipment. The RNS 315 navigation unit does not contain the Sirius Traffic functionality. Currently only the RNS 510 navigation unit is capable of this function. These units should not be substituted and the Warranty claim is subject to denial.
• 10237717Mar 25, 2011Fuel system. When the Navigation RNS 850/510/315 is in 3D mode, the top portion of the screen may not display streets. This line represents the horizon and is a normal operation of system. No repairs should be made. Examples below of day and night modes
• 10253213Feb 14, 2011Exterior lighting, Other or unknown. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10239590Feb 14, 2011Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10238610Jul 30, 2010Tires. The TPMS system on the MY vehicles listed above, is now an indirect type system. There are no sensors in the wheels as on previous models. There is no separate TPMS module, as all functions are part of the ABS module and monitored through the ABS sensors. For more information on the system, see the May edition of Tech Talk on VwWebsource
• 10238964Feb 6, 2009Steering, Air bags, Electrical system, 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

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