2014 Volkswagen GTI Technical Service Bulletins

810 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 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.

• 10121274Mar 19, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin: A notification that Components may be missing from the by-pack at delivery. It also informs that Components missing from the by-pack should be claimed in one of two ways. (Warranty or Transportation)
• 10121264Mar 19, 2015Brakes. Technical Bulletin: Vibration or Noise When Braking issues are addressed
• 10121278Mar 13, 2015Equipment. Tech Tips (Test Plan to Calibrate Adaptive Cruise Control Sensors Will Not Begin notice): Notification that If the test plan to calibrate the Adaptive Cruise Control Sensors will not begin, turn off the overhead lights in the shop. The wavelengths of some shop lighting interfere with the sensors during calibration.
• 10121265Mar 12, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin: Battery, Discharged, Diagnosis for Excessive Static Current Draw
• 10121262Mar 11, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin: Diagnosing with Damage on External Chrome or Aluminum Surfaces
• 10121266Mar 5, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin: The document refers to diagnosing charging systems for issues
• 10121210Feb 27, 2015Electrical system. Tech Tips: Instrument Cluster Illumination
• 10121184Feb 23, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin: This document concerns the sensitivity of the washer solvent level sensor (G33) can be affected by the type, concentration, and the presence of additives in the washer solvent currently in the tank. The operation of the level sensor relies on the composition of the solvent to provide an accurate message on the solvent level. Incorrect concentration and the presence of additives can contaminate…
• 10121192Feb 20, 2015Engine cooling. Tech Tips: Generator Charging Concern Diagnosis Tip - One Way Clutch Pulley Testing
• 10121196Feb 16, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin: Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000VAS Charger
• 10121197Feb 13, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin: The document discusses proper engine oil level diagnosis and servicing issues
• 10121194Feb 6, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. Tech Tips: Vehicles with Immobilizer with Download/Discharge? New Key Will Not Program
• 10121246Jan 20, 2015Fuel system. Discusses the issues associated with using contaiminated gasoline. There are recommendations to use top tier gasoline retailers
• 10121249Jan 9, 2015Equipment. Tech Tips: Equipping vehicles With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip
• 10121214Jan 9, 2015Air bags. Tech Tips: Covers concerns with Both the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) and Airbag systems working together
• 10239579Dec 19, 2014Other or unknown. Car-Net Unresponsive - Verizon Telematics Service Interruptions and Outages (U.S. Only)
• 10242997Dec 15, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure, Engine cooling…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242996Dec 8, 2014Body and structure, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Visibility…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241341Dec 5, 2014Engine cooling, Engine. Engine Oil Level
• 10239831Dec 3, 2014Equipment. Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000 Charger
• 10238962Nov 28, 2014Electrical system, Brakes. Use the following procedure to diagnose active wheel speed sensor complaints
• 10122627Nov 28, 2014Wheels. Tech Tips (Active Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnosis): This document informs of a procedure to diagnose active wheel speed sensor complaints
• 10238935Nov 27, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. When performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically turned off. A hard wired internet connection is also recommended.
• 10122629Nov 27, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (SVM Update Instructions): This document informs when performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically turned off. A hard wired internet connection is also recommended.
• 10122643Nov 26, 2014Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10241274Nov 17, 2014Fuel system, Engine cooling. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10122618Nov 17, 2014Engine. 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.
• 10122625Nov 14, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (Electro ? Steering - DTC 01309 008 ?No Communication with -J500-? is Stored in the ABS/ESP Module Only): This document informs 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 directions in this document…
• 10122644Nov 11, 2014Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10238606Oct 31, 2014Electrical system. For communication faults set in various modules indicating loss of, or no communication with the mechatronic, please inspect the barrel connector lock for proper installation. If you find that the connector was not properly secured, inspect the terminals for damage. If no damage is found, reconnect the barrel connector and clear the faults.
• 10121289Oct 31, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (No Mechatronic Communication DTC 01315): For communication faults set in various modules indicating loss of, or no communication with the mechatronic this document informs what is needed If you find that the barrel connector lock was not properly secured.
• 10069137Oct 31, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10242358Oct 27, 2014Equipment, Electrical system, Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241345Oct 22, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF
• 10121619Oct 22, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF): This documentation informs it is considered normal operation for the electric coolant fans to continue to run for up to 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off in gasoline engine applications, and up to 16 minutes in diesel engine applications. The production solution to service this issue is that no production change…
• 10241272Oct 21, 2014Equipment. By-Pack At Delivery
• 10238948Oct 17, 2014Engine cooling. A change was made to the engine Oil Filter Adapter (OFA) for 2014 Model Year vehicles that resulted in a change in the oil filter element. It is important to note that the two different designs are Not interchangeable. Failure to install the correct oil filter WILL result in permanent engine damage.
• 10238616Oct 17, 2014Steering. This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center. Please reference VWIQ video: http://tech.vw-iq.com/video.php?id=324
• 10121288Oct 17, 2014Steering, Wheels. Tech Tips (Steering Wheel Off Center): This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center.
• 10069144Oct 17, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10121576Oct 16, 2014Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil-on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10241273Oct 15, 2014Body and structure. Removing Paint Contaminants from Exterior Paint
• 10121623Oct 15, 2014Body and structure, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Removing Paint Contaminants from Exterior Paint): This document informs how to remove paint contaminants such as rail dust and industrial fallout from exterior paint.
• 10239576Oct 13, 2014Other or unknown. Car-Net Unresponsive - Verizon Telematics Service Interruptions and Outages (U.S. Only)
• 10239267Oct 10, 2014Equipment. Volkswagen Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual ? US Edition, November 2014
• 10238621Oct 10, 2014Brakes, Wheels. Use the following procedure to diagnose active wheel speed sensor complaints:
• 10121536Oct 10, 2014Fuel system, Equipment. Tech Tips (ECM Fault P1250 "Fuel Level Too Low" Will Not Clear): This document informs 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.
• 10121171Oct 10, 2014Wheels. Tech Tips (Active Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnosis): This document informs of a procedure to diagnose active wheel speed sensor complaints.
• 10121577Oct 8, 2014Equipment. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil-on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10243017Oct 6, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment, Electrical system, Fuel…. VW Elsa Newsletter

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