2016 Volkswagen GTI Technical Service Bulletins

698 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2016 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.

• 10107742Aug 5, 2016Equipment. Directions to deactivate transport safeguard mode in replacement radios. No directions to address this in the repair manual or scan tool.
• 10107741Aug 5, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. Instructions to manually set service internal maximum values after instrument cluster replacement, to prevent false messages to the customer.
• 10107503Jul 29, 2016Equipment. Removal of sentence requiring guided fault finding (gff) feedback for lost control module coding.
• 10106508Jul 29, 2016Equipment. Diagnostic information in a more concise form to address the specific concern of loss of air flow from the vents.
• 10106510Jul 22, 2016Equipment. Indication of alternative use of scan tool to facilitate immobilizer adapation after key replacement.
• 10107842Jul 18, 2016Electrical system. Availability introduction, location and instruction for down loading infotainment software updates using servicenet.
• 10106502Jul 15, 2016Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Explanation of display changes to the mfi as a result of tcm software updates. This addresses the updated display operation to prevent uneccessary repair attempts. The change was not iterated in the 37j9 explanation.
• 10128358Jun 29, 2016Equipment. Updated to clarify and explain by example what "equal pressure reading equals no pressure" next to figure 6
• 10107801Jun 24, 2016Equipment. Navigation system part information relating to the potential incorrect sd data card being installed. This results in an invalid storage device message being displayed .
• 10106861Jun 17, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. Repair direction to address concerns that may occur during the 91n9 update. This will allow completion of the repair, without unnecessary component replacement.
• 10128379Jun 15, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). explaination of cross car distorion when looking through the windshield and how the "effect" in normal.
• 10106451Jun 2, 2016Equipment, Engine. New publication
• 10213840Jun 1, 2016Equipment. Dealer Outbound Information Request Form.
• 10108001May 31, 2016Engine cooling. Sealing flange seal installation guide
• 10107722May 27, 2016Transmission and drivetrain. Reminder to follow the correct repair procedure of pilot bearing replacement, when removing and re-installing the dsg transmission
• 10107930May 25, 2016Equipment. Update production solution date and add a statement about requiring the submittal of a guided fault finding air conditioning performance test for warranty purposes before replacing components.
• 10107924May 20, 2016Electrical system, Equipment. Instructions to erase a fault that may arise after replacing or updating the radio module.
• 10107228May 18, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The shade track in the sunroof frame was manufactured at the largest tolerance which allows the shade to twist during operation. If this happens, the metallic bands of the shade will move out of the proper location and can unwind inside of the rear sunroof assembly, causing the shade to be inoperable. Technical bulletin contains instruction on how to ... And what ... To repair concern.
• 10107621Apr 29, 2016Electrical system. Tech tip denoting potential for damage of the data link connector when using after market plug in devices or scan tools and subsequent diagnostic direction.
• 10107762Apr 28, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). This communication is the closure of a previous request from vwoa product support to vw profi dealers to investigate any complaints of water leaks from sunroof drain tubes.
• 10107761Apr 21, 2016Engine cooling, Steering, Suspension, Equipment, Fuel system, Engine…. Mil-on, fault p309f or p309d, no electric drive mode customer states crank no start and/or in-tank fuel pump making noise and possibly with fuel pump faults mil-on, fault p013e in the ecm mil-on, fault p164b in ecm mil-on, fault p0011 and/or p0016 in the ecm mil-on, fault p2407 in the ecm customer states noise form the engine/turbo customer states the fuel gauge does not read full mil on, fault p2181 in the ecm…
• 10107703Apr 21, 2016Equipment. Mil-on, fault p309f or p309d, no electric drive mode customer states crank no start and/or in-tank fuel pump making noise and possibly with fuel pump faults mil-on, fault p013e in the ecm mil-on, fault p164b in ecm mil-on, fault p0011 and/or p0016 in the ecm mil-on, fault p2407 in the ecm customer states noise form the engine/turbo customer states the fuel gauge does not read full mil on, fault p2181 in the ecm…
• 10107614Apr 21, 2016Back-over prevention (rear camera). Clear repair information/explanation to address a message that displays when the back up camera is use.
• 10107617Apr 15, 2016Equipment, Electrical system. The update to the tech tip includes an additional model year applicability and additional instruction on how to adapt keys using the adapt immobilizer test plan.
• 10107668Apr 13, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Fuel system, Equipment, Engine…. Mil-on, fault p309f or p309d, no electric drive mode customer states crank no start and/or in-tank fuel pump making noise and possibly with fuel pump faults mil-on, fault p013e in the ecm mil-on, fault p164b in ecm mil-on, fault p0011 and/or p0016 in the ecm mil-on, fault p0011 and/or p0016 in the ecm mil-on, fault p0011 and/or p0016 in the ecm mil-on, fault p2407 in the ecm customer states the fuel gauge does not…
• 10107982Apr 12, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Enhanced rear view mirror installation instructions v.2
• 10107981Apr 12, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Enhanced rear view mirror installation instructions
• 10107644Apr 6, 2016Body and structure. Update "conditions not covered by warranty" section, remove oxydation wording, insert anodized wording, and update model year and model applicability.
• 10121169Mar 28, 2016Body and structure. Technical Bulletin about 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. The document also have infromation about where to find warrenty coverage for the service
• 10121164Mar 21, 2016Electrical system. ODIS Service Installation Phase 2 ? Software Installation & Configuration Instructions
• 10121163Mar 21, 2016Equipment. Installation Phase 1 ? Preparation, License & Security Certificate Process Instructions
• 10143464Mar 17, 2016Equipment. On-car analysis list of customer complaint: Mil?on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
• 10121144Mar 17, 2016Equipment. 2016 Option 1 Labor Rate Increase Percentage and Launch of Online Option 1 Enrollment Process
• 10121143Mar 17, 2016Equipment. Revision to Option 1 (Consumer Price Index-Based Rate) of Section 2.4.2.2 Labor Rate Increase Options of the Volkswagen Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual
• 10123171Mar 15, 2016Electrical system, Engine. Software Version Management (SVM) update for too sensitive purge flow diagnostics which may cause DTC P0441 to set in Engine Control Module (ECM).
• 10143463Mar 11, 2016Equipment. On-car analysis list of customer complaint: Mil?on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
• 10121152Mar 11, 2016Electrical system. Tech Tips for Door Control Module Identification
• 10121147Mar 11, 2016Electrical system. This communication provides important information on how to obtain and install the latest software for the new John Bean VAS701001 alignment machine model
• 10121161Mar 8, 2016Suspension. Technical Bulletin on how to service Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking or surface rust built up during transportation. The document also contains information on where to find out about warranty coverage for servicing this issue
• 10121160Mar 8, 2016Brakes, Suspension, Steering. Technical Bulletin informing that When applying brakes at highway speeds the following symptoms may occur: - Brake pedal pulsation - Vibration felt in vehicle body - Steering wheel shakes It informs how to inspect brakes. It informs of where to find warranty information for servicing the issue
• 10121158Mar 4, 2016Electrical system. Tech Tips Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System)
• 10121153Mar 4, 2016Equipment. Tech Tips for MIB 2 Blue Emergency Screen after 91N9 update
• 10121145Mar 3, 2016Equipment. VW CREW Southeast Region and Pacific Region Warranty Administrator Openings Available
• 10121162Mar 1, 2016Equipment. Service Information T10542/2 ? Threaded Stud from High Voltage Adapter Set notice
• 10121148Mar 1, 2016Equipment. Service Information T10542-ERG High-Voltage Adapter Kit Auto Shipment AT-385
• 10236440Feb 29, 2016Fuel system. Diesel fuel system diagnosis repair.
• 10121133Feb 25, 2016Equipment. Amount of Inbound requests year-to-date overview
• 10126457Feb 24, 2016Equipment. On-car analysis list of customer compliants Customer Complaint: Mil-on no electric drive mode, untouched vehicles
• 10236442Feb 19, 2016Electrical system. Generator replacement.
• 10121117Feb 19, 2016Equipment. Document discusses possible needs for Generator Replacement, Charging System inoperative/malfunctions, noise from engine compartment, accessory drive belt damaged or missing. Document also discusses where to find warranty information for coverage.

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