1996 Volkswagen Jetta Technical Service Bulletins

29 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 1996 Volkswagen Jetta. 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.

• 10174476Apr 21, 2020Equipment. Updated to include additional models and model year applicability.
• 10159010Mar 27, 2019Equipment. The part number listed in the document is to be returned if it meets the criteria provided.
• 10158533Feb 18, 2019Exterior lighting. Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
• 10155644Jun 28, 2017Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
• 10157383Jun 22, 2017Equipment. VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
• 10128055Feb 1, 2017Equipment. This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
• 10126785Oct 31, 2016Equipment. Update model year applicability to include 2017.
• 10127969Sep 23, 2016Equipment. Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.
• 10213836Jan 22, 2016Air bags. Airbag Issues.
• 10128105Jun 29, 2015Equipment. This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
• 10128104Jun 22, 2015Equipment. This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
• 10122956May 8, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage.
• 10121257Mar 27, 2015Equipment, Exterior lighting. Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this document
• 10239592Jun 4, 2014Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10120169Jun 4, 2014Exterior lighting, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): This document informs of the Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. The document also informs how to service the issue.
• 10241266Apr 10, 2014Equipment. Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials
• 10124348Apr 10, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of components and applications developed to repair concerns of squeaks, rattles, noise and trim fit conditions.
• 10213843Mar 19, 2014Equipment. Jetta Bluetooth manual coding procedure.
• 10239591Mar 6, 2014Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10124287Mar 6, 2014Exterior lighting. Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): Exterior light assemblies (headlights, taillights, fog lights, turn signals) are vented and may collect moisture on their inner surfaces, depending on humidity and other climatic changes. This document discusses necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue.
• 10241265Jan 27, 2014Fuel system, Engine cooling. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10239789Jan 24, 2014Other or unknown, Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage. Proceed with checking any other lines as necessary. Once the damaged line is identified, repair utilizing the Repair kit by Permatex® ITEM…
• 10122240Jan 24, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. This document informs of how to diagnose the issue and tips on servicing the issue
• 10240922Oct 28, 2013Equipment. Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
• 10125764Jul 23, 2013Equipment. JETTA-JSW Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
• 10125763Jul 17, 2013Equipment. JETTA Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
• 10125849Jun 13, 2013Equipment. Jetta Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased
• 10239590Feb 14, 2011Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 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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