2000 Volkswagen Jetta Technical Service Bulletins

205 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2000 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.

• 10155853Sep 27, 2013Engine cooling. Tech Tips (Coolant fan control module J293 pinout): 1.8L and 2.0L (Except Engine Code BBW), Fan Module J293 Pinout Chart which informs of the terminal types, the inputs, and outputs, the signal purpose, and the signal type
• 10240604Sep 18, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling, Fuel system. Emissions Recall Circular - 1999-2001 Volkswagen Folf/Jetta and New Beetle 2.0 Liter Gasoline Engine Vehicles Reprogramming of Engine Control Module and Replacement of Malfunctioning Oxygen Sensor
• 10240597Sep 18, 2013Engine cooling, Other or unknown. 1999-2002 Jetta, Golf and GTI with VR6 Engine Update ECM Software for Catalytic Converter Monitoring System.
• 10157431Sep 18, 2013Engine, Electrical system. Emissions Recall Circular (2.0 Liter Gasoline Engine Vehicles Reprogramming of Engine Control Module and Replacement of Malfunctioning Oxygen Sensor): Volkswagen has found that the oxygen sensor in the upper part of the exhaust system could fail under certain conditions, potentially causing a vehicle to exceed Federal and/or California emission standards, or to experience increased fuel consumption. ?Thermal shock?
• 10157394Sep 18, 2013Engine, Electrical system. Emissions Service Action Circular (VR6 Engine Update ECM Software for Catalytic Converter Monitoring System): The ECM software for the catalytic converter monitoring system is too sensitive. This can cause the MIL to come on, and some vehicles may exceed Federal and/or California emissions standards. Also, in some cases this leads to unnecessary catalytic converter replacement. The corrective action taken for this…
• 10155850Sep 18, 2013Engine cooling. Emissions Recall Circular (2.0 Liter Gasoline Engine Vehicles Reprogramming of Engine Control Module and Replacement of Malfunctioning Oxygen Sensor): Volkswagen has found that the oxygen sensor in the upper part of the exhaust system could fail under certain conditions, potentially causing a vehicle to exceed Federal and/or California emission standards, or to experience increased fuel consumption. ?Thermal shock?
• 10155823Sep 18, 2013Engine cooling, Electrical system. Emissions Service Action Circular (VR6 Engine Update ECM Software for Catalytic Converter Monitoring System): The ECM software for the catalytic converter monitoring system is too sensitive. This can cause the MIL to come on, and some vehicles may exceed Federal and/or California emissions standards. Also, in some cases this leads to unnecessary catalytic converter replacement. The corrective action taken for this…
• 10054864Sep 18, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. Volkswagen: the catalytic converter monitoring system, with the ecm software, is too sensitive and causes the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) to come on and exceed emissions standards for federal and/or california. Model 1999-2002 jetta, golf, gti.
• 10054861Sep 18, 2013Engine. Volkswagen: due to a possible failure of the oxygen sensor in upper part of exhaust system, vehicle may exceed federal and/or california emission standards or increased fuel consumption. Model 1999-2001 golf, jetta, new beetle.
• 10241711Jul 23, 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
• 10241713Jul 17, 2013Equipment. Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
• 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
• 10239262Jul 10, 2013Equipment, Engine. In SAGA, the time units for the Volkswagen DoubleCheck labor operation were reduced in error from 50 time units to 30 time units during the system update posted on July 4th.
• 10243052Jul 1, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242390Jul 1, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241333Jul 1, 2013Engine cooling. Oil Consumption Measurement
• 10125726Jul 1, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Oil Consumption Measurement): Customer states oil consumption is higher than the Volkswagen oil consumption standard of up to 0.5 quarts per 600 miles, or 0.5 liters per 1000 km. In order to provide effective lubrication and cooling of internal engine components, all internal combustion engines consume a certain amount of engine oil. Oil consumption varies from engine to engine and may change…
• 10125837Jun 28, 2013Engine cooling. Tech Tips (Equipped with Turbocharged Engine Turbocharger Replacement Tip): If mechanical damage is found to the turbocharger (e.g. damaged compression wheel, loose or broken shaft), it is not enough to just replace the turbocharger. This document informs the procedure of checks for damage.
• 10238566Jun 18, 2013Brakes. If mechanical damage is found to the turbocharger (e.g. damaged compression wheel, loose or broken shaft), it is not enough to just replace the turbocharger.
• 10243059Jun 17, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242397Jun 17, 2013Electrical system, Fuel system, Transmission and drivetrain, Visibility…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238596Jun 14, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Be aware that there are 2 suppliers for the TDI glow plugs-Bosch and Beru. When replacing the glow plugs make sure that you do not mix stock. The vehicle must have all the same supplier or DTC P0380 (Glow Plug Monitoring) may set.
• 10125836Jun 14, 2013Engine cooling. Tech Tips (Equipped with ALH TDI Engine - Glow Plug Replacement Tip): This document informs that there are 2 suppliers for the TDI glow plugs-Bosch and Beru. When replacing the glow plugs make sure that you do not mix stock. The vehicle must have all the same supplier
• 10241712Jun 13, 2013Equipment. Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
• 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
• 10243048Apr 8, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242386Apr 8, 2013Electrical system. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238960Apr 8, 2013Other or unknown, Engine cooling, Fuel system. 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.
• 10238959Apr 8, 2013Other or unknown, Engine cooling, Fuel system. 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.
• 10242399Mar 4, 2013Equipment, Fuel system, Body and structure, Electrical system. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239403Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. If key blade is found to stick or bind when opening or closing, check position of roll pin that secures key blade to mechanism. If roll pin is sticking out on either side (as shown below), do not replace key. Instead, use appropriate sized punch and hammer to drive in the roll pin so that it is flush with edge of mechanism.
• 10125635Feb 22, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (Technician Helpline Vehicle Check Sheets): When it becomes necessary to open a VW Technician Helpline VTA case while performing diagnosis for a diesel particulate filter, manual transmission repair, or turbocharger concern, it is recommended to complete the related worksheet/check sheet before calling. This document informs where Worksheets/Check Sheets are available on ServiceNet.
• 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.
• 10157735Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Control Module Updates: This document informs of the software, and technical bulletins that service corresponding cars and their Transmission Control Module complaint issues.
• 10156129Oct 1, 2012Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Transmission Control Module Updates: This document informs of the software, and technical bulletins that service corresponding cars and their Transmission Control Module complaint issues.
• 10253213Feb 14, 2011Exterior lighting, Other or unknown. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10239590Feb 14, 2011Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10252204Jul 23, 2010Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine cooling. Air Conditioning Does not Operate
• 10237700Jul 23, 2010Electrical system, Brakes. For concerns of no or intermittent A/C operation where pressure diagnosis does not lead to a cause, be sure to check the N25 A/C clutch coil. The fan control module may send a brief voltage signal to the clutch and then shut it off due to an open or high resistance in the coil circuit. The coil resistance should be between 3.5 and 4.5 ohms. If the reading is high or low when checked at the fan module, be sure to…
• 10124477Jul 23, 2010Equipment. Tech Tips (Air Conditioning Does not Operate): This document informs of concerns of no or intermittent A/C operation where pressure diagnosis does not lead to a cause, be sure to check the N25 A/C clutch coil. The fan control module may send a brief voltage signal to the clutch and then shut it off due to an open or high resistance in the coil circuit. The coil resistance should be between 3.5 and 4.5 ohms.
• 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.
• 10011685Oct 1, 2007Electrical system. Emissions service action circular 2000 model year volkswagen golf/jetta vr6, jetta/gti 1.8 and golf/jetta 1.9l tdi vehicles reprogram instrument cluster switching relay software. *tc updated 2/20/08.
• 10021958May 24, 2007Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Intermittent windshield wiper, wipes across windshield once then stops.
• 10021962May 14, 2007Engine cooling. Mil is on and/or catalytic converter is rattling.
• 10021950May 1, 2007Engine cooling. Emissions recall circular. Reprogramming of engine control module and replacement of malfunctioning oxygen sensor.
• 10021315Jan 11, 2007Engine cooling. Dtc's p1297 (17705) or p1557 (17965) stored in dtc memory. This may be caused by intake hoses leaking (during boost conditions) due to incorrect torque on clamps or improper placement, worn or torn intake hoses.
• 10020720Apr 26, 2006Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Door windows, may seperate from window regulator clamps.
• 10018440Jan 4, 2006Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Door window, separates from window regulator clamps.

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