2005 Volkswagen Jetta Technical Service Bulletins

393 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2005 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.

• 10025926Jun 1, 2009Seats. Customer satisfaction campaign circular: certain vehicles equipped with comfort seats: install driver's side seat heater repair kit. *pe updated 3/23/09. Revision to customer satisfaction campaign. *pe updated 3/17/10.
• 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
• 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.
• 10024404Feb 11, 2008Air bags. Igniter, side airbag, diagnostic trouble code(s) stored in dtc memory.
• 10024403Jan 29, 2008Air bags. Airbag monitoring light on, passenger occupant detection system, dtc 02511 014 stored in memory.
• 10023950Nov 14, 2007Fuel system. Mil on, dtc p0087, p1093 or p2293 stored in ecm fault memory.
• 10032254Nov 2, 2007Seats. Volkswagen: seat, heating inoperative. Seat heater will not operate properly or becomes inoperative.
• 10023952Nov 2, 2007Seats. Seat, heating inoperative - seat heater will not operate properly or becomes inoperative.
• 10023951Nov 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Clutch, friction material flaw (sachs only) which may cause premature clutch disc wear.
• 10032252Oct 14, 2007Fuel system. Volkswagen: fuel pump replacement clarification. Excessive wear of intake camshaft lobe that drives the high pressure fuel pump. The wear limits maximum pump piston lift, causing fuel rail pressure fluctuations. The wear on the camshaft lobe can also lead to wear on the base of the high pressure fuel pump cam follower.
• 10032253Oct 1, 2007Transmission and drivetrain. Volkswagen: clutch, friction material flaw (sachs only). It has been identified that some sachs clutch comp9onents may have a developmental (friction material) flaw which may cause premature clutch disc wear. Friction material flaw on clutch plate or pressure plate which leads to burnt, shredded, or missing clutch plate material on sachs clutch plate only.
• 10022463Jun 29, 2007Engine cooling. Mil on, dtc's p0442, p0445, p0456 or p2404 stored in ecm fault memory, no leaks present.
• 10022462Jun 29, 2007Engine cooling. Mil on, dtc p0087, p1093 or p2293 stored in ecm fault memory.
• 10021959May 24, 2007Electrical system. Speedometer, indicated speed is greater than the actual vehicle speed.
• 10021951May 23, 2007Seats. Seat heater is inoperative.
• 10021966May 7, 2007Engine cooling. Rough on initial start at temperatures below 20 degrees f.
• 10021430Mar 23, 2007Air bags. Igniter, side airbag, diagnostic trouble code stored in dtc memory.
• 10021365Jan 18, 2007Engine cooling. Oil staining, oil drip, around charge air components.
• 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.
• 10020803Sep 19, 2006Engine cooling. Engine cranks intermittently or has no crank.
• 10020720Apr 26, 2006Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Door windows, may seperate from window regulator clamps.
• 10020719Apr 21, 2006Seats. Heated seat bottom cover replacement.
• 10019459Feb 17, 2006Steering. Driver steering recommendations (dsr) activation and software programming for dtcs.
• 10019084Jan 30, 2006Electrical system. Update programming (flashing) to correct air bag monitoring light on, passenger occupant detection system, dtc 02688 stored in memory.
• 10019062Jan 30, 2006Air bags. Airbag warning light in instrument cluster is on and one or both of the following dtcs are stored in the dtc memory.
• 10018440Jan 4, 2006Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Door window, separates from window regulator clamps.
• 10019087Jan 3, 2006Electrical system. Heater, customer states heater output seems insufficient during very cold temperatures.
• 10014558Dec 22, 2005Seats. Comfort seats may have a seat heater element that can malfunction when the ignition switch is on. Customer satisfaction campaign vv.
• 10018803Dec 19, 2005Engine cooling. Customer states heater output seems insufficient.
• 10018786Nov 29, 2005Engine cooling. Engine pre-heater installation. Calix.
• 10017749Oct 28, 2005Engine cooling. Oil cooler hose contacting turbocharger charge air pipe.
• 10017748Oct 18, 2005Engine cooling. Cap, oil filler, comes apart when removing engine cover. Oil filler cap separates when engine cover is improperly removed.
• 10018810Oct 10, 2005Seats. Comfort seats may have a seat heater element that can malfunction when the ignition switch is on. Customer satisfaction campaign vz.
• 10016495Aug 31, 2005Engine cooling. Dip stick, oil level, incorrect (b7). To include 2006 jetta.
• 10016043Jul 21, 2005Electrical system. Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p0101 (16485) stored in dtc memory.
• 10016033Jul 21, 2005Fuel system. Fuel gauge sender, incorrect reading. To include volkswagen jetta 2006.
• 10012760Jul 1, 2005Engine cooling. Runs rough on initial start at temperatures below -7 degrees c (20 degrees f). *tt update. *tt update.
• 10016614May 13, 2005Engine cooling. Intake flap motor - v157 - replacement and software update (b1). Volkswagen new jetta 2006.
• 10015091Apr 25, 2005Exterior lighting. Tail lamp assembly water indrusion.
• 10015087Apr 18, 2005Latches, locks and linkages. Driver door lock cylinder inoperative.
• 10015086Apr 14, 2005Fuel system. Fuel tank lid does not close, unlock motor -v155 - does not return properly.
• 10012457Jan 14, 2005Electrical system. Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1603 (18011) stored in dtc memory.
• 10011567Nov 9, 2004Engine cooling. Engine coolant temperature (ect) sensor.

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