2012 Volkswagen Jetta Technical Service Bulletins

1,483 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 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.

• 10243057Jun 3, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242395Jun 3, 2013Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241288Jun 3, 2013Engine cooling. Update Programming of ECM for Concerns of a Bump Sensation after Coming to a Stop
• 10237701May 31, 2013Electrical system. After A/C control module J301 is replaced, fault 00898-005 ?Activation A/C Compressor No or Incorrect Basic Settings? may be stored. GFF test plan does not perform Activation A/C Compressor Basic Setting. To perform basic setting and resolve this fault, follow steps below
• 10071155May 31, 2013Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10253179May 30, 2013Electrical system, Other or unknown, Equipment. RNS 315 Hardware Failure
• 10239556May 30, 2013Equipment. RNS 315 Hardware Failure
• 10243068May 28, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242406May 28, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239833May 24, 2013Electrical system. MIL ON, Incorrect Glow Plug Faults P06C5, P06C6, P06C7 and/or P06C8 Stored in Fault Memory
• 10238577May 24, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. When diagnosing a vehicle concern, and fault P130A ?Hide Cylinder? is found in the Engine Control Module (ECM), be aware that Engine Control Module (ECM) fault P130A ?Hide Cylinder? indicates a cylinder shut down and does not require diagnosis.
• 10238019May 22, 2013Brakes. Brake Disc, Pulsation, All Vehicles except Routan (U.S. Only)
• 10240594May 21, 2013Fuel system. As diesel engine passenger vehicles become more popular, auto manufacturers have seen an increase in the number of misfueling cases where diesel engine vehicles are mistakenly fueled with gasoline. The resulting fuel system contamination can lead to costly repair that are not covered under warranty.
• 10243067May 20, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242405May 20, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10252226May 17, 2013Equipment. Replacement Radio/Navigation Unit has no Sound
• 10240592May 17, 2013Other or unknown, Engine cooling. After Market Scan tool Diagnosis Notification
• 10241350May 16, 2013Brakes, Fuel system. High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis
• 10238009May 16, 2013Suspension, Wheels, Steering. Four Wheel Alignment Overview, Steering Wheel off Center, Vehicle Drift/Pull
• 10067198May 16, 2013Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052337May 16, 2013Fuel system. Volkswagen: some vehicles may run rough, experience engine crank, or no start. Also included model beetle convertible model years 2008-2013
• 10240677May 15, 2013Engine cooling. Install Misfueling Guard
• 10243066May 13, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242404May 13, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238961May 10, 2013Equipment, Fuel system. Be aware that fuel lines are color coded on vehicles with return fuel pressure lines. The black line is for fuel pressure supply and the blue line is for fuel pressure return. To verify correct line installation, remove the metal cover exposing the fuel pump flange assembly (generally under the rear seat). Refer to the ELSA Repair Manual for specific location. Check for raised arrows on the flange housing.
• 10238594May 10, 2013Electrical system. When diagnosing a generator charging concern, it is recommended to verify operation of the one way clutch located in the generator pulley (if equipped) before replacing generator assembly. To check the one way clutch, remove the belt from the generator pulley and use a trim removal tool to hold fan blades inside generator, as shown below. When attempting to turn pulley by hand with fan blades held, pulley should…
• 10241286May 9, 2013Engine cooling. Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid
• 10240871May 9, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10240868May 9, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10238008May 9, 2013Wheels, Suspension. This Technical Bulletin provides an overview for performing vehicle four Wheel Alignment, and information on improving vehicle drift/pull using selective tire placement. The information provided is based on the Hunter alignment equipment, Hunter GSP9700 with StraighTrak (VAS 6230x ) and John Bean RFV2000 with OptiLine (VAS 6311A) diagnostic balancer.
• 10152548May 9, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10144728May 9, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10067197May 9, 2013Steering, Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052336May 9, 2013Engine. Volkswagen: some vehicles may experience a misfire and/or reduced engine performance.
• 10243065May 6, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242403May 6, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239213May 6, 2013Equipment. RNS 315 Retrofit
• 10238607May 3, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. If a CV boot is found to be leaking grease on PDI and a clamp is found to be loose or not aligned properly, only the clamp should be replaced. If concern is found after the vehicle is sold, replace the complete CV joint.
• 10052354May 3, 2013Steering. Volkswagen: steering rack. After replacing the steering rack the fault code 01309 008 is set in abs/esp module. Also included model gti my 2013, model tiguan my 2005-2007, model rabbit my 2005/2011-2013, model eos my 2005/2013, model cc my 2005-2008
• 10243051Apr 29, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242389Apr 29, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10240857Apr 29, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10152545Apr 29, 2013Engine cooling, Body and structure, Electrical system. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission
• 10238949Apr 26, 2013Engine cooling. After a cold start, the engine coolant temperature gauge will slowly rise to approximately 190° F. When the F265 mapped thermostat opens, the gauge may drop by approximately 60° F before again rising to 190° F. No repairs should be attempted for this normal concern. F265 is pictured below.
• 10238573Apr 25, 2013Engine cooling. For concerns of Fault Code P117A ?Bank 1, correction Lambda middle reached adjustment limit? stored in the ECM, check that the O2 sensors have not been installed or connected improperly.
• 10240856Apr 24, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10152546Apr 24, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10239393Apr 22, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. PSS - Incorrect Glow Plug Faults P06C5, P06C6, P06C7 and/or P06C8
• 10239836Apr 20, 2013Electrical system. MIL ON, Incorrect Glow Plug Faults P06C5, P06C6, P06C7 and/or P06C8 Stored in Fault Memory
• 10238018Apr 19, 2013Brakes. Brake Disc, Pulsation, All Vehicles except Routan (U.S. Only)

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