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.

• 10157783Nov 2, 2012Equipment. Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document informs of the procedure to perform when a dealer receives a car. Its contents include: ? Inspecting vehicle for damage (to be completed within 48 hours of delivery to Dealership) ? Shipping damage ? Detailers responsibilities (to be completed prior to delivery to Customer) ? Full Body Covers (FBC), removal and disposal ?…
• 10157781Nov 2, 2012Electrical system. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (UPDATE ? 90H2 Instrument Cluster (NVLW)): This update has been proactively released to prevent customer concerns related to clock and trip meter adjustment using the instrument cluster buttons. Because of a fitment concern between the instrument cluster halves the buttons mounted on the instrument cluster may not function properly.
• 10157772Nov 2, 2012Equipment. Tech Tips (Equipped With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip): This document informs of the setup and an overview of the procedure to adapt keys on a vehicle equipped with KESSY
• 10156194Nov 2, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines for wear and tear, outside influence and factory defect.
• 10156189Nov 2, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Tires, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Four Wheel Alignment Overview): This Technical Bulletin provides an overview for performing vehicle four Wheel Alignment and information on improving vehicle pull/drift using selective tire placement. The information provided is based on the Hunter alignment equipment and the Hunter GSP9700 balancer with StraightTrak.
• 10156185Nov 2, 2012Equipment. Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document informs of the procedure to perform when a dealer receives a car. Its contents include: ? Inspecting vehicle for damage (to be completed within 48 hours of delivery to Dealership) ? Shipping damage ? Detailers responsibilities (to be completed prior to delivery to Customer) ? Full Body Covers (FBC), removal and disposal ?…
• 10156183Nov 2, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (UPDATE ? 90H2 Instrument Cluster (NVLW)): This update has been proactively released to prevent customer concerns related to clock and trip meter adjustment using the instrument cluster buttons. Because of a fitment concern between the instrument cluster halves the buttons mounted on the instrument cluster may not function properly.
• 10156173Nov 2, 2012Equipment. Tech Tips (Equipped With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip): This document informs of the setup and an overview of the procedure to adapt keys on a vehicle equipped with KESSY
• 10067196Nov 2, 2012Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10067135Nov 2, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10068917Nov 1, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10157703Oct 31, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Revision to UPDATE 90H2 ? Jetta Instrument Cluster): This document informs of an expansion to the 90H2 UPDATE. As an additional supply of parts is now available, Volkswagen have expanded the scope of vehicles to include certain 2012 model year Jetta vehicles in U.S. dealer inventory. The issue to be addressed is the Clock and trip meter buttons in the instrument cluster do not…
• 10156086Oct 31, 2012Equipment. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Revision to UPDATE 90H2 ? Jetta Instrument Cluster): This document informs of an expansion to the 90H2 UPDATE. As an additional supply of parts is now available, Volkswagen have expanded the scope of vehicles to include certain 2012 model year Jetta vehicles in U.S. dealer inventory. The issue to be addressed is the Clock and trip meter buttons in the instrument cluster do not…
• 10067590Oct 31, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10157651Oct 29, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Slave Cylinder - Clutch Pedal Operation Diagnosis): A Customer may comment: ? Complaints on clutch system. ? After pressing the clutch pedal, it remains on the floor. Due to mis-diagnosis of clutch systems, and to prevent incorrect parts replacement, diagnostic procedure implemented into guided fault finding. This document is meant to inform.
• 10156071Oct 29, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Slave Cylinder - Clutch Pedal Operation Diagnosis): A Customer may comment: ? Complaints on clutch system. ? After pressing the clutch pedal, it remains on the floor. Due to mis-diagnosis of clutch systems, and to prevent incorrect parts replacement, diagnostic procedure implemented into guided fault finding. This document is meant to inform.
• 10157630Oct 26, 2012Equipment, Engine. Tech Tips (A/C Shuts Off with Compressor Off Code 12 When Coming to a Stop): This document informs when diagnosing a customer concern of A/C shutting off, with ?compressor off? code 12 when coming to or at a stop, be aware that the ECM strategy is to shut off the A/C compressor to reduce engine load and increase engine vacuum during braking, particularly during the catalyst warm-up phase. A compressor off code of…
• 10156049Oct 26, 2012Equipment. Tech Tips (A/C Shuts Off with ?Compressor Off? Code 12 When Coming to a Stop): This document informs when diagnosing a customer concern of A/C shutting off, with ?compressor off? code 12 when coming to or at a stop, be aware that the ECM strategy is to shut off the A/C compressor to reduce engine load and increase engine vacuum during braking, particularly during the catalyst warm-up phase. A compressor off code of…
• 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.
• 10157661Oct 24, 2012Electrical system, Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Sunroof / Sunshade, Will Not Open): The issued of The panoramic sunroof, regular sunroof or sunshade cannot be opened. The sunroof?s ?Basic Setting? has been unintentionally initiated by the customer. This document informs the procedure to reset the settings of the Sunroof / Sunshade so that functionality can be retained. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and…
• 10157656Oct 24, 2012Body and structure, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Hood, Under Hood Not Painted Body Color): The paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment and underside of hood may not match the exterior paint color of the vehicle. Depending on vehicle model and production plant, the color of the engine compartment and underside hood may not match the vehicle body color.
• 10157650Oct 24, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Cylinder Glow Plug Circuit issues): Internal hardware issue of the glow plug relay may cause an over voltage supply to the glow plug(s) damaging the heating element. The production solution to this issue was Improved glow plug relays implemented in production and spare parts. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for…
• 10157648Oct 24, 2012Engine cooling, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (TDI Clean Diesel I/M (Inspection Maintenance) Testing Issues due to Readiness Not Set): Some readiness codes on TDI clean diesel vehicles require special driving conditions to be set. If DTCs have been recently erased from the vehicle?s ECM, it may take additional driving under different conditions to fully set OBD readiness parameters. MVB 89 (on non-UDS protocol ECM?s) will store correct data…
• 10156070Oct 24, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Cylinder Glow Plug Circuit issues): Internal hardware issue of the glow plug relay may cause an over voltage supply to the glow plug(s) damaging the heating element. The production solution to this issue was Improved glow plug relays implemented in production and spare parts. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for…
• 10156068Oct 24, 2012Fuel system, Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (TDI Clean Diesel I/M (Inspection Maintenance) Testing Issues due to Readiness Not Set): Some readiness codes on TDI clean diesel vehicles require special driving conditions to be set. If DTCs have been recently erased from the vehicle?s ECM, it may take additional driving under different conditions to fully set OBD readiness parameters. MVB 89 (on non-UDS protocol ECM?s) will store correct data…
• 10156062Oct 24, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Sunroof / Sunshade, Will Not Open): The issued of The panoramic sunroof, regular sunroof or sunshade cannot be opened. The sunroof?s ?Basic Setting? has been unintentionally initiated by the customer. This document informs the procedure to reset the settings of the Sunroof / Sunshade so that functionality can be retained. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and…
• 10156060Oct 24, 2012Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Hood, Under Hood Not Painted Body Color): The paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment and underside of hood may not match the exterior paint color of the vehicle. Depending on vehicle model and production plant, the color of the engine compartment and underside hood may not match the vehicle body color.
• 10237759Oct 19, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. All keys must be present during key adaptation. Immobilizer reader coil is ALWAYS located in the steering column. DO NOT remove Start/Stop button mounted in center console to access reader coil.
• 10157635Oct 19, 2012Equipment, Steering. Tech Tips (Equipped With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip): When adapting keys on a vehicle equipped with KESSY, it is recommended to remove the immobilizer reader coil from behind round cover on steering column trim and insert key inside the reader coil. The steering column trim does not need to be completely removed to access reader coil. For vehicles with the Start/Stop button on the steering column, the Start/Stop…
• 10156052Oct 19, 2012Steering, Electrical system. Tech Tips (Equipped With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip): When adapting keys on a vehicle equipped with KESSY, it is recommended to remove the immobilizer reader coil from behind round cover on steering column trim and insert key inside the reader coil. The steering column trim does not need to be completely removed to access reader coil. For vehicles with the Start/Stop button on the steering column, the Start/Stop…
• 10157734Oct 17, 2012Electrical system, Engine. Engine Control Module Updates: This document informs of complaints, and the software updates/Tech Bulletins associated with servicing engine control module issues:
• 10156128Oct 17, 2012Electrical system, Equipment, Engine. Engine Control Module Updates: This document informs of complaints, and the software updates / Tech Bulletins associated with servicing engine control module issues:
• 10157665Oct 8, 2012Electrical system, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs of the method to understand how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number
• 10156066Oct 8, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs of the method to understand how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number
• 10157664Oct 2, 2012Air bags, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Airbag Warning Lamp Illuminated in Instrument Cluster, DTC B101614 Stored in Airbag Control Module): This document informs only that Airbag lamp in instrument cluster may illuminate due to unfastened connector for passenger airbag warning lamp.
• 10156065Oct 2, 2012Electrical system, Air bags. Technical Bulletin (Airbag Warning Lamp Illuminated in Instrument Cluster, DTC B101614 Stored in Airbag Control Module): This document informs only that Airbag lamp in instrument cluster may illuminate due to unfastened connector for passenger airbag warning lamp.
• 10047822Oct 2, 2012Air bags, Electrical system. Volkswagen: due to a loose or unfastened connector for passenger air bag, the airbag warning lamp may illuminate in instrument panel. Models 2010-2013 golf, gti, jetta sportwagen, jetta sedan.
• 10157736Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Updates (RVU): This document informs of the reflashs that took place at specific updated software levels to address the complaints of various cars.
• 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.
• 10157732Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Body/Infotainment Module Software Updates: This document informs of various complaints that were addressed in software updates, and technical bulletins.
• 10157700Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Warranty Information (Volkswagen Amenity Subsidy Program - Revised): Volkswagen announced a new short-term program that reimburses Dealers $20 per repair order when model year 2010 ? 2013 Volkswagen customers bring in their vehicle for repair maintenance and are 1.provided with a qualifying current Volkswagen Service Loaner (defined as up to one-year-old with less than 36,000 miles) AND 2. their vehicle receives a…
• 10156130Oct 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Updates (RVU): This document informs of the reflashs that took place at specific updated software levels to address the complaints of various cars.
• 10156129Oct 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system, Transmission 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.
• 10156127Oct 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Body/Infotainment Module Software Updates: This document informs of various complaints that were addressed in software updates, and technical bulletins.
• 10156116Oct 1, 2012Equipment. Warranty Information (Volkswagen Amenity Subsidy Program - Revised): Volkswagen announced a new short-term program that reimburses Dealers $20 per repair order when model year 2010 ? 2013 Volkswagen customers bring in their vehicle for repair/maintenance and are 1. provided with a qualifying current Volkswagen Service Loaner (defined as up to one-year-old with less than 36,000 miles) AND 2. their vehicle receives a…
• 10073857Sep 28, 2012Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073864Sep 21, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10238946Jul 27, 2012Engine cooling. An oil leak from around the oil drain plug noted after oil change, and/or drain plug replacement, may be caused by installation of incorrect drain plug. Correct part number drain plug is based on the oil pan design as shown below. Original drain plug is 18mm hex for both style oil pans.
• 10045559Jul 27, 2012Air bags. Volkswagen: ensure connectors at crash sensor and a pillar properly seated and pins in connectors not spread or damaged before replacing pressure sensor when diagnosing airbag faults. Model 2012 jetta.

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