2013 Volkswagen Jetta Technical Service Bulletins

1,535 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 10121214Jan 9, 2015Air bags. Tech Tips: Covers concerns with Both the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) and Airbag systems working together
• 10238041Dec 17, 2014Body and structure, Wheels. Surface corrosion or corrosion perforation can occur on various locations around the front wheel arch.
• 10057309Dec 16, 2014Electrical system. Volkswagen jetta hybrid 2013-2014: information on updated software to prevent engine control module from incorrectly storing scan tool mode.
• 10242996Dec 8, 2014Body and structure, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Visibility…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239210Dec 8, 2014Other or unknown. Quick Reference Update Guide
• 10239831Dec 3, 2014Equipment. Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000 Charger
• 10238962Nov 28, 2014Electrical system, Brakes. Use the following procedure to diagnose active wheel speed sensor complaints
• 10122627Nov 28, 2014Wheels. Tech Tips (Active Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnosis): This document informs of a procedure to diagnose active wheel speed sensor complaints
• 10241326Nov 27, 2014Engine cooling. Update Programming, MIL ON, DTC P0106 Manifold Absolute Pressure Range / Performance Stored in ECM Fault Memory
• 10238935Nov 27, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. When performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically turned off. A hard wired internet connection is also recommended.
• 10122629Nov 27, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (SVM Update Instructions): This document informs when performing SVM updates, the scan tool should be hardwired to the vehicle and the Bluetooth physically turned off. A hard wired internet connection is also recommended.
• 10243016Nov 24, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment, Steering, Electrical system…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242354Nov 24, 2014Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241274Nov 17, 2014Fuel system, Engine cooling. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10122618Nov 17, 2014Engine. Technical Bulletin (Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults): Fuel quality impacts the operating performance, efficiency and service life of the engine. The use of poor quality fuels may result in deposit build up on the fuel injectors and intake valves. This may result in a rough running condition, sporadic misfires, or cold start misfire faults storing in the ECM fault memory.
• 10122617Nov 17, 2014Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Manifold Absolute Pressure Range / Performance issues): This document informs that the monitoring strategy for the manifold absolute pressure sensor being too sensitive, causing P0106 to incorrectly set in the engine control module. The product solution for this issue was improved software.
• 10069633Nov 17, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10122625Nov 14, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (Electro ? Steering - DTC 01309 008 ?No Communication with -J500-? is Stored in the ABS/ESP Module Only): This document informs 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 directions in this document…
• 10243014Nov 10, 2014Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system, Exterior lighting. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242352Nov 10, 2014Equipment, Exterior lighting, Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system. Reminder: Improvements to Technical Information Titles in ElsaPro
• 10238591Nov 7, 2014Engine cooling, Electrical system. Disconnect both O2 sensors (front and rear), start engine and let idle. Check MVB's 41/4 and 136/4 and verify have both changed from a 1 to a 0 (you may have to drive the car 4 miles to get them to reset to 0). Also a key cycle may be required for values to reset. This forces the ECM to re-learn the O2 sensor adaptation. Once MVB 41/4 and 136/4 read 0, re-connect the O2 sensors, road test and recheck for faults.
• 10122628Nov 7, 2014Equipment. Tech Tips (Oxygen Sensor Reset Procedures): This document informs of the procedure to rest oxygen sensors -For 2009-2014 vehicles with engine codes CJAA or CBEA: -For 2012-2015 vehicles with engine codes CKRA, CVCA or CRUA:
• 10069132Nov 7, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10239416Nov 5, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Front Door Locks Hard to Release
• 10122611Nov 5, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Technical Bulletin (Front Door Locks Hard to Release): This document informs of Customers who comment that the front door is hard to open with exterior handle. For concerns of front door lock hard to release from the outside door handle, or the outside handle binds. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for…
• 10243020Oct 27, 2014Engine cooling, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Brakes, Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242358Oct 27, 2014Equipment, Electrical system, Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241345Oct 22, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF
• 10238029Oct 22, 2014Brakes. Rear Disc Brakes, Replacing Rear Brake Pads and Rotors for Squeal
• 10121619Oct 22, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF): This documentation informs it is considered normal operation for the electric coolant fans to continue to run for up to 15 minutes after the ignition is switched off in gasoline engine applications, and up to 16 minutes in diesel engine applications. The production solution to service this issue is that no production change…
• 10121616Oct 22, 2014Brakes. Technical Bulletin (Rear Disc Brakes, Replacing Rear Brake Pads and Rotors for Squeal): Rear brake pad composition may result in a squeal from the rear braking system. Condition as described DOES NOT affect brake performance. The production solution determined lead to improved rear brake pads.
• 10056904Oct 21, 2014Engine cooling. Volkswagen: see document search button for owner letter. Malfunction indicator light (mil) would come on due to an incorrect reading from glow plug control module of the engine control module (ecm). Model 2012-13 jetta sportwagen.
• 10243019Oct 20, 2014Electrical system, Fuel system, Equipment, Steering, Body and structure…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242357Oct 20, 2014Steering, Electrical system, Body and structure, Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238616Oct 17, 2014Steering. This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center. Please reference VWIQ video: http://tech.vw-iq.com/video.php?id=324
• 10121561Oct 17, 2014Engine cooling. Tech Tips (2.0L CCTA/CBFA Coolant Leak or Repeat Coolant Leak from the Water Pump Area): Inspect the water pump for signs of contact with engine oil. Engine oil may cause the water pump gasket to swell, which may lead to a coolant leak. This document informs of the precaustions necessary if a water pump replacement is necessary.
• 10121288Oct 17, 2014Steering, Wheels. Tech Tips (Steering Wheel Off Center): This Tech Tip was established to explain the influence the adjustable steering column tilt position has on the steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center.
• 10069144Oct 17, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10241273Oct 15, 2014Body and structure. Removing Paint Contaminants from Exterior Paint
• 10121623Oct 15, 2014Body and structure, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Removing Paint Contaminants from Exterior Paint): This document informs how to remove paint contaminants such as rail dust and industrial fallout from exterior paint.
• 10241330Oct 10, 2014Engine cooling. Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- Diagnosis
• 10238621Oct 10, 2014Brakes, Wheels. Use the following procedure to diagnose active wheel speed sensor complaints:
• 10121621Oct 10, 2014Engine. Technical Bulletin (Camshaft Adjustment Valve 1 -N205- Diagnosis): Completing the GFF function test and performing basic settings on the camshaft adjustment valve are essential to diagnose proper operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements. The production solution to this issue was to optimized engine cleaning procedure in production.
• 10121536Oct 10, 2014Fuel system, Equipment. Tech Tips (ECM Fault P1250 "Fuel Level Too Low" Will Not Clear): This document informs 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.
• 10121291Oct 10, 2014Engine. Tech Tips (Common Rail TDI ? Fuel Filter Replacement and Prime/Bleed Procedure): This document informs when replacing fuel system components on the Common Rail TDI engine (including the fuel filter), the fuel system must be primed. The procedure should be available on most models through Guided Functions. If not shown, then access through Control Module OBD. Run ?Basic Settings block 35? three times in a row. This…
• 10121171Oct 10, 2014Wheels. Tech Tips (Active Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnosis): This document informs of a procedure to diagnose active wheel speed sensor complaints.
• 10253197Oct 6, 2014Equipment, Electrical system, Other or unknown. Update Programming RCD-510 Radio (Premium 8)
• 10241312Oct 6, 2014Engine cooling. MIL ON, Cylinder Contribution/Balance Faults Stored in ECM Fault Memory P0263, P0266, P0269 and/or P0272
• 10239574Oct 6, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. Update Programming RCD-510 Radio (Premium 8)
• 10121622Oct 6, 2014Electrical system, Engine. Technical Bulletin (Cylinder Contribution/Balance Faults): This document informs that the diagnostic strategy for zero fuel calibration too sensitive. The production solution for this issue was new Software implemented. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.

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