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.

• 10121613Oct 6, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming RCD-510 Radio (Premium 8)): This document informs Programming contained in software level(s) 0007, 0008, 0009, 0010, 0011, 0012, 0013, 0014, 0015, 0016 for certain RCD-510 Radio (Premium 8) radios may cause Bluetooth audio quality complaints for model year 2012 (SVM 383F). Programming contained in software level 0006, 0007, 0008 for certain RCD-510 Radio (Premium 8) radios may…
• 10238938Oct 3, 2014Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. Install a vacuum gauge on the dipstick tube and check crankcase vacuum at idle. Compare to a known good vehicle. If the vacuum reading is lower than the comparison vehicle, visually inspect for oil leaks between the engine and the transmission. Smoke test the crankcase by connecting the EVAP smoke machine to the dipstick tube and inspect for leaks at the rear main seal (this will limit pressure to 2 PSI). DO NOT…
• 10121608Oct 3, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Tech Tips (Window Switch Replacement): Be advised that when replacing a window switch on the listed models, make certain that the switch is not damaged during the removal process. It is preferred to use a bone tool to remove the switch from the housing as opposed to a screwdriver. This document provides examples to prevent the risk of damage
• 10121607Oct 3, 2014Equipment. Tech Tips (RNS 510? Replacement Radio/Navigation Unit has no Sound): Replacement RNS 510 radio/navigation units may be shipped in transportation safeguard mode and therefore will have no sound output. This document informs how to deactivate the safeguard mode.
• 10069519Oct 3, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243025Sep 29, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242363Sep 29, 2014Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238965Sep 26, 2014Steering, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Back-over prevention…. Some Golf, GTI, Jetta, and Passat vehicles equipped with electromechanical power steering have the G85 steering angle sensor located in the steering rack. These vehicles do not have a G85 in the steering column. To determine G85 location, check the J500 Power steering control module part number in the GFF printout. Do not use the part number on the steering rack for this check.
• 10120273Sep 26, 2014Transmission and drivetrain, Steering. Tech Tips (2009-2015 Jetta, Eos, Rabbit, Golf, GTI, Passat, CC, and Tiguan Equipped with Electromechanical Power Steering ? G85 Location Identification Tip): Ths document informs of the location of the G85 steering sensor. The sensors expected settings, and which vehicles do not have this sensor for electromechanical power steering.
• 10239807Sep 24, 2014Engine cooling. Engine will not start after standing in cold weather below 0°C (32°F), MIL may be illuminated with various induction and/or boost system faults stored in ECM.
• 10239541Sep 24, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)
• 10120324Sep 24, 2014Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Glow Plug Pressure Sensor Faults): When diagnosing MIL ON with glow plug pressure sensor DTC?s it is important to perform a diagnosis prior to replacing the glow plug. This document contains the fault code interperatation after such a diagnosis. the production solution is that the codes were implementated into production. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and…
• 10120316Sep 24, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or component is circulated throughout the refrigerant circuit, the refrigerant circuit must be cleaned of any and all debris or damage to the replacement components will result. Debris can be…
• 10239593Sep 23, 2014Electrical system. Keyless Entry Inoperative after Access / Start (KESSY) Module Replacement
• 10243024Sep 22, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242362Sep 22, 2014Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10252208Sep 19, 2014Brakes. AC Compressor Replacement, Refrigerant Circuit Flushing Requirement
• 10239415Sep 19, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Front Door Locks Hard to Release
• 10238028Sep 19, 2014Brakes. Rear Disc Brakes, Replacing Rear Brake Pads and Rotors for Squeal
• 10237705Sep 19, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). When replacing the Air Conditioning compressor it is necessary to flush the entire system to remove all the PAG oil. Replacement AC compressors come with a full charge of oil. Any time another compressor is installed with a different vendor (Sanden to Denso) it is necessary to replace all the oil in the system to the new vendor type PAG oil.
• 10120322Sep 19, 2014Brakes. Technical Bulletin (Rear Disc Brakes, Replacing Rear Brake Pads and Rotors for Squeal issues): This document informs that the 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 for this issue was Improved rear brake pads. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential…
• 10120317Sep 19, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Technical Bulletin (Front Door Locks Hard to Release): The front door lock operation is affected by various climate or temperature conditions and as a result may require increased effort to release. Due to this the customer Customer may comment that the front door is hard to open with the exterior handle. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault…
• 10120272Sep 19, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (Comfort Module (J393) or BCM (J519) Replacement): This document informs if a comfort or body control module is replaced during normal diagnosis, make sure the factory mode has been switched OFF. This can be accomplished by selecting guided function of either the J393 or J519 or control module OBD of J393 or J519 then selecting adaptation channel 99.
• 10120271Sep 19, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (Window Switch Replacement): This document informs that Be advised that when replacing a window switch on the listed models, that the switch is not damaged during the removal process. It is preferred to use a bone tool to remove the switch from the housing as opposed to a screwdriver, to prevent the risk of the repair being debited. The document also contains visual examples which show the part in…
• 10120270Sep 19, 2014Equipment. Tech Tips (AC Compressor Replacement, Refrigerant Circuit Flushing Requirement): This document informs when replacing the Air Conditioning compressor it is necessary to flush the entire system to remove all the PAG oil. Replacement AC compressors come with a full charge of oil. Any time another compressor is installed with a different vendor (such as Sanden to Denso) it is necessary to replace all the oil in the…
• 10069696Sep 19, 2014Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069518Sep 19, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10056454Sep 19, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Volkswagen: the exterior handle on front door is very hard to open due to various climate or temperature conditions affecting the lock operation and may require more of an effort to release. Model 2011-2015 jetta (a6), golf/gti (a7), beetle, beetle convertible, passat nms.
• 10241324Sep 16, 2014Fuel system, Engine cooling. MIL ON, DTC P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Stored in ECM Fault Memory, Could be accompanied with Fault P2463 DPF Soot Accumulation
• 10120330Sep 16, 2014Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient, and Soot Accumulation issues): This document informs of high soot loads prior to regeneration which can cause possible restrictions in the EGR filter. The production solution to this issue was new software being implemented in current production. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue.
• 10243023Sep 15, 2014Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system, Steering. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242361Sep 15, 2014Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241322Sep 10, 2014Engine cooling. MIL ON, Cylinder Contribution/Balance Faults Stored in ECM Fault Memory P0263, P0266, P0269 and/or P0272
• 10239414Sep 10, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Customer may comment that the front door is hard to open with exterior handle.
• 10120318Sep 10, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Technical Bulletin (Front Door Locks Hard to Release): This document informs the customer may comment that the front door is hard to open with exterior handle. This is due to the front door lock operation being affected by various climate or temperature conditions, and as a result may require increased effort to release. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the…
• 10120265Sep 10, 2014Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Cylinder Contribution/Balance Faults): This document informs that the Diagnostic strategy for zero fuel calibration was too sensitive. The production solution for this issue was Software implemented into production. 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…
• 10055398Sep 10, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Volkswagen: due to moisture the front door latches may freeze, preventing door latch from operating. *js updated 12/2/14.
• 10243022Sep 8, 2014Engine cooling, Latches, locks and linkages, Visibility (wipers, defrost…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242360Sep 8, 2014Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10252942Sep 5, 2014Equipment. Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System)
• 10237766Sep 5, 2014Electrical system. The DLC is intended for use with diagnostic scan tools and by emissions testing stations. However, aftermarket devices (i.e., drive data recorders) that connect to the DLC have now become available.
• 10239413Sep 3, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Front Door Latches Hard to Release
• 10120319Sep 3, 2014Latches, locks and linkages. Technical Bulletin (Front Door Latches Hard to Release): This document informs the front door latch operation is affected by various climate or temperature conditions and as a result may require increased effort to release. Therefore Customers may comment that the front door is hard to open with exterior handle. This document is for informing only and informs how to service this issue.
• 10241340Sep 2, 2014Engine. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00
• 10120329Sep 2, 2014Engine. Technical Bulletin (Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard): This document informs of a sample list of products generally available in the North American market that meet the Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard
• 10238954Aug 29, 2014Fuel system, Engine cooling. Use the diagram below to test the N75 Solenoid Valve in the event of a turbocharger fault code such as P0299 or P0234. This applies to Mechanical Injection Style Diesel Engines, Pumpe Duse Style Diesel Engines and the new Common Rail Style Diesel Engines.
• 10238565Aug 29, 2014Engine. When diagnosis on the above engine leads to the testing of the N75, please refer to the picture below. The diagram shows which vacuum ports on the N75 valve should hold vacuum and which ones should not.
• 10124482Aug 29, 2014Fuel system, Engine cooling. Tech Tips (TDI Engine - N75 Solenoid Valve Diagnosis): This document informs with graphical aid the testing of the N75 Solenoid Valve in the event of a turbocharger fault code such as P0299 or P0234. This applies to Mechanical Injection Style Diesel Engines, Pumpe Duse Style Diesel Engines and the new Common Rail Style Diesel Engines.
• 10124481Aug 29, 2014Engine cooling. Tech Tips 92006-2014 Vehicles with 2.0T Gasoline Engine - N75 Solenoid Valve Diagnosis): When diagnosis on the above engine leads to the testing of the N75, please refer this document with graphical aid. The diagram shows which vacuum ports on the N75 valve should hold vacuum and which ones should not. Turbocharger fault codes P0299 and P0234 can be diagnosed using this test.
• 10120284Aug 29, 2014Electrical system. Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle

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