2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon Technical Service Bulletins

387 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 Volkswagen Passat Wagon. 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.

• 10236436Feb 5, 2016Engine cooling. Gasoline quality.
• 10236434Feb 5, 2016Fuel system, Other or unknown. Fuel additive to help prevent sporadic misfire faults.
• 10236445Feb 2, 2016Equipment, Body and structure. Strut or Shock Absorber Leak Assesment.
• 10236448Feb 1, 2016Body and structure. Rear quarter panel corrosion.
• 10121111Feb 1, 2016Body and structure. The document refers to Corrosion being found where the rear bumper cover meets the quarter panel. It discusses how it can happen, and where to find warranty coverage to service the parts
• 10213835Jan 25, 2016Body and structure, Equipment. Technical Bulletins.
• 10121053Jan 25, 2016Wheels. Summary of Technical Bulletin to include additional model and model year applicability. Corrosion, Front Fenders, at Upper Wheel Opening (U.S. Only)
• 10213836Jan 22, 2016Air bags. Airbag Issues.
• 10213859Jan 19, 2016Other or unknown. Corrosion on Rear Lid at Rear Window Area.
• 10121083Jan 19, 2016Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Discussion on Corrosion on Rear Lid at Rear Window Area When the rear window heater is switched ON, power is transmitted to the outer sealing lip of the rear window. In some places the window sealer makes contact with the bus bar of the rear window heater. Contains examples on making claims for repair work
• 10123018Jul 21, 2015Body and structure, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Corrosion on Rear Door in Trim Strip Area): Because of incomplete bonding of the trim strip water can get between trim strip and door. Because of water ingress, corrosion is possible in the area of the guide holes. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue. This document also gives examples on filling out a claim form for the service.
• 10123021Jul 20, 2015Body and structure, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Corrosion on the Front Door in Trim Strip Area): Because of incomplete bonding of the trim strip water can get between trim strip and door. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue. This document also gives examples on filling out a claim form for the service.
• 10128105Jun 29, 2015Equipment. This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
• 10128104Jun 22, 2015Equipment. This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
• 10121194Feb 6, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. Tech Tips: Vehicles with Immobilizer with Download/Discharge? New Key Will Not Program
• 10242998Dec 22, 2014Exterior lighting, Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242336Dec 22, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239427Dec 19, 2014Body and structure. Corrosion on Rear Door in Trim Strip Area
• 10239420Dec 19, 2014Body and structure. Corrosion on the Front Door in Trim Strip Area
• 10239425Dec 17, 2014Body and structure. Corrosion on Rear Door in Trim Strip Area
• 10239418Dec 16, 2014Body and structure. Corrosion on the Front Door in Trim Strip Area
• 10238057Dec 16, 2014Body and structure. Corrosion On Rear Lid Around Rear Lights
• 10238054Dec 16, 2014Exterior lighting. Corrosion on the rear lid around the license plate light (Figure 1, red outline).
• 10238044Dec 16, 2014Body and structure. Corrosion on the roof (in the contact area of roof rail/roof rail base) - Figures 1 and 2.
• 10242997Dec 15, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Body and structure, Engine cooling…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242335Dec 15, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238040Dec 10, 2014Body and structure, Wheels. Front Fender - Corrosion on Wheel Arch
• 10242996Dec 8, 2014Body and structure, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Visibility…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239831Dec 3, 2014Equipment. Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000 Charger
• 10242995Dec 1, 2014Body and structure, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242333Dec 1, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 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.
• 10238039Nov 24, 2014Wheels, Body and structure. Front Fender - Corrosion on Wheel Arch
• 10122613Nov 24, 2014Body and structure, Wheels. Technical Bulletin (Front Fender - Corrosion on Wheel Arch): The wheel liner touches the arch area of the fender and rubs off the paint in the contact area. The corrosion is caused by dirt accumulations and movements of the wheel liner. The document informs how to identify affected parts. It then gives direction on servicing the issue
• 10241274Nov 17, 2014Fuel system, Engine cooling. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 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
• 10243025Sep 29, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239541Sep 24, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)
• 10239821Sep 22, 2014Electrical system. MIL ON, DTCs P2014 or P2015 Intake Manifold Faults Stored in ECM Fault Memory
• 10243023Sep 15, 2014Latches, locks and linkages, Electrical system, Steering. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239820Sep 8, 2014Electrical system. MIL ON, DTCs P2014 or P2015 Intake Manifold Faults Stored in ECM Fault Memory
• 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.
• 10239819Sep 4, 2014Electrical system. MIL ON, DTCs P2014 or P2015 Intake Manifold Faults Stored in ECM Fault Memory
• 10241340Sep 2, 2014Engine. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00
• 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.
• 10241339Aug 22, 2014Engine cooling, Engine. Oil Consumption Measurement
• 10238600Jul 4, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage. When installing an engine, flywheel or transmission, please follow the installation procedures outlined in ELSA. For the flywheel/flexplate, please be certain the correct shim is installed between it and the crankshaft (reference VWIQ120). When installing a torque converter, press the torque converter hub through the…
• 10238972Jun 6, 2014Tires, Wheels. The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle. There are many different tire dressing products available. When choosing a product please pay close attention to its contents. Always use a water based product.

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