2005 Volkswagen Passat Technical Service Bulletins

261 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2005 Volkswagen Passat. 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.

• 10237716Nov 13, 2009Equipment. The streaming music feature on vehicles equipped with factory or dealer installed Bluetooth will be available only in certain instances. The vehicle must be equipped with the RCD 310 or RCD 510 (Premium 8) radios or the RNS 510 or RNS 315 navigation systems. The Bluetooth system must be either the UHV low (9W2), UHV?NAR (9W7 or 9ZR) factory installed systems or the Volk ? L dealer installed system.
• 10033207Oct 28, 2009Electrical system, Engine cooling. Volkswagen: vehicles may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. If this happens, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminated to let you know that the vehicle may experience some deterioration in performance. In some cases, a malfunctioning ignition coil may cause a vehicle to exceed federal and/or california emissions standards. No models listed.
• 10238964Feb 6, 2009Steering, Air bags, Electrical system, Brakes. 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 direction below using Vehicle Self Diagnosis in Address Word 44 - Steering Assistance
• 10026848Aug 28, 2008Engine cooling, Body and structure. Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. Heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced.
• 10026068Jun 1, 2008Body and structure. Volkswagen: service air plenum area to improve drainage and install improved pollen filter seal.
• 10025923Jun 1, 2008Brakes, Body and structure. Volkswagen: 2001-2005 models: service air plenum area to improve drainage and install improved pollen filter seal. Water could leak into the passenger compartment. 2002 models could have leaks into the brake booster.
• 10021315Jan 11, 2007Engine cooling. Dtc's p1297 (17705) or p1557 (17965) stored in dtc memory. This may be caused by intake hoses leaking (during boost conditions) due to incorrect torque on clamps or improper placement, worn or torn intake hoses.
• 10018452Nov 7, 2005Exterior lighting. Vehicles may display vibration of the headlight due to clearance between headlight assembly and front facia - excluding new passat.
• 10016037Jul 14, 2005Brakes. Anti-lock brake system (abs) control module warranty repair process.
• 10012457Jan 14, 2005Electrical system. Diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p1603 (18011) stored in dtc memory.
• 10011567Nov 9, 2004Engine cooling. Engine coolant temperature (ect) sensor.

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