2008 Volkswagen Passat Technical Service Bulletins

622 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2008 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.

• 10121194Feb 6, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. Tech Tips: Vehicles with Immobilizer with Download/Discharge? New Key Will Not Program
• 10121241Jan 23, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (P2014 or P2015 Intake Manifold Faults Stored in ECM Fault Memory ): Document discusses diagnosis Codes necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of issue. The diagnosis codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available
• 10121246Jan 20, 2015Fuel system. Discusses the issues associated with using contaiminated gasoline. There are recommendations to use top tier gasoline retailers
• 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
• 10070398Dec 19, 2014Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070393Dec 19, 2014Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10239425Dec 17, 2014Body and structure. Corrosion on Rear Door in Trim Strip Area
• 10070396Dec 17, 2014Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10239418Dec 16, 2014Body and structure. Corrosion on the Front Door in Trim Strip Area
• 10070391Dec 16, 2014Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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
• 10070367Dec 10, 2014Wheels. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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
• 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.
• 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
• 10070366Nov 24, 2014Wheels. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 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…
• 10238963Nov 7, 2014Brakes, Other or unknown. Fault code 02543 000 ?Brake Vacuum Sensor no Display? may be encountered in the ABS module. This may be caused by the hydraulic brake boost function (HBV) in adaptation value 61 being turned off (value = 0). All Passat Wagons (including 4motion) and 3.6L equipped sedans with front drive should have this function turned on (value = 1). Change the adaptation value and verify the fault has cleared.
• 10122626Nov 7, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (Fault Code 02543 000 Present in ABS): Fault code 02543 000 ?Brake Vacuum Sensor no Display? may be encountered in the ABS module. This may be caused by the hydraulic brake boost function (HBV) in adaptation value 61 being turned off (value = 0). All Passat Wagons (including 4motion) and 3.6L equipped sedans with front drive should have this function turned on (value = 1). Change the adaptation value and…
• 10057305Nov 7, 2014Brakes. Passat 2008: information regarding code 02543 000 present in the abs module which shows"brake sensor no display". This includes vehicles with 3.6l equipped sedans .
• 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
• 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…
• 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.
• 10238621Oct 10, 2014Brakes, Wheels. Use the following procedure to diagnose active wheel speed sensor complaints:
• 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.
• 10121171Oct 10, 2014Wheels. Tech Tips (Active Wheel Speed Sensor Diagnosis): This document informs of a procedure to diagnose active wheel speed sensor complaints.
• 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…
• 10243025Sep 29, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239541Sep 24, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)
• 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…
• 10239821Sep 22, 2014Electrical system. MIL ON, DTCs P2014 or P2015 Intake Manifold Faults Stored in ECM Fault Memory
• 10120326Sep 22, 2014Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Intake Manifold Faults Stored in ECM Fault Memory issues): This document informs of a failure of Intake manifold causing fault codes to be stored in the ECM. The production solution improved intake manifold design. 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…
• 10056164Sep 22, 2014Other or unknown, Equipment. Volkswagen: see document search button for owner letter. An extension warranty, with specific conditions, 10 yrs or 120,000 miles,whichever is first, has been issued for emissions control systems warranty for intake manifold and fuel injectors. Model 2008-2011.
• 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.
• 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

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