2013 Volkswagen Passat Technical Service Bulletins

1,595 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 10122941May 12, 2015Engine cooling, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (No Heat from Passenger Side Cabin ? Heater Core Restricted (CKRA Diesel only)): This document contains the fault codes necessary to diagnosis the issue. It contains the parts and their part numbers needed to fix the vehicles .It contains warranty information useful to inquire if the service qualifies under coverage. The document contains the gasket kit part number.
• 10122942May 11, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment, Engine. Technical Bulletin (No Heat from Passenger Side Cabin ? Heater Core Restricted (CKRA Diesel only)): This document contains the fault codes necessary to diagnosis the issue. It contains the parts, and their part numbers needed to fix the vehicles .It contains warranty information necessary to inquire if the service is covered
• 10122956May 8, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage.
• 10122947May 6, 2015Steering. Technical Bulletin (Squeaking Noises From Front Of Vehicle): Squeaking/creaking noise from front of vehicle while fully turning steering wheel. The document also gives information on servicing the issue
• 10144443May 5, 2015Engine cooling. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Mil?on with fault code P046C, untouched vehicles
• 10122926Apr 10, 2015Seats. Tech Tips: Side Heated Seat May Take Longer to Heat Up and Potentially be Lower in Temperature
• 10122919Apr 10, 2015Fuel system, Electrical system, Engine. Technical Bulletin (High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis): Completing the GFF high pressure pump function test is essential to diagnose proper pump operation and to avoid unnecessary replacements
• 10122929Apr 3, 2015Suspension, Wheels. Tech Tips: This Tech Tip provides an overview of vehicle four wheel alignment, and important steps that should be followed when performing four wheel alignments
• 10122928Apr 3, 2015Steering. Tech Tips: 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
• 10121257Mar 27, 2015Exterior lighting, Equipment. Technical Bulletin: Condensation and or water droplets becomming visible on inside of exterior light lenses issue is discussed in this document
• 10121278Mar 13, 2015Equipment. Tech Tips (Test Plan to Calibrate Adaptive Cruise Control Sensors Will Not Begin notice): Notification that If the test plan to calibrate the Adaptive Cruise Control Sensors will not begin, turn off the overhead lights in the shop. The wavelengths of some shop lighting interfere with the sensors during calibration.
• 10121265Mar 12, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin: Battery, Discharged, Diagnosis for Excessive Static Current Draw
• 10121262Mar 11, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin: Diagnosing with Damage on External Chrome or Aluminum Surfaces
• 10121266Mar 5, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin: The document refers to diagnosing charging systems for issues
• 10121209Feb 27, 2015Body and structure. Tech Tips: Rattle when Closing Front Door
• 10121184Feb 23, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin: This document concerns the sensitivity of the washer solvent level sensor (G33) can be affected by the type, concentration, and the presence of additives in the washer solvent currently in the tank. The operation of the level sensor relies on the composition of the solvent to provide an accurate message on the solvent level. Incorrect concentration and the presence of additives can contaminate…
• 10121213Feb 20, 2015Equipment. Tech Tips: RNS-510 Radio?Unit Start-Up and Boot-Up Operation issues
• 10121192Feb 20, 2015Engine cooling. Tech Tips: Generator Charging Concern Diagnosis Tip - One Way Clutch Pulley Testing
• 10121191Feb 20, 2015Equipment. Tech Tips for No Charging System Voltage issue
• 10121196Feb 16, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin: Battery, Testing and Charging Using Midtronics VAS6161, MCR340V, InCharge 940, or GRX3000VAS Charger
• 10121194Feb 6, 2015Equipment, Electrical system. Tech Tips: Vehicles with Immobilizer with Download/Discharge? New Key Will Not Program
• 10121276Jan 21, 2015Back-over prevention (rear camera). Tech Tips (Rear View Camera Inoperative issues): The rear view camera operates in conjunction with the rear parking aid system. If there are no faults in the radio or rear view camera, be sure to check the parking aid system for faults. Buzzer or sensor faults must be corrected for proper rear view camera operation.
• 10121242Jan 21, 2015Engine. Technical Bulletin (Engine Lacks Performance, Shaft of Turbine Fan of Turbo Charger Broken or Seized): Document discusses diagnosis Codes necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of engine performance issue. The diagnosis codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available
• 10121235Jan 21, 2015Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Water /Snow in Blower Housing): 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
• 10058138Jan 21, 2015Equipment, Back-over prevention (rear camera). Volkswagen: before rear view camera is properly operational, should be connected to buzzer or sensor faults and working in conjunction with rear parking aid system. Models 2009-15 tiguan, cc, passat, touareg.
• 10121246Jan 20, 2015Fuel system. Discusses the issues associated with using contaiminated gasoline. There are recommendations to use top tier gasoline retailers
• 10121247Jan 16, 2015Electrical system. Technical Bulletin: Update Programming of ECM for Concerns of a Bump Sensation after Coming to a Stop. The document contains the Update programming procedure Software Version Management unit codes. It also contains information on where to find if the service is covered under warranty
• 10057291Jan 13, 2015Engine cooling. This tsb contains an owner notification letter. Select document search button below. Passat 2012-2014 w/ 2.0l tdi clean diesel engine ecm software. Vehicles are experiencing exhaust failure after initial startup, cold temperatures could effect the exhaust turbo charger. *lj update 6/10/15
• 10121249Jan 9, 2015Equipment. Tech Tips: Equipping vehicles With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip
• 10121214Jan 9, 2015Air bags. Tech Tips: Covers concerns with Both the Anti-lock Brake (ABS) and Airbag systems working together
• 10240670Dec 25, 2014Engine cooling. ECM Software
• 10240595Dec 16, 2014Fuel system, Other or unknown, Engine cooling, Electrical system. Some vehicles may experience exhaust turbocharger failure (under extreme cold weather conditions) in a brief time period after initial vehicle start up.
• 10068235Dec 16, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10068268Dec 15, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10242996Dec 8, 2014Body and structure, Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain, Visibility…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242334Dec 8, 2014Equipment. 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
• 10239814Dec 3, 2014Back-over prevention (rear camera), Engine cooling. Check Engine Light ON, Reduced Performance or Noise from Turbocharger. DTC P0299 may be stored in ECM.
• 10069654Dec 3, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10057307Dec 3, 2014Engine. Passat 2012-2014 information supersedes technical bulletin v211405 dated july 21st. Engine is not performing properly, broken fan of turbocharger.
• 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.
• 10243015Nov 17, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Brakes, Electrical system, Body and…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242353Nov 17, 2014Electrical system, Body and structure, Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost…. 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.

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