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.

• 10237723Mar 22, 2013Electrical system, Brakes. Replacement RNS 510 radio/navigation units may be shipped in transportation safeguard mode and therefore will have no sound output. In order to switch the unit out of this mode, hold down the forward seek button, the back seek button, and the music button at the same time until the unit shuts down. Once the unit is powered back ?ON? the safeguard mode will be deactivated.
• 10240880Mar 21, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10144701Mar 21, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10238061Mar 20, 2013Body and structure. Recommended procedure for removing damaged CV boot.
• 10239298Mar 19, 2013Equipment. You must create a Volkswagen Technical Assistance (VTA) ticket and call the Tehnical Helpline prior to performing any repairs.
• 10243063Mar 18, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242401Mar 18, 2013Fuel system, Electrical system, Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241282Mar 15, 2013Engine cooling. Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid
• 10239799Mar 15, 2013Air bags, Electrical system. If Passenger Occupant Detection System (PODS) basic settings will not complete after module replacement, start by checking coax connector for fleece mat at module. Ensure coax cable is completely seated in connector housing and connector is properly seated in module.
• 10239404Mar 15, 2013Latches, locks and linkages. After enabling the auto-unlock feature through the MFI, it is necessary to road test vehicle over 10 MPH. After vehicle has been driven over 10 MPH, place shifter in park, switch off ignition, open driver door, and verify all other doors unlock.
• 10071377Mar 15, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070402Mar 15, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069511Mar 15, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052036Mar 15, 2013Air bags. Volkswagen: the airbag warning lamp may be illuminated paired with dtcs b101715 and b103615
• 10240879Mar 14, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10144702Mar 14, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10144703Mar 12, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10242400Mar 11, 2013Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system, Engine…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10252220Mar 8, 2013Equipment. All Vehicles with Bluetooth Phone Kit Installed ? Streaming Audio from Phone to Radio
• 10239822Mar 8, 2013Electrical system, Back-over prevention (rear camera). TDI Common Rail High Pitch Whine Noise after Switching Ignition OFF
• 10052040Mar 8, 2013Engine cooling. Volkswagen: it is a normal occurrence for the electric coolant fans to continue to run after the ignition is switched off.
• 10242399Mar 4, 2013Electrical system, Equipment, Fuel system, Body and structure. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10237888Mar 4, 2013Equipment. VWGoA is pleased to inform you of the automatic delivery of the Required Special Tools which are used on VW Hybrid vehicles.
• 10239796Mar 1, 2013Equipment, Other or unknown. If a finger/tab is missing on the 2013 Passat center console cup holder, replace the cup holder trim AND try to locate the missing finger in the center console. If found, tape the loose finger to the cup holder trim for warranty part return.
• 10239403Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. If key blade is found to stick or bind when opening or closing, check position of roll pin that secures key blade to mechanism. If roll pin is sticking out on either side (as shown below), do not replace key. Instead, use appropriate sized punch and hammer to drive in the roll pin so that it is flush with edge of mechanism.
• 10125635Feb 22, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (Technician Helpline Vehicle Check Sheets): When it becomes necessary to open a VW Technician Helpline VTA case while performing diagnosis for a diesel particulate filter, manual transmission repair, or turbocharger concern, it is recommended to complete the related worksheet/check sheet before calling. This document informs where Worksheets/Check Sheets are available on ServiceNet.
• 10125619Feb 21, 2013Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Stored in the Engine Control Module): Production tolerance in Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage (DMTL) pump could cause a false flow reading. This document informs of production tolerance in Diagnostic Module Tank Leakage (DMTL) pump could cause a false flow reading. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking…
• 10125649Feb 15, 2013Fuel system, Other or unknown. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Upcoming Communication to Owners of 2009-2013 MY Volkswagen TDI Clean Diesel Engine Vehicles Registered in the State of Illinois - Using Biodiesel Fuel Blends): Due to Illinois state tax incentives for biofuels, biodiesel blends of B5 or less may not be available in the State of Illinois. Volkswagen will continue to honor the terms and conditions of Volkswagen Limited Warranties…
• 10125632Feb 15, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (TDI ? AdBlue Level Reset Procedure): This document informs how to reset the AdBlue level indicator after filling.
• 10125627Feb 15, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (Dual Zone Climatronic ? One Zone Colder / Warmer Than the Other): For concerns of one zone with no heat or blowing colder / warmer than the other on vehicles with dual zone Climatronic this document informs of the procedure to check parts for proper installation and/or damage.
• 10125613Feb 15, 2013Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number
• 10125615Feb 11, 2013Air bags. Technical Bulletin (Airbag Warning Lamp Illuminated in Instrument Cluster, DTC B101614 Stored in Airbag Control Module): the airbag lamp in instrument cluster may illuminate due to unfastened connector for passenger airbag warning lamp. This document informs for diagnosis purposes only.
• 10044940Feb 11, 2013Air bags. Volkswagen: airbag warning lamp illuminated in instrument cluster, dtc b101614 stored in airbag control module. Airbag lam in instrument cluster may illuminate due to unfastened connector for passenger airbag warning lamp. *js updated 04/11/2013
• 10125625Feb 8, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (Equipped With RNS-510 Radio?Unit Start-Up and Boot-Up Operation): The navigation unit may be slow to respond at times when memory use is high. This may include boot-up time after vehicle start up or times when multiple features are in use. The operation described above is considered a product characteristic.
• 10125614Feb 8, 2013Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Update Programming RCD-510 Radio (Premium 8)): Programming contained in software level(s) for certain RCD-510 Radio (Premium 8) radios may cause Bluetooth audio quality complaints for model year 2012, and 2013. The production solution for this issue is a running software change. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes…
• 10125633Feb 1, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (TDI ? AdBlue Level Reset Procedure): This document informs how to reset the AdBlue level indicator after filling.
• 10125626Feb 1, 2013Electrical system. Tech Tips (Instrument Cluster Production Mode): During PDI, or after installation of a replacement cluster, ?Pro? may be displayed in place of the odometer. The high beam indicator may be flashing in the instrument cluster as well. This indicates the cluster is in Production mode. Production mode is not the same as ?Transport? mode. This document infroms of the difference between Production, and Transport mode.
• 10209338Jan 28, 2013Electrical system, Engine. No charging system voltage.
• 10239552Jan 22, 2013Equipment. Update programming RCD-510 Radio (Premium 8)
• 10239798Jan 18, 2013Air bags, Brakes. If airbag faults B10B300 OR 03551 are stored, DO NOT replace airbag components for these faults, refer to TT45-11-01?.
• 10238941Jan 18, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. When servicing the timing chain sprocket or removing the vibration damper, be aware that one bolt holds both the vibration damper (harmonic balancer) and the crankshaft timing chain sprocket to the crankshaft. Once the damper is removed, the crankshaft should not be rotated unless special tool spacer T10368 has been installed. The crankshaft timing chain sprocket and spur gear drive on the crankshaft have a…
• 10238940Jan 18, 2013Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. CBFA 2.0T TSI Engine
• 10241263Jan 15, 2013Engine cooling, Fuel system. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10122244Jan 15, 2013Engine cooling. 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.
• 10241351Jan 14, 2013Fuel system, Brakes. High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis
• 10236500Jan 14, 2013Equipment. ElsaWeb Newsletter
• 10239551Jan 11, 2013Equipment. Update programming RCD-510 Radio (Premium 8)
• 10239835Jan 7, 2013Electrical system. MIL ON, Incorrect Glow Plug Faults P06C5, P06C6, P06C7 and/or P06C8 Stored in Fault Memory
• 10236499Jan 7, 2013Equipment. ElsaWeb Newsletter
• 10122246Jan 7, 2013Engine, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Incorrect Glow Plug Faults): During the initial glow phase, after switching the ignition ?On?, the ECM performs a check of the glow plugs through the glow plug control module, to ensure the correct glow plugs are installed. If the engine is cranked during this check, lowering the system voltage, the ECM may receive an incorrect reading and set incorrect glow plug faults. This document discusses…

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