2014 Volkswagen Passat Technical Service Bulletins

1,567 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2014 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.

• 10238001Jun 24, 2014Suspension. Front suspension creaking noise during suspension cycles (going over speed bumps or entering on an inclined surface).
• 10120162Jun 24, 2014Electronic stability control, Suspension, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Front Suspension Creaking Noise): Front suspension creaking noise during suspension cycles (going over speed bumps or entering on an inclined surface). The Coil Spring is not formed correctly and rubs against the perch of the strut. The production solution for this issue was Improved parts installed in production since CW 18/14. This document informs on how to diagnoise the issue as well.
• 10069679Jun 24, 2014Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10238934Jun 20, 2014Fuel system. When replacing or adapting fuel injectors, if there is no Guided Functions Test Plan, utilize the following
• 10238570Jun 20, 2014Fuel system. When replacing or adapting fuel injectors, if there is no Guided Functions Test Plan, utilize the following :UDS vehicles: Go to Guided Functions / Adapting Injector Quantity Adjustment correct values (IMA-IVA).
• 10120149Jun 20, 2014Fuel system. Tech Tips (Adapting Injector Quantity adjustment correction values (IMA/IVA)): When replacing or adapting fuel injectors, if there is no Guided Functions Test Plan, utilize this documents procedure
• 10253193Jun 10, 2014Equipment. Car-Net? Operating Control Unit (OCU/J949) Service Guidelines & General Information
• 10239570Jun 10, 2014Equipment. Car-Net? Operating Control Unit (OCU/J949) Service Guidelines & General Information
• 10120168Jun 10, 2014Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Car-Net? Operating Control Unit (OCU/J949) Service Guidelines & General Information): This document informs of issues that will need to be addressed such as -Software related fault codes: -Software operating characteristics: -Swapping of OCU: -During PDI, LED does not illuminate: -Unsuccessful Over The Air Registration (OTAR):
• 10243004Jun 9, 2014Tires, Electrical system, Equipment, Interior lighting, Steering, Exterior…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242342Jun 9, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10252217Jun 6, 2014Equipment. Resetting Inspection Service and Interval Service
• 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.
• 10237713Jun 6, 2014Electrical system. Under the ?Control Module? tab right click on address word ?17 Dash Board?. Open ?Control module OBD?. Click ?
• 10120156Jun 6, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. Tech Tips: This document informs on how to Reset the Inspection Service, and Interval Service.
• 10120155Jun 6, 2014Wheels, Tires. Tech Tips (All vehicles-Tire dressing for vehicle detailing): The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle. This document informs that The use of non-water based products will increase the risk of causing damage to painted surfaces. The document also gives graphical examples of the dame that can occur if non-water based products are used.
• 10120154Jun 6, 2014Steering. Tech Tips (Steering Wheel Off Center): 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.
• 10069541Jun 6, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069143Jun 6, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10253215Jun 4, 2014Exterior lighting, Other or unknown. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10239592Jun 4, 2014Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10238615Jun 4, 2014Steering. 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.
• 10237929Jun 4, 2014Equipment. Monroney Label Placement
• 10120169Jun 4, 2014Exterior lighting, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation): This document informs of the Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. The document also informs how to service the issue.
• 10243003Jun 2, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241687Jun 2, 2014Equipment. Volkswagen Perfect Delivery Process ? Sales Consultant Delivery Checklist
• 10120137Jun 2, 2014Equipment. Volkswagen Perfect Delivery Process ? Sales Consultant Delivery Checklist: This document informs the seller of a vehicle with a checklist to cover the experience of a customer who is interested in purchasing a vehicle
• 10073626Jun 2, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10253207May 30, 2014Other or unknown, Electrical system. Washer Level Sensor
• 10241688May 30, 2014Equipment. Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
• 10239584May 30, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Washer Level Sensor
• 10124438May 30, 2014Brakes, Equipment. Passat Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections: A checklist to insure a customer receives a wonderful delivery of a vehicle that looks, feels, and meets the expectations of a new vehicle that he/she has purchased"
• 10124402May 30, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Washer Level Sensor): The issue is caused by the outside influence of non-approved formulated washer fluids. Non-approved washer fluids leave a clear film coating on the sensor probes, insulating the probes so they cannot read the fluid level. This This document informs Validate the washer reservoir is full with the proper washer solvent. Refer to Elsa for proper fluid type and fluid quantities…
• 10073627May 30, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243012May 26, 2014Engine cooling, Suspension, Electrical system. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242350May 26, 2014Equipment, Electrical system, Suspension, Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10240870May 23, 2014Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10124417May 23, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (Engine Control Module Fault P130A ?Hide Cylinder?): This document informs that DTC P130A ?Hide Cylinder? indicates that excessive misfiring has occurred. As a result, the ECM has turned off a fuel injector to prevent catalyst damage. To address this fault, diagnose and repair all misfire concerns that are present. Repairing the other faults will resolve the P130A.
• 10124400May 23, 2014Electrical system. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaint: MIL?on
• 10240869May 22, 2014Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10124399May 22, 2014Electrical system. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: MIL?on
• 10238000May 21, 2014Suspension. Front suspension creaking noise during suspension cycles (going over speed bumps or entering on an inclined surface).
• 10124403May 21, 2014Suspension. Technical Bulletin (Front Suspension Creaking Noise): Front suspension creaking noise during suspension cycles (going over speed bumps or entering on an inclined surface). The product solution for this issue was that Improved parts were installed in production since CW 51/13, VIN: A3_EC0600001. This document provides the procedure to diagnose the issue
• 10069678May 21, 2014Suspension. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10237715May 16, 2014Engine cooling. If an ?Inspect Now? message is displayed in the vehicle?s MFI, check the value of the inspection service reminder. Note that the inspection service reminder is different than the oil change service reminder and is reset independently from the oil change service reminder.
• 10124410May 16, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (Inspection Service Reminder, ?Inspect Now? Message): If an ?Inspect Now? message is displayed in the vehicle?s MFI, check the value of the inspection service reminder. Note that the inspection service reminder is different than the oil change service reminder and is reset independently from the oil change service reminder. To reset the inspection service reminder after completing an inspection service…
• 10124409May 9, 2014Equipment. 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. Symptoms may be described as ?Locks Up?, ?Freezes?, or ?No Response?. Switching modes (i.e. broadcast radio to SAT), Rear View Camera or soft-touch keys could be…
• 10069555May 9, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10253473May 6, 2014Equipment. Volkswagen Care Scheduled Maintenance Interval Time or Mileage Guidelines
• 10252941May 2, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Washer Level Sensor

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