2009 Volkswagen RabbitService bulletins
2009 Volkswagen Rabbit Technical Service Bulletins
409 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2009 Volkswagen Rabbit. 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.
- 10243008Mar 3, 2014Engine cooling, Electrical system. VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10241264Feb 25, 2014Engine cooling, Fuel system. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- 10252937Feb 14, 2014Electrical system. Vehicles equipped with Immobilizer 4 (Download) ? Adapting Keys after Vehicle Lock Set Replacement
- 10237761Feb 14, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. When replacing the complete vehicle lock set (all vehicle keys and lock cylinders) for any reason, be aware that the ?Adapt keys? test plan will not allow the new keys to adapt to the vehicle. Instead, perform the test plan for ?New identity?. During this test plan, make the appropriate selection to indicate only the lock set has been replaced, as shown below in figures 1 and 2.
- 10241265Jan 27, 2014Engine cooling, Fuel system. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
- 10239789Jan 24, 2014Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Other or unknown. 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. Proceed with checking any other lines as necessary. Once the damaged line is identified, repair utilizing the Repair kit by Permatex® ITEM…
- 10243001Jan 20, 2014Steering, Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10244045Dec 9, 2013Electrical system, Other or unknown. Volkswagen Elsa Newsletter
- 10242365Dec 9, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10244072Dec 3, 2013Engine cooling. Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System
- 10239808Dec 3, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). Customers may complain of a rattling noise from engine or exhaust area while accelerating from 1800-3000 RPM.
- 10209346Dec 3, 2013Engine. Rattling noises from engine compartmen area or exhaust system.
- 10242375Nov 25, 2013Equipment, Steering, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine. VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10238932Nov 15, 2013Equipment. If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. If parts assistance is needed, please call 800-767-6552 to speak with a VWGoA Parts Specialist.
- 10238931Nov 15, 2013Equipment. If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. If parts assistance is needed, please call 800-767-6552 to speak with a VWGoA Parts Specialist.
- 10212722Nov 15, 2013Equipment. Part ordering
- 10243034Nov 4, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242372Nov 4, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10239532Oct 29, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
- 10243041Oct 28, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242379Oct 28, 2013Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10241299Oct 24, 2013Engine cooling. Update Programming ECM for AC Cooling Efficiency
- 10157502Oct 24, 2013Equipment. Technical Bulletin (AC Cooling Efficiency issues): The A/C compressor will shut off too early under very light acceleration. This condition may lead to insufficient cooling efficiency in hot weather climates. The production solution to this issue was Software updated as of VIN: 1K_9M048612 for Jetta vehicles, Concern identified after end of production for Rabbit vehicles.
- 10155928Oct 24, 2013Equipment. Technical Bulletin (AC Cooling Efficiency issues): The A/C compressor will shut off too early under very light acceleration. This condition may lead to insufficient cooling efficiency in hot weather climates. The production solution to this issue was Software updated as of VIN: 1K_9M048612 for Jetta vehicles, Concern identified after end of production for Rabbit vehicles.
- 10240605Oct 15, 2013Other or unknown, Engine cooling, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. P0102, P1128, P1296 - WA front oxygen sensor faults
- 10157460Oct 15, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
- 10155839Oct 15, 2013Electrical system. Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
- 10241344Oct 10, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. Electric Coolant Fans Continue to Run after Ignition is OFF
- 10241335Oct 3, 2013Engine cooling. Oil Consumption Measurement
- 10242381Sep 9, 2013Electrical system, Engine, Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10238571Sep 9, 2013Engine cooling. When diagnosing fault code P2279-Leaking Air in Intake System, be sure to check the cam timing first.
- 10157426Sep 9, 2013Engine. Tech Tips (Vehicles with 2.5L Engine - Fault Code P2279 (Leaking Air in Intake System) Diagnostic Tip): When diagnosing fault code P2279-Leaking Air in Intake System, be sure to check the cam timing first. This document informs how to check the cam timing
- 10155828Sep 9, 2013Engine. Tech Tips (Vehicles with 2.5L Engine - Fault Code P2279 (Leaking Air in Intake System) Diagnostic Tip): When diagnosing fault code P2279-Leaking Air in Intake System, be sure to check the cam timing first. This document informs how to check the cam timing
- 10157406Aug 30, 2013Equipment, Engine. Volkswagen Note (Warranty Extension for Intake Manifold & Fuel Injectors Certain 2008-2011 Model Year Volkswagen Vehicles with 2.0 TFSI Engine): As part of Volkswagen?s ongoing commitment to our environment, and in cooperation with the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board, Volkswagen is informing customers of the decision to extend the customers Emissions Control…
- 10155878Aug 30, 2013Engine cooling. Volkswagen Note (Warranty Extension for Intake Manifold & Fuel Injectors Certain 2008-2011 Model Year Volkswagen Vehicles with 2.0 TFSI Engine): As part of Volkswagen?s ongoing commitment to our environment, and in cooperation with the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the California Air Resources Board, Volkswagen is informing customers of the decision to extend the customers Emissions Control…
- 10237995Jul 19, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. This bulletin provides a procedure to determine ?repair? versus ?replacement? of an automatic transmission. This procedure is to be used ?After? the transmission has been removed from the vehicle.
- 10053936Jul 18, 2013Engine. Volkswagen: activated charcoal filter system, solenoid valve and performing gff function test a vacuum check on canister purge valve n80 are essential to diagnose proper operation. Model 2009-14 all but routan.
- 10239434Jul 16, 2013Body and structure. Damage on External Chrome or Aluminum Surfaces
- 10239262Jul 10, 2013Equipment, Engine. In SAGA, the time units for the Volkswagen DoubleCheck labor operation were reduced in error from 50 time units to 30 time units during the system update posted on July 4th.
- 10243052Jul 1, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10242390Jul 1, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10241333Jul 1, 2013Engine cooling. Oil Consumption Measurement
- 10252210Jun 28, 2013Equipment. Clock Loses Time
- 10240678Jun 28, 2013Fuel system. Install Misfueling Guard
- 10125837Jun 28, 2013Engine cooling. Tech Tips (Equipped with Turbocharged Engine Turbocharger Replacement Tip): If mechanical damage is found to the turbocharger (e.g. damaged compression wheel, loose or broken shaft), it is not enough to just replace the turbocharger. This document informs the procedure of checks for damage.
- 10125828Jun 28, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (Clock Loses Time): This document informs of the procedure to preform if some customers comment that the clock is losing time.
- 10253491Jun 25, 2013Engine cooling. Secondary Air Pressure Sensor Limited Warranty Extension
- 10126874Jun 25, 2013Engine. Secondary Air Pressure Sensor Limited Warranty Extension. Volkswagen has extended the Emission Control Systems Warrantly for secondary air pressure sensor replacement under specific conditions to 10 years or 120,000 miles whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's original in-service date, for the following 2.5 L engine vehicles.
- 10242398Jun 24, 2013Fuel system, Equipment, Electrical system, Suspension. VW Elsa Newsletter
- 10125832Jun 21, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Tech Tips (Measure Value Block Request): If a request has been made for several MVBs from a DSG transmission, the test plan "Read measured values for obligation to report" can be selected. This function will retrieve all of the MVBs from the transmission which can be attached to a VTA ticket. This selection is available under Guided Functions or GFF when using VAS-PC, an example is shown below.
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Nov 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.