2011 Volkswagen Routan Technical Service Bulletins

453 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2011 Volkswagen Routan. 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.

• 10156036Nov 1, 2013Equipment. 2011 USA Volkswagen Maintenance Schedule by Miles
• 10156016Nov 1, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Tech Tips (Bluetooth Compatibility): This document informs of the web address that can be used to check Bluetooth compatibility for all 2011, and newer vehicles, as well as 2010 Routan
• 10239532Oct 29, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
• 10243039Oct 14, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242377Oct 14, 2013Engine, Body and structure. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10157510Oct 11, 2013Engine cooling. Tech Tips (No Crank/ No Start Starter Will Not Engage and there are No Related Codes): This document informs of two procedures to preform if the engine does not crank but a clicking noise can be heard from the starter.
• 10155916Oct 11, 2013Engine cooling. Tech Tips (No Crank/ No Start ?Starter Will Not Engage and there are No Related Codes): This document informs of two procedures to preform if the engine does not crank but a clicking noise can be heard from the starter.
• 10070761Oct 11, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10241335Oct 3, 2013Engine cooling. Oil Consumption Measurement
• 10250686Sep 27, 2013Equipment. Section 3.30.2 Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Policy Modifications
• 10238969Sep 20, 2013Brakes. For uneven rear brake pad wear, off-brake noise or an issue other than the piston does not screw-in or re-adjust out, Do Not replace the rear caliper assembly.
• 10157433Sep 20, 2013Brakes. Tech Tips (Uneven Rear Brake Pad Wear): For uneven rear brake pad wear, off-brake noise or an issue other than the piston does not screw-in or re-adjust out, Do Not replace the rear caliper assembly. This document informs what, where to inspect for issues, and if replacement is necessary.
• 10157429Sep 20, 2013Electrical system. Tech Tips (Battery Testing Info): This document informs Prior to testing the battery on any 2009 - 2014 Routan, first reference TB 2018694 (V271302) Battery, Use CCA when testing with the Midtronics MCR-340, Midtronics In-Charge 940 (INC 940), or VAS-6161.
• 10155851Sep 20, 2013Brakes. Tech Tips (Uneven Rear Brake Pad Wear): For uneven rear brake pad wear, off-brake noise or an issue other than the piston does not screw-in or re-adjust out, Do Not replace the rear caliper assembly. This document informs what, where to inspect for issues, and if replacement is necessary.
• 10155848Sep 20, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Tech Tips (Battery Testing Info): This document informs Prior to testing the battery on any 2009 - 2014 Routan, first reference TB 2018694 (V271302) Battery, Use CCA when testing with the Midtronics MCR-340, Midtronics In-Charge 940 (INC 940), or VAS-6161.
• 10070777Sep 20, 2013Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10070759Sep 20, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243044Sep 16, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242382Sep 16, 2013Electrical system. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239829Sep 11, 2013Equipment. Battery, Use CCA when testing with the Midtronics MCR-340, Midtronics In-Charge 940 (INC 940), or VAS-6161
• 10157396Sep 11, 2013Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Battery, Use CCA when testing with the Midtronics MCR-340, Midtronics In-Charge 940 (INC 940), or VAS-6161): When testing the original factory battery in the Routan, for warranty purposes it is required to use the CCA rating of the factory battery label. The production solution to this issue is that no production change was required.
• 10155834Sep 11, 2013Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Battery, Use CCA when testing with the Midtronics MCR-340, Midtronics In-Charge 940 (INC 940), or VAS-6161): When testing the original factory battery in the Routan, for warranty purposes it is required to use the CCA rating of the factory battery label. The production solution to this issue is that no production change was required.
• 10067182Sep 11, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10241722Sep 10, 2013Equipment. Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
• 10157456Sep 10, 2013Engine, Equipment. Warranty Information (VW Engine Oil Reimbursement Table ? VW Castrol Oil Program): This communication contains the ?Volkswagen Engine Oil Reimbursement Table ? VW Castrol Oil Program? document which has been updated and is effective on October 1, 2013. This table is also available on WISE under Resource Center > Castrol Oil Program > VCOP Engine Oil Reimbursement Table.
• 10157422Sep 10, 2013Equipment. Routan 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
• 10155836Sep 10, 2013Equipment, Engine cooling. Warranty Information (VW Engine Oil Reimbursement Table ? VW Castrol Oil Program): This communication contains the ?Volkswagen Engine Oil Reimbursement Table ? VW Castrol Oil Program? document which has been updated and is effective on October 1, 2013. This table is also available on WISE under Resource Center > Castrol Oil Program > VCOP Engine Oil Reimbursement Table.
• 10155824Sep 10, 2013Equipment. Routan 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
• 10242381Sep 9, 2013Engine, Electrical system, 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.
• 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.
• 10125723Jul 19, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Technical Bulletin (Automatic Transmission, Determining Repair versus Replacement): 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.
• 10067190Jul 19, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10241717Jul 17, 2013Equipment. Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
• 10125761Jul 17, 2013Equipment. ROUTAN 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
• 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.
• 10241333Jul 1, 2013Engine cooling. Oil Consumption Measurement
• 10240678Jun 28, 2013Fuel system. Install Misfueling Guard
• 10242398Jun 24, 2013Electrical system, Equipment, Suspension, Fuel system. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239411Jun 18, 2013Engine cooling. Activated Charcoal Filter System, Solenoid Valve 1 -N80- (Canister Purge Valve) Diagnosis
• 10052670Jun 14, 2013Fuel system. Volkswagen: on some vehicles, low fuel stored in ecm pressure, engine would crank but not start long periods without driving, may run rough and/or mil on. All models 2008-2013.
• 10241716Jun 13, 2013Equipment. Perfect Delivery Inspection (PDI) - Technician and Detailer Inspections
• 10125847Jun 13, 2013Equipment. Routan 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
• 10243058Jun 10, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242396Jun 10, 2013Body and structure, Electrical system, Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10237994Jun 10, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements
• 10125819Jun 10, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Technical Bulletin (Automatic Transmission Fluid Requirements): At this time, Volkswagen Group of America, Volkswagen Canada do not support or warranty any use of aftermarket universal automatic transmission fluids or the machines used to flush the transmissions. This applies to all standard automatic and DSG transmissions.
• 10252908Jun 7, 2013Equipment. iPod Connection Tip
• 10239582Jun 7, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding

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