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.

• 10125827Jun 7, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (RHR Radio - iPod Connection Tip): This document informs The RHR radio can control an iPod when the device is connected directly to USB port located on the front of radio. Accessory iPod adapter kits available for other Routan radios will not operate with the RHR radio.
• 10071166Jun 7, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10240650Jun 5, 2013Equipment. We would like to inform you that the FAQ for Service Action 20T8 has been revised to include additional information for dealers to share with customers about the misfueling guard.
• 10239556May 30, 2013Equipment. RNS 315 Hardware Failure
• 10238019May 22, 2013Brakes. Brake Disc, Pulsation, All Vehicles except Routan (U.S. Only)
• 10240677May 15, 2013Engine cooling. Install Misfueling Guard
• 10252940May 10, 2013Electrical system. Cluster Warning Lights Coming On, Windshield Wipers Will Not Turn Off, and/or Headlights Will Not Shut Off
• 10237764May 10, 2013Electrical system. Customer concerns of all cluster warning lights coming on, windshield wipers not turning off, headlights not shutting off may be caused by an interior high speed (IHS) CAN bus concern. Check the following before continuing with normal diagnosis. See TT 97-12-04 for more information about diagnosing CAN bus concerns.
• 10067119May 10, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10047161May 10, 2013Electrical system. Volkswagen: due to interior high speed (ihs) can bus, headlights, windshield wipers and warning lights cluster comes on and fails to shut off properly. Models 2009-2013 routan. *pe updated 07/17/2013
• 10241286May 9, 2013Engine cooling. Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid
• 10243065May 6, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242403May 6, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10240596May 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Other or unknown. Some customers with Routan vehicles built through January 31, 2012 may Comkplain of harsh 1-3 upshifts when operating the vehicle in the economy (ECO mode)
• 10068212May 1, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10052373May 1, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Volkswagen: see document search button for owner letter. Some vehicles, when driven, may have a harsh 1-3 upshifts in economy (eco) mode and may have an error in software of torque management and clutch has more pressure than intended. Models 2011-2012 routan.
• 10240669Apr 26, 2013Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. PCM Software Update
• 10238949Apr 26, 2013Engine cooling. After a cold start, the engine coolant temperature gauge will slowly rise to approximately 190° F. When the F265 mapped thermostat opens, the gauge may drop by approximately 60° F before again rising to 190° F. No repairs should be attempted for this normal concern. F265 is pictured below.
• 10068927Apr 26, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10238018Apr 19, 2013Brakes. Brake Disc, Pulsation, All Vehicles except Routan (U.S. Only)
• 10212721Apr 13, 2013Equipment. Bluetooth Compatibility.
• 10239555Apr 11, 2013Equipment. RNS 315 Hardware Failure
• 10243047Apr 1, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242385Apr 1, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10252900Mar 29, 2013Equipment. GPS Antenna Concerns
• 10252225Mar 29, 2013Equipment. Vehicles Equipped with Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone ? Pairing of Android Phones
• 10237721Mar 29, 2013Equipment. When pairing an Android phone to the Bluetooth system, a few extra steps may be necessary. Follow the instructions below to pair the phone:
• 10253177Mar 27, 2013Other or unknown. Satellite Radio Overview
• 10241334Mar 27, 2013Engine. Engine Change Oil Indicator Message ON Prematurely (U.S. Only)
• 10239554Mar 27, 2013Equipment. Satellite Radio Overview
• 10069639Mar 27, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10238061Mar 20, 2013Body and structure. Recommended procedure for removing damaged CV boot.
• 10253483Mar 12, 2013Engine cooling. Engine Exhaust Flap Limited Warranty Extension
• 10242400Mar 11, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10252220Mar 8, 2013Equipment. All Vehicles with Bluetooth Phone Kit Installed ? Streaming Audio from Phone to Radio
• 10069115Mar 8, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10242399Mar 4, 2013Equipment, Fuel system, Body and structure, Electrical system. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 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.
• 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
• 10125648Feb 12, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Upcoming UPDATE Routan RHR Radio Software): This document informs dealers of an upcomming update for RHR Radio Software.
• 10125621Feb 12, 2013Electrical system. UPDATE Technical Bulletin (UPDATE ? 91K3 ? RHR Radio Software): This update has been proactively released to provide the latest enhancements to the RHR radio. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.
• 10125643Feb 1, 2013Tires, Electrical system. QUICK INSTALL (J-49225 Routan TPM-RKE Analyzer Software Installation): This document informs the installation of the TPM-RKE Analyzer software on Laptops and PC's and how to update the software from a previous version.
• 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.
• 10236501Jan 21, 2013Equipment. ElsaWeb Newsletter
• 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
• 10069595Jan 15, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10241351Jan 14, 2013Brakes, Fuel system. High Pressure Fuel Pump Diagnosis

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