2012 Volkswagen Routan Technical Service Bulletins

506 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2012 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.

• 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
• 10239550Jan 11, 2013Equipment. Software Enhancements for Radio Model RHR
• 10071020Jan 11, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10050099Dec 17, 2012Engine cooling. Volkswagen: intake manifold restriction check. Mil-on and 1 or more of the following diagnostic codes may be stored in ecm fault memory.
• 10069689Dec 3, 2012Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10050079Dec 3, 2012Engine cooling. Volkswagen:evaporative (evap) emission system, diagnostic trouble code diagnosis. Revised procedure developed to test evap system without fuel cap.
• 10071266Dec 1, 2012Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10237887Nov 28, 2012Suspension. This communication provides important information on how to obtain the latest alignment programs for Volkswagen through direct download from Service Net. The procedure is available only to dealers that have completed their required VAG alignment upgrades.
• 10236506Nov 26, 2012Equipment. ElsaWeb Newsletter
• 10238574Nov 23, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Adaptation
• 10157757Nov 23, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Tech Tips (Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Adaptation): To help prevent any malfunctions regarding adaptation of the PCM, make sure the StarMOBILE diagnostic tool is updated to the latest level. This document instructs how to perform the adaption. If StarMOBILE diagnostic tool requires software update, file can be downloaded from a link in document VSS-12-02, available on ServiceNet under Workshop Equipment>…
• 10156158Nov 23, 2012Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment, Electrical system. Tech Tips (Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Adaptation): To help prevent any malfunctions regarding adaptation of the PCM, make sure the StarMOBILE diagnostic tool is updated to the latest level. This document instructs how to perform the adaption. If StarMOBILE diagnostic tool requires software update, file can be downloaded from a link in document VSS-12-02, available on ServiceNet under Workshop Equipment>…
• 10070097Nov 23, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10237886Nov 18, 2012Equipment. During the holiday period, DTSS support of VAS-PC and ODIS Service diagnostic software, and VAS Tester diagnostic hardware is scheduled as follows:
• 10236517Nov 13, 2012Equipment. Volkswagen Warranty Helpline 2012 Holiday Hours of operation
• 10236503Nov 5, 2012Equipment. ElsaWeb Newsletter
• 10239580Nov 2, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding
• 10157660Oct 29, 2012Latches, locks and linkages, Equipment, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Power Sliding Door Will Not Power Close and Makes a Clicking Noise): The Power Sliding Door will not power close and makes a clicking noise at, or near, the full closed position. Customers may experience that the power sliding door will not power close. The sliding door will be stuck in the open position and the motor will make a clicking noise. This will happen when the PSDM loses the position…
• 10156075Oct 29, 2012Electrical system, Body and structure. Technical Bulletin (Power Sliding Door Will Not Power Close and Makes a Clicking Noise): The Power Sliding Door will not power close and makes a clicking noise at, or near, the full closed position. Customers may experience that the power sliding door will not power close. The sliding door will be stuck in the open position and the motor will make a clicking noise. This will happen when the PSDM loses the position…
• 10073078Oct 29, 2012Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10047779Oct 29, 2012Body and structure, Latches, locks and linkages. Volkswagen: when power sliding door is near or at full closed position, would make clicking noises and would fail to power close. Models 2011-2012 routan.
• 10157659Oct 26, 2012Body and structure, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Sliding Door Trim Contacting Vehicle Rear Quarter): The customer may experience a door trim panel contacting the quarter panel on either side when opening either of the sliding doors. This bulletin involves installing an additional door panel retention point to prevent the door panel from bowing and contacting the body when the sliding door is opened. This document informs how to diagnoise and…
• 10156074Oct 26, 2012Body and structure, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Sliding Door Trim Contacting Vehicle Rear Quarter): The customer may experience a door trim panel contacting the quarter panel on either side when opening either of the sliding doors. This bulletin involves installing an additional door panel retention point to prevent the door panel from bowing and contacting the body when the sliding door is opened. This document informs how to diagnoise and…
• 10073077Oct 26, 2012Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10238944Oct 19, 2012Electrical system, Engine cooling. When diagnosing faults P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, and/or P0306 for cylinder misfires, perform a Cylinder Combustion Pressure Leakage Test before replacing any components.
• 10238943Oct 19, 2012Electrical system, Engine cooling. When diagnosing faults P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, and/or P0306 for cylinder misfires, perform a Cylinder Combustion Pressure Leakage Test before replacing any components.
• 10157689Oct 19, 2012Engine. Tech Tips (2011-2012 Routan ? MIL ON, Fault P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, and/or P0306 Stored In PCM): When diagnosing faults P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, and/or P0306 for cylinder misfires, perform a Cylinder Combustion Pressure Leakage Test before replacing any components. This document informs where to locate the test procedure.
• 10157679Oct 19, 2012Engine, Equipment. Tech Tips (2011-2012 3.6L Routan ? Fault Codes P06DD, P000D, or P0390 After Cylinder Head Replacement): This document informs to verify that the oil galley bolts were transferred (see pictures in this document) when the cylinder head was replaced.
• 10156102Oct 19, 2012Equipment. Tech Tips (2011-2012 Routan ? MIL ON, Fault P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, and/or P0306 Stored In PCM): When diagnosing faults P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, and/or P0306 for cylinder misfires, perform a Cylinder Combustion Pressure Leakage Test before replacing any components. This document informs where to locate the test procedure.
• 10156092Oct 19, 2012Equipment. Tech Tips (2011-2012 3.6L Routan ? Fault Codes P06DD, P000D, or P0390 After Cylinder Head Replacement): This document informs to verify that the oil galley bolts were transferred (see pictures in this document) when the cylinder head was replaced.
• 10072891Oct 19, 2012Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10069103Oct 19, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10157628Oct 12, 2012Exterior lighting. Tech Tips (Turn Signals Flash While Power Sliding Doors Are Opening): Power Sliding Side Door Open Flash is a feature that can be enabled or disabled by the customer. When enabled, the left and right exterior hazard lights will flash for 12 seconds when either sliding door is opened. This will alert other drivers in the area that passenger(s) could be entering or exiting the vehicle. The Sliding Side Door Open…
• 10156007Oct 12, 2012Exterior lighting, Body and structure. Tech Tips (Turn Signals Flash While Power Sliding Doors Are Opening): Power Sliding Side Door Open Flash is a feature that can be enabled or disabled by the customer. When enabled, the left and right exterior hazard lights will flash for 12 seconds when either sliding door is opened. This will alert other drivers in the area that passenger(s) could be entering or exiting the vehicle. The Sliding Side Door Open…
• 10073859Oct 12, 2012Body and structure. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10157665Oct 8, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs of the method to understand how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number
• 10156066Oct 8, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs of the method to understand how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number
• 10157732Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Body/Infotainment Module Software Updates: This document informs of various complaints that were addressed in software updates, and technical bulletins.
• 10156127Oct 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Body/Infotainment Module Software Updates: This document informs of various complaints that were addressed in software updates, and technical bulletins.
• 10074070Sep 14, 2012Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10074069Sep 14, 2012Exterior lighting. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10073854Sep 7, 2012Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10072636Sep 5, 2012Engine cooling. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10072632Sep 5, 2012Engine, Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10045560Jul 23, 2012Engine. Volkswagen: all models experience the timing chain slipping, rattling noises of the engine after starting, and engine fails to start. 2008-13 all models.
• 10238604Apr 13, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. When diagnosing a transmission concern on a Routan, a quick learn may be suggested as a first step on vehicles with no fault codes. It will also be requested to observe the before and after quick learn values of the CVI.
• 10072890Mar 2, 2012Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10238603Jan 20, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. The transmission will skip select gears during shifts to allow the engine to operate at lower speeds.

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