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.

• 10243015Nov 17, 2014Exterior lighting, Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242353Nov 17, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine cooling, Body and structure…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10241274Nov 17, 2014Engine cooling, Fuel system. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10122647Nov 17, 2014Equipment, Electrical system. This document is an overview which covers: - Populating ElsaPro Service Personnel List - Technical Bulletins - Pending Service Solutions - Tech Tips - Campaigns - Updates - Suggestions
• 10072453Nov 17, 2014Tires. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10241332Nov 12, 2014Engine. MIL ON, DTCs P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 Stored in ECM Fault Memory
• 10122616Nov 12, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Cylinder Misfire issues): Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination due to Cylinder Misfirings. Using a Scan Tool (wiTECH) with Elsa and the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures, This document informs how to verify all engine systems are functioning as designed. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue.
• 10069638Nov 12, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243014Nov 10, 2014Electrical system, Latches, locks and linkages, Exterior lighting. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242352Nov 10, 2014Latches, locks and linkages, Exterior lighting, Equipment, Electrical system. Reminder: Improvements to Technical Information Titles in ElsaPro
• 10122648Nov 10, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. This document is an overview which covers: - Reminder: Improvements to Technical Information Titles in ElsaPro - Technical Bulletins - Pending Service Solutions - Tech Tips - Campaigns - Updates - Suggestions
• 10072452Nov 10, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10252918Nov 7, 2014Exterior lighting. Turn Signals Will Not Activate after TIPM Replacement
• 10237742Nov 7, 2014Exterior lighting, Transmission and drivetrain, Electrical system. The replacement Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) contains revised software that changes the TIPM operation and alters the front exterior lighting of the vehicle. The vehicle wiring may need to be modified to maintain turn signal operation.
• 10122620Nov 7, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (Routan Turn Signals Will Not Activate after TIPM Replacement): The replacement Totally Integrated Power Module (TIPM) contains revised software that changes the TIPM operation and alters the front exterior lighting of the vehicle. The vehicle wiring may need to be modified to maintain turn signal operation. This document informs how to modify the vehicle wiring.
• 10069561Nov 7, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10241331Oct 31, 2014Engine cooling. MIL ON, DTCs P0300, P0302, P0304 or P0306 Stored in ECM Fault Memory
• 10121620Oct 31, 2014Electrical system, Engine. Technical Bulletin (Cylinder Misfire issues): Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation the Technician may find Diagnostic Trouble Codes have been set informing the technician of various cylinder misfiring's
• 10069637Oct 31, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10242358Oct 27, 2014Electrical system, Equipment, Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238616Oct 17, 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. Please reference VWIQ video: http://tech.vw-iq.com/video.php?id=324
• 10121288Oct 17, 2014Steering, Wheels. 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.
• 10241273Oct 15, 2014Body and structure. Removing Paint Contaminants from Exterior Paint
• 10121623Oct 15, 2014Equipment, Body and structure. Technical Bulletin (Removing Paint Contaminants from Exterior Paint): This document informs how to remove paint contaminants such as rail dust and industrial fallout from exterior paint.
• 10239541Sep 24, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)
• 10252208Sep 19, 2014Brakes. AC Compressor Replacement, Refrigerant Circuit Flushing Requirement
• 10237705Sep 19, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). When replacing the Air Conditioning compressor it is necessary to flush the entire system to remove all the PAG oil. Replacement AC compressors come with a full charge of oil. Any time another compressor is installed with a different vendor (Sanden to Denso) it is necessary to replace all the oil in the system to the new vendor type PAG oil.
• 10120272Sep 19, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (Comfort Module (J393) or BCM (J519) Replacement): This document informs if a comfort or body control module is replaced during normal diagnosis, make sure the factory mode has been switched OFF. This can be accomplished by selecting guided function of either the J393 or J519 or control module OBD of J393 or J519 then selecting adaptation channel 99.
• 10238027Sep 14, 2014Suspension, Brakes. This bulletin involves installing new right and left front lower control arms, brake linings and resurfacing or replacing both front brake rotors.
• 10252942Sep 5, 2014Equipment. Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System)
• 10237766Sep 5, 2014Electrical system. The DLC is intended for use with diagnostic scan tools and by emissions testing stations. However, aftermarket devices (i.e., drive data recorders) that connect to the DLC have now become available.
• 10241340Sep 2, 2014Engine. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standard VW 502 00/505 00/505 01 and VW 504 00/507 00
• 10238565Aug 29, 2014Engine. When diagnosis on the above engine leads to the testing of the N75, please refer to the picture below. The diagram shows which vacuum ports on the N75 valve should hold vacuum and which ones should not.
• 10120284Aug 29, 2014Electrical system. Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle
• 10124479Aug 22, 2014Electrical system. Tech Tips (Comfort Module (J393) or BCM (J519) Replacement): This document informs If a comfort or body control module is replaced during normal diagnosis, make sure the factory mode has been switched OFF. This can be accomplished by selecting the test plan through GFF or through Vehicle Self Diagnosis in adaptation channel 99. Failure to deactivate factory mode will create a concern where the door locks will not…
• 10242680Aug 18, 2014Electrical system, Equipment, Body and structure, Brakes. Elsa newsletter
• 10124469Aug 14, 2014Brakes. Technical Bulletin (Front Brake Judder And / Or Vibration): This bulletin involves installing new right and left front lower control arms, brake linings and resurfacing or replacing both front brake rotors. Vehicle owners may feel brake pedal pulsation, steering wheel shake and/or floor pan vibration. The product solution to this issue was New improved brake pads and lower control arms were introduced.
• 10067903Aug 14, 2014Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10055859Aug 14, 2014Suspension, Brakes. Volkswagen: replacing or resurfacing front brake rotors and installing new lower control arms right and left front due to juddar and/or vibration. Model 2011-2012 routan. *pe updated 12/2/14.
• 10239540Aug 6, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). HVAC System Intermittently Blows Cold Regardless of Setting
• 10124467Aug 6, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (HVAC System Intermittently Blows Cold Regardless of Setting): Customers may experience the following condition: * HVAC system intermittently blows cold regardless of blend door/temperature setting. The product solution for this issue was that Improved Manual Temperature Control Module (MTC) software had been introduced in production
• 10067905Aug 6, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10242682Aug 4, 2014Electrical system. ODIS Service Update
• 10242679Aug 1, 2014Fuel system. Elsa newsletter
• 10120204Jul 30, 2014Equipment. Tech Tips (2011-2014 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. Test procedure can be found in Elsa Repair Manual under Diagnostic Information
• 10239830Jul 25, 2014Equipment. Customer May Experience a Discharged Battery
• 10238042Jul 25, 2014Electrical system. Rattle, Tick or Squeak from the Instrument Panel Area
• 10120235Jul 25, 2014Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Customer May Experience a Discharged Battery): This document involves updating the Folding Seat Module (FSM) with new software because the FSM stays awake resulting in a continuous electrical draw. The production solution to this issue is Improved Folding Seat Module (FSM) software has been introduced in production. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential…
• 10120229Jul 25, 2014Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Rattle, Tick or Squeak from the Instrument Panel Area): A sheet metal contact or touch condition under the cowl panel cover in either right or left corner of the plenum below the hood hinge may cause the rattle, tick, or squeak noise. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing…
• 10070369Jul 25, 2014Body and structure, Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.

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