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.

• 10069667Jul 25, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10250695Jul 10, 2014Fuel system. Carefree Maintenance Coverage for Interim Oil Changes for Certain 2009 ? 2015 MY Volkswagen TDI® Clean Diesel Engine Vehicles Registered in the State of Minnesota Only (US Dealers
• 10239233Jul 10, 2014Fuel system. Because Volkswagen supports the development and use of renewable fuels (such as biodiesel fuel blends), customers with certain 2009-2015 MY Volkswagen TDI® Clean Diesel Engine vehicles registered in the State of Minnesota only will receive a communication in July 2014 regarding the use of biodiesel fuel blends in their vehicles.
• 10238600Jul 4, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Incorrect torque converter or flywheel/flexplate installation can result in transmission damage. When installing an engine, flywheel or transmission, please follow the installation procedures outlined in ELSA. For the flywheel/flexplate, please be certain the correct shim is installed between it and the crankshaft (reference VWIQ120). When installing a torque converter, press the torque converter hub through the…
• 10241268Jul 2, 2014Equipment. PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing
• 10243004Jun 9, 2014Interior lighting, Exterior lighting, Electrical system, Steering, Visibility…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238972Jun 6, 2014Tires, Wheels. The use of tire dressing gives your tires that shiny finish that completes the image of a clean (new) vehicle. There are many different tire dressing products available. When choosing a product please pay close attention to its contents. Always use a water based product.
• 10120154Jun 6, 2014Steering. 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.
• 10069143Jun 6, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10239592Jun 4, 2014Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10238615Jun 4, 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.
• 10243003Jun 2, 2014Electrical system, Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242341Jun 2, 2014Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239584May 30, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Washer Level Sensor
• 10124413May 30, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Tech Tips (Transmission Diagnosis): When diagnosing a transmission concern on a Routan, information can be learned 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. What is being observed in regards to the before and after values on the CVI, is to see a change. The before values are going to be an adaptation…
• 10069136May 30, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10239391May 28, 2014Engine cooling, Transmission and drivetrain. For an upcoming campaign that will include all MY09-14 TDI (CBEA/CJAA) vehicles, we need to test the SVM3339 code in 200 vehicles of various model-years and engine/transmission combinations.
• 10124420May 23, 2014Equipment. Tech Tips (cylinder misfires): This document informs When diagnosing faults for cylinder misfires, perform a Cylinder Combustion Pressure Leakage Test before replacing any components. This document informs of where to find the test procedure for the test
• 10241337May 22, 2014Engine. Engine Change Oil Indicator Message ON Prematurely (U.S. Only)
• 10124405May 22, 2014Electrical system. Technical Bulletin (Engine Change Oil Indicator Message ON Prematurely): Based on engine operating conditions, some Routan vehicles may display the ?change oil? indicator message more frequently than the every 6,000 miles (MY2009-2010), 8,000 miles (MY2011-2012) and 10,000 miles (MY2013-2014) scheduled maintenance intervals. In some instances, the ?change oil?
• 10069641May 22, 2014Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243010May 12, 2014Equipment, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain, Exterior lighting. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242348May 12, 2014Electrical system, Equipment, Body and structure, Transmission and drivetrain…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10243009May 5, 2014Body and structure, Engine cooling, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242347May 5, 2014Equipment, Electrical system, Engine cooling, Steering. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238504May 5, 2014Body and structure. Rear cargo lower lift gate trim panel cargo light opening is too large.
• 10124391May 5, 2014Body and structure. Technical Bulletin (Rear Cargo Lamp Loose or Falls Out when Closing Rear Lift Gate): Rear cargo lower lift gate trim panel cargo light opening is too large. Rear cargo light fasteners weak and do not hold light in place. The product solution for this issue was a New lower lift gate trim panel introduced with reduced light opening specification. July 9th 2011, and a Improved cargo light fastener tab introduced May…
• 10070441May 5, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10252941May 2, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Washer Level Sensor
• 10252922May 2, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Washer Level Sensor
• 10238503May 2, 2014Body and structure. Rear cargo lower lift gate trim panel cargo light opening is too large.
• 10237765May 2, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The indicator lamp in the I.P. for washer fluid remains illuminated and the washer reservoir is full. Validate the washer reservoir is full with the proper washer solvent (G-052-164). Refer to Elsa for proper fluid type and fluid quantities under repair manual, maintenance, fluid capacity table. If the fluid is not blue in color, drain the fluid, remove the sensor and clean with cleaner (D-009-401-04) or equivalent.
• 10237746May 2, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). The indicator lamp in the I.P. for washer fluid remains illuminated and the washer reservoir is full. Validate the washer reservoir is full with the proper washer solvent (G-052-164). Refer to Elsa for proper fluid type and fluid quantities under repair manual, maintenance, fluid capacity table. If the fluid is not blue in color, drain the fluid, remove the sensor and clean with cleaner (D-009-401-04) or equivalent.
• 10124401May 2, 2014Body and structure. Technical Bulletin (Rear Cargo Lamp Loose or Falls Out when Closing Rear Lift Gate): Rear cargo lower lift gate trim panel cargo light opening is too large. Rear cargo light fasteners weak and do not hold light in place. This technical solution for this issue was New lower lift gate trim panel introduced with reduced light opening specification. July 9th 2011 Improved cargo light fastener tab introduced May 17th…
• 10070440May 2, 2014Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10241261May 1, 2014Body and structure. Removing Paint Contaminants from Exterior Paint
• 10124367Apr 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
• 10238933Apr 25, 2014Electrical system. To identify a misfiring cylinder when a random fault is set (P0300), utilize the following; Select PCM (ECM) from the module menu (figure 1). At the top of the screen, mouse over ?Monitors? to open the drop down list. Select OBD II monitors. From the OBD II monitor list (figure 2), scroll down and select ?Which cylinder is misfiring?(figure 3). A value block displaying all cylinder misfire counts can be viewed and…
• 10124359Apr 25, 2014Equipment. Tech Tips (Routan-Identifying Misfires using WiTech): This document informs that the cylinders in the Routan vehicle can be indivually diagnosed for issues.
• 10068495Apr 25, 2014Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10139651Apr 23, 2014Electrical system. Flash: Dead Battery This Bulletin involves updating the Fold and Stow Module (FSM) with new software because the FSM stays awake resulting in a continuous electrical draw. The customer may experience a dead battery.
• 10252221Apr 18, 2014Equipment. All Navigation Radios-All Models
• 10239534Apr 18, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
• 10124375Apr 18, 2014Equipment. Tech Tips (All Navigation Radios-All Models): When the Navigation RNS 850/510/315 is in 3D mode, the top portion of the screen may not display streets. This line represents the horizon and is a normal operation of system. This document provides Examples of day and night modes:
• 10238024Apr 15, 2014Brakes. This bulletin involves installing new right and left front lower control arms, brake linings and resurfacing or replacing both front brake rotors.
• 10124341Apr 15, 2014Brakes. Technical Bulletin (Front Brake Judder And / Or Vibration issues): This bulletin involves installing new right and left front lower control arms, brake linings and resurfacing or replacing both front brake rotors. 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.
• 10069693Apr 15, 2014Brakes. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10241266Apr 10, 2014Equipment. Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials
• 10124348Apr 10, 2014Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials): This doucment contains a list of components and applications developed to repair concerns of squeaks, rattles, noise and trim fit conditions.
• 10242991Apr 7, 2014Engine cooling, Brakes, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical…. Quick Spec Guides Now published on ServiceNet

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