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.

• 10239563Sep 17, 2013Equipment. RHR Navigation Map Enhancements
• 10157447Sep 17, 2013Equipment. Technical Bulletin (RHR Navigation Map Enhancements): Customers may experience a condition were new roads and new point of interests are not accurately displayed on their navigation system. This document informs updating the navigation software will help address most of the map inaccurate results. Which lead to the production solution of an updated map database software MY2013 (RHR).
• 10155864Sep 17, 2013Equipment. Technical Bulletin (RHR Navigation Map Enhancements): Customers may experience a condition were new roads and new point of interests are not accurately displayed on their navigation system. This document informs updating the navigation software will help address most of the map inaccurate results. Which lead to the production solution of an updated map database software MY2013 (RHR).
• 10071031Sep 17, 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.
• 10238599Jul 19, 2013Electrical system. New Routan SEL vehicles should be equipped with a start/stop button which is to be inserted into the WIN module during PDI. The button is shipped in the by-pack (found on the third row seat) as shown below.
• 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.
• 10125751Jul 19, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (Start/Stop Button Installation at PDI): New Routan SEL vehicles should be equipped with a start/stop button which is to be inserted into the WIN module during PDI. The button is shipped in the by-pack (found on the third row seat) is shown in this document.
• 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.
• 10070764Jul 19, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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
• 10125834Jun 21, 2013Electrical system. Tech Tips (Routan SEL Vehicles - Start/Stop Button Installation at PDI): This document informs the New Routan SEL vehicles should be equipped with a start/stop button which is to be inserted into the WIN module during PDI. The button is shipped in the driver door trim pocket or the by-pack found on the third row seat.
• 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
• 10237732Jun 7, 2013Equipment. 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.
• 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.

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