2013 Volkswagen Routan Technical Service Bulletins

410 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2013 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.

• 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.
• 10252941May 2, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Washer Level Sensor
• 10252922May 2, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Washer Level Sensor
• 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.
• 10241261May 1, 2014Body and structure. Removing Paint Contaminants from Exterior Paint
• 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:
• 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, 2014Electrical system, Tires, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine…. Quick Spec Guides Now published on ServiceNet
• 10238023Apr 2, 2014Brakes. Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration (U.S. Only)
• 10239270Apr 1, 2014Equipment. Volkswagen Warranty Policies and Procedures ? April 2014
• 10239533Mar 27, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
• 10241329Mar 21, 2014Engine. Proper Removal of Engine Cover to Avoid Breakage
• 10239818Mar 20, 2014Electrical system. MIL ON, No Start, or Rough Running with DTCs P0087, P0088 or P0191 Stored in ECM Fault Memory (TDI ONLY)
• 10241343Mar 14, 2014Engine cooling. Release of New Engine Coolant Organic Additive Technology (OAT)
• 10239817Mar 7, 2014Electrical system. MIL ON, No Start, or Rough Running with DTCs P0087, P0088 or P0191 Stored in ECM Fault Memory (TDI ONLY)
• 10239591Mar 6, 2014Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10238060Mar 4, 2014Body and structure. CV boot damage identified.
• 10069597Feb 27, 2014Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10241264Feb 25, 2014Engine cooling, Fuel system. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10069596Feb 25, 2014Fuel system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10252937Feb 14, 2014Electrical system. Vehicles equipped with Immobilizer 4 (Download) ? Adapting Keys after Vehicle Lock Set Replacement
• 10237761Feb 14, 2014Electrical system, Equipment. When replacing the complete vehicle lock set (all vehicle keys and lock cylinders) for any reason, be aware that the ?Adapt keys? test plan will not allow the new keys to adapt to the vehicle. Instead, perform the test plan for ?New identity?. During this test plan, make the appropriate selection to indicate only the lock set has been replaced, as shown below in figures 1 and 2.
• 10238022Feb 7, 2014Brakes. Brake Disc Pulsation or Vibration
• 10069135Feb 7, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10239583Feb 4, 2014Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Wiper Motor Noisy or Inoperative
• 10238021Jan 29, 2014Brakes. Vibration or noise when braking may be due to brake disc corrosion protection which has not been completely removed by normal braking, or surface rust built up during transportation.
• 10241265Jan 27, 2014Engine cooling, Fuel system. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10127719Jan 27, 2014Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10239789Jan 24, 2014Electrical system, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Other or unknown. To detect which line(s) is inoperative, utilize a volt meter to check for 0 V, which will be present after the open in the grid line. The check must be performed with the engine running and heated rear window switched on. Switch OFF the ignition and visually locate the damage. Proceed with checking any other lines as necessary. Once the damaged line is identified, repair utilizing the Repair kit by Permatex® ITEM…
• 10243001Jan 20, 2014Steering, Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10243029Dec 23, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242367Dec 23, 2013Electrical system, Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10209320Dec 23, 2013Engine cooling. VW Elsa Newsletter.
• 10238617Dec 22, 2013Steering. 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.
• 10239804Dec 13, 2013Other or unknown, Seats. Pulling up on any of the third row seating legs is not recommended (Figure 1) as this may cause the leg(s) to not fold flat when the seat is in the stowed position (figure 2). If the third row seating leg(s) do not fold flat into the seat, the tension spring on the affected leg(s) will need to be replaced.
• 10209340Dec 13, 2013Seats. Third row seating.
• 10157526Dec 13, 2013Seats. Tech Tips (Third Row Seating): This document informs Pulling up on any of the third row seating legs is not recommended as this may cause the leg(s) to not fold flat when the seat is in the stowed position. If the third row seating leg(s) do not fold flat into the seat, the tension spring on the affected leg(s) will need to be replaced. Repair kit part numbers, for reference only, are in this document:
• 10155978Dec 13, 2013Seats. Tech Tips (Third Row Seating): This document informs Pulling up on any of the third row seating legs is not recommended as this may cause the leg(s) to not fold flat when the seat is in the stowed position. If the third row seating leg(s) do not fold flat into the seat, the tension spring on the affected leg(s) will need to be replaced. Repair kit part numbers, for reference only, are in this document:
• 10070799Dec 13, 2013Seats. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10244045Dec 9, 2013Electrical system, Other or unknown. Volkswagen Elsa Newsletter

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