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.

• 10242365Dec 9, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10244072Dec 3, 2013Engine cooling. Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System
• 10239808Dec 3, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). Customers may complain of a rattling noise from engine or exhaust area while accelerating from 1800-3000 RPM.
• 10209346Dec 3, 2013Engine. Rattling noises from engine compartmen area or exhaust system.
• 10157543Dec 3, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System): Customers may complain of a rattling noise from engine or exhaust area while accelerating from 1800-3000 RPM. In order to complete proper diagnosis and ensure that the noise is coming from the turbocharger use the procedure in this document.
• 10155952Dec 3, 2013Engine cooling. Technical Bulletin (Rattling Noises from Engine Compartment Area or Exhaust System): Customers may complain of a rattling noise from engine or exhaust area while accelerating from 1800-3000 RPM. In order to complete proper diagnosis and ensure that the noise is coming from the turbocharger use the procedure in this document.
• 10244063Dec 2, 2013Equipment. In order to promptly receive your credit and to improve the level of parts that reach your customers: Please return your inventory of the above-listed material numbers to your facing PDC, no later than 12/10/13.
• 10242364Dec 2, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10243037Nov 25, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242375Nov 25, 2013Equipment, Steering, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Engine. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10212746Nov 25, 2013Equipment. Webinars and Job Aids.
• 10213850Nov 22, 2013Wheels, Steering. Steering Wheel Off Center.
• 10212716Nov 22, 2013Steering, Wheels. steering wheel being off center and to provide information on checking for steering wheel off center.
• 10157609Nov 22, 2013Equipment, Steering. 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.
• 10156001Nov 22, 2013Steering. 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.
• 10243036Nov 18, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242374Nov 18, 2013Transmission and drivetrain, Engine, Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10212745Nov 18, 2013Back-over prevention (rear camera). Software updates.
• 10238932Nov 15, 2013Equipment. If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. If parts assistance is needed, please call 800-767-6552 to speak with a VWGoA Parts Specialist.
• 10238931Nov 15, 2013Equipment. If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. If parts assistance is needed, please call 800-767-6552 to speak with a VWGoA Parts Specialist.
• 10212722Nov 15, 2013Equipment. Part ordering
• 10157603Nov 15, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (All Models 2000-2014 - Part ordering): If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. This document informs how to contact VWGoA Parts Specialist for help.
• 10156008Nov 15, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (All Models 2000-2014 - Part ordering): If a needed service part is on back order, upgrade the daily order to a red order and check the ?Car Down? box to escalate the order. This document informs how to contact VWGoA Parts Specialist for help.
• 10238595Nov 11, 2013Electrical system, Engine cooling. Turn the ignition key to the START position. If the engine does not crank but a clicking noise can be heard from the starter, install a jumper cable from the battery negative cable to the engine block and attempt to start the engine again. If the engine now cranks perform the following Repair Procedure A. If it still does not crank, perform Repair Procedure B.
• 10213849Nov 8, 2013Wheels, Other or unknown. Tech Tips.
• 10212715Nov 8, 2013Wheels. Four Wheel Alignments.
• 10157608Nov 8, 2013Wheels, Equipment, Tires. Tech Tips (Four Wheel Alignments): This Tech Tip provides an overview of vehicle four wheel alignment, and important steps that should be followed when performing four wheel alignments.
• 10156012Nov 8, 2013Wheels. Tech Tips (Four Wheel Alignments): This Tech Tip provides an overview of vehicle four wheel alignment, and important steps that should be followed when performing four wheel alignments.
• 10243034Nov 4, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10212743Nov 4, 2013Equipment. ODIS Quick Reference Guide.
• 10252902Nov 1, 2013Equipment. Bluetooth Compatibility
• 10242445Nov 1, 2013Engine cooling, Equipment. 3.6L Gasoline Engine
• 10240638Nov 1, 2013Equipment. Ensuring a Perfect Delivery
• 10238557Nov 1, 2013Equipment. Volkswagen is pleased to announce a new edition of the Volkswagen Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual. This edition of the manual applies exclusively to the United States market. For warranty repairs required for Canadian owner's traveling to the Unit warranty terms prior to servicing the vehicle.
• 10237726Nov 1, 2013Suspension. To check Bluetooth compatibility for all 2011 and newer vehicles, as well as 2010 Routan, use the link below.
• 10156016Nov 1, 2013Electrical system, Equipment. Tech Tips (Bluetooth Compatibility): This document informs of the web address that can be used to check Bluetooth compatibility for all 2011, and newer vehicles, as well as 2010 Routan
• 10239532Oct 29, 2013Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). HVAC, Unpleasant Odor
• 10243039Oct 14, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242377Oct 14, 2013Engine, Body and structure. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10157510Oct 11, 2013Engine cooling. Tech Tips (No Crank/ No Start Starter Will Not Engage and there are No Related Codes): This document informs of two procedures to preform if the engine does not crank but a clicking noise can be heard from the starter.
• 10155916Oct 11, 2013Engine cooling. Tech Tips (No Crank/ No Start ?Starter Will Not Engage and there are No Related Codes): This document informs of two procedures to preform if the engine does not crank but a clicking noise can be heard from the starter.
• 10070761Oct 11, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10241335Oct 3, 2013Engine cooling. Oil Consumption Measurement
• 10250686Sep 27, 2013Equipment. Section 3.30.2 Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Policy Modifications
• 10238554Sep 27, 2013Equipment. As announced by the attached Volkswagen Dealership Communication dated September 25, 2013, Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance is not applicable for Model Years 2013 and 2014 Routan vehicles.
• 10241262Sep 23, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. Choosing Service Numbers ? Transmission and Drivetrain
• 10157429Sep 20, 2013Electrical system. Tech Tips (Battery Testing Info): This document informs Prior to testing the battery on any 2009 - 2014 Routan, first reference TB 2018694 (V271302) Battery, Use CCA when testing with the Midtronics MCR-340, Midtronics In-Charge 940 (INC 940), or VAS-6161.
• 10155848Sep 20, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. Tech Tips (Battery Testing Info): This document informs Prior to testing the battery on any 2009 - 2014 Routan, first reference TB 2018694 (V271302) Battery, Use CCA when testing with the Midtronics MCR-340, Midtronics In-Charge 940 (INC 940), or VAS-6161.
• 10070759Sep 20, 2013Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10243044Sep 16, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter

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