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.

• 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, 2013Equipment, Engine. 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, 2013Electrical system, Engine, 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
• 10242398Jun 24, 2013Fuel system, Equipment, Electrical system, Suspension. 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
• 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
• 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.
• 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.
• 10239556May 30, 2013Equipment. RNS 315 Hardware Failure
• 10238019May 22, 2013Brakes. Brake Disc, Pulsation, All Vehicles except Routan (U.S. Only)
• 10240697May 17, 2013Equipment. Fluid capacity chart
• 10069350May 17, 2013Engine. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 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.
• 10067119May 10, 2013Equipment. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10241286May 9, 2013Engine cooling. Engine, Misfire Diagnostic Aid
• 10243065May 6, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239306Apr 29, 2013Engine cooling, Fuel system, Equipment. Temporary warranty process and parts return program
• 10238949Apr 26, 2013Engine cooling. After a cold start, the engine coolant temperature gauge will slowly rise to approximately 190° F. When the F265 mapped thermostat opens, the gauge may drop by approximately 60° F before again rising to 190° F. No repairs should be attempted for this normal concern. F265 is pictured below.
• 10238018Apr 19, 2013Brakes. Brake Disc, Pulsation, All Vehicles except Routan (U.S. Only)
• 10239529Apr 17, 2013Body and structure. Noise from Door Panel while Driving
• 10212721Apr 13, 2013Equipment. Bluetooth Compatibility.
• 10239555Apr 11, 2013Equipment. RNS 315 Hardware Failure
• 10243047Apr 1, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242385Apr 1, 2013Equipment, Electrical system. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10238017Apr 1, 2013Brakes. 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.

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