2005 Volkswagen Touareg Technical Service Bulletins

277 technical service bulletins (TSBs) are on record for the 2005 Volkswagen Touareg. 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.

• 10159016Mar 12, 2019Engine. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
• 10158514Feb 27, 2019Engine cooling. Gasoline Engine Misfire Diagnosis document
• 10158529Feb 19, 2019Electrical system. Battery Testing and Charging instruction. Updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
• 10158533Feb 18, 2019Exterior lighting. Condensation and or water droplets visible on inside of exterior light lenses. TB updated to include model year 2019 applicability.
• 10161475Nov 13, 2018Equipment. Update vehicle metadata.
• 10150856Sep 28, 2018Engine. Engine replacement tip
• 10150860Sep 14, 2018Electrical system. Comfort/BCM Replacement direction, updated to include additional model year applicability.
• 10144652Jun 6, 2018Electrical system. This information bulletin contains instructions for checking the pins/terminals for contacts and nano contacts.
• 10133469Nov 10, 2017Electrical system. Tip for Scan tool concerns that may occur duing a test plan
• 10125661Aug 18, 2017Equipment. Update to existing tip for fuel quality checking.
• 10133344Jul 5, 2017Engine cooling. 17 17 01 July 5, 2017 2012855 Supersedes Technical Bulletin 17-16-02 (V171602) dated April 29, 2016 due to updated oil standards lists to current specifications. Engine Oils Which Meet Volkswagen Oil Quality Standards
• 10158545Jun 29, 2017Electrical system. Trailer braking information
• 10158502Jun 29, 2017Equipment, Other or unknown. Trailer towing information
• 10157362Jun 29, 2017Equipment. Trailer towing information
• 10157184Jun 29, 2017Electrical system. Trailer braking information
• 10157175Jun 29, 2017Equipment, Other or unknown. Trailer towing information
• 10157174Jun 29, 2017Electrical system. Trailer braking information
• 10155644Jun 28, 2017Equipment. This special notice is to inform dealers to return all part numbers listed in the document and order the superseded part numbers going forward.
• 10157383Jun 22, 2017Equipment. VAS 6154 Replacement Part Setup Guide
• 10130748Mar 13, 2017Electrical system. Quick Reference of vehicle concerns. Includes a list of Software versions and the technical bulletin numbers that referred to the concerns Updated
• 10128055Feb 1, 2017Equipment. This communication is to update our ProFi dealers of the current status of the latest inbound and outbound ProFi requests.
• 10126785Oct 31, 2016Equipment. Update model year applicability to include 2017.
• 10126899Oct 28, 2016Equipment. Reminder for dealers to reference the repair manual and replace all necessary fasteners (bolts, nuts) that cannot be re-used
• 10126861Oct 24, 2016Equipment. Update to model year applicability.
• 10126870Oct 20, 2016Engine. Update to include additional model year applicability.
• 10126783Oct 12, 2016Equipment. Update model and model year applicability.
• 10236426Sep 23, 2016Body and structure, Equipment. Contacting the parts helpline
• 10127969Sep 23, 2016Equipment. Data Link connector pin assignment chart that is applicable to all models. Update model year applicability.
• 10128382Jun 13, 2016Equipment. To update Claim processing statement.
• 10128084May 20, 2016Electrical system. Quick Reference Update Guide of the vehicles expected upgraded software level. The latest corresponding technical bulletins that address the issues, and concerns that have been had with the vehicles.
• 10107621Apr 29, 2016Electrical system. Tech tip denoting potential for damage of the data link connector when using after market plug in devices or scan tools and subsequent diagnostic direction.
• 10121169Mar 28, 2016Body and structure. Technical Bulletin about Paint Finish, Reducing Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches New vehicles (prior to Retail Delivery) with swirl marks and or fine scratches from polishing or cleaning. The document also have infromation about where to find warrenty coverage for the service
• 10121158Mar 4, 2016Electrical system. Tech Tips Damage to Data Link Connector (DLC) from Aftermarket Devices (Cannot Communicate with Vehicle OBD System)
• 10236481Feb 15, 2016Equipment. Fuel Additive to Help Prevent Sporadic Misfire Faults
• 10236438Feb 15, 2016Electrical system, Engine cooling. Electric coolant fans continue to run after ignition is switched off.
• 10236497Feb 12, 2016Equipment. Quick reference update guide.
• 10127681Feb 12, 2016Electrical system. Quick Reference of vehicle concerns. Includes a list of Software versions and the technical bulletin numbers that referred to the concerns Updated
• 10236436Feb 5, 2016Engine cooling. Gasoline quality.
• 10121123Feb 5, 2016Fuel system. Technical tips on what to do if improper gasoline has been added to the vehicle.
• 10121121Feb 5, 2016Electrical system, Engine cooling. Tech Bullentin concerning Electric Coolant Fans that Continue to Run after Ignition is Switched OFF
• 10213836Jan 22, 2016Air bags. Airbag Issues.
• 10123011Jul 22, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Technical Bulletin (Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear): Windshield or rear window is streaked, has a snakeskin appearance, or the surface feels rough. To avoid unnecessary replacement of wiper blades, the condition and cleanliness of the windshield, rear window and wiper blades, should be checked first. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue.
• 10123020Jul 21, 2015Equipment, Body and structure. Technical Bulletin (Corrosion, Rear Inner Doors in Door Fold Area): Corrosion in the fold of the rear door issue. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue. This document also gives examples on filling out a claim form for the service.
• 10123015Jul 7, 2015Engine cooling, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Air Conditioning, Cleaning of the Refrigerant Circuit (U.S.Only)): In cases where an air conditioning system component (such as a compressor or other system component) has failed and debris from the compressor or component is circulated throughout the refrigerant circuit, the refrigerant circuit must be cleaned of any and all debris or damage to the replacement components will result. This…
• 10123013Jul 7, 2015Engine cooling, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Unpleasant odor is coming from Heating and Ventilation system. Odor mainly occurs after vehicle has been sitting (unused) at least 5 hours and within 20 to 60 seconds after vehicle is first started. This document contains information on how to diagnose, and service this issue.
• 10123008Jul 3, 2015Electrical system. Tech Tips (Scan tool lock up/Scan stops at 33%): While performing a GFF scan (with the newer version of ODIS software), the scan tool can lock up at 33%. The document informs how to service this issue
• 10128105Jun 29, 2015Equipment. This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
• 10128104Jun 22, 2015Equipment. This document contains the VW Elsa Newsletter that contains a general overview of wiring diagrams updates, ElsaPro infomedia icons grayed out, workshop equipment tool storage application, technical bulletins, pending service solutions, tech tips, campaigns, updates, and suggestions.
• 10122956May 8, 2015Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system. Tech Tips (Heated Rear Window, One or More Lines Inoperative): 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.
• 10128083May 6, 2015Electrical system. VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION: Based on dealer feedback of ODIS Service module scan lockups on early Touareg. VOLKSWAGEN created a method for a temporary workaround. The document is its procedure

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