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.

• 10243066May 13, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10242404May 13, 2013Other or unknown. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10243065May 6, 2013Equipment. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239794Apr 26, 2013Electrical system, Other or unknown. After installing the -J345- trailer recognition control module (vehicles with PR code 1D8 only), wiring harness and plug, the following steps need to be performed in order to enable the system.
• 10238960Apr 8, 2013Other or unknown, Fuel system, Engine cooling. To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not allow fault to clear.
• 10238959Apr 8, 2013Other or unknown, Fuel system, Engine cooling. To clear static ECM fault P1250 ?Fuel Level Too Low?, add fuel to vehicle and complete a road test of at least 10 miles. Simply adding fuel without completing a road test may not allow fault to clear.
• 10240855Apr 2, 2013Equipment, Transmission and drivetrain, Engine cooling. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10144704Apr 2, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of customer complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10240880Mar 21, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10144701Mar 21, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10240879Mar 14, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10144702Mar 14, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10240878Mar 12, 2013Equipment. Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair
• 10144703Mar 12, 2013Transmission and drivetrain. On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: Transmission Concerns (including clutch assembly, bevel box and Haldex)
• 10242400Mar 11, 2013Equipment, Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Electrical system, Engine…. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10252220Mar 8, 2013Equipment. All Vehicles with Bluetooth Phone Kit Installed ? Streaming Audio from Phone to Radio
• 10052040Mar 8, 2013Engine cooling. Volkswagen: it is a normal occurrence for the electric coolant fans to continue to run after the ignition is switched off.
• 10242399Mar 4, 2013Electrical system, Equipment, Fuel system, Body and structure. VW Elsa Newsletter
• 10239403Mar 1, 2013Electrical system. If key blade is found to stick or bind when opening or closing, check position of roll pin that secures key blade to mechanism. If roll pin is sticking out on either side (as shown below), do not replace key. Instead, use appropriate sized punch and hammer to drive in the roll pin so that it is flush with edge of mechanism.
• 10125635Feb 22, 2013Equipment. Tech Tips (Technician Helpline Vehicle Check Sheets): When it becomes necessary to open a VW Technician Helpline VTA case while performing diagnosis for a diesel particulate filter, manual transmission repair, or turbocharger concern, it is recommended to complete the related worksheet/check sheet before calling. This document informs where Worksheets/Check Sheets are available on ServiceNet.
• 10050079Dec 3, 2012Engine cooling. Volkswagen:evaporative (evap) emission system, diagnostic trouble code diagnosis. Revised procedure developed to test evap system without fuel cap.
• 10157637Oct 26, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Tech Tips (Access/Start Module Fault 00183 ?Interior Access/Start Authorization Antenna 1-R138? Diagnosis Tip): When diagnosing Access/start fault 00183, be aware that the fault can indicate a concern with either the R138 Interior Access/Start Authorization Antenna 1 or the R137 Luggage Compartment Access/Start Authorization Antenna. This document informs of the recommended normal Guided Fault Finding.
• 10156053Oct 26, 2012Electrical system. Tech Tips (Access/Start Module Fault 00183 ?Interior Access/Start Authorization Antenna 1-R138? Diagnosis Tip): When diagnosing Access/start fault 00183, be aware that the fault can indicate a concern with either the R138 Interior Access/Start Authorization Antenna 1 or the R137 Luggage Compartment Access/Start Authorization Antenna. This document informs of the recommended normal Guided Fault Finding.
• 10074067Oct 26, 2012Electrical system. Summary to be provided on a future date.
• 10157655Oct 25, 2012Body and structure, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (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. This document informs of how the Finish can be significantly improved without the use of harsh polishing compounds and high speed buffing.
• 10156059Oct 25, 2012Equipment. Technical Bulletin (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. This document informs of how the Finish can be significantly improved without the use of harsh polishing compounds and high speed buffing.
• 10157656Oct 24, 2012Body and structure, Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Hood, Under Hood Not Painted Body Color): The paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment and underside of hood may not match the exterior paint color of the vehicle. Depending on vehicle model and production plant, the color of the engine compartment and underside hood may not match the vehicle body color.
• 10156060Oct 24, 2012Equipment. Technical Bulletin (Hood, Under Hood Not Painted Body Color): The paint color and/or finish of the engine compartment and underside of hood may not match the exterior paint color of the vehicle. Depending on vehicle model and production plant, the color of the engine compartment and underside hood may not match the vehicle body color.
• 10157735Oct 1, 2012Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Control Module Updates: This document informs of the software, and technical bulletins that service corresponding cars and their Transmission Control Module complaint issues.
• 10157732Oct 1, 2012Electrical system. Body/Infotainment Module Software Updates: This document informs of various complaints that were addressed in software updates, and technical bulletins.
• 10156129Oct 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system, Transmission and drivetrain. Transmission Control Module Updates: This document informs of the software, and technical bulletins that service corresponding cars and their Transmission Control Module complaint issues.
• 10156127Oct 1, 2012Equipment, Electrical system. Body/Infotainment Module Software Updates: This document informs of various complaints that were addressed in software updates, and technical bulletins.
• 10253204May 6, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors), Other or unknown. Customer States Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear
• 10239581May 6, 2012Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors). Customer States Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear
• 10043602Feb 10, 2012Engine cooling. Volkswagen: gasoline engines have rough idle, have significant loss of power or stalling with reduced performance.
• 10043280Dec 21, 2011Electrical system, Tires, Transmission and drivetrain. Volkswagen: certain model year vehicles experience tire rubbing or binding of drivetrain at low speed and the instrument cluster light would be on or flashing.
• 10041250Jun 6, 2011Transmission and drivetrain, Steering. Volkswagen: the gear box has a momentarily delay while accelerating.
• 10253213Feb 14, 2011Exterior lighting, Other or unknown. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10239590Feb 14, 2011Exterior lighting. Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation
• 10036493Sep 30, 2010Other or unknown. Volkswagen: child restraint latch guidance fixture; compliance with fmvss 225 (usa only). Update to existing technical bulletin. No production change required. All models.
• 10036496Aug 1, 2010Electrical system, Engine cooling. Volkswagen: gasoline engine vehicles inspect, and if necessary, replace ignition coils. Vehicles affected by this action may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. Models passat and wagon; golf; gti; jetta and wagon; new beetle and convertible; phaeton; eos; rabbit, etc.
• 10033216Jul 1, 2010Electrical system, Engine cooling. Volkswagen: (revised) vehicles may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. If this happens, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminated to let you know that vehicle may experience some deterioration in performance. In some cases, a malfunctioning ignition coil may cause a vehicle to exceed federal and/or california emissions standards. 2001-2007 passa/passat wagon. *pe updated…
• 10034745May 10, 2010Engine cooling, Electrical system. Volkswagen: mil on or flashing, misfire dtcs p0300-0312 stored in ecm. The misfire condition may be caused by a malfunctioning ignition coil. Vehicles are out of production.
• 10237716Nov 13, 2009Equipment. The streaming music feature on vehicles equipped with factory or dealer installed Bluetooth will be available only in certain instances. The vehicle must be equipped with the RCD 310 or RCD 510 (Premium 8) radios or the RNS 510 or RNS 315 navigation systems. The Bluetooth system must be either the UHV low (9W2), UHV?NAR (9W7 or 9ZR) factory installed systems or the Volk ? L dealer installed system.
• 10033207Oct 28, 2009Engine cooling, Electrical system. Volkswagen: vehicles may have ignition coils that could malfunction under certain conditions. If this happens, the malfunction indicator lamp (mil) will illuminated to let you know that the vehicle may experience some deterioration in performance. In some cases, a malfunctioning ignition coil may cause a vehicle to exceed federal and/or california emissions standards. No models listed.
• 10033211Sep 16, 2009Transmission and drivetrain, Brakes. Volkswagen: drivetrain binding/tires scrubbing during low speed maneuvering, esp light in instrument cluster on or flashing. Tension in drivetrain; vibration and load sensitive knocking from the drivetrain; cracking noise upon acceleration from stop, while cornering or driving slowly; shudder when cornering; rubbing or slipping when cornering; electronic faults in 22 four wheel drive electronics-dtc's 02033, 02039…
• 10030370May 12, 2009Electrical system. Volkswagen: the wiring harness located on the driver's side floor pan near the a pillar may have a corroded splice(s) connection. Locate splice to determine possible corrosion. Repair wiring as per repair manual.
• 10026848Aug 28, 2008Engine cooling, Body and structure. Volkswagen: exhaust heat shield, replacement guidelines. Heat shields are to be inspected after completion o any type of repair to the underbody (exhaust system transmission, etc.), and if damaged, replaced.
• 10024626Mar 12, 2008Tires. Tire pressure monitoring system (tpms), diagnosing.
• 10032778Feb 20, 2008Equipment. Volkswagen: a/c inoperative, evaporator temperature sensor-g308-damaged or dislodged. Symptoms can be poor heat, no cooling, or insufficient cooling.

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