Volkswagen Beetle Service Bulletins

2,432 manufacturer communications on file.

• May 1, 2014•Document ID: 10124404

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  V211404 2025464

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Technical Bulletin (Frozen Charge Air Cooler ? Engine Will Not Start): Engine will not start after standing in cold weather below 0°C (32°F), MIL may be illuminated with various induction and/or boost system faults stored in ECM. Moisture from the intake air condenses and collects in the charge air cooler. At cold temperatures this moisture can freeze causing blockage of the intake air system. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.

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• April 29, 2014•Document ID: 10124367

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Reference - Refl

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Quick Reference Update Guide: This document informs of the corresponding software/hardware and disc availability to the customer concerns about a vehicle

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• April 28, 2014•Document ID: 10242994

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Edition83

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  VW Elsa Newsletter

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• April 28, 2014•Document ID: 10242332

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Edition83

  Date Added:

  September 18, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  VW Elsa Newsletter

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• April 22, 2014•Document ID: 10239826

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  261402

  Date Added:

  July 31, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  TDI Common Rail High Pitch Whine Noise after Switching Ignition OFF

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• April 22, 2014•Document ID: 10124344

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  V261402 2018962

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Technical Bulletin (TDI Common Rail High Pitch Whine Noise after Switching Ignition OFF): With the implementation of the new ?Clean Diesel Technology?, changes to the EGR system were implemented as compared to previous Diesel engines. After switching ignition OFF, the EGR system must go through an adaption of the valves to maintain calibration. These noises are considered normal and no repairs are necessary.

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• April 21, 2014•Document ID: 10241314

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TB011411

  Date Added:

  August 28, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  MIL ON, DTC P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Stored in ECM Fault Memory, Could be accompanied with Fault P2463 DPF Soot Accumulation

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• April 21, 2014•Document ID: 10124346

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  V011411 2034898

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Technical Bulletin (Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow, Could be accompanied with Soot Accumulation): High soot loads prior to regeneration can cause possible restrictions in the EGR filter. The production solution for this issue is New software implemented in current production. This document discusses the "Fault Codes" necessary to diagnosis, and potential remedy of the issue. The fault codes for checking warranty coverage for servicing the vehicle are also available.

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• April 18, 2014•Document ID: 10252221

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM); EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT911109

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  All Navigation Radios-All Models

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• April 18, 2014•Document ID: 10239534

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  871402

  Date Added:

  July 24, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  HVAC, Unpleasant Odor

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• April 18, 2014•Document ID: 10124375

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT 91-11-09

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  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:

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• April 18, 2014•Document ID: 10124340

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  V871402 2005566

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Technical Bulletin (HVAC, Unpleasant Odor): Condensation, which is a normal condition in all A/C systems, can cause a musty odor. If the odor is noticeable in the vehicle when the engine is not turned on, the cause may be mold and mildew in the passenger compartment, and not be related to the A/C system. All other possible sources of the odor must be investigated before this document can be performed. This document contains the procedure for the VW method to remove musty odors

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• April 14, 2014•Document ID: 10239265

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN

  Mfr Comm. #:

  VWS1402

  Date Added:

  July 17, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Until further notice, Volkswagen will reimburse up to $35 per day to provide customers affected by the 38B9 Recall with a loaner or rental vehicle while their existing vehicle is being repaired.

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• April 14, 2014•Document ID: 10124332

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  VWS-14-02

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Warranty Information (Loaner/Rental Reimbursement Support for Transmission Oil Cooler (38B9) Recall): This communication contains important information regarding Loaner/Rental vehicle reimbursement support for VW customers affected by the Transmission Oil Cooler (38B9) Recall.

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• April 13, 2014•Document ID: 10122915

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  V261502 2038752

  Date Added:

  November 8, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  This document contains the fault codes to trouble shoot MIL ON, Exhaust Flap Fault issues. The new Generation III TDI engines have an exhaust flap that is welded into the exhaust pipe assembly. If faults for the flap electronics are stored, it is not necessary to replace the complete pipe. Replacement electronics components are available.

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• April 11, 2014•Document ID: 10252916

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT911403

  Date Added:

  April 8, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Coding Information for Replacing ?AC? Suffix Radios with ?AF? Suffix Replacement Unit

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• April 11, 2014•Document ID: 10237740

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE; EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT911403

  Date Added:

  June 13, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  When replacing the radio on a 2010 ? 2011 vehicle equipped with a Premium 8 (RCD 510) radio with part number ending in the suffix ?AC? (1K0 035 180 AC), if the replacement part has a suffix ?AF?, make sure that online coding is performed. DO NOT PERFORM ANY SOFTWARE UPDATE OF THE ?AF? RADIO USING AN SD CARD OR ANY OTHER MEANS. No software updates are available for ?AF? suffix radios. Any attempt to update the software using an SD card or other means can result in permanent damage to the radio.

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• April 11, 2014•Document ID: 10124373

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT 91-14-03

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Tech Tips (Vehicles equipped with Premium (RCD 510) Radios ? Coding Information for Replacing ?AC? Suffix Radios with ?AF? Suffix Replacement Unit): When replacing the radio on a 2010 ? 2011 vehicle equipped with a Premium 8 (RCD 510) radio with part number ending in the suffix ?AC? (1K0 035 180 AC), if the replacement part has a suffix ?AF?, make sure that online coding is performed. DO NOT PERFORM ANY SOFTWARE UPDATE OF THE ?AF? RADIO USING AN SD CARD OR ANY OTHER MEANS. No software updates are available for ?AF? suffix radios. Any attempt to update the software using an SD card or other means can result in permanent damage to the radio.

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• April 10, 2014•Document ID: 10241266

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TB001404

  Date Added:

  August 28, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Squeaks, Rattles, Noise, Repair Materials

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• April 10, 2014•Document ID: 10124348

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  V001404 2010380

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  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.

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