Volkswagen Passat Service Bulletins (2013)

1,595 manufacturer communications on file.

• October 24, 2012•Document ID: 10157661

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  V601203 2019568

  Date Added:

  April 8, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Technical Bulletin (Sunroof / Sunshade, Will Not Open): The issued of The panoramic sunroof, regular sunroof or sunshade cannot be opened. The sunroof?s ?Basic Setting? has been unintentionally initiated by the customer. This document informs the procedure to reset the settings of the Sunroof / Sunshade so that functionality can be retained. 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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• October 24, 2012•Document ID: 10157656

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  V551203 2021354

  Date Added:

  April 8, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  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. This document informs dealers to let their customers know that these body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) and therefore do not require the same finish as visible, exterior surfaces.

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• October 24, 2012•Document ID: 10157648

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  V011231 2023591

  Date Added:

  April 8, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Technical Bulletin (TDI Clean Diesel I/M (Inspection Maintenance) Testing Issues due to Readiness Not Set): Some readiness codes on TDI clean diesel vehicles require special driving conditions to be set. If DTCs have been recently erased from the vehicle?s ECM, it may take additional driving under different conditions to fully set OBD readiness parameters. MVB 89 (on non-UDS protocol ECM?s) will store correct data concerning OBD readiness. This document illustrates how to manually read OBD readiness codes.

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• October 24, 2012•Document ID: 10156068

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  V011231 2023591

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Technical Bulletin (TDI Clean Diesel I/M (Inspection Maintenance) Testing Issues due to Readiness Not Set): Some readiness codes on TDI clean diesel vehicles require special driving conditions to be set. If DTCs have been recently erased from the vehicle?s ECM, it may take additional driving under different conditions to fully set OBD readiness parameters. MVB 89 (on non-UDS protocol ECM?s) will store correct data concerning OBD readiness. This document illustrates how to manually read OBD readiness codes.

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• October 24, 2012•Document ID: 10156062

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  V601203 2019568

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Technical Bulletin (Sunroof / Sunshade, Will Not Open): The issued of The panoramic sunroof, regular sunroof or sunshade cannot be opened. The sunroof?s ?Basic Setting? has been unintentionally initiated by the customer. This document informs the procedure to reset the settings of the Sunroof / Sunshade so that functionality can be retained. 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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• October 24, 2012•Document ID: 10156060

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  V551203 2021354

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  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. This document informs dealers to let their customers know that these body surfaces (engine compartment and underside of hood) are not directly visible (exposed) and therefore do not require the same finish as visible, exterior surfaces.

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• October 23, 2012•Document ID: 10157739

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Dealer Letter -

  Date Added:

  April 8, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (2013 Model Year UPDATES & IQS Window): This document informs that during the next four months of the JD Power window, it?s very important for dealerships to take extra measures to ensure each new vehicle is delivered to customers in perfect condition. With this in mind, Volkswagen asks the dealers to pay special attention to completing the UPDATES in this document that will be active for certain 2013 model year vehicles in the dealers inventory as the IQS window officially opens on November 1st.

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• October 23, 2012•Document ID: 10157649

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  V201201 2031342

  Date Added:

  April 8, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Technical Bulletin (TDI Vehicles Equipped with Mis-fuel Inhibitor): Starting in MY 2013 all VW TDI vehicles come equipped with a mis-fuel inhibitor installed in the fuel tank filler neck to prevent accidental mis-fueling of the fuel tank with the incorrect fuel. This document is being published to help answer any questions regarding this component.

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• October 23, 2012•Document ID: 10156133

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Dealer Letter -

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (2013 Model Year UPDATES & IQS Window): This document informs that during the next four months of the JD Power window, it?s very important for dealerships to take extra measures to ensure each new vehicle is delivered to customers in perfect condition. With this in mind, Volkswagen asks the dealers to pay special attention to completing the UPDATES in this document that will be active for certain 2013 model year vehicles in the dealers inventory as the IQS window officially opens on November 1st.

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• October 19, 2012•Document ID: 10237759

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER; EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT961207

  Date Added:

  June 13, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  All keys must be present during key adaptation. Immobilizer reader coil is ALWAYS located in the steering column. DO NOT remove Start/Stop button mounted in center console to access reader coil.

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• October 19, 2012•Document ID: 10157635

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; STEERING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT 96-12-07

  Date Added:

  April 8, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Tech Tips (Equipped With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip): When adapting keys on a vehicle equipped with KESSY, it is recommended to remove the immobilizer reader coil from behind round cover on steering column trim and insert key inside the reader coil. The steering column trim does not need to be completely removed to access reader coil. For vehicles with the Start/Stop button on the steering column, the Start/Stop button assembly can be removed from column trim without disassembling trim. Start/Stop button connector must be disconnected to allow reader coil to be removed from around button assembly. Start/Stop button should be reconnected during key adaptation. This document provides photo examples of the procedure.

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• October 19, 2012•Document ID: 10156052

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STEERING; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT 96-12-07

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Tech Tips (Equipped With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip): When adapting keys on a vehicle equipped with KESSY, it is recommended to remove the immobilizer reader coil from behind round cover on steering column trim and insert key inside the reader coil. The steering column trim does not need to be completely removed to access reader coil. For vehicles with the Start/Stop button on the steering column, the Start/Stop button assembly can be removed from column trim without disassembling trim. Start/Stop button connector must be disconnected to allow reader coil to be removed from around button assembly. Start/Stop button should be reconnected during key adaptation. This document provides photo examples of the procedure.

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• October 9, 2012•Document ID: 10073971

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  2011164

  Date Added:

  June 22, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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• October 9, 2012•Document ID: 10157704

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Dealer Letter an

  Date Added:

  April 8, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Micro Switch for Oil Level): Volkswagen would like to inform dealers of an upcoming UPDATE. The opdate addresses Micro Switch for Oil Level. Continuous illumination of the ?oil level low? displayed in the MFI after oil has been properly filled caused missing signal to instrument cluster as hood is opened and closed. This signal is necessary to reset the oil level indicator in the instrument cluster as provided by the micro switch contained in the lower hood latch. The micro switch was not originally part of the vehicle build configuration of the 3.6L Passat SE model. The corrective action taken was to Install micro switch into the lower portion of hood latch.

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• October 9, 2012•Document ID: 10157640

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Update Bulletin

  Date Added:

  April 8, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  UPDATE Technical Bulletin (UPDATE ? 96C7 Micro Switch for Oil Level): This update has been proactively released to prevent continuous illumination of the ?oil level low? displayed in the MFI after oil has been properly filled by providing the missing signal to instrument cluster as hood is opened and closed. This signal is necessary to reset the oil level indicator in the instrument cluster. This document informs of the method to service this issue to reset the oil level indicator in the instrument cluster

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• October 9, 2012•Document ID: 10156119

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Dealer Letter an

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  VOLKSWAGEN DEALERSHIP COMMUNICATION (Micro Switch for Oil Level): Volkswagen would like to inform dealers of an upcoming UPDATE. The update addresses Micro Switch for Oil Level. Continuous illumination of the ?oil level low? displayed in the MFI after oil has been properly filled caused missing signal to instrument cluster as hood is opened and closed. This signal is necessary to reset the oil level indicator in the instrument cluster as provided by the micro switch contained in the lower hood latch. The micro switch was not originally part of the vehicle build configuration of the 3.6L Passat SE model. The corrective action taken was to Install micro switch into the lower portion of hood latch.

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• October 9, 2012•Document ID: 10156043

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Update Bulletin

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  UPDATE Technical Bulletin (UPDATE ? 96C7 Micro Switch for Oil Level): This update has been proactively released to prevent continuous illumination of the ?oil level low? displayed in the MFI after oil has been properly filled by providing the missing signal to instrument cluster as hood is opened and closed. This signal is necessary to reset the oil level indicator in the instrument cluster. This document informs of the method to service this issue to reset the oil level indicator in the instrument cluster

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• October 8, 2012•Document ID: 10073090

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EXTERIOR LIGHTING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  2031039

  Date Added:

  June 22, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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• October 8, 2012•Document ID: 10157667

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  V941202 2031039

  Date Added:

  April 8, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Technical Bulletin (Daytime Running Lamp Bulb Inoperative): Under certain conditions (speed, force, temperature, time) the Day Time Running Light (DRL) bulb can be subjected to premature failure. Excessive shock is generated from closing the hood caused by allowing it to drop from too great of a distance, which could result in premature failure of the DRL bulb filament. This document informs how to diagnose, and service this issue.

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• October 8, 2012•Document ID: 10157665

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  V911222 2022739

  Date Added:

  April 8, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Technical Bulletin (Bluetooth System Identification): This document informs of the method to understand how to identify the various Bluetooth systems by: ? Visual Identification ? PR Code ? Part Number

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