Volkswagen Beetle Service Bulletins (2012)

1,101 manufacturer communications on file.

• July 27, 2012•Document ID: 10238946

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT171202

  Date Added:

  July 10, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  An oil leak from around the oil drain plug noted after oil change, and/or drain plug replacement, may be caused by installation of incorrect drain plug. Correct part number drain plug is based on the oil pan design as shown below. Original drain plug is 18mm hex for both style oil pans.

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• July 23, 2012•Document ID: 10045560

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TB-15-12-01

  Date Added:

  September 11, 2012

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  VOLKSWAGEN: ALL MODELS EXPERIENCE THE TIMING CHAIN SLIPPING, RATTLING NOISES OF THE ENGINE AFTER STARTING, AND ENGINE FAILS TO START. 2008-13 ALL MODELS. *PE

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• May 6, 2012•Document ID: 10253204

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  UNKNOWN OR OTHER; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER; VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD

  Mfr Comm. #:

  921301

  Date Added:

  April 15, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Customer States Windshield Wipers Streak or Smear

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• March 2, 2012•Document ID: 10252901

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT911205

  Date Added:

  April 8, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  cars equipped with RNS 315 Navigation Unit ? System Reboot Sequence

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• March 2, 2012•Document ID: 10237725

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  LANE DEPARTURE:LANE KEEP:NAVIGATION SYSTEM/SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT911205

  Date Added:

  June 13, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  It may be necessary to reboot the RNS315 navigation unit, due to either, update programming stalled, or recoding. In order to reboot the unit, hold down the ?power? and ?eject? buttons at the same time until the unit switches ?OFF?. You should see the software screen once the unit powers back up indicating a successful reboot.

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• February 24, 2012•Document ID: 10125623

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT 96-12-03

  Date Added:

  December 14, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Tech Tips (Kessy System ? Loss of 15 Power): This document informs of the procedure to perform if terminal 15 (key in run) power is lost before, during, or after any Immobilizer adaptation.

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• January 12, 2012•Document ID: 10043535

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TB-37-12-02

  Date Added:

  April 10, 2012

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  VOLKSWAGEN: WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 TO 65MPH, A WHINNING OR WHISTLE NOISE IS HEARD. THE SHIFTER CABLE MAY TRANSMIT NOISE, WHICH MAY COME FROM TRANSMISSION COUNTER GEAR, INTO PASSENGER COMPARTMENT. *PE

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• January 8, 2012•Document ID: 10068907

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  64C7

  Date Added:

  June 2, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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• January 8, 2012•Document ID: 10240631

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  UPDATE64C7

  Date Added:

  August 14, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Cflosure of Update 64C7 Wi8ndow Motors for 2012-2013 MY Beetle - United States Market Only

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• January 1, 2012•Document ID: 10043548

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  V37 12 03

  Date Added:

  April 10, 2012

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  WHISTLE OR WHINE NOISE COMING FROM THE TRANSMISSION WHEN DRIVING. MORE NOTICEABLE AT 55 MPH TO 65 MPH. *KB

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• November 11, 2011•Document ID: 10051761

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT-57-11-08

  Date Added:

  April 10, 2013

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  VOLKSWAGEN: IF ELECTRONIC STEERING COLUMN LOCK WAS REPLACED OR UPDATED, WOULD CAUSE THE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FAILURE TO LOCK DOORS OR ARM ALARM, BUT WILL UNLOCK DOORS. MODELS 2011-2013 GOLF, GTI, JETTA TIGUAN, PASSAT, BEETLE. *PE

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• October 14, 2011•Document ID: 10237724

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT911119

  Date Added:

  June 13, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  For concerns of navigation inaccuracy, with or without antenna fault codes, begin by checking the number of received satellites in the area of the concern. This can be accomplished by following the instruction in Technical Bulletin 2023490 Antenna Diagnosis Overview.

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• July 7, 2011•Document ID: 10252224

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT911114

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  RNS 315 Navigation ? Bluetooth Module Location

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• June 24, 2011•Document ID: 10237708

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT901107

  Date Added:

  June 13, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  The instrument cluster illumination is controlled by a photocell inside the cluster. If an illumination concern is suspected, darken the area over the photocell, or use a flashlight to simulate natural light changes, to see how the illumination is affected. See figure 1 below for example of the photocell location based on a 2011 Jetta sedan. Location can change based on model.

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• May 18, 2011•Document ID: 10252205

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT871101

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  A/C Control Module Basic Settings

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• May 6, 2011•Document ID: 10237719

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT911111

  Date Added:

  June 13, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  The RNS 315 navigation unit does not contain the Sirius Traffic functionality. Currently only the RNS 510 navigation unit is capable of this function. These units should not be substituted and the Warranty claim is subject to denial.

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• March 25, 2011•Document ID: 10237717

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT911109

  Date Added:

  June 13, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  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. No repairs should be made. Examples below of day and night modes

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• March 18, 2011•Document ID: 10209343

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT-87-11-01

  Date Added:

  March 28, 2022

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  A/C Control module basic settings

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• March 18, 2011•Document ID: 10124377

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT 87-11-01

  Date Added:

  December 5, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Tech Tips (A/C Control Module Basic Settings): This document informs of a procedure to restore basic A/C control settings after an A/C control module J301 is replaced and is still malfunctioning

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• February 14, 2011•Document ID: 10253213

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS; UNKNOWN OR OTHER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  941401

  Date Added:

  April 15, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Exterior Lights, Moisture Accumulation

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