Volkswagen Passat Service Bulletins (2013)

1,595 manufacturer communications on file.

• July 21, 2014•Document ID: 10239813

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER; BACK OVER PREVENTION

  Mfr Comm. #:

  211405

  Date Added:

  July 31, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Check Engine Light ON, Reduced Performance or Noise from Turbocharger. DTC P0299 may be stored in ECM.

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• July 21, 2014•Document ID: 10120236

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  V211405 2036110

  Date Added:

  October 21, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Technical Bulletin (Engine Lacks Performance, Shaft of Turbine Fan of Turbo Charger Broken or Seized): In the case of a damaged turbocharger it is important to follow the steps contained in this document to avoid repeat repairs. 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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• July 21, 2014•Document ID: 10056398

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TB-21-14-05

  Date Added:

  November 19, 2014

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  VOLKSWAGEN: THERE IS NOISE FROM TURBOCHARGER OR REDUCED PERFORMANCE DUE TO BROKEN OR SEIZED SHAFT OF TURBINE FAN OF TURBO CHARGER AND ENGINE LACKS PERFORMANCE. MODEL 2012-2014 PASSAT. *PE

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• July 18, 2014•Document ID: 10069527

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT 70-14-01

  Date Added:

  June 9, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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• July 18, 2014•Document ID: 10250696

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  VWP1405

  Date Added:

  February 26, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Turbocharger Limited Warranty Extension

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• July 18, 2014•Document ID: 10239802

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SEATS:CRITICAL FASTENERS; SEATS

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT701401

  Date Added:

  July 31, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  The removal and installation of the headliner on the Passat can be time consuming and difficult in some areas. Properly installing the headliner, seals and pillar trims will alleviate many issues that would normally be attributed to a headliner cut to short.

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• July 18, 2014•Document ID: 10238619

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  WHEELS; SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT441402

  Date Added:

  July 5, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  This can be the due to the Encoder Ring being ground down on the wheel bearing hub unit, resulting in a damaged part.

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• July 18, 2014•Document ID: 10120242

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  VWP-14-04

  Date Added:

  October 21, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Warranty Information (Turbocharger Limited Warranty Extension): Volkswagen has extended the Emissions Control Systems Warranty for the turbocharger under specific conditions to 10 years or 120,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle?s original in-service date, for certain 2012 ? 2013 Model Year Volkswagen Passat TDI Clean Diesel Engine vehicles. Volkswagen has determined that, under specific conditions, the turbocharger could malfunction and may cause the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) on the instrument cluster to illuminate due to the presence of specific fault codes caused by this component. Additionally, you may hear noise coming from the turbocharger.

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• July 18, 2014•Document ID: 10120210

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT 70-14-01

  Date Added:

  October 21, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Tech Tips (Headliner Removal Installation): The removal and installation of the headliner on the Passat can be time consuming and difficult in some areas. Properly installing the headliner, seals and pillar trims will alleviate many issues that would normally be attributed to a headliner cut to short. All steps should be followed from ELSA. Every piece of trim the repair manual has you remove is very important to create the clearance needed to remove the headliner from the vehicle and get the new headliner into the vehicle. This document informs of the steps of the headliner removed/reinstalled without being bent through the front passenger door with glove box removed and both front seats reclined flat.

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• July 18, 2014•Document ID: 10120208

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT 44-14-02

  Date Added:

  October 21, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Tech Tips (ABS/TPMS light is on due to wheel speed sensor fault as a result of the Front Wheel Bearing / Wheel Speed Sensor swapping issue): This document informs of the Damage caused from swapping the speed sensors left to right (or vice versa) during diagnosis.

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• July 14, 2014•Document ID: 10243031

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Edition94

  Date Added:

  October 2, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  VW Elsa Newsletter

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• July 14, 2014•Document ID: 10242369

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM):SOFTWARE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Edition94

  Date Added:

  September 18, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  VW Elsa Newsletter

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• July 14, 2014•Document ID: 10240863

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  AnalysisY

  Date Added:

  August 21, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Please contact VW Helpline before attempting repair

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• July 14, 2014•Document ID: 10120739

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  On-car Analysis

  Date Added:

  October 25, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  On-car analysis list of Customer Complaints: MIL?on

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• July 11, 2014•Document ID: 10239837

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  281403

  Date Added:

  July 31, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  MIL ON - Glow Plug Pressure Sensor Faults Stored in ECM Fault Memory

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• July 11, 2014•Document ID: 10120234

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  V281403 2037386

  Date Added:

  October 21, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Technical Bulletin (Glow Plug Pressure Sensor Faults): When diagnosing MIL ON with glow plug pressure sensor DTC?s it important to perform diagnosis prior to replacing the glow plug. This document informs on the procedure to service this issue. 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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• July 11, 2014•Document ID: 10120206

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT 23-14-01

  Date Added:

  October 21, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Tech Tips (2009-2014 All TDI (2.0L, 3.0L) Common Rail models Passat, Golf, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, Touareg Adapting Injector Quantity adjustment correction values (IMA/IVA)): This document informs When replacing or adapting fuel injectors, if there is no Guided Functions Test Plan, utilize the procedure provided in the document

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• July 11, 2014•Document ID: 10120205

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT 20-13-02

  Date Added:

  October 21, 2017

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Tech Tips (Fuel line connections): Be aware that fuel lines are color coded on vehicles with return fuel pressure lines. The black line is for fuel pressure supply and the blue line is for fuel pressure return.

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• July 10, 2014•Document ID: 10250695

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  VWP1403

  Date Added:

  February 26, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Carefree Maintenance Coverage for Interim Oil Changes for Certain 2009 ? 2015 MY Volkswagen TDI® Clean Diesel Engine Vehicles Registered in the State of Minnesota Only (US Dealers

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• July 10, 2014•Document ID: 10239233

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL; FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

  Mfr Comm. #:

  VWP1403

  Date Added:

  July 17, 2023

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Because Volkswagen supports the development and use of renewable fuels (such as biodiesel fuel blends), customers with certain 2009-2015 MY Volkswagen TDI® Clean Diesel Engine vehicles registered in the State of Minnesota only will receive a communication in July 2014 regarding the use of biodiesel fuel blends in their vehicles.

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