Volkswagen Beetle Service Bulletins

2,432 manufacturer communications on file.

• November 2, 2012•Document ID: 10156166

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT 64-12-03

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Tech Tips (Door Panel Window Switch Bezel Removal): If the door panel needs to be removed, gently remove the window switch bezel following the procedure in this document.

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• November 1, 2012•Document ID: 10253439

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

  Mfr Comm. #:

  VWC0911

  Date Added:

  April 22, 2024

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Volkswagen Carefree Maintenance Program ? Gasoline Engines (Except Routan) - REVISED

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• October 31, 2012•Document ID: 10073082

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  641204

  Date Added:

  June 22, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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• October 31, 2012•Document ID: 10157663

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  VISIBILITY; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

  Mfr Comm. #:

  V641204 2028594

  Date Added:

  April 8, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Technical Bulletin (Window Enters Pinch Protection with No Obstructions Present): Customer may complain front window(s) will not go up all the way without entering pinch protection or they may have to hold the button continuously to get the window to close. Due to installation tolerances and window motor deficiencies, it is possible the window regulator motor may have excessive resistance causing pinch protection to activate. The production solution to this issue was a Revised window regulator motor and optimized window regulator installation procedure. 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 31, 2012•Document ID: 10156064

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  V641204 2028594

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Technical Bulletin (Window Enters Pinch Protection with No Obstructions Present): Customer may complain front window(s) will not go up all the way without entering pinch protection or they may have to hold the button continuously to get the window to close. Due to installation tolerances and window motor deficiencies, it is possible the window regulator motor may have excessive resistance causing pinch protection to activate. The production solution to this issue was a Revised window regulator motor and optimized window regulator installation procedure. 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 29, 2012•Document ID: 10157651

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  V301204 2031366

  Date Added:

  April 8, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Technical Bulletin (Slave Cylinder - Clutch Pedal Operation Diagnosis): A Customer may comment: ? Complaints on clutch system. ? After pressing the clutch pedal, it remains on the floor. Due to mis-diagnosis of clutch systems, and to prevent incorrect parts replacement, diagnostic procedure implemented into guided fault finding. This document is meant to inform.

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• October 29, 2012•Document ID: 10156071

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY; POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  V301204 2031366

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Technical Bulletin (Slave Cylinder - Clutch Pedal Operation Diagnosis): A Customer may comment: ? Complaints on clutch system. ? After pressing the clutch pedal, it remains on the floor. Due to mis-diagnosis of clutch systems, and to prevent incorrect parts replacement, diagnostic procedure implemented into guided fault finding. This document is meant to inform.

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• October 26, 2012•Document ID: 10157629

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT 90-12-04

  Date Added:

  April 8, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Tech Tips (Service Interval Settings after Instrument Cluster Replacement): This document informs that after instrument cluster replacement, service interval maximum values may need to be manually set. To set values manually, use Vehicle self-diagnosis to select 17- Instrument Cluster, then adaptation. Channel ?SIA: maximum value of distance to service? should be set to 16000 km and channel ?SIA: maximum value of time to service? should be set to 372 days.

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• October 26, 2012•Document ID: 10156048

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT 90-12-04

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Tech Tips (Service Interval Settings after Instrument Cluster Replacement): This document informs that after instrument cluster replacement, service interval maximum values may need to be manually set. To set values manually, use Vehicle self-diagnosis to select 17- Instrument Cluster, then adaptation. Channel ?SIA: maximum value of distance to service? should be set to 16000 km and channel ?SIA: maximum value of time to service? should be set to 372 days.

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• October 25, 2012•Document ID: 10157655

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  V501205 2014370

  Date Added:

  April 8, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  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.

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• October 25, 2012•Document ID: 10156059

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  V501205 2014370

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  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.

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• October 24, 2012•Document ID: 10071962

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  SB-VSS-12-06

  Date Added:

  June 17, 2016

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.

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• October 24, 2012•Document ID: 10157680

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  VSS-12-06

  Date Added:

  April 8, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Service Information (2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible ? Market Introduction): During the Market Introduction of the new 2013 Beetle Convertible, Volkswagen will collect all warranty repair information to ensure prompt analysis and resolution of any emerging concerns.

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• 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: 10156085

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  VSS-12-06

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Service Information (2013 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible ? Market Introduction): During the Market Introduction of the new 2013 Beetle Convertible, Volkswagen will collect all warranty repair information to ensure prompt analysis and resolution of any emerging concerns.

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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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