Volkswagen Beetle Service Bulletins (2013)

1,393 manufacturer communications on file.

• November 2, 2012•Document ID: 10157787

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  WHEELS; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  V441203 2031087

  Date Added:

  April 8, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Technical Bulletin (Four Wheel Alignment Overview): This Technical Bulletin provides an overview for performing vehicle four Wheel Alignment and information on improving vehicle pull/drift using selective tire placement. The information provided is based on the Hunter alignment equipment and the Hunter GSP9700 balancer with StraightTrak. The general information provided in the bulletin, such as alignment terminologies, warranty information and Vehicle drift/pull diagnosis is not dependent on the alignment equipment and still applies with the use of other alignment equipment. The following topics are addressed in this bulletin: 1. Alignment Terminologies 2. Toe adjustment ?Steering Wheel Off Center (SWOC) 3. Camber adjustment 4. Caster measurement 5. Selective tire placement to improve vehicle pull/drift due to road crown. 6. Warranty

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• November 2, 2012•Document ID: 10157783

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  V001206 2015780

  Date Added:

  April 8, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document informs of the procedure to perform when a dealer receives a car. Its contents include: ? Inspecting vehicle for damage (to be completed within 48 hours of delivery to Dealership) ? Shipping damage ? Detailers responsibilities (to be completed prior to delivery to Customer) ? Full Body Covers (FBC), removal and disposal ? RAPGARD®, removal and disposal ? Paint finish, inspecting for swirl marks ? Exterior glass, cleaning ? Interior, cleaning ? New vehicle detailing products

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• November 2, 2012•Document ID: 10157772

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL; EQUIPMENT

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT 96-12-07

  Date Added:

  April 8, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Tech Tips (Equipped With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip): This document informs of the setup and an overview of the procedure to adapt keys on a vehicle equipped with KESSY

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• November 2, 2012•Document ID: 10157765

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  STRUCTURE:EMERGENCY:ESCAPE/EGRESS/EXIT; STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT 64-12-03

  Date Added:

  April 8, 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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  2013 Volkswagen Beetle2012 Volkswagen Beetle
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• November 2, 2012•Document ID: 10156194

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; VISIBILITY/WIPER

  Mfr Comm. #:

  V921204 2024878

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Technical Bulletin (Wiper Blade Inspection for Proper Warranty Coding): Wiper blade inspection guidelines for wear and tear, outside influence and factory defect.

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• November 2, 2012•Document ID: 10156193

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  Fluid Capacity C

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Beetle - 2013 FLUID CAPACITY CHART This document contains information on what fluids, and how much for each of them are necessary to have a car up and running.

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  2013 Volkswagen Beetle
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• November 2, 2012•Document ID: 10156189

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT; TIRES; POWER TRAIN:TRANSFER CASE (4-WHEEL DRIVE)

  Mfr Comm. #:

  V441203 2031087

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Technical Bulletin (Four Wheel Alignment Overview): This Technical Bulletin provides an overview for performing vehicle four Wheel Alignment and information on improving vehicle pull/drift using selective tire placement. The information provided is based on the Hunter alignment equipment and the Hunter GSP9700 balancer with StraightTrak. The general information provided in the bulletin, such as alignment terminologies, warranty information and Vehicle drift/pull diagnosis is not dependent on the alignment equipment and still applies with the use of other alignment equipment. The following topics are addressed in this bulletin: 1. Alignment Terminologies 2. Toe adjustment ?Steering Wheel Off Center (SWOC) 3. Camber adjustment 4. Caster measurement 5. Selective tire placement to improve vehicle pull/drift due to road crown. 6. Warranty

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  2013 Volkswagen Beetle2013 Volkswagen Jetta2013 Volkswagen Passat2012 Volkswagen Beetle2012 Volkswagen Jetta2012 Volkswagen Passat2011 Volkswagen Jetta
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• November 2, 2012•Document ID: 10156185

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

  Mfr Comm. #:

  V001206 2015780

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Technical Bulletin (PDI - Vehicle Inspection, Protection Removal and Detailing): This document informs of the procedure to perform when a dealer receives a car. Its contents include: ? Inspecting vehicle for damage (to be completed within 48 hours of delivery to Dealership) ? Shipping damage ? Detailers responsibilities (to be completed prior to delivery to Customer) ? Full Body Covers (FBC), removal and disposal ? RAPGARD®, removal and disposal ? Paint finish, inspecting for swirl marks ? Exterior glass, cleaning ? Interior, cleaning ? New vehicle detailing products

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• November 2, 2012•Document ID: 10156173

  Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
  EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

  Mfr Comm. #:

  TT 96-12-07

  Date Added:

  April 1, 2019

  Manufacturer:

  VOLKSWAGEN

  Summary

  Tech Tips (Equipped With KESSY ? Key Adaptation Tip): This document informs of the setup and an overview of the procedure to adapt keys on a vehicle equipped with KESSY

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  2013 Volkswagen Beetle2013 Volkswagen Eos2013 Volkswagen Golf2013 Volkswagen GTI2013 Volkswagen Jetta2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen2013 Volkswagen Passat2013 Volkswagen Tiguan2012 Volkswagen Beetle2012 Volkswagen Eos2012 Volkswagen Golf2012 Volkswagen GTI2012 Volkswagen Jetta2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen2012 Volkswagen Passat2012 Volkswagen Tiguan2011 Volkswagen Eos2011 Volkswagen Golf2011 Volkswagen GTI2011 Volkswagen Jetta+ 2 more
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• 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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  2013 Volkswagen Beetle2012 Volkswagen Beetle
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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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  2013 Volkswagen Beetle2012 Volkswagen Beetle
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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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  2013 Volkswagen Beetle2012 Volkswagen Beetle
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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.

  Associated Products (2)

  2013 Volkswagen Beetle2012 Volkswagen Beetle
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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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  2013 Volkswagen Beetle2013 Volkswagen CC2013 Volkswagen Eos2013 Volkswagen Golf2013 Volkswagen GTI2013 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen2013 Volkswagen Passat2013 Volkswagen Tiguan2012 Volkswagen Beetle2012 Volkswagen CC2012 Volkswagen Eos2012 Volkswagen Golf2012 Volkswagen GTI2012 Volkswagen Jetta SportWagen2012 Volkswagen Passat2012 Volkswagen Tiguan2011 Volkswagen CC2011 Volkswagen Eos2011 Volkswagen Golf2011 Volkswagen GTI+ 8 more
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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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  2013 Volkswagen Beetle
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