Technical Service Bulletins

A/C Compressor
- Fluid Capacity Chart (GROUP 00, NO. 97-08)
- A/C System, Retrofitting R12 To R134A (GROUP 87, NO. 95-03)
- A/C Refrigerant System Discharging,Environment Laws (GROUP 87, NO. 91-01)
Accessories & Equipment
- New Vas 6161 Battery Tester (TT 27-10-02)
Accessories Control Systems
- Sensor Checking (TT 97-06-64)
- Prevention Of Damage To VAG 1551 Diagnostic Tester (GROUP 00, NO. 91-01)
Accessory Drive Belts
- Generator V-Belt Pulley - Removal & Installation (GROUP 27, NO. 93-01)
Air Bag, SRS
- 69-19-01 - Airbag/Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries (U.S. Only) (GROUP 69, NO. 97-07)
- All Models - Air Bag Module Replacement/Testing (CTT 69-08-01)
- Air Bag Module Replacement/Testing (TT 69-08-01)
- Deployed Airbag, Repair Warning! (GROUP 69, NO. 02-01)
- Air Bag Safety Procedures, DTCS In Fault Memory (TT 69-02-04)
- Minimum Requirement Tool, JC2000 Spacer Gage (TT 69-00-04)
- Airbag System Inspection Service (GROUP 00, NO. 99-10)
- Airbag Units Replacing Following Deployment (GROUP 69, NO. 99-02)
- Use Of STABILANT 22A On Airbag Components And Wiring Harness (TT 97-99-24)
- Checking Airbag System With VAG 1551 (TT 69-96-07)
- Airbag System - Use Of STABILANT 22A OK (GROUP 69, NO. 95-03)
- Airbag OBD Access Failure: New Program Card Use (GROUP 68, NO. 94-01)
- Airbag System Diagnosis - Deceleration Sensor Fault (GROUP 68, NO. 92-02)
Anti-Theft Systems
- Radio, Anti-Theft Radio Security Code Retrieval Procedures (GROUP 91, NO. 05-02)
Automatic Trans
- Transmission Replacements (TT 37-08-01)
- Transmission Fluid (TT 38-07-97)
- Automatic Transmission, Repairing (GROUP 37, NO. 05-01)
- Shift Lock - Shifting Out Of Park With Dead Battery (TT 37-00-34)
- Fluid Capacity Chart (GROUP 00, NO. 97-08)
- Portable Gasoline Containers - Filling Information (GROUP 20, NO. 95-01)
- Electrical Contact Enhancer (STABILANT 22A) (GROUP 97, NO. 95-03)
- Drive Plate Installing (Revised Procedure) (GROUP 13, NO. 93-05)
- Flywheel Mounting Bolt - Torque Revision (GROUP 13, NO. 93-03)
- Synthetic Oil For Automatic Transmission Final Drive (GROUP 37, NO. 93-11)
- Automatic Transmission 010 Oil Pan Modification (GROUP 37, NO. 92-04)
Auxiliary Emission Control Systems
- Oxygen Sensor Fault Codes (CTT 01-01-01)
- EVAP System Functional Test (TT 20-09-02)
- Sensor Checking (TT 97-06-64)
- 02 Sensor DTCS (TT 01-01-17)
- Silicone Contamination (TT 24-00-35)
- Battery Charging Precautions (GROUP 27, NO. 95-01)
- Sulfur Odor At Exhaust Pipe (GROUP 26, NO. 94-01)
- Disconnecting Battery Erases OBD Basic Setting (GROUP 27, NO. 94-01)
- Poor DRIVEABILITY: New Oxygen Sensor Wire Harness (GROUP 24, NO. 94-01)
- Engine Runs Rich: Check ECM & O2S Ground Connections (GROUP 24, NO. 93-10)
- Engine Management Harness Connectors: New Terminals (GROUP 97, NO. 93-02)
- Faulty ECT Sensor: Diagnostic Procedure (GROUP 24, NO. 93-04)
- Idle Hunting At Initial Cold Start (GROUP 24, NO. 93-06)
- Lack Of Power After Extended Drive (DIGIFANT Engine) (GROUP 24, NO. 93-07)
- Throttle Position Sensor Replacement: New Parts (GROUP 24, NO. 93-03)
- Oxygen Sensor Contamination Due To Silicone (GROUP 26, NO. 93-02)
- Prevention Of Damage To VAG 1551 Diagnostic Tester (GROUP 00, NO. 91-01)
Blowers, Superchargers & Turbochargers
- A/C Compressor Belt Adjustment Procedures (GROUP 87, NO. 92-02)
- Alternator V-Belt Adjustment (GROUP 13, NO. 92-01)
Body Electrical
- Wiring Harness Repairing (TT 97-01-23)
- Use Of STABILANT 22A On Airbag Components And Wiring Harness (TT 97-99-24)
Body Interior
- Sensor Checking (TT 97-06-64)
- Prevention Of Damage To VAG 1551 Diagnostic Tester (GROUP 00, NO. 91-01)
Brakes Control Systems
- Sensor Checking (TT 97-06-64)
- Prevention Of Damage To VAG 1551 Diagnostic Tester (GROUP 00, NO. 91-01)
Charging Systems
- Wiring Harness Repairing (TT 97-01-23)
- Generator V-Belt Pulley - Removal & Installation (GROUP 27, NO. 93-01)
- A/C Compressor Belt Adjustment Procedures (GROUP 87, NO. 92-02)
- Alternator V-Belt Adjustment (GROUP 13, NO. 92-01)
- Slot For Woodruff Key Is Missing In Alternator Shaft (GROUP 27, NO. 92-01)
Clutch
- Manual Transmission - Shifting Difficulties (GROUP 30, NO. 93-04)
Communication Devices
- Ice/Snow Driving - Snow Tire/Chain Information (GROUP 44, NO. 93-05)
Cooling System (Mechanical)
- 19-17-01 - Identifying And Mixing VOLKSWAGEN Engine Coolants (U.S. Only) (GROUP 19, NO. 17-01)
- Coolant (Antifreeze), Mixing Precautions (GROUP 19, NO. 02-01)
- Fluid Capacity Chart (GROUP 00, NO. 97-08)
- Oxygen Sensor Contamination Due To Silicone (GROUP 26, NO. 93-02)
- Coolant Pump Leakage Troubleshooting (GROUP 19, NO. 93-01)
- Coolant Indicator Led Flashing @ Normal Temperatures (GROUP 90, NO. 92-03)
Cruise Control Systems
- Prevention Of Damage To VAG 1551 Diagnostic Tester (GROUP 00, NO. 91-01)
Differentials & Drive Axles
- Fluid Capacity Chart (GROUP 00, NO. 97-08)
- Portable Gasoline Containers - Filling Information (GROUP 20, NO. 95-01)
- Electrical Contact Enhancer (STABILANT 22A) (GROUP 97, NO. 95-03)
Engine Control Systems
- Oxygen Sensor Fault Codes (CTT 01-01-01)
- Checking Quality Of Fuel For Gasoline Engines (TT 20-09-01)
- Sensor Checking (TT 97-06-64)
- Customer States, "Vehicle Hesitates Or Will Not Move After Stopping" (GROUP 01, NO. 01-01)
- 02 Sensor DTCS (TT 01-01-17)
- Silicone Contamination (TT 24-00-35)
- Battery Charging Precautions (GROUP 27, NO. 95-01)
- DRIVEABILITY Complaints (DIGIFANT I), Troubleshooting (GROUP 24, NO. 94-07)
- Disconnecting Battery Erases OBD Basic Setting (GROUP 27, NO. 94-01)
- Poor DRIVEABILITY: New Oxygen Sensor Wire Harness (GROUP 24, NO. 94-01)
- Engine Runs Rich: Check ECM & O2S Ground Connections (GROUP 24, NO. 93-10)
- Engine Management Harness Connectors: New Terminals (GROUP 97, NO. 93-02)
- Faulty ECT Sensor: Diagnostic Procedure (GROUP 24, NO. 93-04)
- Idle Hunting At Initial Cold Start (GROUP 24, NO. 93-06)
- Lack Of Power After Extended Drive (DIGIFANT Engine) (GROUP 24, NO. 93-07)
- Throttle Position Sensor Replacement: New Parts (GROUP 24, NO. 93-03)
- Starter Motor Does Not Engage When Hot/With 010 TRAN (GROUP 27, NO. 92-02)
- Prevention Of Damage To VAG 1551 Diagnostic Tester (GROUP 00, NO. 91-01)
Entertainment Systems
- Use Of Novelty Compact Discs In Compact Disc (Cd) Players (GROUP 91, NO. 98-02)
- Radio, Anti-Theft Radio Security Code Retrieval Procedures (GROUP 91, NO. 05-02)
- Radio Diagnosis Instructions (GROUP 91, NO. 94-02)
- Radio Cassette HEIDELBERG VIII, SC 88 C (GROUP 91, NO. 91-04)
Exhaust
- Exhaust Restriction Testing Tip (TT 26-09-01)
- Exhaust Heat Shield, Replacement Guidelines (GROUP 26, NO. 08-02)
Exterior Body Panels
- Right Rear Tire Blow-Out, Damage Inspection (GROUP 44, NO. 01-03)
Exterior Lights
- Headlight Switch Rheostat - Odor When First Used (GROUP 94, NO. 92-01)
Fuel System
- Oxygen Sensor Fault Codes (CTT 01-01-01)
- Checking Quality Of Fuel For Gasoline Engines (TT 20-09-01)
- Engine Replacement, Checking For Debris Lodged In Transferred Assemblies (GROUP 10, NO. 08-01)
- Customer States, "Vehicle Hesitates Or Will Not Move After Stopping" (GROUP 01, NO. 01-01)
- 02 Sensor DTCS (TT 01-01-17)
- Smoke Checking Intake Manifold Systems (TT 20-01-30)
- Silicone Contamination (TT 24-00-35)
- DRIVEABILITY Complaints (DIGIFANT I), Troubleshooting (GROUP 24, NO. 94-07)
Fuses & Circuit Breakers
- Wiring Harness Repairing (TT 97-01-23)
- Electrical Wiring Repairs (GROUP 97, NO. 92-01)
Gauges & Instrument Panels
- Speedometer Replacement - Compliance With Regulation (GROUP 90, NO. 97-01)
- Speedometer Replacement - CANADIAN Gov. Regulations (GROUP 90, NO. 96-02)
- Coolant Indicator Led Flashing @ Normal Temperatures (GROUP 90, NO. 92-03)
- Speedometer Replacing - Disclosure Requirements (GROUP 90, NO. 92-02)
General Servicing
- A/C Refrigerant System Discharging,Environment Laws (GROUP 87, NO. 91-01)
Headlights
- Headlight Switch Rheostat - Odor When First Used (GROUP 94, NO. 92-01)
HVAC Control Systems
- Fluid Capacity Chart (GROUP 00, NO. 97-08)
- Air Conditioner Odor (TT 87-97-20)
- A/C System, Retrofitting R12 To R134A (GROUP 87, NO. 95-03)
- A/C Compressor Belt Adjustment Procedures (GROUP 87, NO. 92-02)
- A/C Refrigerant System Discharging,Environment Laws (GROUP 87, NO. 91-01)
Ignition Switch/Steering Lock
- Manual Rotation Of Ignition Switch During Lock Cylinder Or Housing Replacement (TT 28-10-01)
Ignition System
- Poor Engine Performance Caused By Bad Fuel (GROUP 20, NO. 94-02)
Interior/Exterior Trim
- Exhaust Heat Shield, Replacement Guidelines (GROUP 26, NO. 08-02)
- Cleaning Non Painted Plastic Exterior Trim Parts (GROUP 66, NO. 91-02)
Interior/Illumination Lights
- Headlight Switch Rheostat - Odor When First Used (GROUP 94, NO. 92-01)
Lubrication System
- Oil Consumption, Evaluating (GROUP 17, NO. 05-02)
- Alloy Oil Pans, Oil Drain Plug With Sealing Gasket (TT 17-00-08)
- Replacement Engines - Air Pocket In The Oil Lubrication System (TT 17-00-26)
- Fluid Capacity Chart (GROUP 00, NO. 97-08)
- Portable Gasoline Containers - Filling Information (GROUP 20, NO. 95-01)
- Electrical Contact Enhancer (STABILANT 22A) (GROUP 97, NO. 95-03)
- Engine Oil And Oil Additives (GROUP 17, NO. 94-02)
- Oxygen Sensor Contamination Due To Silicone (GROUP 26, NO. 93-02)
- Oil Consumption Definition Volumes (GROUP 17, NO. 92-01)
Manual Steering
- Fluid Capacity Chart (GROUP 00, NO. 97-08)
Manual Trans
- 020 - Transmission Case Sealing (GROUP 34, NO. 97-06)
- 020 Ring & Pinion Damage Due To Chipped Reverse Gear (GROUP 34, NO. 97-05)
- Fluid Capacity Chart (GROUP 00, NO. 97-08)
- Flywheel Mounting Bolt - Torque Revision (GROUP 13, NO. 93-03)
- Universal Transmission Support 3282 (GROUP 00, NO. 93-04)
Mechanical
- Engine Replacement, Checking For Debris Lodged In Transferred Assemblies (GROUP 10, NO. 08-01)
- Dynamic Compression Test Using The Vas 5051B DSO Function (TT 00-07-43)
- Engine Noise Diagnosis Tips (TT 10-07-71)
- Engine Replacement - Exchange Alignment Pins (TT 13-07-13)
- All Model Year Engines With Adjustable Cam Timing - Knocking Noise From Chain TENSIONER/Adjuster (TT 15-06-106)
- Oil Consumption, Evaluating (GROUP 17, NO. 05-02)
- Smoke Checking Intake Manifold Systems (TT 20-01-30)
- Alloy Oil Pans, Oil Drain Plug With Sealing Gasket (TT 17-00-08)
- Replacement Engines - Air Pocket In The Oil Lubrication System (TT 17-00-26)
- Fluid Capacity Chart (GROUP 00, NO. 97-08)
- Poor Engine Performance Caused By Bad Fuel (GROUP 20, NO. 94-02)
- Flywheel Mounting Bolt - Torque Revision (GROUP 13, NO. 93-03)
- Oxygen Sensor Contamination Due To Silicone (GROUP 26, NO. 93-02)
- Generator V-Belt Pulley - Removal & Installation (GROUP 27, NO. 93-01)
- Oil Consumption Definition Volumes (GROUP 17, NO. 92-01)
Mechanical - Hydraulic
- Portable Gasoline Containers - Filling Information (GROUP 20, NO. 95-01)
- Electrical Contact Enhancer (STABILANT 22A) (GROUP 97, NO. 95-03)
- Adapter VAG 1310/6 For Brake Press. Regulator (GROUP 47, NO. 92-02)
- Added Pre-Delivery Repair Instructions (GROUP 00, NO. 92-08)
- Brake Fluid Super Dot 4 - Description/Application (GROUP 47, NO. 92-01)
Overdrive Unit
- Drive Plate Installing (Revised Procedure) (GROUP 13, NO. 93-05)
Paint & Coatings
- 00-17-06 - Removing Paint Contaminants From Exterior Paint (GROUP 00, NO. 17-06)
- Technical Bulletin Materials / 3M Distribution Centers (TT 00-09-03)
- RESTORIATION Of Chalked/Oxidized/Contaminated Paint (GROUP 50, NO. 91-06)
- Protective Transit Coating Removal (GROUP 50, NO. 92-01)
- Clear Coat Repair - Soak In Isopropyl Alcohol First (GROUP 50, NO. 91-08)
- Engine Compartment Protection/Acrylic Coating (GROUP 50, NO. 92-02)
Passive Restraints
- 69-19-01 - Airbag/Pyrotechnic Safety Belt Deployment Inquiries (U.S. Only) (GROUP 69, NO. 97-07)
- Airbag Units Replacing Following Deployment (GROUP 69, NO. 99-02)
Restraints Control Systems
- Air Bag Module Replacement/Testing (TT 69-08-01)
- Sensor Checking (TT 97-06-64)
- Air Bag Safety Procedures, DTCS In Fault Memory (TT 69-02-04)
- Airbag Units Replacing Following Deployment (GROUP 69, NO. 99-02)
- Checking Airbag System With VAG 1551 (TT 69-96-07)
- Airbag OBD Access Failure: New Program Card Use (GROUP 68, NO. 94-01)
- Prevention Of Damage To VAG 1551 Diagnostic Tester (GROUP 00, NO. 91-01)
Seats
- Airbag Units Replacing Following Deployment (GROUP 69, NO. 99-02)
- Rear Child Restraint Anchorages (GROUP 69, NO. 95-05)
- Front Seat Cover Beading/Piping Visible (GROUP 74, NO. 91-02)
- Seat Covers Soiled - Cleaning Process (GROUP 74, NO. 91-01)
Starter
- New Vas 6161 Battery Tester (TT 27-10-02)
- Battery Charging Precautions (GROUP 27, NO. 95-01)
- Avoiding Unnecessary Battery Replacement (GROUP 27, NO. 93-10)
- Installation Of Electrical Aftermarket Equipment (GROUP 91, NO. 93-02)
- Starter Motor Does Not Engage When Hot/With 010 TRAN (GROUP 27, NO. 92-02)
Steering Control Systems
- Sensor Checking (TT 97-06-64)
- Fluid Capacity Chart (GROUP 00, NO. 97-08)
- Prevention Of Damage To VAG 1551 Diagnostic Tester (GROUP 00, NO. 91-01)
Steering Gear
- Fluid Capacity Chart (GROUP 00, NO. 97-08)
Suspension Control Systems
- Sensor Checking (TT 97-06-64)
- Prevention Of Damage To VAG 1551 Diagnostic Tester (GROUP 00, NO. 91-01)
System
- Oxygen Sensor Fault Codes (CTT 01-01-01)
- Checking Quality Of Fuel For Gasoline Engines (TT 20-09-01)
- EVAP System Functional Test (TT 20-09-02)
- Engine Replacement, Checking For Debris Lodged In Transferred Assemblies (GROUP 10, NO. 08-01)
- Engine Noise Diagnosis Tips (TT 10-07-71)
- Sensor Checking (TT 97-06-64)
- Customer States, "Vehicle Hesitates Or Will Not Move After Stopping" (GROUP 01, NO. 01-01)
- 02 Sensor DTCS (TT 01-01-17)
- Smoke Checking Intake Manifold Systems (TT 20-01-30)
- Silicone Contamination (TT 24-00-35)
- Battery Charging Precautions (GROUP 27, NO. 95-01)
- Poor Engine Performance Caused By Bad Fuel (GROUP 20, NO. 94-02)
- DRIVEABILITY Complaints (DIGIFANT I), Troubleshooting (GROUP 24, NO. 94-07)
- Sulfur Odor At Exhaust Pipe (GROUP 26, NO. 94-01)
- Disconnecting Battery Erases OBD Basic Setting (GROUP 27, NO. 94-01)
- Poor DRIVEABILITY: New Oxygen Sensor Wire Harness (GROUP 24, NO. 94-01)
- Engine Runs Rich: Check ECM & O2S Ground Connections (GROUP 24, NO. 93-10)
- Engine Management Harness Connectors: New Terminals (GROUP 97, NO. 93-02)
- Faulty ECT Sensor: Diagnostic Procedure (GROUP 24, NO. 93-04)
- Idle Hunting At Initial Cold Start (GROUP 24, NO. 93-06)
- Lack Of Power After Extended Drive (DIGIFANT Engine) (GROUP 24, NO. 93-07)
- Throttle Position Sensor Replacement: New Parts (GROUP 24, NO. 93-03)
- Oxygen Sensor Contamination Due To Silicone (GROUP 26, NO. 93-02)
- Coolant Indicator Led Flashing @ Normal Temperatures (GROUP 90, NO. 92-03)
- Starter Motor Does Not Engage When Hot/With 010 TRAN (GROUP 27, NO. 92-02)
- Prevention Of Damage To VAG 1551 Diagnostic Tester (GROUP 00, NO. 91-01)
Transmission Control Systems
- Sensor Checking (TT 97-06-64)
- Shift Lock - Shifting Out Of Park With Dead Battery (TT 37-00-34)
- Prevention Of Damage To VAG 1551 Diagnostic Tester (GROUP 00, NO. 91-01)
Wheels & Tire System
- DRIVEABILITY Complaints/Noise Concerns (TT 44-06-33)
- Right Rear Tire Blow-Out, Damage Inspection (GROUP 44, NO. 01-03)
- Alloy Wheels Cleaning (GROUP 44, NO. 99-03)
- Vehicle Pulls/Drifts To One Side - Rotate Tires (GROUP 44, NO. 94-01)
- Wheels/Tires, Eliminating Vibrations - Information (GROUP 44, NO. 94-03)
- Ice/Snow Driving - Snow Tire/Chain Information (GROUP 44, NO. 93-05)
Wiper/Washer Systems
- Fluid Capacity Chart (GROUP 00, NO. 97-08)
- Windshield Wiper Blades Skipping (GROUP 92, NO. 95-02)
- Windshield Wiper: Variable Intermittent Operation (GROUP 92, NO. 92-02)
- Added Pre-Delivery Repair Instructions (GROUP 00, NO. 92-08)
- Transportation Wiper Blades Installed In Production (GROUP 92, NO. 92-01)
Wiring System (Data Link Connectors, Pwr Dist., Grnd Dist.)
- Wiring Harness Repairing (TT 97-01-23)
- Airbag Units Replacing Following Deployment (GROUP 69, NO. 99-02)
- Use Of STABILANT 22A On Airbag Components And Wiring Harness (TT 97-99-24)
- Electrical Wiring Repairs (GROUP 97, NO. 92-01)