Update Programming, TCM, Harsh Downshift After Extended Highway Driving (GROUP 01, NO. 11-31)

Publication date: 2011-12-22
Reference number: GROUP 01, NO. 11-31
Supersedes refnos: 2016941, GROUP 01, NO. 07-71, GROUP 01, NO. 09-20

UPDATE PROGRAMMING, TCM, HARSH DOWNSHIFT AFTER EXTENDED HIGHWAY DRIVING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): GROUP 01, NO. 11-31 (2016941), Date of Issue: December 22, 2011

VOLKSWAGEN:	Passat, Passat Wagon 2006-2007
GROUP:	01 - On-Board Diagnostic

Superceded Bulletin(s): GROUP 01, NO. 09-20, Date of Issue: December 18, 2009

Model(s)	Year	Eng. Code	Trans. Code	VIN Range From	VIN Range To
Passat, Passat Wagon	2006-2007	2.0L (BPY)	6 Speed Automatic	All	All

Condition

01 11 31 December 22, 2011 2016941 Supersedes T. B. V010920 dated December 18, 2009 to change affected vehicles, software part number and software level.

Update Programming, TCM, Harsh Downshift after Extended Highway Driving

Customer may experience a harsh downshift in gears 5-4 when slowing to a stop after extended highway / long distance driving.

NOTE: DO NOT diagnose or replace Transmission components or Transmission Control Module (TCM) before performing the update function as explained in this bulletin.

Technical Background

Internal transmission pressure decrease in C1 clutch due to accumulated air in the C1 oil circuit.

Updated Transmission Control Module (TCM) software addresses:

Harsh 5-4 Downshift After Extended Highway Driving

Production Solution

Updated transmission control module software.

Service

Update-Programming Procedure

Tip:

To Update-Programming using SVM, review and follow Instructions in Technical Bulletin Instance 2014603 "Software Version Management"

Update the TCM Control Module using the SVM code listed in the table below:

Model	Engine	Old Software Part No.	Old Software Version	New Software Part No.	New Software Version (or higher)	SVM Unit Code
Passat, Passat Wagon	2.0L (BPY)	09G 927 750 FP	0931	09G 927 750 FP	1199	300B
Passat	2.0L (BPY)	09G927 750 CJ	0651, 0693, 0736, 0841, 0936	09G927 750 CJ	1135	300B

Once the SVM process is complete:

Switch ignition OFF for 30 seconds.

After a minimum of 30 seconds, switch ignition ON.

Once Update-Programming is complete, it is recommended to use 1001- Compiling Services prompt to clear faults stored in various control modules.
Reset readiness code.
Ensure attached Control Module Tuning Form has been filled out and signed by your Customer.

NOTE: If the problem still occurs after the update programming is complete, contact technical assistance by selecting the "Technical Assistance" tab in ElsaWeb and follow the instructions to obtain a 6 digit access code.

Warranty

WARRANTY

To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and Procedures Manual ⁽¹⁾

Model(s)

Year(s)

Eng. Code(s)

Trans. Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

Passat, Passat Wagon

2006-2007

2.0L (BPY)

6 Speed Automatic

All

SAGA Coding

Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type ⁽¹⁾

Service Number:

Damage Code

HST

Damage Location (Depends on Service No.)

3730

0039

Use applicable when indicated in ElsaWeb (L/R)

Parts Manufacturer

Passat, Passat Wagon

WWO ⁽²⁾

Labor Operation ⁽³⁾:

37302599 = 30 TU

Diagnostic Time ⁽⁴⁾

GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 00 TU max.

Road Test

01210002 01210004

YES

Technical Diagnosis

0132xxxx = 00 TU max.

Claim Comment: Input "As per Technical Bulletin 2016941" in comment section of Warranty Claim.

⁽¹⁾	Vehicle may be outside any Warranty in which case this Technical Bulletin is informational only

⁽²⁾	Code per warranty vendor code policy.

⁽³⁾	Labor Time Units (TUs) are subject to change with ELSA updates.

⁽⁴⁾	Documentation required per Warranty Policy Procedures Manual.

Required Parts and Tools

No Special Parts required.

Tool Description	Tool No:
Midtronics Battery Tester/Charger	InCharge 940 (INC-940)
VAS Diagnostic Tool	VAS 5051B, 5052/A, 6150 (Base CD V19.00 and Brand DVD V19.11.01 or higher)

Additional Information

All part and service references provided in this Technical Bulletin are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Dept. and Repair Manuals for the latest information.