Front Door Control Modules, Inoperative (GROUP 57, NO. 10-03)

Publication date: 2010-04-01
Reference number: GROUP 57, NO. 10-03
Supersedes refnos: 2013557, 2013577, GROUP 57, NO. 06-05, GROUP 57, NO. 07-09

FRONT DOOR CONTROL MODULES, INOPERATIVE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): GROUP 57, NO. 10-03 (2013577), Date of Issue: April 1, 2010

VOLKSWAGEN:	GTI, Rabbit 2006-2007
GROUP:	57 - Doors - Front

Superceded Bulletin(s): GROUP 57, NO. 07-09, Date of Issue: September 11, 2007

SERVICE INFORMATION

APPLICABLE MODELS AND YEARS

Model(s)	Year	Eng. Code	Trans. Code	VIN Range From	VIN Range To
GTI, Rabbit	2006-2007	All	All	All	All

CONDITION

57 10 03 April 1, 2010 2013577 Supersedes T. B. Group 57 number 07-09 dated Sept. 11, 2007 due to updated warranty table labor operations.

One or more functions of front door control modules are inoperative (including window movement).

After a low voltage condition or a brief battery cable disconnect functions of door control module may become inoperative. These functions include, but are not limited to:

Window movement in either direction
Door locks inoperative
No response from control modules when operating switches
No communication

NOTE: DO NOT replace the door control module to correct these conditions.

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

Condition occurs when door control module(s) enter an undefined state, which it does not always recover from. Entering this state can be caused by a voltage supply concern in the vehicle either during transportation or extended periods of time without vehicle operation.

PRODUCTION SOLUTION

Software level 12xx introduced start of production MY 2008.

SERVICE

Test the battery using the Midtronics MCR340V or VAS 6161. If the battery needs charging, use Midtronics InCharge 940 (INC-940) tester/charger. Ensure that proper Midtronics test code is included with warranty claim.

Tip: Use the generate test code and print function of MCR340V, VAS 6161 and/or INC-940 to obtain appropriate Midtronics test code which is required for warranty claims. If battery requires replacing, see Repair Manual Group 27 Starter - current supply, in ElsaWeb. Failure to provide the proper Midtronics test code may result in a denied claim.

When encountering this concern it is necessary to reset the door control modules. This is performed by disconnecting the battery for a period of no less than 1 hour . Once the reset door control modules procedure is performed, it is necessary to perform a restoring electrical power procedure, and clear DTC'S, see Repair Manual Group 27, Battery Reconnecting in ElsaWeb.

Tip: Remember to reset basic settings of motors in order to reactivate the auto up or down.

WINDOW TRAVEL BASIC SETTINGS

Tip: Door MUST be closed before performing Basic Settings procedure.

Close door.
Start vehicle.
Run window travel down to lowest point.
Raise window approximately 1/3 travel and restrict glass upward travel until pinch protection activates.
Raise window to full travel and hold switch in upward position for 5 seconds after full up window travel is obtained.
Release window switch and open door.

Basic Settings is now complete.

WARRANTY

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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

GTI, Rabbit

2006-2007

All

Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type ⁽¹⁾

SAGA Coding

Service Number:

Damage Code

HST

Damage Location (Depends on Service No.)

Parts Manufacturer (removed part)

6454

0040

Use applicable when indicated in ElsaWeb (L/R)

W W O ⁽²⁾

Labor Operation ⁽³⁾ : Reset Door Control Modules

6454 2599 = 30 TU

Labor Operation ⁽³⁾ : Check Battery

2706 0100 = 20 TU

Labor Operation ⁽³⁾ : Charge Battery (when applicable)

2706 8950 = 10 TU

Labor Operation ⁽³⁾ : Replace Battery (when applicable)

2706 5550 = 10 TU

Diagnostic Time ⁽⁴⁾

GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 00 TU max.

Road Test

01210002 & 01210004

Technical Diagnosis

0132xxxx = 00 TU max.

Claim Comment: Input "As per Technical Bulletin 2013577 and Midtronics Test Code XXX" 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 INFORMATION

Tool Description	Tool No:
Midtronics Battery Tester	MCR340V or VAS 6161
Midtronics Battery Tester/Charger	InCharge 940 (INC-940)

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.