Cruise Control Inoperative (GROUP 27, NO. 08-03)

Publication date: 2008-08-01
Reference number: GROUP 27, NO. 08-03
Supersedes refnos: 2017317

CRUISE CONTROL INOPERATIVE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): GROUP 27, NO. 08-03 (2017317), Date of Issue: August 1, 2008

VOLKSWAGEN:	(A5) Jetta; Rabbit, GTI, R32; Eos; Tiguan
GROUP:	27 - Engine Electrical

SERVICE INFORMATION

APPLICABLE MODELS AND YEARS

Model(s)	Year	Eng. Code	Trans. Code	VIN Range From	VIN Range To
(A5) Jetta	2005-2008	All	All	All	All
Rabbit, GTI, R32	2006-2008	All	All	All	All
Eos	2006-2008	All	All	All	All
Tiguan	2008-2009	All	All	All	All

CONDITION

27 08 03 Aug. 1, 2008 2017317

Cruise Control Inoperative

Cruise control system at times cannot be activated using SET/RES button. The following entry is logged in steering wheel electronics -J527- fault memory:

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES

DTC	Description
18106	Read error memory of steering column electronics
18104	Data bus drive

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

Software error in steering column electronics control module -J527-.

PRODUCTION SOLUTION

Software was improved with value 1 as the final digit.

EXAMPLE

Old Software Level	New Software Level
SW XXX0	SW XXX1

SERVICE

NOTE: 5051/5052 must be updated to 12.86.00 or greater.

New Jetta test plan is currently not available at this time. To perform procedure, enter 2007 GTI/Rabbit as vehicle criteria.

Test plan will run only if the fault codes defined above are stored in the -J527-.

Connect Midtronics In-Charge 940 (INC-940) tester/charger to maintain voltage of 12.5 - 14.5V.
Connect VAS 5051/5052 and navigate to Steering Column Electronics.

To verify this technical bulletin applies, observe last digit of software level.

If a fault log has been printed:

Observe last number of software index under "Steering Column Electronics" and compare to table above. If last digit is a 1, this technical bulletin DOES NOT apply.

Fig 1: Software Index Number Under Steering Column Electronics

If a fault log has not been printed, perform the following:

Select "Vehicle Self Diagnosis"
Select "On Board Diagnostics (OBD)"
Select "16 - Steering Wheel Electronics"

Fig 2: VAS Display - Software Index In Upper Right Hand Of Screen
Observe last number of software index in upper right hand of screen. If a "1" is shown, this technical bulletin DOES NOT apply.

PROCEDURE

Select "Operating Mode -> Guided Functions -> Steering Wheel Electronics -> Adaptation cruise control system debounce counter".

Fig 3: VAS Display - Select Adaptation Cruise Control System Debounce Counter

When completed, confirm codes are erased. If codes remain, further diagnosis will need to be performed.

WARRANTY

WARRANTY INFORMATIONS

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

(A5) Jetta

2005-2008

All

Rabbit, GTI, R32

2006-2008

All

Eos

2006-2008

All

Tiguan

2008-2009

All

Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type ⁽¹⁾

SAGA Coding

Service Number:

Damage Code

Damage Location (Depends on Service No.)

Parts Manufacturer (removed part)

9162

0039

Use applicable when indicated in ElsaWeb (L/R)

- - -⁽²⁾

Labor Operation ⁽³⁾ :

19622599 = 30 TU

Diagnostic Time ⁽⁴⁾

GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = as per documentation

YES

Road Test

01210002 & 01210004

YES

Technical Diagnosis

0132xxxx = XX TU max.

Claim Comment: Input "As per Technical Bulletin 2018214" 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.

REQUIRED TOOLS

Tool Description	Tool No:	Quantity
VAS Diagnostic Tool (with Base CD V.12.00 and the Brand CD V.12.86.00 or higher)	VAS 5051/5052	1
Midtronics Battery tester/charger	InCharge 940 (INC-940)	1

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.