Update Programming, Mil On, P2181 Cooling System Performance (GROUP 01, NO. 10-12)

Publication date: 2010-08-24
Reference number: GROUP 01, NO. 10-12
Supersedes refnos: 2024130

UPDATE PROGRAMMING, MIL ON, P2181 COOLING SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): GROUP 01, NO. 10-12 (2024130), Date of Issue: August 24, 2010

VOLKSWAGEN:	Routan - 2009
GROUP:	01 - On-Board Diagnostic

APPLICABLE MODELS AND YEARS

Model(s)	Year	Eng. Code	Trans. Code	VIN Range From	VIN Range To
Routan	2009	All	All	All	All

CONDITION

01 10 12 August 24, 2010 2024130

Update Programming, Mil On, P2181 Cooling System Performance

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES

Fault Code	Description
P2181	Cooling System Performance

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

Update programming of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with improved software to correct Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P2181.

Tip:

StarMOBILE™ UPDATE PROGRAMMING FILES FOR THIS BULLETIN MUST BE RETRIEVED FROM THE INTERNET.
StarMOBILE SOFTWARE LEVEL MUST BE AT RELEASE 10.01 OR HIGHER FOR THIS BULLETIN.
StarMOBILE STANDALONE MODE OR StarMOBILE DESKTOP CLIENT MAY ALSO BE USED TO PERFORM THIS PROCEDURE.

PRODUCTION SOLUTION

Improved PCM software has been introduced in production as of MY2010.

SERVICE

Update programming of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) with new software.

DIAGNOSIS

Using a StarMOBILE™ with ElsaWeb and the appropriate Diagnostic Procedures, verify all engine systems are functioning as designed. If DTC's are present, record them on the repair order and repair as necessary before proceeding with this bulletin. If the customer describes the Symptom/Condition, or it can be reproduced, perform the Repair Procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE

NOTE: If this flash process is interrupted / aborted, the flash should be restarted.

Reprogram the Powertrain Control Module using the StarMOBILE with the latest software.
After PCM reprogramming, the following must be performed:
- Clear any DTC's that may have been set in other modules due to reprogramming.
- Clear the Variable Line Pressure (VLP) Counters, found in the Misc. Function menu for the PCM / ECU.
- Perform the Quick Learn function, found in the Misc. Function menu for the PCM / ECU.

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

Routan

2009

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)

2470

0039

CWM2024130

Use applicable when indicated in ElsaWeb (L/R)

U S M ⁽²⁾

Labor Operation ⁽³⁾ : Program Powertrain Control Module

24702599 = 40 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 2024130" 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/Charger	InCharge 940 (INC 940)
StarMOBILE Tester Kit	CH9401 (Software level 10.01.23 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.