Compass Reading Incorrect (Excludes Navigation Radio Equipped Vehicles) (GROUP 91, NO. 12-03)

Publication date: 2012-02-10
Reference number: GROUP 91, NO. 12-03
Supersedes refnos: 2027084, GROUP 91, NO. 11-19

COMPASS READING INCORRECT (EXCLUDES NAVIGATION RADIO EQUIPPED VEHICLES)

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): GROUP 91, NO. 12-03 (2027084), Date of Issue: February 10, 2012

VOLKSWAGEN:	(A5) Golf, GTI 2006-2009; (A6) Golf, GTI 2010-2012; (A5) Jetta Wagon 2009; (A6) Jetta SportWagen, Golf Wagon 2010-2012; Tiguan 2008-2012
GROUP:	91 - Radio, Telephone, Board Computer, Multi-Function Indicator (MFI)

Superceded Bulletin(s): GROUP 91, NO. 11-19, Date of Issue: July 28, 2011

Service

Model(s)	Year	Eng. Code	Trans. Code	VIN Range From	VIN Range To
(A5) Golf, GTI	2006-2009	All	All	All	All
(A6) Golf, GTI	2010-2012	All	All	All	All
(A5) Jetta Wagon	2009	All	All	All	All
(A6) Jetta SportWagen, Golf Wagon	2010-2012	All	All	All	All
Tiguan	2008-2012	All	All	All	All

Condition

91 12 03 February 10, 2012 2027084 Supersedes T. B. V911119 to include additional model year applicability.

Compass Reading Incorrect (Excludes Navigation Radio Equipped Vehicles)

Technical Background

An incorrect compass reading can be attributed to the following:

Incorrect orientation of the compass module.
Compass not properly coded to the correct zone.

Production Solution

Not applicable

Service

Procedure

Lower the rear headliner and inspect for loose mounting pad (hook and loop tape) on compass module.
If module is loose continue with procedure.
If module is not loose, fit headliner and see Setting Compass Zone .

Remove protective backing from hook and loop tape.

-Arrow- indicates rear of vehicle
Attach tape to the compass module.
Attach tape to roof.
Install module. Make sure it is properly attached and it has the correct orientation as shown.

Setting Compass Zone

Set the compass zone according to the following chart.

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

(A5) Golf, GTI

2006-2009

All

(A6) Golf, GTI

2010-2012

All

(A5) Jetta Wagon

2009

All

(A6) Jetta SportWagen, Golf Wagon

2010-2012

All

Tiguan

2008-2012

All

SAGA Coding

Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type ⁽¹⁾

Service Number:

Damage Code

HST

Damage Location (Depends on Service No.)

9114

0010

Use applicable when indicated in ElsaWeb (L/R)

Parts Manufacturer

Golf/GTI, Tiguan

WWO ⁽²⁾

Jetta Wagon, Jetta SportWagen, Golf Wagon

3ME ⁽²⁾

2006-2009 (A5) Golf, GTI

Labor Operation ⁽³⁾: Magnetic field probe remove+reinstall

9114 1900 = 110 TU

2010-2012 (A6) Golf, GTI

Labor Operation ⁽³⁾: Magnetic field probe remove+reinstall

9114 1999 = 110 TU

Golf Wagon, Jetta SportWagen, Jetta Wagon, Tiguan

Labor Operation ⁽³⁾: Magnetic field probe remove+reinstall

9114 1950 = 30 TU

Labor Operation ⁽³⁾: Rear roof trim remove+reinstall

7085 1900 = 20 TU

Causal Part:

Select labor operation 911419XX

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 2027084" 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

Part Description	Part No:	Quantity
Tape, Hook and Loop	3M 06480 Scotchmate™ (12 pieces per pkg.)	.5 piece per repair

No special tools required.

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.