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Mil On - Glow Plug Pressure Sensor Faults Stored In ECM Fault Memory (V281601)

Publication date: 2018-03-28
Reference number: V281601
Supersedes refnos: 2037386, GROUP 28, NO. 14-03, GROUP 28, NO. 14-04, GROUP 28, NO. 16-01, GROUP 28, NO. 18-02

MIL ON - GLOW PLUG PRESSURE SENSOR FAULTS STORED IN ECM FAULT MEMORY

MIL ON - GLOW PLUG PRESSURE SENSOR FAULTS STORED IN ECM FAULT MEMORY

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): GROUP 28, NO. 18-02 (2037386), Date of Issue:  March 28, 2018
VOLKSWAGEN: 2009-2010 Jetta, Jetta Wagon; 2010-2015 (A6) Golf, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, (A7) Golf, Golf Sportwagen; 2012-2015 Passat; 2012-2015 Beetle, Beetle Convertible
GROUP: Ignition System
Superceded Bulletin(s): GROUP 28, NO. 16-01, Date of Issue:  January 14, 2016

APPLICABLE MODELS AND YEARS

APPLICABLE MODELS AND YEARS

Model(s) Year Eng. Code Trans. Code VIN Range From VIN Range To
Jetta, Jetta Wagon 2009-2010 2.0L TDI (CBEA, CJAA) All All All
(A6) Golf, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, (A7) Golf, Golf Sportwagen 2010-2015 2.0L TDI (CJAA, CRUA, CVCA) All All All
Passat 2012-2015 2.0L TDI (CKRA, CVCA) All All All
Beetle, Beetle Convertible 2012-2015 2.0L TDI (CJAA, CVCA) All All All

CONDITION

28 18 02  March 28, 2018 2037386  Supersedes Technical Bulletin 28-16-01 (V281601) dated January 14, 2016 to update warranty labor operation time units due to ELSA updates.

MIL ON - Glow Plug Pressure Sensor Faults Stored in ECM Fault Memory 

DTC DESCRIPTION

DTC Description
P13CE Sensor for internal pressure of cylinder 1 Electrical error
P13CF Sensor for internal pressure of cylinder 1 Short circuit to ground
P13D0 Sensor for internal pressure of cylinder 1 Implausible signal
P13D1 Sensor for internal pressure of cylinder 2 Electrical error
P13D2 Sensor for internal pressure of cylinder 2 Short circuit to ground
P13D3 Sensor for internal pressure of cylinder 2 Implausible signal
P13D4 Sensor for internal pressure of cylinder 3 Electrical error
P13D5 Sensor for internal pressure of cylinder 3 Short circuit to ground
P13D6 Sensor for internal pressure of cylinder 3 Implausible signal
P13D7 Sensor for internal pressure of cylinder 4 Electrical error
P13D8 Sensor for internal pressure of cylinder 4 Short circuit to ground
P13D9 Sensor for internal pressure of cylinder 4 Implausible signal
P13E0 Sensor for internal pressure of cylinder 1 Malfunction
P13E1 Sensor for internal pressure of cylinder 2 Malfunction
P13E2 Sensor for internal pressure of cylinder 3 Malfunction
P13E3 Sensor for internal pressure of cylinder 4 Malfunction

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

When diagnosing MIL ON with glow plug pressure sensor DTC's it important to perform diagnosis prior to replacing the glow plug.

PRODUCTION SOLUTION

Implemented into production.

SERVICE

Step 1: 

When diagnosing a glow plug pressure sensor DTC, before replacing the glow plug, first check for loose connections. You can check for any loose connections by performing a push or pull test of the connectors. If on a push test, a click can be felt or on a pull test, the connector comes off very easily, the connection is most likely the cause. Properly seat the connector, clear any DTCs, and test drive the vehicle. DO NOT replace the glow plug if a loose connection is found and no faults return after test drive. If fault returns, continue to step 2. 

Step 2: 

A check of the glow plug can be performed by swapping the glow plug from the affected cylinder with the glow plug from an adjacent cylinder without a fault.

NOTE: Ensure when re-securing the connector that connector is fully seated.

After swapping the glow plug(s), perform a test drive of the vehicle to attempt to duplicate the DTC.

NOTE: It may take two drive cycles for the MIL to illuminate.

If after swapping the glow plug, the DTC follows the glow plug, there is a faulty glow plug. Replace the glow plug. If the DTC stays in the same cylinder after swapping the glow plug continue to step 3. 

Step 3:  Glow plug wiring harness and connectors should be checked.

While checking the harness you can monitor MVB 141 or in UDS equipped vehicles monitor the Maximal_Cylinder_Pressure_Cyllinder_X values for each cylinder while manipulating the harness and connectors, watching for changes in the readings. If the harness is found to be at fault, replace the harness.

WARRANTY

Step 1 

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
Jetta, Jetta Wagon (A5) 2009-2010 2.0L TDI (CBEA, CJAA) All All All
(A6) Golf, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, (A7) Golf, Golf Sportwagen 2010-2015 2.0L TDI (CJAA, CRUA, CVCA) All All All
Passat 2012-2015 2.0L TDI (CKRA, CVCA) All All All
Beetle, Beetle Convertible 2012-2015 2.0L TDI (CJAA, CVCA) All All All
SAGA Coding
Claim Type: Use applicable Claim Type (1)
Service Number: Damage Code HST Damage Location (Depends on Service No.)
9752 0028 - Use applicable when indicated in Elsa (L/R)
Parts Manufacturer (A6) Golf, Passat WWO (2)
Jetta, Jetta Sportwagen, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, (A7) Golf, Golf Sportwagen 3ME (2)
Labor Operation (3): Engine Wiring Harness Connection Repair 97524199 = 10 TU
Causal Part: Select Labor operation 97524199
Diagnostic Time (4)
GFF Time expenditure 01500000 = 20 TU max. YES
Road Test 01210004 = 10 TU YES
Technical Diagnosis
(Includes wiring checks)
01320000 = 30 TU max. YES
Claim Comment: Input "As per Technical Bulletin 2037386" 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 Policies and Procedures Manual.

OR 

Step 2 

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
Jetta, Jetta Wagon (A5) 2009-2010 2.0L TDI (CBEA, CJAA) All All All
(A6) Golf, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, (A7) Golf, Golf Sportwagen 2010-2015 2.0L TDI (CJAA, CRUA, CVCA) All All All
Passat 2012-2015 2.0L TDI (CKRA, CVCA) All All All
Beetle, Beetle 2012-2015 2.0L TDI All All All
Convertible   (CJAA, CVCA)      
SAGA Coding
Claim Type: Use applicable Claim Type (1)
Service Number: Damage Code HST Damage Location (Depends on Service No.)
2884 0040 - Use applicable when indicated in Elsa (L/R)
Parts Manufacturer Jetta, Jetta Sportwagen, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, Passat, Golf, Golf Sportwagen BEO (2)
Passat
Labor Operation (3): Glow plug removed+reinstalled 28841933 = 40 TU
OR
Labor Operation (3): 4 Glow plugs removed+reinstalled 28842033 = 50 TU
2009-2010 Jetta 2009 Jetta Wagon, 2010 -2015 Jetta SportWagen, 2010-2014 Golf
Labor Operation (3): Glow plug removed+reinstalled 28841933 = 40 TU
OR
Labor Operation (3): 4 Glow plugs removed+reinstalled 28842033 = 70 TU
2011-2015 Jetta, Beetle, Beetle Convertible
Labor Operation (3): Glow plug removed+reinstalled 28841933 = 50 TU
OR
Labor Operation (3): 4 Glow plugs removed+reinstalled 28842033 = 70 TU
2015 Golf, Golf Sportwagen
Labor Operation (3): Glow plug removed+reinstalled 28841905 = 30 TU
OR
Labor Operation (3): 4 Glow plugs removed+reinstalled 28842005 = 40 TU
Causal Part: Glow Plug 03L 905 061G
Diagnostic Time (4)
GFF Time expenditure 01500000 = 40 TU max. YES
Road Test 01210004 = 10 TU YES
Technical Diagnosis
(Includes additional drive cycles)
01320000 = 90 TU max. YES
Claim Comment: Input "As per Technical Bulletin 2037386" 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 Policies and Procedures Manual.

OR 

Step 3 

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
Jetta, Jetta Wagon (A5) 2009-2010 2.0L TDI (CBEA, CJAA) All All All
(A6) Golf, Jetta, Jetta SportWagen, (A7) Golf, Golf Sportwagen 2010-2015 2.0L TDI (CJAA, CRUA, CVCA) All All All
Passat 2012-2015 2.0L TDI (CKRA, CVCA) All All All
Beetle, Beetle Convertible 2012-2015 2.0L TDI (CJAA, CVCA) All All All
SAGA Coding
Claim Type: Use applicable Claim Type (1)
Service Number: Damage Code HST Damage Location (Depends on Service No.)
9752 0040 - Use applicable when indicated in Elsa (L/R)
Parts Manufacturer (A6) Golf, Passat WWO (2)
Jetta, Jetta Sportwagen, Beetle, Beetle Convertible, (A7) Golf, Golf Sportwagen 3ME (2)
Passat
Labor Operation (3): Remove and Install Engine Wiring Harness (CKRA) 97521933 = 290 TU
Labor Operation (3): Remove and Install Engine Wiring Harness (Gen 3 CVCA) 97521905 = 310 TU
Jetta, Jetta Sportwagen, Golf, Beetle, Beetle Convertible
Labor Operation (3): Remove and Install Engine Wiring Harness 97521933 = 330 TU
2015 Golf, Golf Sportwagen
Labor Operation (3): Remove and Install Engine Wiring Harness (Gen 3 CRUA) 97521905 = 450 TU
2015 Jetta
Labor Operation (3): Remove and Install Engine Wiring Harness (Gen 3 CVCA) 97521904 = 450 TU
2015 Beetle, Beetle Convertible
Labor Operation (3): Remove and Install Engine Wiring Harness (Gen 3 CVCA) 97521904 = 450 TU
Causal Part: Engine Harness 03L 971 *** (See ETKA)
Diagnostic Time (4)
GFF Time expenditure 01500000 = 60 TU max. YES
Road Test 01210004 = 10 TU YES
Technical Diagnosis (Includes wiring harness checks) 01320000 = 120 TU max. YES
Claim Comment: Input "As per Technical Bulletin 2037386" 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 Policies and Procedures Manual.

REQUIRED PARTS AND TOOLS

PARTS INFORMATION

Part No: Part Description Quantity
03L 905 061G Glow Plug As required
03L 971 *** (See ETKA) Engine Harness As required
Part numbers are accurate at time of publication. Always refer to ETKA for the latest part information.
TOOL INFORMATION

Tool Description Tool No:
Midtronics Battery Tester/Charger InCharge 940 (INC-940)
or
GRX3000VAS
VAS Diagnostic Tool VAS 6150/X & VAS 6160/X and ODIS Service with: current online updates

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. 

DOCUMENT CONTROL REVISION

Instance Number Published Date Version Number Reason For Update
2037368/4 2/28/18 V281802 Update warranty labor operation time units due to ELSA updates.
2037368/1 7/11/14 V281403 Original publication.