NHTSA ID Number: 10043603
Manufacturer Communication Number: TB-30-12-01
TSB/Document Date: 2012-04-14
Summary
VOLKSWAGEN
: THE TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE HAS AN IMPLAUSIBLE TRANSMISSION SHIFT SEQUENCE DUE TO THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY HAVING DEBRIS IN IT. 8PE
SB-10043603-8709
Technical Bulletin
Model(s)
Year
Eng. Code
Trans. Code
VIN Range From
VIN Range To
(A5) Jetta
Wagon
2009
All
DSG (02E)
All
All
(A5) Golf
2009
All
DSG (02E)
All
All
(A5) Jetta
Sedan
2009-2010
All
DSG (02E)
All
All
(A6) Jetta
SportWagen,
Golf Wagon
2010-2012
All
DSG (02E)
All
All
Passat, CC
2009-2012
All
DSG (02E)
All
All
Eos
2009-2012
All
DSG (02E)
All
All
Condition
30 12 01 February 24, 2012 2028714
DTC P2711 Implausible Transmission Shift Sequence Stored in the Transmission Control Module
Tip:
This Technical Bulletin is for fault code P2711 ONLY, if any other faults appear with this code, perform
normal GFF processes and diagnoses.
DTC as described may cause shifting concerns, but will not inhibit transmission operation.
DTC
P2711
Description
Implausible Transmission Shift Sequence
Technical Background
Debris in the clutch assembly causing too much drag torque from the multiple clutch.
Production Solution
Updated clutch installed as of March 12, 2010.
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Technical Bulletin
Service
If the Transmission Control Module has fault code P2711 (only) and more than 19,000 miles, replace the multiple
clutch and cover, see Repair Manual Group 30 in ElsaWeb. If more than P2711 is in the Transmission Control
Module or the vehicle has less than 19,000 miles, the faults need to be diagnosed using normal GFF
processes.
Note:
The clutch should not be replaced without proper diagnoses and/or meeting the mileage requirements.
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) Jetta
Wagon
2009
All
DSG (02E)
All
All
(A5) Golf
2009
All
DSG (02E)
All
All
(A5) Jetta
Sedan
2009-2010
All
DSG (02E)
All
All
(A6) Jetta
SportWagen,
Golf Wagon
2010-2012
All
DSG (02E)
All
All
Passat, CC
2009-2012
All
DSG (02E)
All
All
Eos
2009-2012
All
DSG (02E)
All
All
SAGA Coding
Claim Type:
Service Number:
Use applicable Claim Type 1)
Damage
3060
Parts Manufacturer
Code
HST
Damage Location (Depends on
Service No.)
--
Use applicable when indicated in
ElsaWeb (L/R)
0010
Golf, Passat, CC, Eos
BWS 2)
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Group of America, Inc.
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intellectual property rights of Volkswagen
Group of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or
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Technical Bulletin
Jetta, Jetta Wagon, Jetta SportWagen, Golf
Wagon
BWS 2)
Labor Operation 3) : Replace multiple clutch
and cover
30601950 = 110 TU
Labor Operation 3) : Remove and Install
Transmission
343519XX = Refer to Elsa for your particular model
Causal Part:
02E 398 029A
Diagnostic Time 4)
GFF Time expenditure
01500000 = 20 TU max.
YES
Road Test
01210004 = 10 TU
YES
Technical Diagnosis
0132xxxx = 00 TU max.
NO
Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2028714” 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
Multiple Clutch Kit
Part No:
02E 398 029A
Quantity
1
02E 305 015C
1
G052182A2
As required
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.
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Group of America, Inc.
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intellectual property rights of Volkswagen
Group of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or
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