SB-10054868-5146

Technical Bulletin
Model(s)

Year(s)

Jetta, Jetta Wagon

2009

Eng.
Code(s)

Trans.
Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

All

2.0L TDI
(CBEA)
2.0L TDI
Jetta

2010
(CJAA)

Golf, Jetta
SportWagen, Golf
Wagon

2010-2014

Jetta

2011-2014

2.0L TDI
(CJAA)
2.0L TDI
(CJAA)

Beetle, Beetle
Convertible

2.0L TDI
2013-2014
(CJAA)

Condition
21 13 01 September 4, 2013 2025464 Supersedes T. B. V211201 dated March 12, 2012 to include additional
model year and Beetle, Beetle Convertible applicability.
Frozen Charge Air Cooler – Engine Will Not Start
Engine will not start after standing in cold weather below 0°C (32°F), MIL may be illuminated with various induction
and/or boost system faults stored in ECM.

Technical Background
Moisture from the intake air condenses and collects in the charge air cooler. At cold temperatures this moisture
can freeze causing blockage of the intake air system.

Production Solution
None.

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Service
Install revised charge air cooler kit P/N 1K0 198 803B to avoid the formation of this moisture in the boost system.

Procedure
• Lock carrier in service position. See Repair Manual Group 50 in ElsaWeb.
• Separate A/C condenser from charge air cooler.
• Remove radiator and radiator fan assembly.
• Remove the original charge air cooler (item 3 in figure 1) from the vehicle.

Tip:
Charge air hoses can be difficult to remove at the charge air cooler, try separating the hoses from the hot
and cold charge air pipes before loosening charge air cooler.
• Remove the lower charge pressure hoses ( items 4 and 16 in figure 1) and clean of any moisture or sludge.
See Repair Manual Group 21, Turbocharger/G-Charger, Description and Operation, Component Overview, in
ElsaWeb.

Figure 1
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• Remove cold side charge air pipe (item 12 in figure 1) and pressure hose to throttle valve (item 7 in figure 1).
• Separate the A/C condenser from the charge air cooler.
• Remove the radiator and radiator fan assembly.
• Separate the charge air pressure sensor –G31-- from cold side charge air pipe.
• Install charge air pressure sensor -G31- from kit to cold side charge air pipe.
• Loosely fit the pressure hose with new temperature switch to the cold side charge air pipe.
Tip:
By loosely installing pressure hose with switch to cold side charge air pipe allows for “wiggle room” when
reinstalling.
• Install the cold side charge air pipe (item 12 in figure 1) and connect the charge air pressure sensor -G31electrical connector.

• Note the vacuum hose routing on the
temperature switch (figure 2).
1. Ventilation hose to air cleaner
2. Hose to vacuum source
3. Hose to charge air cooler regulator flap

Figure 2

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• Route vacuum overlay harness as seen in figures 3 and 4.

Figure 3

Figure 4

Figure 5
• Cut ventilation hose to air cleaner where indicated in figure 5.

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Figure 6
• Install splice as indicated in figure 6.
Tip:
Note the white tracer on the vacuum hose in figure 6.

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Figure 7

• Cut vacuum source hose where indicated in figure 7, and install splice.
• Install the revised charge air cooler (item 3 in figure 1) with regulating flap and connect the regulating flap
vacuum hose.
• Re-assemble all charge air pipe connections.
• Connect A/C condenser to charge air cooler using fasteners from kit, and install radiator with fan assembly.
• Reassemble front carrier.
• Re-aim headlights.

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Warranty
Please verify engine code for accurate warranty table selection.

To determine if this procedure is covered under Warranty, always refer to the Warranty Policies and
1)
Procedures Manual
Model(s)

Year(s)

Jetta, Jetta Wagon

2009

Eng.
Code(s)

Trans.
Code(s)

VIN Range From

VIN Range To

All

All

All

All

All

All

2.0L TDI
(CBEA)
2.0L TDI
Jetta

2010
(CJAA)

SAGA Coding
Claim Type:

Use applicable Claim Type

1)

Damage
Service Number:

HST

Damage Location (Depends on
Service No.)

--

Use applicable when indicated in
ElsaWeb (L/R)

Code
2143

0055

Parts Manufacturer

Jetta, Jetta Wagon

3)

21431983 = 20 TU

3)

19701950 = 70 TU

3)

50380950 = 40 TU

3)

63291900 = 70 TU

Labor Operation : Replace Charge Air Cooler
Labor Operation : Remove and Install Radiator
Labor Operation :Lock Carrier Service Position
Labor Operation : Remove and Install Front
Bumper Cover
3)

3ME

2)

63291910 = 90 TU (Cup Edition Only)

Labor Operation : Install Cold Weather
Intercooler Kit

21433199 = 30 TU max. A-time

Causal Part:

1K0 198 803 B
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Diagnostic Time

4)

GFF Time expenditure

01500000 = 10 TU max.

YES

Road Test

01210002 = 00 TU

NO

01210004 = 00 TU
Technical Diagnosis

01320000 = 00 TU max.

NO

Claim Comment: Input “As per Technical Bulletin 2025464” 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.